Episode
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Bitter Pill to Swallow
Overview
Kyle and Sutton unpack the group dynamics while planning their upcoming trip to Spain. Erika hits the ground running as she sets out to rebuild her career. Dorit reintroduces the group to Homeless Not Toothless and hopes it will be less of a mouthful this time. Crystal finds her voice when confronting Annemarie, and the repercussions echo through the ballroom.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2024-01-17
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Bitter Pill to Swallow is Episode 12 in Season 13 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It aired on 2024-01-17. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 11: A Celebration of Life
The women head to Ojai for Annemarie's birthday, as frosting isn't the only thing Sutton is licking. Dorit questions her marriage after PK's shocking admission in therapy. Kyle hosts a celebration of life event for her late friend.
Episode 13: Tapas and Tattletales
Adios Beverly Hills, hola España! Sutton takes the ladies on a fabulous getaway to Barcelona where Garcelle fears supernatural houseguests. Kyle's bold fashion choices leave Dorit questioning this new Kyle. Annemarie puts Crystal in the hot seat for talking behind the group's back.
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Episode 10: Re-Lentless Erika
Crystal’s Taco Tuesday heats up when Denise’s return brings back Erika’s fiery side. After rehearsing with her matchmaker, Sutton finds herself in tune with a new date. A tearful Kim asks Kyle to make amends with Kathy. After a war over words, Dorit and Garcelle meet one on one to hear each other out.
Episode 14: Aches and Spains
Hearts are racing after Crystal's medical emergency, but nurse anesthetist Annemarie comes to the rescue. Dorit opens up to Garcelle, allowing the two to finally move forward. Disappointed in her friends, Erika gets tipsy ahead of dinner but wows the group with her erudite observations at the table. While planning her healing ceremony, Sutton is overwhelmed by old emotions, forcing her to find comfort in an unlikely friend.
Episode 9: A Feisty Fiesta
After enlisting a matchmaker, Sutton tries her not-so-steady hand at dating. Annemarie reveals which first impression left a bad taste in her mouth. Dorit is shocked at how far Kyle has waded into a new friendship. Tensions flare at Crystal's Taco Tuesday between Dorit, Sutton, Crystal and Garcelle. Erika comes to a boiling point with Denise.
Episode 15: Ashing It Out
Sutton holds a healing ceremony for the group to let go of the past, but a shocking admission stirs up old grudges. The ladies say adios to Spain with a Flamenco dinner where Annemarie asks tough questions. Back in Beverly Hills, Kyle opens up to Dorit about the cracks in her once rock-solid relationship.
Episode 8: Esopha-gate
Crystal calls out Dorit for spreading rumors behind Sutton’s back, leaving both women fuming. Kyle seeks guidance from her life coach about her struggles with grief. Garcelle spends time with Jaid and his new girlfriend over dinner. Erika shares good news with her mother. The ladies come together to celebrate the anniversary of Sutton’s boutique as nurse anesthetist Annemarie goes toe to toe with her most difficult patient yet.
Episode 16: Diamonds in the Rough
Fresh off their trip in Spain, Sutton gets back in the saddle, both with her new horse and a second date. Garcelle agrees to give her boys more freedom, even as they prove they’re not quite ready for adulthood. Annemarie throws a blinged-out brunch where she and Crystal finally put their issues to bed. Erika’s tearful accusations leave Kyle and Dorit questioning their friendship.
Episode 7: Dazed and Accused
As the weed dinner continues, Kyle and Sutton’s friendship seems to go up in smoke. Garcelle and Crystal struggle to make sense of Denise’s showdown with Erika. Dorit schools PK on their children’s future. Feeling let down by her friends, Kyle turns to sister Kim for support and advice about her family.
Episode 17: Soirees and Separations
After a tough year, Sutton celebrates her success with an over-the-top shopping day. PK’s continued absence leaves Dorit questioning her progress … and their marriage. The White Party is back and bigger than ever as Garcelle, Crystal and Annemarie get ready to watch Erika hit the stage at SoFi Stadium. A shocking headline forces Kyle to reckon with her marriage and leaves all of Beverly Hills questioning her truth.
Episode 6: Ring Around the Rumor
Kyle seeks insight into Sutton's confusing behavior. Dorit pours out a strong opinion of her own. Erika presses forward with reviving her public image. Garcelle is stunned when her son makes an admission about her divorce. After leaving her mark on country singer Morgan Wade, Kyle is confronted by Sutton about the state of her marriage.
Episode 18: Reunion Part 1
In the midst of shocking headlines and hurt feelings, the diamonds of Beverly Hills come face-to-face for a tense reunion. Kyle addresses Erika's past comment about wanting Andy to "eviscerate" her on the couch. Dorit confronts Kyle about an ominous text message she received and the current state of their "close" friendship. Garcelle challenges Dorit and attempts to burst her bubble in order to get through to her. Annemarie swallows her pride when she apologizes to Sutton, but Crystal proves to be her most difficult patient yet.