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The Worst Episodes of Vanderpump Rules

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Worst episode
S12E1 Sur-ving Drama
5.245 votes
Best episode
S10E15 #Scandoval
9.6175 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.1avg
Binge time
6d 23h
238 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 1 - Sur-ving Drama
    5.2/10(45 votes)

    S12:E1

    Lisa Vanderpump shepherds a group of bartenders and servers through life at SUR. In the season premiere, Natalie gets a frosty reception from Kim and Demy when she returns from a weeklong suspension. Shayne flaunts another girl in Natalie’s face. Marcus gets caught teaching Jason how to sneak drinks at work, unleashing repercussions.

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  2. Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Episode 10 - Summer House Rules
    5.3/10(52 votes)

    S5:E10

    Stassi continues her birthday trip at a Montauk clambake, where Katie finds Stassi potential new bachelors and Scheana and Kristen commit some seafood faux pas. Lala finally resurfaces to explain her disappearance, but Lisa isn't buying her wild lies. Ariana celebrates her birthday with Sandoval and Schwartz at a thrilling NASCAR race, but things grow tense after Jax disrespects Brittany. Later, Kristen, Katie and Scheana party at the Wirkus Twins' summer house, and sparks fly when Stassi finds herself alone in a hot tub with a handsome, young and successful New Yorker.

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  3. Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 19 - Secrets Revealed
    5.4/10(22 votes)

    S10:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 6 - Pump Fiction
    5.2/10(15 votes)

    S12:E6

    Lisa enlists the SURvers to work a photoshoot 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.

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  5. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 1 - Notes on a Scandal
    6.2/10(54 votes)

    S11:E1

    In the season 11 premiere, Ariana puts on a brave face and attempts to rebuild her life after Tom’s infidelity, despite sharing a house with her ex-boyfriend. Tom Schwartz tries to make peace with his friends, but discovers he’s still excommunicated from the group. James settles into his new life of domestic bliss with Ally. Scheana opens up about her postpartum OCD diagnosis. Lala confides in Lisa Vanderpump about her regrettable treatment of a one-time nemesis, making a grand gesture that threatens to rock the boat with her friends.

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  6. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 2 - Manifest and Chill
    5.8/10(24 votes)

    S12:E2

    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.

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  7. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 3 - Crash Out Queens
    5.9/10(22 votes)

    S12:E3

    Lisa organizes the annual SUR photoshoot where new 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.

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  8. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 4 - Pour Decisions
    5.8/10(19 votes)

    S12:E4

    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.

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  9. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 5 - Seeing Red (Flags)
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    S12:E5

    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.

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  10. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 14 - Reunion (2)
    5.5/10(14 votes)

    S12:E14

    In the dramatic conclusion to the season, Chris and Jason open up about their controversial video. Shayne and Natalie reveal surprising developments in their relationship. Angelica must defend her new boyfriend to the group.

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  11. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 5 - Lake It or Break It
    6.3/10(42 votes)

    S11:E5

    James surprises Ally with a new addition to the family. Scheana and Brock clash over hiring a nanny for Summer Moon. Although Katie and Ariana refuse to attend Schwartz’s trip to Lake Tahoe, the rest of the group agrees to give the adventure a shot. After a tour of Lisa Vanderpump’s new restaurant site, a tense conversation between James and Sandoval threatens to rock the fragile peace the group had just formed.

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  12. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 2 - The Ultimate Betrayal
    6.4/10(46 votes)

    S11:E2

    Tom Sandoval returns to Los Angeles just in time for his birthday. His plans hit a snag, however, when Ariana learns he wants to throw a party in their shared home. Scheana attempts to reinvigorate her music career, but must first work through her anxiety about leaving Summer Moon with a nanny. Schwartz confronts Sandoval for abandoning him to deal with their business alone.

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  13. Vanderpump Rules Season 7 Episode 24 - Reunion (3)
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S7:E24

    Stassi and Katie argue with Kristen over her tumultuous relationship with Carter; Jax answers for his bad behavior toward Brittany's family; Stassi's boyfriend, Beau, opens up about their dramatic fights in Mexico; Tom Schwartz defends his manhood.

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  14. Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 2 - Training Days
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    S8:E2

    When new server Dayna starts dating Max, Scheana makes Dayna's life difficult; Stassi, Katie and Brittany are bothered by Kristen's ties to Carter; Jax un-invites Carter from the trip to Miami; Lala and James come to terms; Ariana opens up to Lisa.

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  15. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 19 - Secrets Revealed
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    S11:E19

    The cast members preview some of the funniest and most heartfelt unseen moments from the season.

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  16. Vanderpump Rules Season 9 Episode 8 - Pitch Not-So-Perfect
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    S9:E8

    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.

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  17. Vanderpump Rules Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to SUR
    6.8/10(84 votes)

    S1:E1

    Lisa Vanderpump's new hire for SUR, Scheana, is ostracized because of her past affair with a married man. Scheana's co-worker, Stassi, the self-proclaimed "leader of the pack" leads the charge against Scheana, labeling her a "homewrecker." Eventually, Scheana, with Lisa's encouragement, stands up to Stassi, serving notice that she's at the restaurant to stay.

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  18. Vanderpump Rules Season 9 Episode 9 - It’s a Mad, Mad Pool Party
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    S9:E9

    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.

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  19. Vanderpump Rules Season 9 Episode 17 - Reunion (2)
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    S9:E17

    Brock and Scheana defend their plan to get married during James and Raquel's engagement weekend; Lala spills secrets about the end of her relationship with Randall, and Ariana unleashes on Katie for questioning her integrity.

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  20. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 10 - Threesome's a Crowd
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S12:E10

    Back in Los Angeles, Audrey finds herself second-guessing her relationship with Chris. Venus opens up to Lisa. Jason continues to pursue Natalie. Marcus and Kim make a surprising decision about their future.

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  21. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 11 - Back Alley Betrayals
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S12:E11

    Angelica returns to work with a new look and a new relationship. Chris has second thoughts about getting back together with Audrey. Shayne makes another move on Natalie. Audrey roasts her friends during a stand-up comedy performance, but one particular member of the group becomes the butt of the joke.

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  22. Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Episode 1 - There Goes the Neighborhood
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    S8:E1

    Jax, Brittany, Schwartz, Katie, Sandoval, and Ariana move into grown-up houses; Stassi tries to repair her friendship with Kristen; Lala confides in Lisa Vanderpump; Max dates the new hostess, Dayna; Tom Sandoval skips one of Jax's wedding events.

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  23. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 3 - You're Not the Queen of the Group
    6.7/10(42 votes)

    S11:E3

    Schwartz hatches a half-baked scheme to bring the gang back together, but Ariana sets firm boundaries with everyone regarding her ex-boyfriend’s place in the group. Katie and Scheana make a promise to prioritize their friendship. A shocking admission shakes Lisa Vanderpump to the core. When Tom Sandoval dares to show up at See You Next Tuesday, he and Scheana square off about who’s to blame for their current rift.

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  24. Vanderpump Rules Season 12 Episode 13 - Reunion (1)
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    S12:E13

    Audrey and Angelica clash over a recent feud. Venus opens up about his last relationship. Chris responds to cheating allegations.

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  25. Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 12 - How'd You Like Them Apples?
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    S11:E12

    Just when it seems the group is on the road to healing, a podcast rehashing the past sends everyone spiraling. Scheana turns her pain into lyrics by releasing a new song. Lala takes the next step toward expanding her family. Ally and James have a tough conversation about the next steps in their relationship. When everyone comes together to celebrate TomTom’s first brunch service, Scheana and Sandoval clash over a perceived betrayal.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Sur-ving Drama" is the worst rated episode of Vanderpump Rules. It scored 5.2/10 from 45 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 2, 2025. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Summer House Rules".

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