Ep 8. Tea With a Side of Squashed Beef

The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 7 episode 8 is titled "Tea With a Side of Squashed Beef." The episode opens with the ladies still reeling from their trip to Puerto Rico. Cynthia and NeNe meet for lunch to clear the air after their blowup in Puerto Rico. Though they both apologize, tension still lingers between them.

Meanwhile, Phaedra hosts a tea party at her house and invites all the ladies, including Claudia, who has yet to make a good impression on the group. Phaedra plans to have a peaceful gathering but is worried about how Claudia will behave.

As the ladies arrive, they are greeted with a beautiful table setting and tasty treats. However, tensions quickly rise as Claudia and Porsha get into a heated argument. Claudia accuses Porsha of lying about her age, which Porsha denies. The argument escalates until Phaedra steps in to calm things down.

Later, Kandi and Todd meet up with Mama Joyce to discuss their wedding plans. Mama Joyce is still reluctant to support their relationship and voices her concerns about Todd's past. Kandi tries to get her mother to see things from her perspective, but Mama Joyce remains unconvinced.

Back at the tea party, tensions rise again when Kenya brings up the rumors about Phaedra's husband, Apollo, cheating on her. Phaedra doesn't take kindly to Kenya's comments and the two engage in a heated argument. NeNe tries to intervene and get the ladies to calm down, but they refuse to back down.

As the party comes to a close, the ladies part ways and tensions still linger between them. Cynthia and NeNe agree to move forward, but Claudia and Porsha's argument leaves the group divided.

Overall, "Tea With a Side of Squashed Beef" highlights the ongoing tension and drama among the Real Housewives of Atlanta. While some attempt to make amends, others are determined to keep the drama going. The episode ends with the ladies unsure of what lies ahead for their relationships with each other.