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LOL, they can skip recapping Seasons 6 and 7 IMO.

100% on all. And yes, this was a very satisfying and entertaining 3-parter reunion, especially 2 & 3. I vote more of Jassi next year as a friend and less or none of Jacqueline. Other than letting us know she's got her own Who's the Daddy? baby storyline that literally no one is interested in, she did nothing for the reunion and barely rallied for her own BFF Mia.

Oh gosh, I dunno. I almost wanna say we should forge ahead with the cast we currently have. The only former Potomac HW I'd want to really ruffle Gizelle's feathers is Monique.

I see one of two things happening with Sophia's baby: the baby doesn't make it term. Perhaps a fall down one of Salem's flimsy staircases are in her future. Otherwise, the baby arrives but there's a defect or some issue that will ultimately lead to the newborn's death.

Yeah, that 3rd part was something else. Very laid back with how they carried on, with Eddie and the phone. It was fun, and yes, it went well. I think all 5 will be asked back. Even if Ashley is on thin ice when it comes to storyline, she's a familiar face who's been there since day one. It's her and Gizelle as the OG's that remain. She'll be back. I think Stacey and Keiarna will be asked back, too. I think Stacey is dumb enough to think she can redeem herself. And as much as we all say Wendy is just there, I gotta admit she had a GREAT reunion. If she can finally find a sweet spot of being an alpha of the group that people actually care about, there might be hope for her. I mean, I know it took me years to finally warm up to Porsha on ATL.

Oh damn! Harsh. I hope this sets her mind right. When I heard this was DUI #4, I knew she'd have to do time. Teresa, Jenn, now the Grande Dame. Not an exclusive club I'd want to be a member of. I do think they could easily do a season without her. They've set themselves up nicely, as we've seen at the reunion. Castmembers who might've been on the chopping block are now pretty much guaranteed at least one more year. However, their new center star of last year with a face surface like the moon completely fizzled and I could see her bouncing out of sheer humiliation and viewer backlash. (Although, a check's a check, so...)

Yeah, that was another great reunion episode; they've really ended this season strong and are setting themselves up nicely for next season. Jeezus, Karen has had FOUR DUI's? Chilllld... does she secretly live in the DUI capitol of the world (i.e. Wisconsin) where multiple DUI's run rampant?

Just for the first 4 (the main family)

Makes me think of what Victoria Rowell advocated for years behind the scenes. I still wish she were a part of this.

If DAYS's Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison can play parents of a 30-year-old, I can go along with the ride of Karla Mosley's character being married for 30 years. I loved the special and the additional previews that've been airing. For a cast of 40 characters, they had mostly focused on the core main family up until recently. Looks good!!

Oh wow! A no-show! Wuss... We never needed her anyway.

Yes. It was and still is infuriating to hear people (family members) saying that old phrase of, "I didn't want to see another politician in the White House," re: the 2016 election, as if the position of POTUS is an electrician, plumber, pre-school teacher, etc. and not the ultimate political leader.

If they're going to do cameos and special guest stars, I'ma need them to step it up above entertainment news show hosts that are already on the CBS Daytime payroll (be it syndicated or whatnot). Hell, the Grande Dame Karen Huger from Real Housewives of Potomac will create bigger buzz. ET hosts and Sheryl give literally zero incentive for a curious viewer. Come through Vivica!

Great write-up, and I have to cosign on Whitney coming out as the bigger person. Lisa has such tunnel vision, can't shut her yapper, and has very little genuine sympathy or empathy for anyone else. Crazy how a good season can turn one's opinion around for the time being. For instance, I thought this was mostly a great season for Potomac's Gizelle. She's lucky Candiace opted to leave the show, and perhaps she's best on her own without her sidekick. Instead, she has to learn to buddy up with others.

I think we're at a good moment finally, in terms of which episodes they're covering. Once Heather joins, the Alison/Billy/Amanda storyline goes full steam ahead. Episode 22 through the end is when the pace ramps up and the tension builds and it becomes a full-fledged continuing soapy drama. It's nice to know that in hindsight, Grant wishes he hadn't taken himself so seriously. Thomas seems to be the one that isn't into the whole nostalgic, walk-down-memory-lane kinda guy.

RHOP: In what should be a surprise to almost nobody, word on the street is Stacey was paying TJ to play the role of her boyfriend, and he doesn’t show up to the reunion because she was two payments (2 months) behind on paying him.

Agreed, that was a great ending. MVP to Mary because her reactions always have me in giggles. And I can't believe I'm finally coming around, but I was actually okay with Angie. Her seemingly genuine friendship with Mary, while finally not smirking and posing for the camera, is making me warm to her. In terms of Little Girl Whitney vs. Lisa and/or Meredith, I'm actually on Little Girl's side for the most part. As mentioned, Lisa can trash talk other people and their marriage but it's a boiling hot scandal if they do the same to her.

"How can she be planning a baby shower when she's busy getting her back blown out 15 times a week." LOL, dead.

Agreed, that was solid advice and Dorit should let go of any lingering hopes they'll reconcile. I don't know why she'd want to, but that's just me. The gloves are off and PK wants you gone before they hit the 10 year marker.

Oh yep. That woman is so passive aggressive and cringy, I can only imagine how much worse next week's episode will be. She even made fun of her own grandson. Always passing digs, never happy with anyone, and only concerned that her ex-son in law is funding her lifestyle. Ugh, what a wretch.

Looks messy good! IMO M2M always brings it. So glad I finally got on the bandwagon of this show. It's easily the best of the "Housewives" shows. Side note: wow, talk about an upgrade for Quad and her male companion...

Reunion looks good! I'm all for them coming after Mia There must be A LOT of talk about MIA Karen and Triflin' Mia to fill up 3 parts. Agreed on Wendy. On one hand, I'm glad she's not the perennial outsider anymore. On the other hand, her becoming the friendly middleman Switzerland in most of the feuds doesn't ring true. And, as much as I always wanted to like her, I think overall she doesn't have the most likeable onscreen personality. I do find myself kinda eyerolling or cringing at some of her attempts at wit in her talking heads. But she'll likely be back another year.

Agreed. Thank you @Errol & @Toups for all that you do and for continuing this great forum for us soap nerds

I have mixed feelings on the RHOA trailer. It's good to see vets Porsha and Cynthia back, and I guess Phaedra even though she's become such a one trick pony for me. I don't have a clue about all the new women so I can't be excited or disappointed either way. Same for Shamea. I think it's kinda funny she's been around the group for SO long and now she finally gets the spotlight. Yes, the same thing happened with Marlo, but Marlo had already given us many memorable moments. Shamea has always been just... there. Oh, and Drew is back. Yay. So I'm cautiously optimistic. It's a 50/50 on this being pass/fail, similar to the RHONY Season 5 soft reboot of 2012.

Looks like mess. Can't wait! So funny they drag out Alexis first (who fails miserably) and now it's Gretchen's turn. I'll be interested in seeing what her current face looks like under HD cameras.