Episode
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: It Takes a Villain
Overview
Crystal unpacks the outcome of the Mexico trip with Rob and Jeff, and Dorit finds comfort in her mother, who is in town for an extended visit; Erika works on growing a new business venture; a text message sends shock waves through the group.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2022-06-29
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
It Takes a Villain is Episode 8 in Season 12 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It aired on 2022-06-29. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 7: Ship-Faced
The women set sail aboard Dorit’s luxury yacht in Mexico, but Erika goes overboard with her partying and winds up three sheets to the wind. Diana admits to Kyle that her temper is still burning hot at Sutton. Garcelle springs a surprise on Lisa, who turns the tables with a stunning admission of her own. Crystal vows to stop holding onto the past.
Episode 9: Calamity Jayne
Erika lands in hot water with Garcelle over some choice words. Kyle tries to atone for some words of her own. Lisa is amused by Diana’s new look. Crystal tries to help Dorit with her ongoing anxieties. A sinking feeling sets in at Sutton’s housewarming party when the hostess and her guests find themselves literally sinking into the backyard mud.
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Episode 6: High Cries and Misty Demeanors
As the Mexico getaway continues, Dorit struggles to work through her robbery-related anxiety while Lisa sees signs of her mother flying all around her. Kyle and Garcelle are convinced they’re being manipulated by Crystal, who is also hearing from Erika that she needs to stand up for herself. Sutton snaps at Diana, pushing their new friendship to the breaking point.
Episode 10: So You Say
As Sutton's garden party finds itself in the weeds after Lisa's outburst, Erika seeks forgiveness from Garcelle for her past indiscretions. Meanwhile, Crystal gets involved in Sutton's love life and Kyle is left reeling by an accusation she does not agree with. Dorit finds comfort in Hanukkah traditions, but a frigid lunch has Diana feeling anything but the holiday spirit.
Episode 5: In Hot Water
Kyle and Garcelle attempt to get to the bottom of the alleged “dark comments” Sutton made a year ago, but Crystal refuses to divulge what was said. Lisa suffers a devastating loss. Diana sweetens the trip to Mexico by chartering a private jet, but the getaway may not be enough to ease Dorit’s ongoing anxiety. Erika and Lisa’s comments push Sutton to a breaking point.
Episode 11: The Weight of Words
Dorit fangirls over Jamie Lee Curtis, who is a special guest at Kyle’s charity luncheon. An eye-opening social media post throws attention on Crystal. Sutton comes to the conclusion that some friendships are not meant to be. Lisa is intrigued by a conversation Erika recently had with her estranged husband. At Diana’s holiday party, Kathy Hilton makes a return appearance and Garcelle is shocked by an inappropriate joke.
Episode 4: The Crystal Conundrum
Crystal talks through her differences with the group, but the conversation takes an unexpected detour when she brings up old wounds — a stunning revelation that leaves Kyle completely confused. Erika tries to justify her stance on Tom’s legal situation, but Garcelle isn’t impressed. Lisa’s world is turned upside down by a family tragedy, Dorit begins therapy and Diana is confused by Sutton’s dietary choices.
Episode 12: Beverly Hills Blackout
Diana apologizes to Garcelle for acting out at her birthday party. Lisa has a frank conversation with Erika about her recent behavior. Kathy’s prank annoys but doesn’t surprise Kyle. Dorit isn’t happy about PK’s brush with the law and makes her feelings clear. Sutton dips her toes into the dating pool and makes a memorable impression on her Bumble match.
Episode 3: There's Sutton About Crystal
Kyle invites her friends to the desert for the launch of her new store. Sutton apologizes to Dorit for seeming unsympathetic following her traumatic home invasion. Garcelle urges the women to be up front with each other. While Erika and Diana point out that all their problems share a common denominator, Crystal winds up triggered by a past offense and Lisa feels they're all missing the point.
Episode 13: Rosé Colored Glasses
Garcelle takes her concerns about Erika to Dorit — then asks a surprising question about Dorit’s personal life. Erika makes a stunning revelation that will surely whip up some excitement in her life. Lisa invites the women to sip on rosé, but her past resentment towards Sutton uncorks itself in a big way.
Episode 2: Receipt Offender
Dorit and PK try to pick up the pieces following their traumatic home invasion. While Sutton and Crystal’s new friendship continues over cake tasting, Lisa lets Kyle know someone has left a bad taste in her mouth. At Harry’s party, the glamorous Diana Jenkins makes a rich first impression. The evening is spoiled, however, when issues rise to the surface. Garcelle is dismayed to discover that Erika has not let go of their past grievances.
Episode 14: Shameless Not Ruthless
Dorit throws a charity dinner to benefit the homeless, but there is little goodwill between Lisa and Sutton. When Lisa’s anger turns to tears, her friends rally to her side in her time of need. Crystal opens up about her health, expecting support from the women, but is stunned to face questions instead. Erika’s patience is stretched thin when Kyle reveals Garcelle criticized her drinking. After a turbulent year, Diana and Asher plan for a more harmonious future.