RHOA Season 17, Episode 9: ‘Picking Up the Peaches’ – Drew Tries to Hold It Together

ATLANTA – The peaches are bruised, the alliances are fractured, and Sunday night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta promises to deliver the kind of drama that keeps Atlanta talking all week long.Fresh off what sources are calling an absolute blow-up in the previous episode, the ladies are still reeling in “Picking Up the Peaches.”

Drew Sidora steps into fixer mode, determined to steady the group and safeguard her professional reputation—but early previews suggest keeping the peace might be easier said than done.

RHOA Season 17, Episode 9: ‘Picking Up the Peaches’ –Fallout Looms as Drew Tries to Hold It Together

Expect lingering tension from the Dallas getaway and that chaotic sound bath session. Sneak peeks show Shamea Morton clapping back hard, telling cameras that Angela Oakley is “just mad for no damn reason.” Angela, meanwhile, wants to know why her name keeps coming up in everyone’s mouth.

Cynthia Bailey pops in to catch up on all the chaos she may have missed, getting the full tea from Angela and Pinky Cole about Phaedra Parks’ wild night. Surrogacy updates, side-eye galore, and more shade than a Georgia pine forest are also on the menu.

The mid-season trailer already teased major clashes involving Porsha Williams, K. Michelle, Drew, and more—this episode looks like it’s where the second half of the season really ignites.

What We’re Watching For:

  • Can Drew actually pull the group back together, or will her efforts backfire spectacularly?
  • More heat between Shamea and Angela—how long until it boils over?
  • Porsha navigating her personal life while the group drama swirls.
  • Classic RHOA moments of confessionals, glam, and unfiltered Atlanta realness.

If the first eight episodes of Season 17 have been any indication, “Picking Up the Peaches” is set to serve high fashion, higher emotions, and the kind of unforgettable one-liners that make RHOA a Sunday staple.

Tune in tonight at 8/7c on Bravo. Don’t forget to set your DVR and prepare your group chat—Atlanta’s finest are bringing the heat.Stay locked in with Atlanta News Network for full recaps, cast reactions, and all the post-episode buzz tomorrow.

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