The WORST episodes of Southern Charm
Every episode of Southern Charm ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Southern Charm!
Go behind the walls of Charleston, South Carolina's most aristocratic families and discover a world of exclusivity, money and scandal that goes back generations. The fast-paced, drama-filled docu-series follows Charleston singles struggling with the constraints of this tight-knit, posh society.
#1 - Reunion Part 2
Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/25/2026
The "Southern Charm" reunion continues as Venita emotionally confronts Salley about feeling betrayed; Charley shares an exciting update about her dating status, but a shocking accusation is thrown her way, forcing Salley to take sides in an escalating conflict; Attention shifts to Craig as the group holds him accountable for his behavior in Mexico.
#2 - Reunion Part 1
Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/18/2026
As the Season 11 reunion kicks off, Salley sheds more light on Charley's flirtation with Craig, once again putting the two besties at odds; As Austen plays coy, the group attempts to get to the bottom of his budding romance with Salley, leading him to open up about his breakup with Audrey; Craig and Austen go tit-for-tat listing their grievances, questioning the entire future of their friendship; Tension heightens and an array of opinions are expressed about one Charmer in particular.

#3 - The Naked Truth
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2023
Shep and Taylor try to move forward as friends, while Olivia and Rod's romance continues to blossom. When JT hosts an intimate dinner party, Southern etiquette is stripped away after Madison exposes Taylor's secret.

#4 - Text Message in a Bottle
Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/20/2025
Shep starts to spiral over his relationship and sends a text message that causes ripples among the group; Craig and Austen's tepid friendship truce starts to unravel; the crew eagerly awaits JT's arrival.
#5 - Carolina Dazed
Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/2026
Madison brings baby Teddi home from the hospital. Patricia hosts a Carolina Day party where Craig is confronted by multiple members of the group. Salley voices her feelings to Austen.
#6 - Raising the Roof
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2015
Shep and Whitney move into their beach house. Meanwhile, Cameran offers Craig sisterly advice, Thomas appoints Whitney to help create a campaign commercial, and problems begin to plague Thomas and Kathryn's relationship.

#7 - Peter Pan “Sin”Drome
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2014
Whitney Sudler-Smith hosts a garden party in the series premiere of this real-world show that zeros in on six privileged Southern singles from Charleston, S.C.

#8 - Trawlin' and Brawlin'
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/22/2022
Austen finds it hard to bite his tongue when Shep feels attacked by the group; Naomie leans on her friends for support when Craig lashes out but finds Venita's allegiance is elsewhere.

#9 - It’s My Party and I’ll Fight If I Want To
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/2022
Austen gets emotional when he learns his parents are selling his childhood home; Chleb leans on his cousin for support in the wake of his breakup with Kathryn; Shep’s past comes back to haunt him when Taylor voices her concerns for their future; Madison and Venita throw a joint birthday party, but when Madison takes the guest list into her own hands, Venita's frustrations get the best of her.

#10 - Reunion Part 2
Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/3/2025
Miss Patricia arrives at her first reunion to celebrate 10 seasons; Taylor and Salley dive into the season's back-and-forth accusations; Craig continues to process his breakup; Austen gets brutally honest about his longstanding friendship with Craig.

#11 - Suspicious Minds
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2022
Chleb is on the receiving end of Kathryn's anger and makes a big decision. Austen is hurt that Craig didn't tell him about hooking up with Naomie and suspects the former couple is hiding an even bigger secret. Naomie decides to throw a party where Austen tries to confirm his suspicions. Olivia defends Kathryn, causing a rift between her and Venita.
#12 - Reunion Part Two
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2016
#13 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2015
Thomas hosts a dinner party, where he and Kathryn share big news. Elsewhere, Cameran tries to make her real-estate dreams come true; Craig refuses to settle into office life; and Landon prepares to leave her old life in Los Angeles behind.

#14 - Choppy Waters
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/14/2023
The crew spends a day partying in a yacht; despite their fun in the sun, Austen and Shep finally come to blows.
#15 - What da Fuskie
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2018
Cameran is awaiting pregnancy while the rest of the gang heads to Hilton Head. Austen rekindles his romance with Victoria, but fears Chelsea’s reaction. As Kathryn plans her son’s birthday, Thomas’ girlfriend gets sour from the invitation snub.

#16 - Guess Who's Coming to Friendsgiving
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/1/2022
The holiday season is off to a rocky start when the gang gets together for a Friendsgiving feast; Austen hosts and leaves certain people off the guest list; a newly single Kathryn searches for things to be grateful for; Paige comes to town.
#17 - #newcraig
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2016
Craig returns to Charleston determined to prove he's a changed man. Together with his new girlfriend, Craig throws himself a "welcome back" party at his new digs and invites the gang to get back together again. Unfortunately, the feeling isn't mutual as Shep and Craig's bromance is still on the rocks. Meanwhile, Thomas and Kathryn have officially called it quits, with baby #2 on the way their tumultuous romance continues to create a wedge between them and their circle of friends.
#18 - Engaged in Battle
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/21/2026
Rodrigo and Tyler throw and engagement party, but it’s Austen’s relationship with Audrey that is the topic of conversation; Charley questions if going on a date with Craig will ruin her friendship with Salley.
#19 - Game Changer
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2018
Thomas pressures Ashley to get a job in Charleston, leaving them in relationship limbo. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Austen come to terms with the state of their friendship, while Craig and Naomie, once again, try to navigate dating post break-up.
#20 - Groovy Baby
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2018
Patricia plans a glamorous retro baby shower for Cameran, but not everyone gets an invite. At the shower, Craig and Naomie fall back into old habits. As Cameran faces the realities of becoming a mother, Kathryn makes up for lost time with her kids.

#21 - He Said, She Said
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2023
The girls decide Taylor needs a good old-fashioned Southern soiree, swapping tales and spillin' tea; Shep kills the fun, however, when he delivers a scandalous rumor to Olivia's front door.
#22 - Exes on the Half Shelf
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2018
Naomie prepares to open her family's new restaurant, and finally comes to terms with the fact that she isn't over Craig. Meanwhile, Patricia and Craig have a heart-to-heart about relationships. Thomas gets himself into hot water with Ashley.

#23 - The Telephone Game
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/13/2025
Back in Charleston, Craig and Austen rekindle their bromance; Madison finally gets some good news; a wicked game of telephone threatens to undermine Venita and JT's situationship.

#24 - Reunion Part 2
Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/13/2022
The reunion concludes as Craig faces the wrath of wronging fellow cast mates at his holiday party and the comments made about "crazy ex-girlfriend" Naomie. When the group airs their grievances, Venita must confront the reality of her failing friendships. A scorned Taylor reveals the truth about the end of her relationship with Shep. Leva offers a peek into her new show, but not everyone in the cast is thrilled to see her success.

#25 - St. Simon Says Fight!
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2022
Shep tries to right his wrongs from Auldbrass; Austen expresses concern for Taylor's future with Shep; Craig loses his temper.