Real Housewives of Atlanta -- Drama-Lite

Before I get going with this week's episode, a few comments on the extended footage episode featuring the "wig shift." Not sure what Lindsay Lohan's father was doing in the ATL. As Nene said, random. Speaking of random, the guy Kim was sitting with in the restaurant, who later seemed to have his hands all over her. It was a surreal night in Atlanta. As for the bonus footage of the big "Kim-frontation," it was a big yawn for the most part. The gals dropped so many F-bombs (causing countless bleeps) it was hard to hear who said what to whom. It was funny though when Nene told Michael Lohan to go back to Malibu. Check.

This week's show was a snooze and somewhat disjointed. For the first time this season, we didn't see Tania "Let me get you a sandwich." We did see Nene talking about her book, (I've got my copy; review forthcoming!) Lisa planning a trip to L.A. to see family, Kim's scowling nanny ("sightseeing" is a noun and as Brielle pointed out, it is also an adjective. Rock on, Brielle) and the return of Kim's naked portrait. Classic when Kim's youngest daughter busted out that she knew how to spell cat - c-a-t for anyone who still thinks it's k-a-t.

Nene meets with Dwight at her "office" (actually Dwight's salon, the Purple Door) and decides to get the girls, kids and significant others together at the King Tut exhibit in an effort to mend fences. Dwight, who seemed subdued this week, warned Nene putting all those personalities in the same room could spell disaster.

Kandi's drama continued this week as she tried to bring her mother, daughter and fiancé, A.J., together for a photo shoot as a way to smooth the waters between mom and A.J. Well, Mrs. Jones was having none of it. After the obligatory pictures with Kandi and Kandi's daughter, Riley, Mrs. Jones was out the door. Seems like this situation will get worse before it gets better - if it does.

At Nene's request, Dwight and Sheree give speed dating a whirl. Dwight was uncharacteristically nervous and I think as Lisa observed, Sheree was looking for love. Seriously though, Sheree has zero sense of humor. When the one guy joked he wore make-up on special occasions, she thought he was serious. Unless of course he actually does, in which case, I stand corrected.

The ladies gathered at the King Tut exhibit and as expected drama ensued, though it was more undercover as they sniped behind each other's backs instead. A.J. didn't win any friends or influence people by standing off to the side glued to his phone the entire time. Lisa and Kim did the eye roll when they spotted each other and Kim and Sheree had nothing to say. Kandi and Kim bond over the music business while Lisa and Sheree snicker in the corner and imitate Kim's singing. Kim did get some props from the tour guide when she mentioned that during ancient times, those who wore wigs were considered high status. Nene's nemesis this season just might be Kandi. Stay tuned.

Finally, Nene and Dwight take a field trip to the fabric store. Nene, call Jill Zarin - I'll bet she could get you a deal at Zarin Fabrics.

Next week, Nene and Lisa head to L.A., She by Sheree might finally get off the ground and Kim's back in the studio.

Until then!

Sources:

http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta