Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 17 Recap: All Bark, No Bite

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Welcome to the recap for Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 17 – the RHOP Season 9 finale. Last week, Ashley found her calling as a drag king and danced her heart out. However, her performance was overshadowed when Karen confronted Mia about Gordon’s side of the story. And in a surprise twist, Stacey sided with Mia. This made Karen and Gizelle decide not to walk in Stacey’s upcoming charity event. So, Stacey got messy and spilled all the tea Karen had told her about the group to Mia. This was sure to go over well. Here’s exactly what went down in RHOP Season 9, Episode 17: “All Bark, No Bite.”

What happened in Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9, Episode 17?

It was a heck of a finale for the RHOP crew. Both Ashley and Wendy celebrated huge milestones. Ashley was about to be a free woman, and Wendy got her big moment at the White House. But everything was turned upside down when word got out about Stacey spilling The Grande Dame’s warnings about the group. Karen denied any trash talk and put Stacey in a time-out. Unfortunately for her, everyone believed Stacey. Although they were fractured, the group came together for Stacey’s charity event. Which went well until there was a literal blowout at the end.

Stacey’s friend AJ read TJ like a book

Karen was still not over Stacey siding with Mia; therefore, she was not going to walk in her Strut for Strays event. She said, “Why would I support Stacey when Stacey wouldn’t be fair and neutral with Mia and I … I don’t need to be going down this road of my friend breaking my heart and disrespecting me. I don’t need any more pain.”

Then Wendy told Karen the good news: she was taking her to the White House for her Dr. Wendy Show. They were both excited, but we know that will be short-lived once Wendy finds out what Karen supposedly said about her.

It turns out the ladies aren’t the only ones who think Stacey is rushing into things with TJ. Stacey’s bestie AJ let his feelings be known that TJ wasn’t the one for her. First, he was concerned she wasn’t dating anyone else. When Stacey said she wanted him to meet TJ, AJ responded, “I can wait.” Eats popcorn.

Never one to miss some camera time, TJ FaceTimed Stacey. AJ told Stacey, “He’s a lot; I can’t. I thought I was talking to an AI character.” He also felt that TJ was a “cornball,” and it was strange they weren’t intimate. He concluded that Stacey was tripping dating him. But even with AJ’s spot-on assessment, Stacey was still team TJ.

Ashley celebrated her upcoming divorce

Ashley’s crew came over to celebrate Aunt Monica’s birthday. Her mom, Uncle Lump, and her sister were all there. Notably missing was Josh. The fam were fans of him but wanted her to take it slow. However, Uncle Lump was Team Ashley and advised her to do what’s best for herself.

Ashley then grabbed some flutes and ding, ding, ding! She had an announcement. If all went well, her divorce would be finalized next week. Everyone’s jaws were on the floor and continued to stay that way when she busted into another rendition of “Healing and Thriving.”

The memory of Gizelle’s father lived on as Gizelle planted her future Christmas tree with her daughters. This year was a lot for her. Losing her father and all three girls going off to college was almost too much to handle. But Gizelle had a plan, and that was to make the next half of her life amazing.

Dr. Wendy and crew arrived at the White House

Wendy’s manifestations had come true; she was going to the White House. She was set to interview Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Eddie and the kids were also along for the ride, and so was The Grande Dame. Wendy said, “Karen has always been a friend to me, so I want to return the favor and invite Karen.”

And Karen couldn’t have been more excited. She said, “Wendy is where she is because she deserves to be there. And I’m honored she would think of me to watch her in her moment.” But perhaps most excited of all was Karine when she saw Karen. She fangirled out and said, “Oh my goodness! Karen, The Grande Dame!”

Then Wendy got down to business and gave a flawless interview. Eddie couldn’t have been more proud. It was definitely another major milestone for Wendy.

It was time for Stacey’s charity event. She had a new do and dress just for the occasion. When she asked TJ if he liked it, he didn’t seem thrilled. TJ also came in hot when he met AJ which created tension right off the bat. However, AJ played nice. Then the rest of the crew arrived, including Karen. Stacey promptly pulled her aside for a chat. The party was about to get started.

Karen demotes Stacey to an “associate” position in the friend group

It should come as no surprise that things did not go well between Karen and Stacey. Karen felt Stacey didn’t have her back in the Mia situation, even though Stacey said she defended her when they were at Lake Norman.

Stacey said, “I owe no allegiance to Karen Huger. Karen went from being my fairy godmother to the wicked witch in record time.” Karen told Stacey, “I haven’t given up on us, but you are in time out. You have been demoted. You are an associate; you are not a friend.”

Ashley then filled in Gizelle on her conversation with Stacey. She had told her the same info she dished to Mia about Karen talking trash regarding Wendy. In her confessional, Gizelle said, “Anytime there’s a new person to come into the group, Karen secretly takes this person out and tries to skew them in a way that’s great for Karen. But this is all backfiring on Karen.”

When Ashley and Gizelle brought it up to Karen, she quickly denied all charges. Right on cue, Stacey and Wendy came over. Gizelle asked Stacey what had happened. Stacey said, “Karen made it very clear that Mia is not Potomac. You also said that Wendy is self-absorbed, she wasn’t a girl’s girl, and she would never be my friend.”

Wendy was taking it all in. She said, “Ok, do I think Karen said that? No, I know Karen said that.” Then Stacey took Wendy to go get changed while they ignored Karen’s pleas to come back. Was Karen the one who was really demoted to associate instead?

The finale ended with a bang

The more Stacey talked, the more the group believed her over Karen. Stacey explained Karen had taken her to her favorite mom-and-pop restaurant to spill the tea. Gizelle said, “You took Stacey to your spot. That makes me know I believe everything Stacey is saying. And Karen, ma’am, just stop talking.” However, Mia and Wendy remained unbothered.

Mia said, “I don’t know what to think about Karen anymore, honestly. I got tired of every time I got with her, she tries to tear me apart.” Wendy explained to Karen she didn’t want to be in a one-sided friendship. Karen denied any wrongdoing, but the damage was done.

Then the ladies walked the pups for adoption. In a sweet moment, both Wendy and Mia decided to adopt their dogs. But things went awry when some fog machines blasted at the end scaring the pups. This led Karen and Gizelle to describe Stacey’s event as a literal “sh*t show.” Still, it was an overall success.

Then it was time for the cast updates. Keiarna and Greg were together but not living together. Ashley was dating Josh, and Gizelle was officially an empty nester. Wendy was teaching again, and Stacey was in the final stages of her divorce. Mia had broken up with Inc and was potentially back with Gordon.

The big update, however, was for Karen. Flash forward to five months later, where she was found guilty in her DUI case. Her sentencing will be revealed sometime later this month. In the meantime, it’s on to the explosive reunion next week!

Real Housewives of Potomac continues Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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