The BEST episodes of Shahs of Sunset

Every episode of Shahs of Sunset ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shahs of Sunset!

Bravo gives viewers a never-before-seen look inside the captivating lives of six young Persian-American friends in Los Angeles when "Shahs of Sunset" premieres on Sunday, March 11th at 10PM ET/PT. Partnering for the first time with Ryan Seacrest Productions, the network's latest docu-series follows a group of friends who are trying to juggle their active social lives and up-and-coming careers while balancing the demands of their families and traditions. These passionate socialites are fervent on the dating and party scene, but seeking approval from their families they face pressures to settle down and marry within the community. From outings on Rodeo Drive to traditional Persian feasts at home, this series celebrates the unique lifestyle of a group of friends who have worked hard for what they have and are not afraid to flaunt it.

Last Updated: 3/7/2024Network: BravoStatus: Ended
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Reunion Part 1
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8.55
22 votes

#1 - Reunion Part 1

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/22/2021

Emotions are running high as Reza Farahan walks off and Mike Shouhed's GF, Paulina Ben-Cohen, makes an appearance at the Shahs of Sunset Season 9 reunion.

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Zero Thanks Given'
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8.48
21 votes

#2 - Zero Thanks Given'

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/11/2021

In the season of giving thanks, the Shahs are motivated to heal their damaged relationships. With help from London, Nema reaches out to Golnesa to offer an apology, while Mike meets up with Reza hoping to find peace. When the group gathers for Friendsgiving dinner, however, the initial good vibes are gobbled right up after they question Paulina's absence. Mike's response does not sit well, and tensions come to a boil when hurled accusations make for anything but a celebration.

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Reunion Part 2
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8.40
20 votes

#3 - Reunion Part 2

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/29/2021

The Shahs of Sunset reunion continues with hopes of healing the divide in the group. Paulina tries to take ownership of the drama she caused amongst the friends. As they discuss their personal lives, Reza drops a bomb that no one saw coming. Golnesa questions whether she and Mercedes might ever be friends again, while Mercedes and Reza have a heart-to-heart that tests the future of their friendship.

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A New Shah Is King
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8.13
23 votes

#4 - A New Shah Is King

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/13/2021

After a rocky Palm Springs getaway, the Shahs attempt to return to normal life and prepare for baby Elijah's welcome party. Nema is on the outs, however, and struggles with not being invited to the celebration. Mike's texts continue to dominate the conversation, as both he and Reza point the finger at each other. Reza is doing damage control after leaving GG and Destiney behind in Palm Springs. After GG reveals to Reza that Tommy does not want him to meet baby Shams, Reza is left heartbroken and his behavior takes a turn.

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To Ahloo or not to Ahloo
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8.13
24 votes

#5 - To Ahloo or not to Ahloo

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/25/2021

The Shahs look to move forward as Mike's building project nears completion and Destiny says "Ahloo" to a new clothing and accessories line. Facing intimacy challenges in her marriage, MJ looks to spice things up. GG devises a plan to help her friends get to a better place, and for her own growth, attempts an armistice with her old bestie Shervin. Wanting desperately to meet baby Shams, Reza finds himself between a rock and hard place with Adam.

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The Good, The Bad and the Shahsy
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8.11
19 votes

#6 - The Good, The Bad and the Shahsy

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/8/2021

The crew kicks off the first day of their Redwoods trip with adventure, bonding and libations. Mike and MJ overcome fears in the tree-tops, while Reza's group enjoys the vineyard and questions Paulina's whereabouts. GG's western-themed evening starts off with a bang when Destiney receives a surprise phone call - with incriminating information about someone in the crew. Later, GG reveals deep insecurities to MJ as they bond over motherhood. Meanwhile, MJ's friends push her to tell Reza about Tommy's feelings, leading to an emotional conversation between the two.

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High and Dry
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8.08
26 votes

#7 - High and Dry

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/15/2021

The Shahs feel like fish out of water as they spend their last day in the Redwoods on a fly-fishing adventure. MJ and Destiney share a moment acknowledging their growth, while Reza struggles with news about Tommy. GG organizes a Wusah-inspired, spirit animal-themed dinner for the final night, but the tranquility only lasts so long. After the group questions Mike about his relationship status, he makes a shocking admission. As the Shahs prepare to head home, Reza writes a letter to Tommy in the hopes of taking a step forward.

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Don't Mess With Destiney
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8.06
31 votes

#8 - Don't Mess With Destiney

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2020

Tommy takes matters into his own hands after Reza’s altercation with MJ at the pool party, furthering the divide between the Shahs. GG’s divorce is finalized as she gets ready to drop a bombshell on the crew. Destiney’s event in Arizona goes awry and to top it off, Nema, Mike, and Shervin back her into a corner with nowhere to run.

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Return to the Homeland — Part 2
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8.00
28 votes

#9 - Return to the Homeland — Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2014

The group plans a yachting trip. GG and Reza have to deal with seasickness. A debate over women wearing the veil breaks out. Asa organizes a trip to the Iranian border for herself, her mother and Reza.

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Is This 40?
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8.00
28 votes

#10 - Is This 40?

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2014

GG and MJ go to visit a doctor about freezing GG’s eggs, and MJ and her Mom’s birthday spa date goes horribly wrong. Reza plans a getaway for everyone except Lilly to Palm Springs at a private mansion where he unveils a big surprise about his future.

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Naked Jenga and Afraid
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8.00
32 votes

#11 - Naked Jenga and Afraid

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2020

Reza and GG decide to bury the hatchet, though GG has yet to make amends with Destiney following their reunion blowup. While Mike boasts that his bad boy ways are behind him after finding the love of his life, newly-single Nema is ready to mingle

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Shah-nanigans
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7.95
20 votes

#12 - Shah-nanigans

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/1/2021

Tired of the conflict within the group, GG takes her friends on a nature healing trip. While Reza and Adam make progress in their discussions over the restraining order, MJ continues to hit the same brick wall with Tommy. On an epic RV drive to their Redwoods getaway, lingering tensions between Reza and Mike arise with newcomer London becoming collateral damage. Nema and Destiney get their flirt on, and a topless video of MJ quickly becomes the topic of conversation. GG expresses fears about her fledgling friendship with Reza after witnessing some concerning behavior on the trip.

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Return to the Homeland — Part 1
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7.90
30 votes

#13 - Return to the Homeland — Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2014

Asa invites the group to travel with her to Turkey for her family reunion. MJ and GG finally make peace. Reza isn't sure where he wants his life to go. Asa and her mother have an emotional reunion.

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Reunion Part 1
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7.88
32 votes

#14 - Reunion Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/8/2015

Andy Cohen sits down with the cast of "Shahs of Sunset" for their first get together since the season finale in Thailand.

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Country Fried Persians
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7.87
31 votes

#15 - Country Fried Persians

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2020

Destiney surprises Sara’s brother Sam for his birthday, but questions loom after she sees a completely different side to him. Nema prepares for his “Boots ‘N Brews” event, all while his ex-love Erica finally leaves his company. The entire crew - including MJ - gears up for his event, prompting MJ and Reza to finally meet face-to-face.

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Le'ing With the Devil
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7.86
28 votes

#16 - Le'ing With the Devil

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2020

Mike surprises Paulina with a trip to Hawaii for her birthday and invites the whole crew to come along; after arriving in the Aloha State, tensions among the Shahs come to a boil, making for one unforgettable luau.

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In Love There Must Be Torture
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7.83
23 votes

#17 - In Love There Must Be Torture

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2014

MJ gets revenge on GG. Lilly and Reza have a conversation that could chance the dynamic of the group. Asa has her first art show.

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Bless This Mess
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7.81
36 votes

#18 - Bless This Mess

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/1/2018

MJ and Tommy struggle to convince Vida to give them her blessing before getting married; Reza launches his hair care business; Nema develops his Persian "street cred;" MJ takes an ill-advised detour on the way to the altar.

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Lost Footage
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7.80
15 votes

#19 - Lost Footage

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/10/2013

This lost footage special features supersized drama that did not make it into the season, including the never-before-seen early days of Reza and Lilly's friendship, Lilly's trip with Asa to see her favorite plastic surgeon, and an ultra-revealing look into the rumors about MJ's drinking problem.

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Reunion Part 1
star
7.79
24 votes

#20 - Reunion Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2013

Bravo caps off the explosive second season of Shahs of Sunset with the first ever two-part reunion when Reza, MJ, Mike, Lilly, Asa and GG all sit down with Andy Cohen for the ultimate Farsi face-off. In part-one of the reunion, Asa and GG are in a room together for the first time since the terrible knife-wielding dinner party and apology-gone-wrong in the season finale. Accusations fly about out-of-control-lifestyles plus behind the scenes revelations about MJ's criminal past.

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50 Shades of Shouhed
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7.76
21 votes

#21 - 50 Shades of Shouhed

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2021

In the hopes of mending their 30-year relationship and healing their fractured friend group, Reza and MJ plan a trip to Palm Springs to celebrate Mike's birthday. Mike, however, finds himself embroiled in scandal after his girlfriend, Paulina, calls him out for his wrongdoings with a series of screengrabs she sends to the crew. GG, looking to stay out of the drama, embraces being a new mom to her son, Elijah.

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A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
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7.76
21 votes

#22 - A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/18/2021

A tumultuous yet heartfelt ending to Friendsgiving offers much food for thought. GG confronts Mike over her concerns about Paulina's shifting loyalties. MJ gets real with the group about struggles in her marriage. Reza turns his focus onto his book, Memoirs of a Gay Shah, and interviews his mom hoping she sheds some light on his childhood. Meanwhile, London aids Nema in his quest for a love connection.

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A Very MJ Wedding
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7.74
42 votes

#23 - A Very MJ Wedding

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/8/2018

MJ's wedding unfolds in typical MJ fashion, sprinkled with chaos and complications; as the bride attempts to make it down the aisle in one piece, the Shahs are forced to confront their feelings about marriage while contemplating their futures.

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Big Little Persian Lies
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7.74
19 votes

#24 - Big Little Persian Lies

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/30/2021

Temperatures continue to rise - quite literally - on Mike's birthday trip to Palm Springs. From ponies to fire dancers, the crew pulls out all the stops. With Paulina on her way, however, it's only a matter of time before tensions come to a boil. Reza is pushed to his limit as Mike's relationship drama threatens to jeopardize his reconciliation with MJ. Meanwhile, GG finds common ground with an old foe, and reveals one of her biggest fears. As MJ attempts to break the ice with Destiney, Mike makes an announcement that lights all of Palm Springs on fire.

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Reunion Part 1
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7.72
25 votes

#25 - Reunion Part 1

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/19/2020

Television presenter Andy Cohen hosts a virtual meeting for the cast of the reality show Shahs of Sunset.

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