Episode
Vanderpump Rules: Sur-ving Drama
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Vanderpump Rules
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2025-12-02
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Sur-ving Drama is Episode 1 in Season 12 of Vanderpump Rules. It aired on 2025-12-02. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 3: Crash Out Queens
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.
Episode 4: Pour Decisions
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.
Episode 5: Seeing Red (Flags)
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.
Episode 6: Pump Fiction
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.
Episode 7: Paso Aggressive
Lisa throws an intimate 20th anniversary party to celebrate the founding of SUR. Angelica and Shayne grow closer, despite Shayne's transparent feelings about monogamy. The group travels to Paso Robles to work at Lisa’s Women in Wine event, but Angelica spills another secret that threatens to upend the group.
Episode 8: Speakerphone Suckerpunch
In Paso Robles, Audrey overhears a phone call that makes her rethink her relationship with Chris. Shayne convinces Angelica to keep quiet about Chris and Jason’s video. On a wild night out, the group finds themselves in a number of romantic entanglements.
Episode 9: Rosé All Day
The group rents a party bus for a day of wine tasting in the vineyards. Angelica exposes Chris and Jason's video to the group, causing Shayne to have second thoughts about his relationship with her.
Episode 10: Threesome's a Crowd
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.
Episode 11: Back Alley Betrayals
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.
Episode 12: Pride and Joy
Angelica finally moves out of the apartment she shared with her ex. Chris plans a romantic gesture for Audrey. Venus hosts SUR's annual Pride celebration. Angelica confronts Audrey for the jokes made at her comedy show.