The Real Housewives of Potomac season 6 premiered on Bravo on July 11, 2021, and ended on December 5 of the same year. The reality TV show was filmed primarily in Potomac, Maryland, and it follows seven housewives’ professional and personal lives.
The sixth installment has 22 episodes, with episodes 18 to 21 as a four-part reunion and episode 22 dubbed “Secret Revealed.” Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Thomas Kelly, and Andy Cohen are the program’s executive producers.
Cast and Overview of The Real Housewives of Potomac season 6
Six of the seven housewives from season five returned in The Real Housewives of Potomac season 6. After the fifth run of the program ended, Monique Samuels confirmed to the public that she would not be coming back to the reality TV series.
The remaining six ladies — Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, and Wendy Osefo – all returned in the sixth run. Additionally, a new housewife, Mia Thornton, was introduced, along with the housewives’ new friend, Askale Davis.
Taglines:
Gizelle Bryant: “The secret to this pretty face is staying in the shade.”
Ashley Darby: “The only thing messier than two boys is me.”
Robyn Dixon: “I may keep you waiting but, trust me, I’m worth it.”
Karen Huger: “The Grande Dame can never be duplicated, imitated, or intimidated.”
Candiace Dillard-Bassett: “My blessings are many, and my patience is none.”
Wendy Osefo: “This professor does not grade on the curve, she sets the curve.”
Mia Thornton: “If you wanna pop off, I’ll be happy to get you adjusted.”
Episode 1 - The Nude Interlude
Candiace has moved into her own home, Ashley is expecting a baby, and Karen is getting married. The women gather after receiving a sinister and cryptic invitation, where they meet new friends.
Episode 2 - Sing Sing for Your Supper
Gizelle and Karen’s rivalry intensifies, and unexpected alliances are formed. Wendy makes a dramatic announcement about her new career. Ashley gets ready for the birth of her new child but is concerned about keeping Michael happy.
Episode 3 - Jiminy Crickets
Robyn strives to find balance in her life, while Wendy seeks counsel from the Grand Dame. Mia recounts a traumatic incident from her childhood. Ashley’s due date is coming very soon. Gizelle invites the ladies to a party to congratulate the soon-to-be mother.
Episode 4 - Going Ham at the Pajammy Jam
Gordon and Mia are unsure if the latter can mend her mother’s strained relationship. Gizelle tries to be compassionate when her eldest daughter encounters a challenge in life. Michael’s new venture comes as a surprise to his heavily pregnant wife, Ashley.
Episode 5 - The Rumor Mill
Ashley’s new baby, Dylan, leaves an impression on Gizelle that she will never forget. Mia confides in Gizelle and Robyn about her childhood trauma.
Episode 6 - Land of the Free, Home of the Shade
While taking family portraits, Michael and Ashley learn how to manage two kids. Candiace is hosting a girl’s trip for the first time, but the atmosphere becomes gloomy as Gizelle and Karen’s problems come up again.
Episode 7 - Gossip, Girl!
Robyn had a heart-to-heart talk with Gizelle about her lack of motivation and receiving tough love. Ashley joins the girls for a post-birth vacation, bringing her breast pump and a lot of drama with her. Candiace arranges a whiskey tasting.
Episode 8 - Talk to the Braids
Wendy and the Green-Eyed Bandits are at their most tense ever following a violent altercation in Williamsburg. Candiace wishes the women of the estate and cottage to break it down with some twerking.
Episode 9 - High Infidelity
Wendy fills Eddie in on the betrayal in Williamsburg. Gizelle and Robyn talk openly about their past affairs. Mia asks her estranged mother why she was placed in foster care, hoping to get some clarification. Candiace gets ready for her music video.
Episode 10 - Goddesses of War
After cooling off from their argument, Candace and Chris realize that combining work and marriage is not particularly pleasant. Karen starts a new job in an unexpected location.
Episode 11 - No Business Like Shade Business
While attempting to educate her daughter Grace to drive, Gizelle encounters some roadblocks. Michael’s projected entry into the movie industry has angered Ashley’s family. Wendy and Karen work on arranging their candle lines.
Episode 12 - Reasonably or Shady?
While Wendy attempts to gain equality, Karen is ready to introduce the other women to her new candle brand. Although there is still a lot of work to be done, Mia’s family and her mother settle down for some much-needed family time.
Episode 13 - GVO or GTFO!
The women and their husbands travel to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a romantic getaway. Still, the Green-Eyed Bandits threaten to stay at home because of their tense relationship with the hostess.
Episode 14 - Tossing Salad and Spilling Tea (Bags)
Wendy’s “Good Vibes Only” vacation to the Eastern Shore is ruined by Candace and Mia’s fight. When two unexpected guests are sent away because of inadequate accommodations, Wendy’s hosting abilities are put to the test.
Episode 15 - Lost at Sea
Wendy’s couples’ vacation continues, but Gizelle and Robyn abruptly depart, escalating their conflict with Wendy.
Episode 16 - Crab-Boiling Over
The trip is concluded with a crab boil when Ashley and Gordon’s relationship becomes heated.
Episode 17 - Altar-ed State of Mind
Ray and Karen are getting ready to tie the knot once more. Robyn raises concerns from the past. Gizelle unveils a well-kept secret. Juan’s attempts to mediate a settlement between Chris Bassett and Michael Darby fail.
Episode 18 - Reunion Part 1
Gizelle is questioned on why things with Jamal didn’t turn out as expected, while Mia is held responsible for her “lying” throughout the season. The women confront Candiace about her careless behavior, particularly about Mia.
Episode 19 - Reunion Part 2
Gizelle breaks down in tears as she talks about her relationship with Karen and her past. Candiace is still being called out by the ladies for her frequent line-stepping. Mia is questioned over her irrational actions. Wendy becomes enraged by the Eddie rumors.
Episode 20 - Reunion Part 3
The husbands come to the couch to talk about the season’s fun and drama. Chris confesses that his mother-in-law let him down. Eddie offers his perspective on all the rumors. The ladies receive a life-changing surprise.
Episode 21 - Reunion Part 4: Nicki Minaj Takeover
The ladies of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” are shocked when Nicki Minaj takes over. On the reunion stage, Nicki gets right to work. She doesn’t hold back when posing tough questions.
Episode 22 - Secrets Revealed
Gizelle starts her acting career as a stylist, a position she wasn’t really made for. Candiace and Chris are having a double date with Askale and her husband. Josh receives the birds and the bees discourse from his mother, Mia. Dean gives Robyn his blessing.