| The Real Housewives of Atlanta | |
| Season 8 | |
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| Starring | Kandi Burruss Cynthia Bailey Phaedra Parks Kenya Moore Porsha Williams Kim Fields |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Originally Aired | November 8, 2015–April 10, 2016 |
| Season Chronology | |
| Previous | Season 7 |
| Next | Season 9 |
The eighth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, aired from November 8, 2015, until April 10, 2016, and continued to star: Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Phaedra Parks and Kenya Moore; while re-introducing, Porsha Williams (in a main capacity), and introduces, Kim Fields. This is the first season within the installment, but also the franchise, to feature no original main cast members in a main capacity.
Cast[]
NeNe Leakes chose to leave the series prior shortly after Season 7 to focus on other business ventures. Claudia Jordan was let go from the series after she allegedly declined being demoted to a recurring capacity. Along with Jordan and Leakes, Demetria McKinney also left the series as a recurring cast member. After Leakes' departure, the series became the first Real Housewives franchise to not retain any original cast members as full-time participants. Porsha Williams returned to being a full-time housewife once again, along with former The Facts of Life actress, Kim Fields. Shereé Whitfield returned to the series but in a recurring capacity, along with new recurring cast member, Shamea Morton. Throughout the season, Leakes, Hampton, Jordan and McKinney made guest appearances throughout the season.
Synopsis[]
Kandi Burruss gets some exciting news in regard to her pregnancy while Cynthia Bailey deals with not so exciting news in regard to a viral video. Kenya Moore takes the first steps to building her home, who happens to be in the same street as Shereè. While Phaedra Parks adjust to being a single mother as Apollo serves his sentence in prison. Kenya seeks the help of newcomer, Fields, with her television Pilot, Life Twirls On and Porsha introduces her new boyfriend, Duke, to the group. After last seasons divide between Kandi and Phaedra's friendship, the two meet to confront their issues. During a day on a boat, tensions collide leaving Cynthia and Porsha having physical altercation after the two have bumps in their personal relationships. The ladies take an all cast trip to Miami, along with Cynthia's friend, Tammy McCall, who clashes with Shereé over the past. During the trip, Kim is left feeling uncomfortable and Kenya is accused of stirring the pot. Porsha pursues a new man and two of the ladies return to Atlanta. After the trip, Kandi makes music with a friend, former recurring cast member, Demetria McKinney. Kenya attempts to reunite with her family during a trip to Detroit. Phaedra hosts a trip to Washington D.C. for her Save Our Sons organization and invites some of the ladies to attend. Kandi pursues another business adventure involving Todd and NeNe Leakes returns to mend her friendship with Cynthia. The ladies and their partners, excluding Kandi, head to Jamaica for a getaway and to shoot Cynthia's eyewear commercial where Kim takes a directorial role. To everyone's surprise, NeNe attends. Still in Jamaica, tensions arise between Cynthia and Kenya over some things Kenya allegedly said. Kenya and her new man, Matt, have some time away from the ladies. A rift between Kim and Kenya, over things Kenya has been saying forces Cynthia to get involved. Back in Atlanta, Phaedra plans a journey with her sons to visit Apollo for the first time since he's been incarcerated. Kandi is left not knowing who she can trust after the federal agents come to her home in search of Apollo's assets. Porsha takes the first steps into preserving her fertility. Unseen footage of the season is shown during the reunion of Porsha engaging in another physical altercation outside of the final party.
Taglines[]
Phaedra: "Only God can judge me, and he seems quite impressed."
Porsha: "I'm about to give you life, so stay out of my way!."
Cynthia: "Seasons may change, but Cynthia Bailey never goes out of style."
Kandi: "I’m a hitmaker, and this year, I’ll reveal the best one."
Kenya: "Don’t come for me, unless I twirl for you."
Kim: "Faith, family and career — those are the facts of my life."
Reunion[]
| Sofa 1 | Host | Sofa 2 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shereé Whitfield | Kandi Burruss | Cynthia Bailey | Kenya Moore | Andy Cohen | NeNe Leakes | Porsha Williams | Phaedra Parks | Kim Fields |
Episodes[]
| Episode Overall | Episode Number | Title | Original Air Date | Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 1 | "The Shades Of It All" | November 8, 2015 | 2.97 | ||
| Kandi and Todd receive exciting news in the Season 8 premiere. Also: A viral video causes drama for Cynthia; Porsha's boyfriend visits; Phaedra adjusts to life as a single mother; and Cynthia throws an event to celebrate her eyewear line. | ||||||
| 146 | 2 | "Duking It Out" | November 15, 2015 | 3.09 | ||
| Kenya seeks advice from newest housewife, actress-director, Kim Fields, about her TV pilot. Elsewhere, Cynthia struggles with a red-faced viral-video matter; Porsha introduces her new boyfriend at a surprise party; and Kandi tries to mend her friendship with Phaedra. | ||||||
| 147 | 3 | "Party In A Sweatbox" | November 22, 2015 | 2.62 | ||
| Kenya tries to make amends with Shereé following fiery conflict at Cynthia's launch party. Meanwhile, Phaedra and Kandi have differing views on their friendship; Kim Fields meets the remaining ladies; and Kenya hosts a bash to launch her hair-care line. | ||||||
| 148 | 4 | "Rocky Boat Horror Story" | November 29, 2015 | 2.80 | ||
| Kenya makes a surprise visit to Chateau Shereé and is astonished by what she discovers. Elsewhere, Cynthia reaches out to Kandi about her marriage; and Kenya hosts a day trip on a boat with the ladies, but Cynthia and Porsha make waves when they clash. | ||||||
| 149 | 5 | "Where Is The Life Boat?" | December 6, 2015 | 2.99 | ||
| A booze cruise turns dramatic when an argument between Cynthia and Porsha escalates. Back on land, the group continues to clash over the events. Meanwhile, Kandi visits the doctor and faces troubling news, and the ladies try to unite. | ||||||
| 150 | 6 | "Bienivido In Miami" | December 13, 2015 | 3.02 | ||
| Kenya and Porsha plan a girls trip to Miami as a "re-do" for their last outing. Porsha rents a yacht for all the ladies to enjoy a day out on the water. Cynthia's friend, Tammy, joins the group on the weekend getaway, but clashes with Shereé over the past. A homesick Kim finds it hard to adjust to this new group of ladies and sparks fly when Kenya is accused of stirring the rumor pot. | ||||||
| 151 | 7 | "Miami Spice" | December 20, 2015 | 2.86 | ||
| Continuing in Miami, trouble arrives when a guest of the house takes the drama to new heights. Porsha goes on a steamy date with a hot new suitor. Two of the women decide to go back to Atlanta, leaving a small group to enjoy the Florida sun. Kim’s apprehension about Kenya is pushed to the limits, forcing her to question this newfound friendship. | ||||||
| 152 | 8 | "There’s No Business Like Friend Business" | December 27, 2015 | 2.98 | ||
| A long-distance romance continues for Porsha. Also, Kenya tries to woo a younger man; Peter and Cynthia's reconciliation progresses; and the ladies gather to celebrate Kandi's music collaboration with Demetria McKinney, but not without tense drama. | ||||||
| 153 | 9 | "Shades For Days" | January 3, 2016 | 3.04 | ||
| Kenya takes her father to her dream home. Cynthia has her customer appreciation party for her eyewear, and drama flares up between Kandi and Porsha. Todd and Phaedra meet in her office to discuss a financial issue. Lastly, Kandi and Porsha have a dispute at lunch, but makes up at the end. | ||||||
| 154 | 10 | "Trouble On The Family Tree" | January 10, 2016 | 2.94 | ||
| Kenya hosts a family reunion in Detroit and attempts reunite with her mother. Mama Joyces pays a surprising visit to Phaedra. Meanwhile, Cynthia goes on a romantic vacation with Peter. Todd and Phaedra try to settle their financial issue once and for all. Finally, Porsha has a management dispute with her sister, Lauren. | ||||||
| 155 | 11 | "Ms. Parks Goes To Washington" | January 17, 2016 | 3.18 | ||
| Phaedra gathers some of the girls to go on a trip to Washington, D.C. for her Save Our Sons organization. Kenya has a major blowout with her aunt following the family reunion. Elsewhere, NeNe returns to connect with Cynthia. | ||||||
| 156 | 12 | "Beauties And The Beat" | January 24, 2016 | 2.85 | ||
| Kandi and Todd take a parenting class to prepare for their baby's arrival. Phaedra and Ayden try to see Apollo for his birthday. Meanwhile, Kim wants the girls to wear no makeup at a brunch. Cynthia prepares to create a commercial for her eyewear. | ||||||
| 157 | 13 | "Jamaican Beef Catty" | January 31, 2016 | 3.08 | ||
| The ladies take a trip to Jamaica with their men. NeNe surprises the girls on the island and creates an immediate rift between Kenya and Cynthia’s friendship. Kenya is devastated when Cynthia cuts her out of her plans for her eyewear commercial. Kim gets heated when her directing credentials are questioned. | ||||||
| 158 | 14 | "Peaches of the Caribbean" | February 14, 2016 | 2.60 | ||
| Cynthia is confronted by Kenya about what she said to the other ladies. Peter introduces the group to his family in Jamaica. Kenya and Matt stay behind at the resort for a bit of romance. NeNe tries to convince Kenya to hangout with the group. Kim is taken aback by the talk about her husband, leaving everyone in awe. | ||||||
| 159 | 15 | "Read School Is In Session" | February 21, 2016 | 3.17 | ||
| Phaedra and NeNe offer Kim some advice on dealing with the rumours of her husband's sexuality. Back in Atlanta, Kandi and Todd attempt to convince Kandi's family to take part in the idea of their restaurant. Tensions in Jamaica begin to arise putting Cynthia in the middle of Kenya and Kim again. | ||||||
| 160 | 16 | "Turning Over A New Peach" | March 6, 2016 | 2.85 | ||
| Kim is determined to focus on her directing whilst avoiding any more drama with Kenya. Kenya's Aunt Lori quizzes her about her new boyfriend, leaving Kenya questioning her future with him. Meanwhile, Porsha struggles with her sister/assistant, Lauren, when it comes to a photoshoot. Finally, Phaedra takes her two sons to visit Apollo for the first time since his incarceration. | ||||||
| 161 | 17 | "Who’s Been Naughty, Who’s Been Nice" | March 13, 2016 | 2.52 | ||
| Phaedra focusing on looking to the future by throwing an extravagant holiday party. The Feds come to Kandi's house, leaving her questioning who she can trust. Porsha looks into preserving her fertility whilst Kenya and Matt begin a family of their own. A Christmas celebration brings everyone together for a final showdown. | ||||||
| 162 | 18 | "Reunion Part One" | March 20, 2016 | 3.01 | ||
| Hosted by Andy Cohen, part one of the reunion brings the housewives together to rehash this season's events. | ||||||
| 163 | 19 | "Reunion Part Two" | March 27, 2016 | 2.78 | ||
| Phaedra reflects on how she moved on after Apollo moved into prison; Cynthia and Peter disclose the state of their marriage; the women reflect on the Miami drama. | ||||||
| 164 | 20 | "Reunion Part Three" | April 3, 2016 | 2.81 | ||
| The women rehash the drama from their trip to Jamaica; NeNe Leakes makes a special appearance with the group's concerns about Porsha's anger management issues; the men discuss Kim's husband, Chris. | ||||||
| 165 | 21 | "Secrets Revealed" | April 10, 2016 | 1.76 | ||
| Previously-unreleased footage from the eighth season is broadcast. | ||||||
Trivia[]
- This is the first and only season to feature Kim Fields.