“RHOP”'s Karen Huger Says She Found a 'Purpose' in Prison During Emotional Reunion with Family After Release
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Brenton BlanchetJanuary 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger reunites with her family in the next episode of the Bravo series
The reality star, who served six months behind bars after she was found guilty of driving while intoxicated, told her loved ones that she found a "purpose" during her time in prison
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo
Karen Huger is home following her six months behind bars.
The Real Housewives of Potomac star, 62, reunited with her loved ones while cameras rolled, after her release from prison in an emotional sneak peek at the latest episode of the Bravo series.
In the clip from the episode titled, "Karen Comes Home," Huger — who was released early from prison in September after being found guilty of driving while intoxicated — can be seen arriving back home and reuniting with her daughter Rayvin, husband Ray Huger and sister Bridget.
Before her arrival, Karen's family decorated the home with balloons, flowers and a "welcome home" sign. As she walked inside, Karen got her first hug from Rayvin, before the rest of the family surrounded her.
"I told you this too shall pass," Bridget told her sister.
Karen Huger
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"I just wanted to get home to see you guys," Karen told her family, before looking to her daughter and sharing a message just for her.
"And I want to say something to you. I couldn't have done it," she said. "I couldn't have done it without you. I love the woman that you've become. I never intended intended for you to see me like that but I'm glad you did. Because there's a truth and a strength in that."
Karen then turned to Bridget and applauded her for having "stepped in." As for her husband, Karen told Ray it was "fun dating you" through a "glass window."
Karen Huger
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"I got my hands on them," she added of some of the young women who were in prison with her. "I was able to reach a few of them. I was like, 'It took me six decades to get here. Why are you here at 20?'"
She concluded, "So I found a purpose. I found a purpose and I'm happy with it. I'll talk to you about that later."
She asked for cameras to go down as she went upstairs to shower and wash "the jail off me."
The RHOP star was arrested in March 2024 and charged with a DUI and DWI for negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property, among other charges.
She was found guilty in December on all charges except reckless driving by a Maryland jury. She later entered a private recovery program in Florida, later explaining she wanted to “get to the bottom” of “taking antidepressants and drinking." The RHOP star was sentenced to two years in prison with one year suspended, as well as five years' probation.
Karen was ultimately released early from the Montgomery County Detention Center in Maryland on Sept. 2. In November, she stepped out at BravoCon in Las Vegas, marking her first public appearance since her time away.
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.
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