Overview of #3368 RHOA S17E07: Taking The Trip By The Rains
Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam recap a chaotic, highly entertaining Real Housewives of Atlanta episode built around Cynthia’s tequila-themed gala trip, a storm-soaked event disaster, and an increasingly unhinged feud involving K. Michelle, Drew, Shamea, Porsha, and the ever-growing “who said what about whom” drama. Their main takeaway: this season of RHOA is finally feeling sharp, petty, and genuinely funny again.
Main Storylines
K. Michelle’s growing paranoia
- The biggest source of chaos is K. Michelle, who believes the women are plotting against her by:
- reviving an old rumor about her vagina,
- implying she is involved with Drew’s connection, Black,
- and generally talking about her behind her back.
- Ben and Ronnie think her reaction is part trauma response, part paranoia, but they also find it hilarious how intensely she interprets nearly everything as an attack.
Shamea as confidant and instigator
- Shamea spends much of the episode acting like a trusted ear while also clearly fanning the flames.
- The hosts repeatedly note that she seems to encourage K. Michelle’s suspicions, then acts shocked when K. Michelle feels set up.
- Later, Shamea tries to position herself as the fall person for the entire conflict, which only makes the group dynamics messier.
Drew, Black, and the DM confusion
- K. Michelle claims Drew has been making too much of her connection to Black, saying he only slid into her DMs and that she does not know him like that.
- Drew insists she only mentioned it once, while K. Michelle treats it like a major setup.
- Ben and Ronnie think the situation is murky enough that there may be more going on than Drew is admitting, but also note that K. Michelle is clearly amplifying it.
Cynthia’s gala and the rain disaster
- Cynthia plans a glamorous “dynasty meets Dallas” tequila event complete with jewelry, gowns, and a contest.
- A sudden storm wrecks the setup, sending staff scrambling and threatening the whole evening.
- The hosts enjoy the absurdity of Cynthia trying to host a luxe event while weather chaos unfolds around her.
Drew’s late arrival
- Drew shows up to the gala extremely late, after everyone has already been waiting and the event is winding down.
- Ben and Ronnie call this rude and disrespectful, especially since Cynthia worked so hard to put the trip together.
Key Takeaways
- The episode is a strong example of why this season is working: petty disputes, misunderstandings, and escalating emotional reactions.
- K. Michelle is the centerpiece of the drama, whether she’s genuinely triggered or simply spiraling in a very entertaining way.
- Shamea emerges as a major behind-the-scenes agitator.
- Cynthia’s gala provides the perfect flashy backdrop for a messy, rain-soaked meltdown.
Notable Comedy From the Recap
- The hosts repeatedly laugh about the “chili cheese Frito pussy” insult and how ridiculous yet unforgettable it is.
- They get especially hung up on the “rose” sex toy discussion and the way the dinner conversation keeps drifting back to sex, vaginas, and double meanings.
- They call this one of the strongest Atlanta seasons in years, praising it for feeling more organic and less overproduced.