Watch What Crappens Ep #3086 – RHOP S10E08 PART TWO: “And Still I Lie(s)”

Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam | November 24, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively Watch What Crappens episode, Ben and Ronnie revel in recapping the latest drama from The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10, Episode 8. The episode is thick with accusations, shifting alliances, and signature shade-throwing as the hosts dissect cast dynamics, expose tall tales, and celebrate the season’s standout personalities. Through their characteristic blend of witty banter and deep Bravo knowledge, the hosts break down how tensions between Stacy, Tia, Wendy, and others erupt, particularly around Stacey's repeated "lies," shifting stories, and the chaos of the reasonably shady download party.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Wendy & Monique’s Reunion Lunch (03:27 – 08:53)

• Wendy and Monique have lunch at Mama’s Half Shell—the first one-on-one since their falling out years ago.
• Monique acknowledges Wendy as one of the first to reach out after her fight:
  • “You texted me and everything... it sucks, we never really got to know each other.” (03:50)
• Discussion of old rifts involving Candace and Wendy’s openness to reconcile for “the love of lunch.”
• Monique muses on therapy and forgiveness, noting, “Forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation. I’ve accepted that.” (06:08)
• Gossip about Karen, her jail troubles, and absence from the reunion. Wendy hears that Karen left her out in a group thank you.
• Hilarious background: Discussion of Cookie and her claim to be Chuck Brown’s daughter. The hosts crack up:
  • “If you lie about that, you’ll lie about anything!” (07:55)

2. Stacy, Timo, and Tia—Poolside Scheming (08:53 – 16:49)

• Stacy and Timo bring daughter Arabella to a swimming lesson—Tia joins as a “spy.”
• Banter about Timo’s inability to smile (“Now is the time that I smile”) and cultural quirks.
• Tia proposes a double date with Wendy, priming herself for detective work:
  • “I’m Sherlock Holmes today, and I’m going to own it all and take it all the way there.” (15:14)
• Tia attempts to probe Stacy about her relationship with Chris Samuels, but Stacy is evasive.
• Tia clocks Stacy’s inconsistencies:
  • "The piece of benefit of the doubt, that was reserved for Stacy... it's turning to ashes. I just don’t trust Stacy." (16:49)

3. Double Date Drama: Stacy’s Shifting Stories (21:47 – 26:46)

• Tia and her husband Rob meet Eddie and Wendy for a double date, expecting Stacy and Timo.
• Tia reveals to Wendy that Stacy claimed she felt "safest" with Tia introducing Timo.
• Wendy confronts Stacy via call about not showing up, catching a contradiction in Stacy’s story about Timo's whereabouts ("flew out the country" vs "just flew in"):
  • "No, darling, you’re creating your own friction because you can’t keep up with your story." (26:31)
• Tia and Wendy see through Stacy's lies, highlighting a breakdown in trust.

4. Catfish Allegations & Fastidious Note-Taking (28:32 – 30:32)

• Discussion about who called Angel a “catfish;” Angel blames Wendy, while Wendy says Giselle said it first.
• Reflection on Housewives’ legendary ability to recall details:
  • “I would never remember at this point the stupid conversation... Like, what specifically I said?!” (29:21)
• Link to advice from Yolanda Foster: "Always take notes about conversations you had."

5. Reasonably Shady 10 Million Downloads Party (31:16 – 47:13)

• Giselle hosts a podcast party; Robin is absent due to drama over her exit from the show.
• Guests note it’s “hilarious” the co-host misses her own party. ("Don’t have us thinking we’re getting the Supremes and we get to see one Diana.") (36:26)
• Subplots: Wale returns, causing discomfort for Ashley (“He was a jerk on there...”). Stacy and Vivian have a frosty encounter, with Stacy maintaining composure.

6. The Showdown: Stacy vs. Tia vs. Cookie vs. Kiernan (37:24 – 44:05)

• Tia calls out Stacy for inconsistency and, with Kiernan and Cookie joining, chaos ensues.
• Tia: “You thought I was foolish. Don’t let this accent fool you!” (39:03)
• Stacy stands her ground, finger-pointing at Cookie, who explodes:
  • “Don’t point your finger at me... you need to go take a bath with your funky ass!” (42:18)
• The drama escalates to comic levels with “Calm down, Cookie!” repeated throughout.
• Kiernan throws messy accusations, but Stacy out-shades her:
  • “Wouldn’t trust you around my husband.”
  • Stacy: “You don’t have one.” (43:02)
• Ben and Ronnie marvel at Stacy’s unshakeable demeanor, noting the entire intervention falls flat:
  • “Stacy wipes the floor with K in the very last line—was gold.” (43:27)

7. Season Reflections & Cast Standouts (44:43 – 47:13)

• Praise for Stacy’s campy, yet formidable, persona:
  • “She has this sort of campy presentation... a fakeness about the way she talks... but she can really handle herself.”
• Tia’s role as “tremendous... a great addition.” Wendy also having her best season.
• Despite audience “mixed reviews,” hosts find even the duds entertaining:
  • “The fact that they are duds is actually oddly entertaining to me... the season is in a remarkably great place.” (46:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Forgiveness:
  Monique: “Sometimes forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciliation, and I’ve accepted that.” (06:08)

• On Tall Tales:
  Ben: “If you lie about being Chuck Brown’s daughter, you’ll lie about anything!” (07:55)

• On Stacy’s Duplicity:
  Tia: “You thought I was foolish. Don’t let this accent fool you!” (39:03)

• The Clapback Heard Round the Party:
  Kiernan: “I wouldn’t trust you around my husband.”
  Stacy: “You don’t have one.” (43:02)

• On Housewives’ Memories:
  Ronnie: “Clearly, they all do this because there’s no way I'd remember at this point the stupid conversation... Which specifically I said.” (29:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:27 | Wendy & Monique’s lunch, Karen gossip, Cookie “Go-Go” claiming | | 08:53 | Poolside with Stacy, Timo, Tia – Tia’s detective work begins | | 15:14 | Tia declares: "I'm Sherlock Holmes today..." | | 21:47 | Double date with Wendy, Eddie, Tia, Rob—Stacy's lies unravel | | 26:31 | “You can't keep up with your story.” – Tia calls Stacy out | | 31:16 | Reasonably Shady Party – Robin’s absence explained mockingly | | 37:24 | Stacy & Tia confrontation, with Cookie & Kiernan joining in | | 39:03 | “Don’t let this accent fool you!” – Tia’s British shade | | 42:18 | Cookie explodes: “Take a bath with your funky ass!” | | 43:02 | “You don’t have one.” – Stacy’s ultimate clapback | | 44:43 | Hosts reflect on cast, Tia and Stacy’s contributions | | 46:39 | Thoughts on the season’s “mixed reviews” |

Summary & Takeaways

This installment showcases Watch What Crappens at its best: uproarious recapping, sharp observations, and infectious glee over Housewives chaos. The episode's heart is the group’s relentless pursuit to call out Stacy for her conflicting stories—which only cements her as an unbothered, formidable force, especially when faced with Cookie and Kiernan's theatrics. Tia is praised as a sharp, funny new addition who catalyzes key conflicts. The hosts conclude the season is actually thriving, thanks in part to the delicious absurdity of the cast’s current mix—even those failing at their resident “villain” roles.

Final Thought:
Ronnie: “I love this season. I'm surprised when I hear people are down on it—it's the strongest in years.”

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