The WORST episodes of Vanderpump Rules
Every episode of Vanderpump Rules ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Vanderpump Rules!
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 - It’s a Mad, Mad Pool Party
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2021
Scheana struggles to accept her post-baby body, while James sets a new goal for himself as his two-year sobriety anniversary approaches. Ariana and Sandoval throw a wild pool party to celebrate Brock’s birthday, but when Sandoval and Katie clash over the future of the bar, Lala confronts Schwartz for failing to have his wife's back.
#2 - Reunion Secrets
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2013
Serving up never-before-seen moments from Season 1, Lisa Vanderpump and the SUR team speak candidly with Andy Cohen about the fights, fun, hook-ups, and heartbreaks that you didn't get to see, like Stassi and Kristen's bikini blowout, the secrets of Tom's hair, Jax's Speedo stuffing, the definition of "crymax," and Lisa discovers who on her staff wears "padded knickers."
#3 - Anger Mismanagement
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2021
Schwartz and Sandoval brainstorm ideas for their bar, while Raquel comes clean to Lisa about the story behind her nose job, much to James’ dismay. Charli excludes Lala from her party in solidarity with Scheana, and when everyone parties too hard for James' comfort, he lashes out at his unsuspecting fianceé.
#4 - Pitch Not-So-Perfect
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2021
Katie makes a splash at Schwartz and Sandoval’s pitch meeting, much to Sandoval's dismay, while Ariana coaches Raquel on how to set boundaries with James. Lala finally makes amends with Scheana after their rift, but Brock and Charli aren't so quick to forgive and forget.
#5 - Palm Springs and Tiffany Rings
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2021
Sandoval goes the extra mile to help Schwartz produce his fertility specimen, while Lala expresses concerns to Scheana over Brock’s sordid past. James and Raquel host a family engagement dinner, but Raquel’s sister worries Raquel will spend her life fixing James’s problems. And when Lisa inquires about Katie’s role in the Toms' new business, an explosive argument erupts between Sandoval and Katie, leaving Schwartz torn between his wife and his best friend.
#6 - Vegas with a Vengeance
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2013
The SUR staff heads to Las Vegas for Stassi's birthday and leaves Lisa very short handed at the restaurant on her busiest night of the week, but Scheana stays back to make sure things run smoothly. Stassi disinvites Jax from Vegas so she can spend the weekend with her new boyfriend Frank, but when Jax crashes the party, a fight breaks out that will divide the group and threaten strong friendships.
#7 - Sexy Unique Feet
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2021
Ariana, Katie, and Charli get creative with a photoshoot to help raise money for Raquel's second nose job, while Scheana gets annoyed at James for refusing to help out with Brock's new fitness app, and Schwartz must pay up when he loses a bet to Lisa Vanderpump. Lala and Ariana show their support for Katie after she's ousted from the Toms' new bar, and when Raquel hosts a tea party for her friends, things go awry after Charli confronts Scheana for being a bad friend.
#8 - Only the Lonely
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2013
Stassi rekindles her romance with Jax when the SUR staff heads to her mom’s house in Lake Arrowhead. Tom prepares for the biggest performance of his career, but a late-night battle with Kristen threatens to derail the weekend. When Scheana complains of yet another injury, Lisa smacks her down for playing the sympathy card.
#9 - Playtime's Over
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2015
Scheana throws a costume party for her birthday, but drama ensues when Kristen arrives, in the Season 4 premiere. Also: Lisa vows to take the restaurant to new heights; James' behavior jeopardizes his DJ career; and Schwartz realizes he's ready to commit to Katie.
#10 - Poker Faces
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2021
Lala comes under fire during a girls' night for continuing to question Scheana's relationship, while Brock must answer to Lisa Vanderpump after the darkness in his past is revealed. Raquel takes James to a boxing class to work on his anger, Randall hosts a poker night for the guys, and Lisa offers to buy Tom Schwartz's stake in TomTom so he can afford to invest in his new bar.
#11 - Best Friends For Never
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2021
Sandoval plans a mysterious surprise for Ariana’s 36th birthday, while Katie seeks advice from Lisa after a blowout fight at TomTom. Brock encourages Scheana to stick up for herself with Charli, Lala hires a personal assistant to help with her business, and a usually happy couple decides to take a “break” from their relationship.
#12 - A Stand Against Stassi
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2015
When Stassi refuses to forgive Katie for attending Scheana's bachelorette party, Katie must either fight for her friendship or cut Stassi out of her life. Peter mistakes Vail's flirting for interest and asks her on a date that quickly turns awkward. Kristen connects with the girl Tom Sandoval allegedly cheated with in hopes of finally breaking up his relationship with Ariana.
#13 - May the Best Woman Win
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2024
Ariana finally breaks down over the end of her relationship with Tom; Katie and Schwartz vie for the affections of the same woman; Sandoval and Schwartz attend a singles event, but things go awry when Jo sees Schwartz kissing another girl.
#14 - Secrets Revealed
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/14/2023
A deeper glimpse into the fallout of the group post-#Scandoval; never-before-seen moments from the summer shed a new light on glaring secrets that have since been revealed; Tom and Katie face the reality of their divorce while still living together.
#15 - Last Call
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2013
Lisa organizes a sexy photo-shoot for the staff of SUR, bringing everyone together for an explosive season finale. Scheana attempts to win back Lisa's respect after storming out of her V.I.P. dinner. After a summer of bitter fighting, Kristen and Stassi try to bury the hatchet, and the truth is finally revealed about the rumors surrounding Jax.
#16 - Give Them Lala
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/28/2021
Katie and Ariana decide to go into business together, while Brock enlists Randall’s help in planning a romantic surprise for Scheana, and Lala celebrates her fiscal independence by throwing a party for her beauty brand. Meanwhile, James must battle his controlling impulses when Raquel’s sister suggests a bachelorette party for the future bride but finds it hard to keep his opinions to himself.
#17 - Dog Days of Summer
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2024
James and Ally throw their first pool party in their new house; Lisa Vanderpump gives Scheana and Lala advice on how to handle a broken friendship; Schwartz gets a haircut from his not-girlfriend, Jo; a face from the past makes an unexpected return.
#18 - This Is Break-up
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2013
Lisa enlists the help of her SUR staff to celebrate Gay Pride with an over-the-top parade float, but when Stassi catches Scheana and Jax flirting, the fighting and fallout threaten to ruin the day. Jax desperately wants to get his relationship with Stassi back on track, but his drunken behavior at a SUR birthday party might be the final straw that ends his relationship with Stassi for good.
#19 - Bitch Ghost
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2016
When Stassi runs into her old SUR crew at Lala's party, Scheana must finally answer for her part in Stassi's sex tape scandal. Jax brags about his girlfriend's breast enhancement, but his friends are not impressed. Tom Sandoval works on a new single, Kristen continues her serial dating, and Tom Schwartz lands in hot water with Katie when he quits his job for Lisa Vanderpump.
#20 - We're Back, Baby
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2021
In the ninth season premiere, Scheana and Lala attempt to mend their friendship after an explosive public feud, while James must answer to Lisa Vanderpump for lashing out at her son. The Toms hatch a plan to open their own bar, but tensions flare when Katie questions Sandoval’s vision. Finally, Ariana refuses to back down when Lala trashes her, ending in a fiery confrontation at Scheana's birthday party.
#21 - Reunion
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2013
Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, the cast of Vanderpump Rules along with Lisa Vanderpump, reunite at SUR to discuss some of the most talked about antics of the season.
#22 - Troll Mates
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/2023
Lala drops a bombshell on Raquel that shakes the foundation of their newfound friendship; Sandoval takes some time away from the bar to play rockstar with his cover band; Ariana and Katie take the next step in opening their sandwich shop.
#23 - Branded
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2013
Jax gets a tattoo of Stassi's name to prove his love, but before the ink is even dry, a romantic dinner turns into a shouting match when Stassi reveals there’s another guy in her life. Later, Stassi attacks Scheana for turning Lisa against her, and Tom attempts to put together the pieces of his broken relationship with Kristen but finds the instructions hard to follow.
#24 - Engagement Party Crashers
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/2022
On the eve of Raquel and James' engagement party, Scheana and Brock make a big announcement that sends shock waves through their friend group, while Sandoval confronts Lisa about her lack of support for the Toms' new bar.
#25 - The Ultimate Betrayal
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2024
Tom Sandoval returns to Los Angeles just in time for his birthday; his plans hit a snag when Ariana learns he wants to throw a party in their shared home; Scheana attempts to reinvigorate her music career.