Phaedra Parks’ world turns upside down as her husband Apollo begins a lengthy prison sentence, forcing her to navigate single motherhood under an intense microscope. The social hierarchy shifts drastically when NeNe Leakes and Cynthia Bailey’s sisterhood permanently shatters, driving Cynthia into an unexpected alliance with Kenya Moore. Adding to the chaos, sharp-witted newcomer Claudia Jordan instantly clashes with Porsha Williams over their competing broadcasting careers, sparking a legendary war of words that overshadows Kandi and Todd's stressful honeymoon phase.
A draining day impacts Phaedra and Apollo as he faces his day in court in the Season 7 opener. Also: Kenya returns from vacation and deals with a dispute with Porsha; NeNe heads to Las Vegas to rehearse for a Cirque du Soleil show; and Kandi questions Todd's relaxed parenting style.
Kandi tries to please her mother by buying her a house. Meanwhile, tension between Phaedra and Apollo continues; NeNe gears up for opening night in Las Vegas; and Cynthia hosts a party, where Apollo breaks stunning news.
Phaedra and Apollo divide in the wake of his apology to Kenya. Meanwhile, radio figure Claudia Jordan prepares for her new Southern life; NeNe returns to Atlanta following her show in Las Vegas; and a meeting between Porsha and Cynthia turns sour.
Todd tells the staff off at the Kandi factory, meaning Kandi has to choose between her husband and staff members. Apollo has come clean, so Kenya hopes to mend fences, but Nene suggests a shocking twist.
Kandi wants everyone to resolve their differences over a dinner. Phaedra and Kenya get skirmish over Apollo's lies. Nene and Cynthia come face to face.
Cynthia and NeNe continue to clash as they try to resolve their issues. Meanwhile, Phaedra plunges into work to keep her mind off Apollo's dramas; Cynthia makes her runway comeback at New York Fashion Week; and Kandi treks to the Big Apple to visit Todd's mother.
Cynthia returns to work and joins forces with singer-actress Demetria McKinney. Meanwhile, NeNe goes live on the air in Tampa to debut her clothing collection; Kenya meets a prominent producer; and Kandi receives cold treatment from Mama Joyce at a family barbecue.
Kandi can't seem to keep the peace with her family while Phaedra looks ahead toward life as a single parent. Claudia's mom and grandma touch down in Atlanta to have some fun. Kenya accepts an invitation to sit down with NeNe, Cynthia and Porsha--which ends with a surprising conclusion.
Cynthia and Peter embark on a joint business venture by looking for a new location for their lounge. Meanwhile, Kandi hosts a sex-and-relationship party, where NeNe and Claudia face one another. Also: One lady discovers her significant other might not be faithful.
Nene and Phaedra lend an ear to Demetria regarding her relationship, leading her to question Phaedra’s sincerity. When the ladies arrive in Puerto Rico, the conversation gets heated leaving Nene and Claudia in a battle of words.
NeNe and Claudia conclude their disagreement at the dinner table, and the group is left completely divided in its wake. While some of the women are amused by the whole exchange, others feel as if they are being unfairly victimized.
A return to Atlanta finds NeNe reflecting on the drama in Puerto Rico. Elsewhere, Cynthia reaches a conclusion about her friendship with NeNe; Kandi and Todd visit a doctor; Phaedra confronts a reality about Apollo; and old acquaintances are reunited on a road trip to Charlotte.
Kandi tries to overcome bad news about her tour. Elsewhere, Kenya has high hopes about returning to her acting and producing career; NeNe tries to patch up differences at a work event; and Apollo's prison date approaches.
Apollo shares some shocking information about Phaedra with Peter. Kandi and Todd's issues start to show up in the bedroom. Claudia grows frustrated with Porsha's attitude at work, while Kenya begins casting for her TV show. Apollo confronts Phaedra face to face one final time.
With Apollo now in prison, Phaedra returns home and begins adjusting to life without her husband. Cynthia drops a bomb to Claudia and Kenya, leaving them both in shock and one in tears. Todd is caught off guard when Kandi mentions going to marriage counseling. When all of the ladies gather for dinner to reconnect, tempers flare as Cynthia and Kenya confront Phaedra about illicit texts on her phone and an alleged affair with the mysterious “Mr. Chocolate.”
Kandi and Todd confront their issues in marriage counseling; the women continue to reel from the story about text messages exchanged between Phaedra and Mr. Chocolate; NeNe proposes a way to heal broken relationships.
Claudia seeks a new purpose in life and decides to pursue stand-up comedy. Meanwhile, Kandi and Phaedra have an emotional meeting about their wilting relationship; and NeNe brings the ladies together for therapy with Dr. Jeff, but the session sours and NeNe storms away.
Dr. Jeff leads the women to a breakthrough; NeNe studies for her Broadway debut; Kenya's cast reads her script for the first time; Phaedra meets with an attorney; Claudia continues to encourage the women to form better friendships.
The ladies travel to the Philippines in an effort to bring the group together. A no-show for the trip is NeNe, who instead chooses to work on her upcoming Broadway role. Also: Phaedra and Claudia bond; dinner drama spoils the group's newfound harmony.
In New York, NeNe has a costume fitting for her Broadway debut. In the Philippines, the ladies are reminded of the fun they have together. To everyone's surprise, Phaedra and Kenya come together in a discussion that changes the dynamics of the group.
The ladies return to Atlanta from the Philippines and immediately get back to work. Kenya is in the midst of shooting her pilot, Life Twirls On, as Cynthia strives to perfect her accent for the role as a Jamaican salon owner. Meanwhile, Kandi and Todd attempt to go on a romantic date, but Todd drops a bomb that leaves Kandi torn. Phaedra continues to feel the rippling effect of Apollo’s absence and is inspired to throw a charity event. Things take a turn when NeNe makes a cameo from New York and exchanges words with Claudia.
Kandi delivers surprising news in the Season 7 finale. Also: Peter and Cynthia receive a shocking phone call; NeNe scrambles through her final preparations for her Broadway debut; and Kenya hosts a screening event for her pilot, titled "Life Twirls On."
The Atlanta ladies reunite to address the dramas of Season 7. NeNe and Kandi clash; Phaedra reflects on her emotional season and stuns the group with a revelation; and Claudia and Porsha face off once again.
The women discuss the group's new dynamic; Kandi and Phaedra address the cracks in their relationship; Cynthia is accused of stirring the pot; the men join the women to express their views on the season's hot-button issues.
NeNe and Cynthia discuss a possible reconciliation; when Dr. Jeff joins the women to rehash their group therapy session, NeNe breaks down in tears and opens up about her personal history.