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.

Last Updated: 7/21/2025Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
The Naked Truth
star
6.53
19 votes

#1 - 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.

Text Message in a Bottle
star
6.57
14 votes

#2 - 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.

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Peter Pan “Sin”Drome
star
6.81
96 votes

#3 - 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.

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star
6.88
58 votes

#4 - 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.

Trawlin' and Brawlin'
star
6.90
29 votes

#5 - 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.

It’s My Party and I’ll Fight If I Want To
star
6.90
29 votes

#6 - 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.

Reunion Part 2
star
6.92
13 votes

#7 - 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.

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Suspicious Minds
star
7.00
29 votes

#8 - 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.

star
7.03
71 votes

#9 - Reunion Part Two

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2016

star
7.05
65 votes

#10 - 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.

Choppy Waters
star
7.06
18 votes

#11 - 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.

star
7.07
68 votes

#12 - 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.

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Guess Who's Coming to Friendsgiving
star
7.07
27 votes

#13 - 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.

star
7.10
91 votes

#14 - #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.

star
7.10
58 votes

#15 - 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.

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star
7.14
74 votes

#16 - 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.

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He Said, She Said
star
7.14
22 votes

#17 - 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.

star
7.14
64 votes

#18 - 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.

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The Telephone Game
star
7.14
14 votes

#19 - 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.

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Reunion Part 2
star
7.14
28 votes

#20 - 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.

St. Simon Says Fight!
star
7.14
21 votes

#21 - 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.

star
7.15
86 votes

#22 - Birds of a Feather...

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2016

star
7.16
45 votes

#23 - Jekyll and Snide

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2015

Landon invites the group for a weekend getaway at her Georgia hometown, yet sibling rivalry stirs up drama. Elsewhere, Whitney is the recipient of Kathryn's wrath yet again, and a fiery accusation could jeopardize Thomas' political aspirations.

star
7.16
57 votes

#24 - Better Late Than Never

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2015

An all-male dinner party is hosted by Patricia, yet Whitney and Thomas clash. Elsewhere, a homesick Craig invites Shep and Whitney to his parents' house; Craig receives potentially devastating news; and the gang goes formal at a ball.

star
7.17
54 votes

#25 - A Salt and Battery

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2019

To get Austen's mind off his ex, the guys rent an RV and head into the great outdoors; Chelsea steps up her hair game; Eliza tries to mend fences; Cam finally asks for help with Palmer; Kathryn and Danni's friendship is at an icy standstill.