Ep 9. Breakdown or Breakthrough

When couples participate in a reality television show, things tend to get heated. In the latest episode of Married to Medicine, a group of wealthy Atlanta couples are back for season 5, episode 9, titled "Breakdown or Breakthrough."

The show follows the lives of Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Toya Bush-Harris, Quad Webb-Lunceford, and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe as they navigate their professional and personal lives.

In this episode, the doctors and their husbands are on a couples retreat to try and fix their relationships, which are all on the rocks in one way or another. As they settle in, they all reveal that they don't want to be there, but their spouses insist on staying.

Once the men leave for their own bonding time, the women start to talk. Dr. Heavenly and Dr. Jackie have a heart-to-heart about their relationship, and Dr. Heavenly apologizes for her recent behavior. However, things take a turn when Dr. Simone and Toya get into a heated argument. The two have been feuding for a while, and it seems like they may never be able to resolve their issues.

Meanwhile, Quad and Dr. Contessa are having their own issues at the retreat. Quad is still angry with Dr. Contessa for not telling her about her plans to return to work. As both women try to work through their issues, Dr. Contessa has a breakthrough moment and realizes that she wants to pursue her career again.

As the couples come together for dinner, tensions are high. Dr. Simone and Toya continue to argue, and it seems like things may come to blows. However, in a surprise twist, the other women band together and force Toya and Dr. Simone to make amends.

The episode ends with the couples leaving the retreat, and it's clear that things will never be the same. However, they're all committed to working on their relationships and making things better - even if it means a few more uncomfortable moments like the ones they experienced on the retreat.

Overall, season 5, episode 9 of Married to Medicine is an intense and dramatic look at the complicated relationships between these wealthy couples. With plenty of drama and emotion, it's a must-watch for fans of the show.