The fifteenth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo, it premiered on May 7, 2023, and is primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. Its executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Luke Neslage, Glenda Cox, Joye Chin, and Andy Cohen.
The season resulted in a near total recast of the show- only Sidora remained a full time housewife on season 16, while Moore left midway through filming. This season marked the final appearances of Whitfield, Burruss, Hampton and Richards-Ross.
Cast
For the fifteenth season, all previous cast members returned. In addition to all main cast members and returning friend Monyetta Shaw-Carter, a new "friend of the housewives," Courtney Rhodes is introduced through her connection with Whitfield.[1]
Many former cast members appear in cameos throughout the season; original cast members, DeShawn Snow, Lisa Wu and Kim Zolciak returned in guest capacities, along with long-time housewife, Cynthia Bailey. In addition to former housewives, Akilah Coleman (wife of Tevin Coleman) is also introduced as a guest through her connection with Moore.[2]
Production
Production for the season began at the start of October 2022 and concluded the following year at the end of January 2023. The first trailer was released on March 30, 2023.[3]
In the original airing of "Rap Sheets and Old Beefs," a flashback to Season 4 is preceded by the title card featuring the cast at the time. NeNe Leakes is absent from the image, being edited out due to legal issues between her and the Bravo network.[4] Backlash from viewers resulted in the episode being removed from streaming services and re-edited. The revised episode was reuploaded on the following Tuesday with the removal of the title card altogether.[5]
Sanya throws a fortieth birthday bash for her husband, Ross. Shereé introduces her new beau to the group and his past history with Kenya comes up. Kandi almost comes to blows with a new friend.
This episode marks the first appearance of Courtney as a supporting cast member. Drew is absent from this episode.
Kenya and Shereé's boyfriend, Martell, get into an explosive argument. Drew returns from Chicago with plants to revive her music career as well as the spark in her marriage.
Drew begins making moves to reinvigorate her music career by inviting the lady to a concert where she will be performing. Marlo gets upset that Kandi won't discuss the recent shooting that took place at Blaze.
Kenya invites the ladies on a trip to Birmingham, AL to surprise them with a halftime performance at a Magic City football game. Sanya is trying to balance work and family in the wake of her brother-in-law/assistant quitting.
Due to a sudden health scare, Kenya has to cancel her halftime performance last minute. Marlo and Monyetta get into it over a door slam. Kandi confronts her mother for her comments about Todd at BravoCon.
Kandi and Marlo get into a heated exchange over a death in the family. Shereé gives the viewers a glimpse into her life as a new grandmother with the debut of her granddaughter, Mecca.
Drew films a music video for her new single. Sanya has a sit down with Kandi to discuss where she stands between her and Marlo. The divide amongst the group inspires Shereé to host a brunch in an effort to bring everyone together.
Shereé and Kandi step away from the group to privately hash out their issues. Drew's estranged sister comes in to town to watch her film her music video for her new single. Marlo's friend sets her up on a blind date.
