Vanderpump Rules

10 Best Episodes of Vanderpump Rules - Season 8

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 dreams and each other while working at her “Sexy, Unique Restaurant.”

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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Vanderpump Rules - S8E2

#15 - Training days (Season 8 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 63 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E22

#14 - Reunion Part 1 (Season 8 - Episode 22)

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Andy Cohen and the cast connect from home to get to the bottom of everything.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 41 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E7

#13 - It's Not About the Pastor (Season 8 - Episode 7)

Stassi, Katie and Lala throw Brittany a princess-themed bridal shower, while James gets disinvited from Peter's birthday party and Lisa takes Raquel to task for walking out on her shift during Pride.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 60 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E11

#12 - Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Cauchi (Season 8 - Episode 11)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 68 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E9

#11 - If You’re Going to Drink, I Can’t Stop You (Season 8 - Episode 9)

With the wedding in Kentucky days away, Jax must decide whether or not to forgive Tom Sandoval, while Ariana struggles to find the enthusiasm to attend her own birthday party. Katie and Kristen argue over whether Carter should attend the wedding, while Charli accuses Brett of being hung up on his ex. Finally, after James sends Raquel a string of hurtful text messages, Raquel gives James an ultimatum either to give up drinking or lose her forever.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 64 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E12

#10 - All Daugs Go to Heaven (Season 8 - Episode 12)

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Tom Sandoval throws an “extra” themed birthday party to encourage his friends to be their best selves, while Stassi and Katie learn they must work with Kristen even though their friendship has ended. Max tries to ban Danica from TomTom for meddling in his relationship, Lisa reconnects with James in the wake of his new sobriety, and Lala’s attempt to make amends with Raquel doesn’t go as planned. And Tom Schwartz hosts an unusual memorial for his dead lizard, Daug.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 64 votes.

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#9 - Reunion (Part 2) (Season 8 - Episode 23)

The shocking reunion continues as Andy Cohen gets Scheana to open up about her true problems with Dayna, and Ariana reveals how Lisa Vanderpump helped her through dark depression. Meanwhile, James and Raquel recount his triumphant journey to sobriety, Lala gets called out for being cruel to those who won’t fight back, Danica defends her outburst at the TomTom anniversary, and Stassi, Katie, and Kristen get to the root of the issues that fractured their decade-long friendship.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 45 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E19

#8 - A Tale of Two Pool Parties (Season 8 - Episode 19)

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Tom Sandoval throws a competing pool party on the same day as Jax, forcing everyone to choose sides once and for all. Brittany blames Katie for the rift in their friendship, while Max and Brett nearly come to blows over their feelings for Dayna. Schwartz and Sandoval must decide whether to double down on their investment with Lisa, James makes a surprising ally, and Ariana erupts when Kristen tells her that Stassi has been making fun of her house.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 48 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E1

#7 - There Goes the Neighborhood (Season 8 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 77 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E18

#6 - Mercury's in Gatorade (Season 8 - Episode 18)

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Stassi and Beau revel in their post-engagement bliss, while Scheana enlists Brett to a shoot a sexy video. Brittany must again answer for Jax’s bad behavior when he lashes out at Max, and Raquel tries to persuade Lisa to give James one last chance. Finally, when Kristen refuses to admit she made a sex tape with someone other than Carter, Jax begins to spiral out of control and no one is safe from his wrath.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 52 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E10

#5 - Jax's Last Hurrah (Season 8 - Episode 10)

On the eve of Jax and Brittany’s wedding, the rehearsal dinner is disrupted when Stassi, Katie, and Lala clash with Kristen, and Jax spills a juicy secret about Katie and Schwartz’s marriage. Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Lisa Vanderpump orchestrates a big surprise for the bride and groom, Dayna learns that Max may have cheated on her, and James and Max have a boys’ night to commiserate over their girl troubles.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 66 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E14

#4 - Shame Hangover (Season 8 - Episode 14)

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Schwartz makes amends with Katie after their blowout fight, while Beau opens up to them about his plans to propose to Stassi. Lisa reprimands Danica about improving her attitude, Kristen learns she isn’t invited to Las Vegas for Schwartz and Katie’s second wedding, and Brett sets his sights on a newly single Dayna, despite Scheana’s emotional objections.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 54 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E13

#3 - Prank Wars (Season 8 - Episode 13)

Brett insults Scheana while interviewing her for his YouTube channel, while Katie hosts a girls' night complete with wine, cheese, and a guest list that doesn't include Kristen. Raquel stands up for her boyfriend James when Lala questions his sobriety, and Lisa travels home to England to attend her mother's funeral. Finally, Tom Sandoval and Max toilet paper Jax's house in honor of his 40th birthday, but their actions spark the beginning of an epic prank battle that threatens to derail Schwartz and Katie's relationship.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 67 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E24

#2 - Reunion (Part 3) (Season 8 - Episode 24)

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The reunion continues with Andy Cohen interviewing the cast about the season’s controversies. Among things talked about includes the issues that fractured the decade-long friendship of Kristen, Stassi, and Katie.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 45 votes.

Vanderpump Rules - S8E17

#1 - Til Death Do Us Not Part (Season 8 - Episode 17)

Beau stuns Stassi with a quirky but romantic engagement proposal, and when Lisa hosts an elaborate party to celebrate the happy couple, Jax and Brittany comfort Kristen when she's left out of the festivities. Finally, Danica and the SUR staff go head to head with Sandoval, Schwartz, and the team from TomTom during an epic softball game to determine restaurant dominance, ending with James giving Katie the apology she's always wanted.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 57 votes.

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