Southern Charm: Season 5 (2018)

Cameran prepares for the birth of her baby; Shep confesses to the downfall of his relationship following his quest to find love; both couples, Craig and Naomie, and Austen and Chelsea, have called it quits; Kathryn celebrates her second year of sobriety and finally has a place of her own near her children; Thomas has a new love interest and all of Charleston is buzzing about what will happen when she finally meets Kathryn.

Conclusion. Shep hosts his first ever "adult" dinner party where Craig's anxieties over seeing Naomie mount and Austen remains hopeful that he can win Chelsea back. Kathryn finally meets Ashley, the woman determined to be the next Mrs. Ravenel. Meanwhile, the girls ban together in support of one another and Naomie stands up to JD in defense of Elizabeth; leading to the ultimate BBQ showdown.

Patricia surprises Cameran by planning a glamorous retro baby shower, but not everyone gets an invite. At the shower, Craig and Naomie fall back into old habits and an unexpected guest turns the event on its head. As Cameran begins to face the realities of becoming a new mother, Kathryn makes up for lost time with her kids. Meanwhile, Thomas considers his future with Ashley.

Kathryn takes the high road by inviting Thomas' new girlfriend, Ashley, to lunch. Meanwhile, as Cameran's due date approaches, her anxieties over becoming a mom subside. After spending time with Cameran, Chelsea begins to fear motherhood may never be in her future. Austen concocts a plan to get Craig back in the dating saddle. Unfortunately, Craig's sights are set on winning Naomie back until a heated conversation between the pair threatens their future.

As Thomas ponders his next steps with Ashley, Patricia encourages him to propose. Austen's parents push him to make some strides professionally, while Craig hires a coach to help him get his life on track. Naomie gets wind of Craig's new crush, and turns Austen's Halloween party into a house of horrors when she comes face to face with the woman.

Naomie prepares to open her family's new restaurant, and finally admits that she isn't over Craig; Patricia and Craig have a heart-to-heart about relationships; Cameran tries an old fashioned trick to get baby Palmer to make an appearance with the gang; Thomas gets himself into hot water with Ashley after she sees him flirting with Kathryn; and Shep steps in to help Austen and Chelsea define their relationship.

Cameran suspects that she may be experiencing labor pains. Kathryn prepares for her first day of work, while Craig helps Austen realize things are over with Chelsea and refocuses on wooing Victoria. Patricia tries to make Ashley into the perfect Southern Belle and hosts a dinner party with the men of Charleston to test her skills. At the party, it seems Thomas only has eyes for Kathryn...and he may not be the only one.

Cameran plays the pregnancy waiting game while the rest of the gang prepare for a trip to Shep and Chelsea's hometown, Hilton Head. Meanwhile, feuding exes, Craig and Naomie, attempt to act civil with the help of an old furry friend. Austen decides to rekindle his romance with Victoria, but fears Chelsea's reaction. As Kathryn plans her son's birthday, Thomas' girlfriend gets sour from the invitation snub. Tensions flare at a beachfront argument, changing one relationship for good.

Ashley confronts Kathryn during the gang's first night in Hilton Head; the group is forced to pick sides; and a flirtation with Chelsea comes back to haunt Austen.