
The "Real Housewives" franchise continues to expand across America, with this edition landing in Potomac, Md., a community of rolling hills and gated mansions just up the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. As is standard for the franchise, the reality show follows several well-to-do women who are part of the exclusive society. Women who have been featured include former Miss District of Columbia Pageant winner Ashley Darby, who became a stepmother to a 21-year-old and a 24-year old after getting married at the age of 22; Robyn Dixon, the ex-wife of former NBA player Juan Dixon; and philanthropist Gizelle Bryant, a single mother of three who raises money to help residents of impoverished cities.

Following the lives of six women residents of Potomac, Md., each in various stages of life and affluence, shaping their community.

Gizelle hits some speed bumps trying to teach her daughter Grace to drive; Ashley's family isn't happy with Michael's proposed venture into the movie business; Karen and Wendy work on putting together their candle lines.

Karen is ready to reveal her new candle line to the rest of the ladies, while Wendy struggles to get on equal footing; Mia's family and her mom sit down for some much-needed time together, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

The ladies and their husbands head to Maryland's Eastern Shore for a couples trip, but the Green Eyed bandits threaten to stay home due to their rocky relationship with the hostess.