Ep 1. The Moore the Merrier

The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 12 episode 1 titled "The Moore the Merrier" signifies the beginning of another drama-filled season. The episode centers on the return of fan-favorite cast member Kenya Moore, who had taken a hiatus from the show to focus on her personal life.

In this season opener, Kenya finally makes her come back to the group, and the ladies are eager to catch up on everything that she's been up to since she left. There's a lot to catch up on, as a major event in Kenya's life has taken place during her absence. The former beauty queen has welcomed her first child, Brooklyn Daly, with her husband, Marc Daly.

Aside from talking about Kenya's new family life, the season 12 premiere also catches up with the various ladies and updates the viewers on what has been happening in their lives. Cynthia Bailey is starting a new chapter of her life after her divorce and is ready to embark on a new romantic journey with her new boyfriend, Mike Hill. Meanwhile, Porsha Williams is navigating her life as a new mom after giving birth to her daughter, Pilar, and dealing with the aftermath of her ex-boyfriend's betrayal.

Another returning member of the Housewives is NeNe Leakes, who is dealing with her husband Gregg's health issue; he's been diagnosed with cancer. Throughout the episode, NeNe struggles to balance her husband's care with her duties as a housewife. All the while, assessing her place in the group and questioning her relationships with the other ladies after the events of the previous season's reunion show.

The episode sets the essence of the season as the ladies bump into each other, remembering all of the drama, fights, and arguments that they've had in the past. It's not long before the animosity comes to the surface, with NeNe and Porsha clashing just minutes into the premiere. There are allegations of lies and betrayal, and it's clear that the drama of the past season is still prevalent, regardless of Kenya's much-anticipated return.

In a new development this season, Eva Marcille introduces her husband, Michael Sterling, who is also a lawyer. The ladies meet him for the first time, and they all can't help but notice his charming personality and good looks, which leads to some fun flirting, and quirk between the woman.

To sum it up, the season 12 premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta sets the stage for another season of riveting and unfiltered reality television. No matter what happens during the rest of the season, one thing is for sure - there will be plenty of drama, tears, and laughter along the way.