Episode
Vanderpump Rules: Drag Battle
Overview
The epic New Orleans blowout continues, with Schwartz and Sandoval fiercely refuting the cheating accusations. Stassi realizes her past fights with Katie caused her to miss a painful moment when Katie needed her most. Kristen confronts Sandoval about trying to ruin her new relationship, and Stassi pays her dad and grandmother a visit. Katie and Schwartz bury their issues on a wild last night in Nola. Back in LA, Lisa talks to Ken about partnering up with Tom Sandoval to open a new bar.
Details
- Series
- Vanderpump Rules
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2017-02-27
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Drag Battle is Episode 17 in Season 5 of Vanderpump Rules. It aired on 2017-02-27. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 16: Man Tears and Braziers
A gator tour with Ariana and the groomsmen has some bite when talk turns to Schwartz's relationship troubles. Also: Kristen hires a female stripper while the men dress in drag; and Katie's anger toward Schwartz is addressed, leading to an all-out fight.
Episode 18: Regrets Only
Lisa declines to officiate Katie and Tom's wedding, which compels the couple to re-examine their entire relationship. Also: Stassi fumbles through her first blind date, and Lisa organizes a steamy SUR photo shoot, featuring Tom and Ariana wearing nothing but food.
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Episode 15: Beads, Beers and Tears
Scheana throws a pre-New Orleans pool party but when Tom and Katie's fighting reaches a new level, the group wonders if they should get married at all. Meanwhile, when Lisa allows James to DJ a party at PUMP James makes a play to get his old job back. Later, the bachelor/bachelorette party kicks off with plenty of Bourbon Street debauchery, but Sandoval stirs up trouble when he tells Katie she needs therapy. Finally, Stassi confronts Jax about his past mistakes resulting in tears from Jax and jealousy from Brittany.
Episode 19: Triple Trouble
When Lala makes a surprise return to SUR, Lisa makes it clear that her behavior will no longer be tolerated. With Katie and Tom's wedding just days away, Jax and Sandoval arrange to fly in Schwartz's brothers as a surprise. Scheana announces her plan to have a baby despite her relationship issues with Shay, and Stassi poses for a nearly-nude photo shoot. Katie and Tom arrive at their wedding venue only to be greeted by a very large bill.
Episode 14: Into The Closet
Stassi gets some relationship advice from her little brother. Sandoval attempts to reignite his career by diving back into modeling and acting. Pandora throws Katie a spa day but things grow tense when Ariana refuses to apologize to Stassi and Katie's attacks brings Scheana to tears. Sandoval, Jax and Ariana raid Lisa's closet to fulfill Schwartz's dream of dressing in drag for his bachelor party.
Episode 20: Taco Tuesday, Wedding Wednesday
Katie and Tom's wedding is finally here and the whole group comes together to show their support. Jax and Tom give Schwartz the ultimate wedding surprise when they fly in his triplet brothers. Meanwhile, Stassi is moved to tears when she and Lisa finally bury the hatchet. Finally, Scheana insists her relationship with Shay is perfect, but Lisa suspects she may be hiding something
Episode 13: Ambush
Schwartz tries to make peace between Ariana and Stassi, but Katie gets annoyed when Ariana refuses to play nice. Meanwhile, James is excited to play his biggest DJ set since being fired from SUR, but the gig is ruined when Jax, Scheana, Kristen and two alleged mistresses ambush James to expose his cheating ways. Finally, Lisa gives Katie valuable wedding advice and Schwartz gets his prenup, only to learn that he doesn't have much to protect.
Episode 21: Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz
Lisa officiates the ceremony that only Katie and Tom could pull off. Jax re-evaluates his relationship, and Ariana considers taking her relationship to the next step. Lisa offers the Toms the business opportunity of a lifetime, but Schwartz fears making two commitments in one day. Scheana reveals a secret about her marriage that will change her life.
Episode 12: Jax's Roast
Sandoval decides to celebrate his birthday with a "Fund-Rager" to raise money for a good cause; Scheana accuses James of cheating; Kristen hosts a roast for Jax; Katie decides to get a medical marijuana card.
Episode 22: Reunion (1)
Andy Cohen seeks the truth about the Kristen-and-Brittany hookup and Katie's attack on Schwartz's manhood; James addresses the cheating rumors; Lisa Vanderpump recalls celebrating Gay Pride in the wake of a tragedy; Lala makes an unexpected return.
Episode 11: The D Pic
Kristen upsets Brittany by using a picture of Jax's genitals in her comedy show. Meanwhile, Lala returns to SUR to apologize for missing Ariana's birthday, but Tom refuses to forgive her. Later, Brittany's mom arrives from Kentucky and puts the pressure on Jax to join a church and marry her daughter. Finally, Lisa surprises Katie with a risqué bridal shower gift and Ariana drops a bomb on Stassi, leaving her stunned.
Episode 23: Reunion (2)
Andy Cohen talks to Lala about rumours she is dating a married man. Stassi's brother joins the reunion and Brittany expresses her anger with Kristen. Scheana confronts Katie about her drinking and Ariana calls Stassi out for being manipulative.