Vanderpump Rules Season Finale Recap: Fools in LoveJax and Brittany’s fairy-themed engagement party turns out to be a magnet for this series’ assorted couples drama.
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: It’s Me, MarioThis may not be a RHONY season for the ages, but at least it’s giving us some fun trips down Housewives memory lane.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Hear It for the BoyThe world—or at least the Housewives’ corner of it—could use a little bit more Denise Richards right now.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Say Yes to DistressBrittany and Jax’s engagement party consumes a same-y episode that falls back on repeating the same old conflicts.
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Sparkle Party PooperIn an episode where pretty much everyone seems to be really having fun, Barbara K sticks out as a bad sport.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: The Political Is PersonalReal-world politics intrude on Lisa’s party for her mother, while Housewives politics intrude on Camille’s wedding shower.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: May the Schwartz Be With YouAs Lala, Kristen, and Stassi each take steps toward personal growth, Tom Schwartz’s commitment to boneheaded insanity feels refreshingly familiar.
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: No Holds BarbaraBarbara’s alignment with the Countess is throwing the natural balance of RHONY all out of whack.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Grammer CheckSt. Camille of Grammer reverts back to her first season self to deliver some low blows to an on-the-outs Lisa Vanderpump.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Puppy Showers Bring No FlowersEven sadder than Raquel’s puppy party is that her ambitions to be a cast member are clearly being thwarted by her association with DJ James Kennedy.
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Sleep With the FishesLook, we all want the nice room. But sometimes you just gotta take the shark room and get over it, Luann .
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Hats OffThe Lucy Lucy Apple Juicy Affair continues to spiral outward, with its repercussions threatening Lisa and Kyle’s 12-year friendship.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Tequila MockingbirdsThe trip to Mexico continues with lots of petty squabbles and messy behavior magnified by tequila (the cure for FOMO!).
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Gangster CrapBethenny’s attempt to broker peace between Dorinda and Luann at a “gangster lunch” goes about as well as you’d expect.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: To Infinity and BeyondWhile planning her wedding, Denise doesn’t sweat the small stuff. She doesn’t even sweat the big stuff.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: First Class DisasterWith DJ James Kennedy not around for the Tom Tom opening or Mexico trip, the role of soul-sucking vortex of need will be played by Katie.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Catty and DogsFor the first time ever, no one wants to be on Lisa’s side, and it seems like her entire legacy on the show is being called into question.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Dead Dad’s ClubLala is not the only one to experience tragedy, she just seems to be the only who can’t experience empathy.
The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Mermaids of HonorThe bifurcation of the group while in the same small beach community after Labor Day is completely ridiculous, and exhausting.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Dog GoneWe’re going to be talking about the damn dog for the rest of this season, aren’t we?
Vanderpump Rules Recap: The UninvitedIf this were a daytime soap, James would be murdered next episode, because everyone on the show has a motive.
The Real Housewives of New York City Premiere Recap: Suddenly Last SummerDorinda being Dorinda, she is now going full scorched-earth on her former bestie Luann.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Read ReceiptsThe ongoing face-off between Teddi and Lisa is building to a full-on Housewives rebellion, and it is glorious to watch.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Garbage CarterThere is no amount of company that Carter can provide Kristen that will make up for the misery he inflicts on her.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Bahama MamasOn the rich women’s first night of doing things in the Bahamas, Erika brings the glam, while Lisa brings the drama.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Lala LandThis week’s episode is defined by a pileup of unhappy unions, both real and manufactured.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: It’s a Gas, Gas, GasA wasted Lisa Vanderpump is the most exciting thing to happen to an otherwise lackluster episode of Rich Women Doing Things.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Kristen Be Trippin’While Kristen shows off what an absolute mess she can be during the girls’ trip to Solvang, the boys have a comparatively tame night in L.A.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Must Die So That RuPaul’s Drag Race May LiveBy pumping out all-star seasons at a rapid clip, RuPaul’s Drag Race is eroding the foundations of an all-time great reality series.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season Premiere Recap: Vanderpump and DumpAs the women of Beverly Hills return, there are some clear fractures forming within the group.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: PJ PartyDJ James Kennedy’s mother Jacqueline continues to terrify and torture her son and viewers alike.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Tom Tom SnubAs Tom Tom prepares for its big debut, Lisa Vanderpump shows once again why she is a master of reality television.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Bye the BiAriana is right about so much this episode.
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Dirty John Recap: Both Sides NowThe past and present finally collide in an episode that reveals the full extent of John’s dirtiness.
Dirty John Recap: Escape RoutesDebra reveals she may not be quite as passive as she seems — and not a moment too soon.
Dirty John Recap: Family FirstJohn only has so many tricks, and he seems to have learned almost all of them from his father.
Vanderpump Rules Recap: Where There’s Smoke, There’s FiredLisa’s second firing of DJ James Kennedy in three seasons is perfectly constructed reality TV drama.
Dirty John Recap: Wigging OutAn episode tackling the hardest-to-swallow part of this story succeeds by showing how not all forgiveness is the same.
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Dirty John Recap: Love and Scare-ageJohn’s true nature, and intent, comes to light in both the present and the past.
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