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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of D.C.

Every episode of The Real Housewives of D.C. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of D.C.!

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The Real Housewives of D.C. is an American reality television series that debuted August 5, 2010, on Bravo. It is the network's fifth installment in The Real Housewives series. On April 7, 2011, Bravo announced

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    The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 10 - Reunion (1)
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Reunion (1)

    S1:E10

    The ladies of D.C. reunite and tempers flare. Cat comes clean about her marriage problems. Lynda makes a shocking revelation about her habits. Stacie updates us on her situation with her birth father. The issue of race is discussed. The ladies doubt Michaele's claims that she has multiple sclerosis and that she was a Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. Part 1 ends when Andy Cohen wants to bring out Tareq Salahi and housewife Lynda speaks up and says she will not allow it unless her boyfriend, Ebong, comes out as well.

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  2. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 4 - The Grape Stomp of Wrath
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Grape Stomp of Wrath

    S1:E4

    Cat feels that there's more than everyone else sees with Michaele and Tareq. Lynda handles with the stress of relocation from her Georgetown condo to a huge suburban mansion to fit the needs of her grown children. Michaele wants to make things right with the rest of the ladies, so she invites them over to her winery for a grape stomp session.

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  3. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 5 - Special Interests
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Special Interests

    S1:E5

    A peaceful day at the vineyard turns sour for Mary once Michaele and Tareq start to make devastating accusations about her daughter. The ladies are invited to an event hosted by Edwina Rogers, and Cat decides to spice the night up.

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  4. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 8 - Nation Building
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Nation Building

    S1:E8

    Michaele and Tareq Salahi attend the White House state dinner, which results in controversy for the couple. Stacie continues her search for her biological father. Lynda makes the final necessary preparations for debuting her fashion line.

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  5. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 2 - Disloyal to the Party
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Disloyal to the Party

    S1:E2

    Stacie tries to show the fellow housewives where she comes from but it takes an unexpected turn when her dinner is ruined by one of her guests. Lynda is pushed to her limit when a confrontation with Michaele breaks all the D.C. rules. Mary realized that having her daughter, Lolly, move back home comes with much bigger burdens than she had expected.

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  6. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 7 - By the Book
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - By the Book

    S1:E7

    Cat finally puts the finishing touches on her book before sharing some of the juiciest bits with the rest of the housewives, all of which inspires Michaele and her husband to seek a lucrative Book with author Matt Carson who eventually backs away from the deal. During a fun night with the housewives and their families, an argument between Cat and Stacie's friend Erica breaks out and gets heated, bringing one of them to tears.

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  7. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 9 - Party Politics
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Party Politics

    S1:E9

    In the season finale, Michaele and Tareq attend the State Dinner at the White House, and the ladies are forced to deal with the aftermath.

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  8. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 6 - Securing Homeland
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Securing Homeland

    S1:E6

    Michaele asks for Stacie's help in finding a home in D.C. Stacie is still in search of her biological father, while her mother is of no help. Cat and Mary bond over talks of motherhood. Cat loses a dear friend and is devastated by the loss, feeling alone while her husband is out of town. Tareq has family troubles yet again and Michaele realizes it's taking a toll on her.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 3 - Foreign Relations
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Foreign Relations

    S1:E3

    Michaele and Tareq decide to join Stacie and her husband in Europe, and the two couples start to create a bond. Cat is working hard on her book and creating her cover, when disappointment suddenly strikes. The housewives come together at Mary's fashion dinner to welcome a celebrity hairstylist, but previous drama comes into the light again and the night doesn't go as planned.

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  10. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to the District
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Welcome to the District

    S1:E1

    In the series premiere, Michaele hosts a Polo event with some high members of society, including the Ambassador of India, Michelle Jones and Republican Lobbyist, Edwina Rogers. Lynda is reluctant to go due to old rivalries, Mary is tied up with the guest list for her birthday party and Cat gets a lesson in public relations at Stacie's dinner party.

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  11. The Real Housewives of D.C. Season 1 Episode 11 - Reunion (2)
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Reunion (2)

    S1:E11

    The ladies of D.C. reunite in the second part of the reunion, and bring closure to the events that unraveled during the season.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Reunion (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of D.C.". It scored 8.4/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2010. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Grape Stomp of Wrath".