The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 episode 16 recap: Mia and Karen clash as Inc points out Gordon’s lack of boundaries

The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 has highlighted the rivalries, dramatic plot twists, relationship ups and downs, and friendship breakups between the cast. This season, the cast includes Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Stacey Rusch, Keiarna Stewart, Jacqueline Blak, and Jassi Rideaux.

In the episode released on January 26, 2025, Karen and Mia got into an argument as Stacey tried to resolve the matter. Karen however, noticed how Stacey was siding with Mia and was not intervening when Mia verbally attacked her. Later in the episode, Mia's boyfriend Inc expressed her frustrations regarding Mia's ex-husband's interference in her life.

The Real Housewives of Potomac star Mia clarified that Gordon was the father of her children so it was difficult to navigate this situation while co-parenting with him.

The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 episode 16 was released exclusively on Bravo on Sunday. The episode synopsis reads as the following:

"Keiarna and Greg work through their issues together; Inc expresses his frustrations to Mia; Karen decides to bow out of Stacey's event after feeling betrayed and Stacey responds accordingly."

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What happened on The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 episode 16?

On The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 episode 16, Karen asked Mia to stop playing with everyone's emotions. They both got into a disagreement at Ashley's event about Mia's personal life. The conversation escalated to Mia stating that Karen would get intimate with anyone, this statement upset Karen and she ended up leaving the event.

Stacey evaluated the argument during her confession interview. She told the cameras that it was not the right place or time for Karen to call out Mia or discuss her personal life in front of everyone. Stacey said:

"This is ambush, for Karen to hijack Ashley's event, attack Mia. It was just inappropriate, it felt mean-spirited and that's just not right, that's not what friends do."

Later in the episode, the cast member of The Real Housewives of Potomac encouraged Mia to clarify the matter with others. Mia on the other hand stated she didn't have to justify or prove herself to anyone. Meanwhile, Karen noted how Stacey sided with Mia and was not "supporting" her. She said:

"One thing is, I do a quick study of the room and Stacey is not supporting me. She's not saying stop don't say that to Karen but no she's gravitating toward Mia which I'm not a jealous woman, I would just like to know what Mia has on Stacey."

Later in the episode, Mia's boyfriend Inc expressed his frustrations with Mia about her ex-husband Gordon. He told Mia that Gordon lacked boundaries which is why their relationship was being affected as well.

In her confessional interview, The Real Housewives of Potomac star admitted that Inc wished to cut Gordon off but that wasn't possible as she and Gordon co-parent their children. Inc said:

"For the past year you all have been operating without boundaries, it's taken a toll on us to a certain degree."

Meanwhile, Keiarna and her partner, Greg, explored the challenges in their relationship, specifically addressing the feelings of disconnection. Greg expressed his concerns regarding Keiarna's decision to participate in the show, while Keiarna felt disheartened by his dismissal of her feelings.

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New episodes of The Real Housewives of Potomac air every week on Sundays exclusively on Bravo at 8 pm ET and the next day on Peacock.