Episode
Vanderpump Rules: Notes on a Scandal
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Vanderpump Rules
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2024-01-30
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Notes on a Scandal is Episode 1 in Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. It aired on 2024-01-30. The runtime is 42 min.
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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.
Episode 4: Dog Days of Summer
James and Ally throw their first pool party in their new house, and the invite list includes everyone but Tom Sandoval. Lisa Vanderpump gives Scheana and Lala advice on how to handle a broken friendship. Schwartz gets a haircut from his not-girlfriend, Jo. A face from the past makes an unexpected return, promising to throw a wrench into the group dynamic.
Episode 5: Lake It or Break It
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.
Episode 6: Saw It on the Graham
Sandoval attempts to reconnect with Scheana during a meditation exercise, which sends Scheana into a tailspin. Brock accuses a friend of spreading a vicious rumor about his marriage. James and Ally announce their new family member to the world. Ariana and Katie embrace their inner bosses when they interview potential employees for their sandwich shop. Lala’s attempts at closure erupt in a heated screaming match.
Episode 7: Written in the Stars
With the trip to Lake Tahoe in the rearview mirror, the group begins to mend their friendships, much to Ariana and Katie’s dismay. Lala expresses her desire to become a mother again without the aid of a romantic partner. Scheana cries to Lisa about her insecurities with Ariana. Sandoval is forced to recognize he may never get closure with the woman he loves. Ally hosts an astrology night to help the girls bond, but some refuse to play nice.
Episode 8: Peaks and Valleys
Katie and Lala hash out their issues after a blowout argument. Sandoval throws himself back into the dating pool with awkward results. Ariana warns Scheana about the consequences of rekindling a friendship with Sandoval. Brock expresses a desire to find out what’s next in his career. Schwartz organizes a guys’ night with an old friend to help Sandoval move past his issues, but doesn’t plan for their checkered past to rear its ugly head.
Episode 9: Kiss Kiss, Revenge Bang
Schwartz makes a startling revelation to Lala about a past hookup that sends Katie spiraling. James hosts a DJ night at Hotel Ziggy, but when Schwartz brings non-girlfriend Jo, the other girls give her the cold shoulder. Ariana and Katie encounter new issues in opening their sandwich shop. Brock drops a bombshell about a more recent liaison that shocks the entire group.
Episode 10: Line in the Sand
Lala hosts a water-tasting event to expand her friends’ horizons, but the evening quickly devolves into a battle of exes when Schwartz confronts Katie for her recent hookup. Ariana takes Sandoval to task for an irresponsible mishap. James draws a literal line in the sand during a trip to the beach. Tensions boil over when Tom and Ariana clash about long-simmering resentments.
Episode 11: May the Best Woman Win
After a disastrous fight at the beach, Ariana finally breaks down over the end of her relationship with Tom. Katie and Schwartz vie for the affections of the same woman. Lala confides in Scheana and Ally about her issues with a close friend. Sandoval and Schwartz attend a singles event, but things go awry when Jo sees Schwartz kissing another girl.
Episode 12: How'd You Like Them Apples?
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.