The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 13

The thirteenth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, an American reality television show, was broadcast by Bravo, it premiered on December 6, 2020, 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 Real Housewives of Atlanta focuses on the lives of Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams and Drew Sidora.

The season received negative reviews from fans of the show due to the uneven editing, lack of group chemistry, and slower-paced episodes. This season also marked the final regular appearance of Cynthia Bailey. It also marked the second departure of Porsha Williams. She eventually returned for the show’s 16th season.

Cast
For the thirteenth season, four of the six cast members from the previous season returned. Eva Marcille departed the series, along with NeNe Leakes, who exited the series for a second time. Actress and singer, Drew Sidora joined the cast as a Housewife, while newcomer, LaToya Ali joined Marlo Hampton, and Tanya Sam as friends of the cast.

In addition to this, Falynn Pina and Shamea Morton made multiple guest appearances throughout the season. While former housewives: Shereé Whitfield, Claudia Jordan and Eva Marcille also appeared as guests in attendance at Cynthia and Mike's wedding.

Cast duration

 * Notes
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 * Key: = joins the show
 * Key: = leaves the show

Taglines

 * Kenya: "If you don't like my shade, then step out of my shadow!"
 * Kandi: "A little Kandi always helps sweeten the tea."
 * Drew: "I was in The Game, but now? I'm calling all the plays.
 * Cynthia: "I've been through the peaks and the valleys, and now, I'm head over Hills."
 * Porsha: "I may be social distancing, but I'm here for social justice."

Production
Production on the season began in mid-July 2020. In November of the same year, production on the series was halted after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19; production resumed the following month.