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In Episode 7: Perception Gap of The Real Housewives of D.C., the glitz meets the grit as relationships, reputations, and realities collide. Cat gets a major invite—to the White House Christmas Party—which immediately amps up her social credibility and stirs envy. Meanwhile, Michaele returns to her roots, cheering in the Redskins alumni squad, a move that blurs her public persona.

But it’s not all celebration. Cat and Erika erupt into a fierce confrontation over whether Cat’s demeanor is that of a “mean girl,” pushing the perception gap between them into the spotlight. In an elegant turn, the ladies sit down with D.C. city leaders to engage in conversation around legalizing gay marriage, adding a political edge to their social circle. Beneath it all, Michaele and Tareq quietly plan a tell-all book probing their family storm clouds and personal narratives.

This episode peels back layers of image vs. intention, power vs. perception, and what it takes to be “accepted” in the nation’s capital—even as fault lines crack.

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