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The Best Episodes of Vanderpump Rules

Every episode of Vanderpump Rules ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Vanderpump Rules!

Best episode
S10E15 #Scandoval
9.6175 votes
Worst episode
S12E1 Sur-ving Drama
5.245 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.1avg
Binge time
6d 23h
238 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 15 - #Scandoval
    9.6/10(175 votes)

    S10:E15

    Cameras pick back up after Ariana discovers that her boyfriend of nine years is having an affair with one of her best friends; Schwartz panics when the scandal threatens to upend their business; Sandoval comes clean with another shocking secret.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 13 - Bitch Slap
    9.3/10(73 votes)

    S2:E13

    When Stassi believes that Kristen committed the ultimate betrayal, she devises a plan to expose her in front of all of her friends. Lisa struggles to keep SUR’s working dynamics under control when tensions between Jax, Tom, Stassi and Kristen reach all-time highs.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 14 - I Lied
    9.1/10(49 votes)

    S2:E14

    In the season finale, SUR's sexy annual photo shoot turns tearful as Stassi attacks Jax for his womanizing, and Lisa helps Tom deal with the growing evidence of Kristen’s infidelity. Things come to an explosive head at Scheana’s engagement party when Kristen and Tom finally face off with Stassi and Jax.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 16 - Reunion (1)
    8.9/10(63 votes)

    S10:E16

    Andy Cohen sits down for intimate one-on-one interviews with Ariana, Tom and Raquel to get to the bottom of the cheating scandal; James nearly comes to blows with Sandoval over the affair; Katie and Schwartz rehash the implosion of their divorce.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 14 - There's Something About Her
    8.6/10(54 votes)

    S10:E14

    Ariana and Katie host a preview party for their sandwich shop; James takes an exciting step forward in his career; Tom and Ariana have a serious talk about the state of their relationship; Raquel confronts Katie for rage-texting Schwartz.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 17 - Reunion (2)
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    S10:E17

    Lisa and the SUR staff open up about their issues with Stassi; Tom Sandoval and Ariana confront Kristen over Miami Girl; Tom Schwartz responds to Katie's marriage ultimatum; Stassi reveals the real reason she is no longer friends with Scheana.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Vanderpump Rules Season 1 Episode 4 - Vegas With a Vengeance
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    S1:E4

    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 divides the group and threatens strong friendships.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 6 - Love Bites
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    S4:E6

    Lisa throws two huge parties for Gay Pride; James flaunts fresh love bites, and everyone wants to know who was responsible; Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz kick-start Shay's makeover; Jax seizes an opportunity to move in on Lala.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 9 - Rich People Annoy Me
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    S2:E9

    Vicious behavior abounds when the ladies from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" arrive for a dinner party at SUR. Meanwhile, Kristen's preoccupation with rumors about Tom leads to a five-woman shouting showdown.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 21 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    S5:E21

    Lisa officiates the ceremony that only Katie and Tom could pull off. Jax re-evaluates his relationship, and Ariana considers taking her relationship to the next step. Lisa offers the Toms the business opportunity of a lifetime, but Schwartz fears making two commitments in one day. Scheana reveals a secret about her marriage that will change her life.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 7 - Spit Take
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    S4:E7

    Lisa treats a group of underprivileged kids to the full SUR experience, including a serving of bad behavior from her staff. Jax stands up for Kristen when her break up with James turns ugly. Ariana's mood sours when Sandoval contemplates going to Vegas without her, Schwartz and Sandoval fail to impress with their business plan, and Jax asks Brittany to move in with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 8 - Sherlock Stassi
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    S2:E8

    After Katie reveals the rumor that Kristen slept with Jax, Stassi hatches an elaborate plan to trick them into confessing. Lisa hires a "secret diner" to evaluate the service at SUR, but the staff is more focused on rumors than customers.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 20 - Unfriended
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    S8:E20

    In the eighth season finale, Lisa Vanderpump throws a party to celebrate TomTom's one-year anniversary, but relationships are tested when Kristen confronts Katie and Stassi for abandoning her, and Jax and Sandoval face off.

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  14. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 12 - Til Death Do Us Part
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    S2:E12

    Lisa and Stassi throw Scheana the perfect surprise engagement. Tom lashes out at Jax for his part in the cheating rumors, but later shocks Stassi with his own news. Kristen’s meltdown at SUR causes her friends to retreat and support her archrival, Ariana.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Vanderpump Rules Season 3 Episode 17 - Jax Cracks
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    S3:E17

    While Jax struggles to remain loyal, Stassi tells Kristen how to make Jax reveal Tom's alleged cheating; James apologizes to Kristen to salvage their relationship; Lisa teams up with singer Lance Bass to host a puppy adoption event at PUMP.

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  16. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 12 - Leis, Liquor and Lies
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    S4:E12

    The gang heads to Hawaii to celebrate Jax and Tom's birthdays; Tom learns Scheana sent derogatory text messages about him to Ariana's mother; Katie lashes out when Lala swims naked in front of Schwartz.

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  17. Vanderpump Rules Season 6 Episode 6 - See You Next Tuesday
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    S6:E6

    Ariana's role in releasing Jax's scandalous audio recording leads to a fight with Sandoval. Scheana and Katie declare a truce. At SUR, James hustles to make sure his first DJ event is a success, while Lala bonds with Billie, the new hostess.

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  18. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 18 - Reunion (3)
    8.2/10(49 votes)

    S10:E18

    Raquel faces her former friends; the group revisits the disastrous girls' trip to Las Vegas and Lake Havasu; they discuss Tom Schwartz's alleged role in covering up the affair; Andy questions Sandoval and Raquel about their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 13 - Ambush
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    S5:E13

    Schwartz tries to make peace between Ariana and Stassi, but Katie gets annoyed when Ariana refuses to play nice. Meanwhile, James is excited to play his biggest DJ set since being fired from SUR, but the gig is ruined when Jax, Scheana, Kristen and two alleged mistresses ambush James to expose his cheating ways. Finally, Lisa gives Katie valuable wedding advice and Schwartz gets his prenup, only to learn that he doesn't have much to protect.

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  20. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 20 - Push Comes to Shove
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S4:E20

    Lisa Vanderpump hosts Katie and Tom's engagement party; Stassi and Kristen stir up trouble; Jax must atone for his sins during a reunion with Stassi; Tom Sandoval performs his new song at SUR; Lala gets close to Kristen and James.

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  21. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 12 - Jax's Roast
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S5:E12

    Sandoval decides to celebrate his birthday with a "Fund-Rager" to raise money for a good cause; Scheana accuses James of cheating; Kristen hosts a roast for Jax; Katie decides to get a medical marijuana card.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Vanderpump Rules Season 6 Episode 22 - Reunion - Part 1
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    S6:E22

    Host Andy Cohen uncovers the real stories behind the scenes; Lisa Vanderpump sets Sandoval and Schwartz straight on their roles at TomTom; Jax shares the heartbreaking details of his father's passing; Ariana opens up about her body issues.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 16 - Bitch Ghost
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 11 - Ultimatum
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    S2:E11

    Stassi's Cabo birthday continues to unravel as Jax crashes her booze cruise and brings uninvited guests. Kristen gives Lisa an ultimatum that doesn't sit well with her boss. After a final night of drinking, Kristen's shocking decision forever changes her friendships.

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  25. Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 11 - Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Cauchi
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S8:E11

    Jax and Brittany wed in a stylish Kentucky ceremony surrounded by friends, while Stassi wonders if Beau will ever propose to her; Lisa brings Katie and Schwartz to task for failing to make their marriage official.

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Best Episodes Summary

"#Scandoval" is the best rated episode of Vanderpump Rules. It scored 9.6/10 from 175 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 17, 2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bitch Slap".

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