The BEST episodes of The A-List: New York

#1 - To the Sky

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2010

Mike prepares for his first solo show at the Leslie/Lohman Gallery. He has photographs taken of himself as various Tom of Finland characters for inclusion in the show. Ryan tells TJ that he has an appointment with a surrogacy counselor in hopes of having a child. Austin tells Derek that he is going back to England and may not return. Ryan records a single, "To the Sky", based on a letter he received from a gay Air Force pilot, in support of repealing Don't ask, don't tell. He performs the song live at a party he and Rodiney host. Everyone praises his performance to his face, but Reichen overhears Austin trashing him behind his back. Reichen confronts Austin, who tells him he should break up with Rodiney. Reichen apologizes to Rodiney for not believing him about Austin.

#2 - A Hot Messy Pride

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2010

The guys form alliances but destroy others just as quickly. Ryan stretches out his hand to Austin but soon regrets it. Austin and Jake pledge their eternal love but it doesn't go quite as smoothly as expected. And Reichen and Rodiney's relationship is...well, just a hot mess.

#3 - Hanging with the Big Boys

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2010

Austin attempts to run with the elite crowd and ends up with many personality clashes.

#4 - Mainetervention

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2010

Reichen faces resistence from the boys when he wants to bring Rodiney to Maine. And with Austin in the mix, his troubles amp up even more. Meanwhile, Mike Ruiz prepares for a gallery show, his first solo exhibit of his celebrity transformation photographs.

#5 - All Fired Up

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2010

Now that summer's kicking in, the boys are trying to get some much-needed R&R, but tension between Austin and Derek mounts until a heated, venomous battle breaks out. Meanwhile, Reichen learns of some disappointing career news.

#6 - Unholy Alliances

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2011

Things come full circle as Derek and Austin's newfound friendship falls apart after Austin befriends Derek's ex. Horrified by this betrayal, Derek decides to teach Austin a lesson by teaming up with sworn enemies Rodiney and Nyasha.

#7 - Going Down in Flames

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2010

The boys of the A-List get physical. When they try to plan a trip to Maine with Reichen, he receives an unexpected visit that thwarts their plans. Meanwhile, Austin's friendship with Reichen deepens but becomes strained when he opens up to him.

#8 - Love Bares All

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2010

Austin rekindles the flame with his British lover, Jake, while Reichen sees his relationship with Rodiney beginning to show the strains of moving in together. For our two couples, playing around might be fun, but commitment is serious business.

#9 - Tense-sexual Party

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/26/2011

The drama continues as the group plans an Atlantic City weekend filled with booze, bachelors, and, of course, plenty of bad behavior. Despite rumors of cheating, Austin and Jake are still ready to take a trip down the aisle -- but will any of the boys even show up to celebrate? Meanwhile, Nyasha is working hard to get her singing career off the ground.

#10 - Texting and Tears

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2010

The lovebirds of the A-List experience some fireworks of a different kind. While Reichen tries to focus on other sources of income, Rodiney makes a shocking discovery on Reichen's phone. Derek hopes to introduce the man of his dreams to his mother, but things don't go as well as planned.

#11 - Cattiness on the Catwalk

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2011

Ryan enlists the A-Listers to walk in his runway show, but with Austin in the same room as ex-bestie Derek and archenemy Nyasha, the real show ends up backstage. Shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals cast Austin out of his social circle and onto a path to self-destruction.

#12 - Codeword Delicious

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2010

Reichen prepares for opening night and makes a confession to Rodiney.

#13 - Hamptons Hellraising

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/12/2011

At a chic Hamptons fundraiser, Austin must prove to his husband Jake that he is capable of having a platonic relationship with Reichen. Austin takes an opportunity to pull Derek aside to beg for his forgiveness, but will Derek hear him out? Reichen also announces his new fragrance line called (what else?)... Reichen.

#14 - Lies, Hypocrisy & Marriage Equality

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2011

The drama continues as the group plans an Atlantic City weekend filled with booze, bachelors, and, of course, plenty of bad behavior. Despite rumors of cheating, Austin and Jake are still ready to take a trip down the aisle -- but will any of the boys even show up to celebrate? Meanwhile, Nyasha is working hard to get her singing career off the ground.

#15 - Ultimate Betrayal at the Boardwalk

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/3/2011

The group heads to Atlantic City to finish off the summer with one final party. But which one will the boys attend? Austin and Jake's bachelor party or Nyasha's singing debut? When Reichen, Derek and Ryan join Team Nyasha, Austin decides to confront the group about the rumors they've been spreading.

#16 - Reunion (Part 1)

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/10/2011

After a tumultuous and dramatic season of The A-List: New York, the cast reunites for a heated reunion hosted by Wendy Williams. Controversial new cast member Nyasha reveals how it felt getting thrown to the gays, Reichen confronts Mike for "looking down" on the rest of the cast, and just about everyone has a problem with Austin. No one gets away...

#17 - Reunion (Part 2)

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/17/2011

#18 - Wigparties and Threesomes

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2011

Austin's on the outs as Nyasha makes her move at securing friendships to support her company's new product line. Meanwhile, Reichen's the only guy left who will even talk to Austin. But as their relationship grows, so do Jake's suspicions as he suddenly becomes a third wheel to his own boyfriend.

#19 - Porn and Prejudice

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2011

Austin accuses his friends of lacking loyalty. He also throws a cocktail party to show that he isn't an embarrassing drunk. Meanwhile, Derek thinks he has met the (rich and handsome) man of his dreams. Until the guy shows up in New York and Derek sees a side of him he hadn't before.

#20 - Dirty Exposure

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2011

Reichen's online scandal generates gossip about his relationship with Rodiney, and newcomer Nyasha makes a dramatic entrance by stumbling into the midst of an A-List crossfire in the explosive season premiere.

#21 - Bestie Break-Up

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2011

Betrayals and breakups push the group over the edge as Austin confronts his friends on their lack of loyalty and tries to prove that he is not an embarrassing drunk by throwing a cocktail party. Meanwhile, Derek thinks he has met the rich and handsome man of his dreams... until his dream man shows..

#22 - Reunion

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2010

Wendy Williams (the Barbara Walters of Hell’s Kitchen) is gonna put the crew through their paces for the big hot vindictive and sassy A-List: New York Reunion Special! Expect tears! Recriminations! Lies! Surprises! And lots of discussions about threesomes and about how OPEN Rodiney and Reichen’s relationship is, and is it doomed or not, and… You get the idea.