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

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Follow 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 15 - #Scandoval
    9.6/10(150 votes)

    #1 - #Scandoval

    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(63 votes)

    #2 - Bitch Slap

    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.

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  3. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 14 - I Lied
    9.1/10(42 votes)

    #3 - I Lied

    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(57 votes)

    #4 - Reunion (1)

    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 4 Episode 6 - Love Bites
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Love Bites

    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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  6. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 21 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz

    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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  7. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 7 - Spit Take
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Spit Take

    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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  8. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 14 - There's Something About Her
    8.6/10(48 votes)

    #8 - There's Something About Her

    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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  9. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 16 - Bitch Ghost
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Bitch Ghost

    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.

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  10. Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 20 - Unfriended
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Unfriended

    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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  11. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 17 - Reunion (2)
    8.5/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Reunion (2)

    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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  12. Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Episode 9 - Rich People Annoy Me
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Rich People Annoy Me

    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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  13. Vanderpump Rules Season 3 Episode 17 - Jax Cracks
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Jax Cracks

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 10 - No Strings Attached
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #14 - No Strings Attached

    S4:E10

    Tom Schwartz finally mans up and plans to get down on one knee for Katie, but Lisa Vanderpump worries that his complicated proposal scheme will end in disaster. Brittany moving in with Jax doesn't stop him from moving in on Lala. Ariana's attitude drives Scheana and Katie closer to Kristen, Sandoval tries to correct a huge mistake, and Kristen and James get left out in the cold when the SUR crew plans a tropical vacation.

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  15. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 12 - Leis, Liquor and Lies
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Leis, Liquor and Lies

    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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  16. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 20 - Push Comes to Shove
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Push Comes to Shove

    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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  17. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 16 - Man Tears and Braziers
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Man Tears and Braziers

    S5:E16

    A gator tour with Ariana and the groomsmen has some bite when talk turns to Schwartz's relationship troubles. Also: Kristen hires a female stripper while the men dress in drag; and Katie's anger toward Schwartz is addressed, leading to an all-out fight.

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  18. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 17 - Drag Battle
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Drag Battle

    S5:E17

    The epic New Orleans blowout continues, with Schwartz and Sandoval fiercely refuting the cheating accusations. Stassi realizes her past fights with Katie caused her to miss a painful moment when Katie needed her most. Kristen confronts Sandoval about trying to ruin her new relationship, and Stassi pays her dad and grandmother a visit. Katie and Schwartz bury their issues on a wild last night in Nola. Back in LA, Lisa talks to Ken about partnering up with Tom Sandoval to open a new bar.

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  19. Vanderpump Rules Season 3 Episode 14 - Judgement Day
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Judgement Day

    S3:E14

    Lisa confronts Kristen about her disrespect for management and arrives at a final decision in regards to her future at SUR; Tom Schwartz makes a shocking revelation to Katie; Scheana debates whether to rescind Kristen's wedding invitation.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 8 - Dirty Thirty
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Dirty Thirty

    S4:E8

    Lisa advises the women to get back at their boyfriends for going to Las Vegas, so Lala, Katie and Ariana kiss and make up at Scheana's sleepover; Jax, Schwartz and Sandoval strive to remain loyal to their girlfriends while in Sin City.

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  21. Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Episode 11 - Fully Engaged
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Fully Engaged

    S4:E11

    Lisa Vanderpump holds Stassi at arm's length; Scheana and Ariana realize their friendship is damaged; James schemes to get an invitation to Hawaii with the others; Katie shows off her engagement ring at SUR; Faith and Lala go skinny-dipping.

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  22. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 5 - Cold Feet
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Cold Feet

    S5:E5

    Katie and Schwartz take a trip to scout their wedding venue, but when Schwartz shows signs of cold feet, Katie hits him below the belt. Meanwhile, Tom takes Ariana on a romantic date but discovers that he wants marriage and kids more than she does. Later, Scheana learns a scandalous rumor about Lala, while Lala learns two scandalous rumors about James. Finally, Lisa advises Katie to mend her relationship before the wedding.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 8 - No Show
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #23 - No Show

    S5:E8

    Scheana questions going on a birthday trip with Stassi and Katie following a vicious fight with them. Also, Lala begins to dread Ariana's Sonoma birthday getaway upon discovering she'll be stuck with Jax, and James pleads to get his DJ job back.

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  24. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 12 - Jax's Roast
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Jax's Roast

    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.

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  25. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 13 - Ambush
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Ambush

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"#Scandoval" is the best rated episode of "Vanderpump Rules". It scored 9.6/10 based on 150 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bitch Slap".