The BEST episodes of Vanderpump Rules season 12
Every episode of Vanderpump Rules season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Vanderpump Rules season 12!
Vanderpump Rules follows the passionate, volatile and hot-and-bothered-staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood mainstay SUR. Lisa balances her motherly instincts and shrewd business sense to keep control over this wild group of employees as they pursue their dreams and each other while working at her "Sexy, Unique Restaurant." Often seen on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, SUR has been the backdrop for many memorable moments, including the unexpected encounter between Brandi Glanville and Scheana Marie, a female server who famously had an affair with Brandi’s ex-husband.
#1 - Manifest And Chill
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/9/2025
Audrey throws a glamorous 22nd birthday party where she cozies up to Chris, the new bartender. Lisa confronts Marcus. Venus attempts to broker peace between Natalie and Kim, but things go south when Marcus gets involved.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Paso Aggressive
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/20/2026
Lisa throws and intimate 20th anniversary party to celebrate the founding of SUR; Angelica and Shayne grow closer, despite Shayne’s transparent feelings about monogamy; The group travels to Paso Robles to work at Lisa’s Women in Wine event, but Angelica spills another secret that threatens to upend the group.
#3 - Pour Decisions
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/30/2025
Kim plans a girls' night that descends into madness when Natalie refuses to ignore their problems. Chris helps Audrey move into her new apartment. Jason attempts to reconnect with Angelica after an awkward situation.
#4 - Crash Out Queens
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2025
Lisa organizes the annual SUR photoshoot where hostess Angelica catches Jason's eye; Venus confronts Marcus and Kim about their on-again/off-again relationship; Natalie and Shayne go on their first date, but things go awry at Angelica's pool party.
#5 - Seeing Red (Flags)
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/6/2026
Lisa gives Marcus an opportunity to DJ a premiere party at SUR. Venus attempts to mend his friendship with Kim. Shayne dates two girls at the same time. Audrey tells Angelica about Chris and Jason's other job, which leads to explosive consequences.
#6 - Pump Fiction
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2026
Lisa enlists the SURvers to work a photo shoot at TomTom, but things go downhill when Angelica reveals what was found in Jason’s shower; Demy decides to move on from her friendship with Natalie; Shayne celebrates the premiere of his short film
#7 - SUR-ving Drama
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2025
Lisa Vanderpump shepherds a group of bartenders and servers through life at SUR; Natalie gets a frosty reception from Kim and Demy when she returns from a weeklong suspension; Shayne flaunts another girl in Natalie's face.
#8 - Speakerphone Suckerpunch
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/27/2026
In Paso Robles, Audrey overhears a phone call that makes her rethink her relationship with Chris; Shayne convinces Angelica to keep quiet about Chris and Jason’s video; On a wild night out, the group finds themselves in a number of romantic entanglements.