As the Housewives continue to get to know their new boos, things get heated when suitors Mark and Gerry both make a play for Luann. Ashley also has her hands (and lips!) full as she tries to figure out what she really wants from Nick and Wale. Gizelle's surprising choice complicates Shannon's interest in Ralph. Joel forces the ladies to make a tough decision.

A new group of suitors pine for the Housewives' attention, causing a pause in previous pairings. Triggers and tensions shine a light on old wounds for Shannon and Earl. Luann proves that, in love, three is her magic number, while Gizelle continues to vet her suitors. Ashley tries to combat her daddy issues and break old patterns, but can she deny herself a little salt and pepper?

A series of adventurous dates get everyone's blood flowing. Ashley takes a plunge with Wale, but can't get her mind off of another man. After Shannon argues with Earl, she pivots to take a ride with Adam. James and Luann's connection deepen as they zip to new heights. As a love triangle puts a decade-long friendship to the test, Gizelle is pushed to reconsider her options at the Love Hotel.

Ashley makes an unexpected choice during elimination that changes her dynamic with Ralph and Wale. Shannon surprises Earl with a meaningful gift that brings him to tears. Luann gets her heart stolen. Gizelle pays the price for keeping her guard up.

As the waves crash, so does Shannon's patience with Earl's behavior on their yacht date. Luann isn't quite ready to go all in with James, especially after Mark's surprising return. Ashley finds herself unable to escape a complicated love triangle.