Episode
Vanderpump Rules: Best Mates
Overview
Kristen tests Jax's patience when she flies out Brittany's mom for a visit, especially when it turns out that she has another surprise up her sleeve. Lala finds her inner feminist and schemes to repair Scheana and Katie's friendship, Lisa rewards Peter for years of loyal service, and a salacious rumor about James and his best friend makes the rounds at SUR.
Details
- Series
- Vanderpump Rules
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2018-01-29
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Best Mates is Episode 8 in Season 6 of Vanderpump Rules. It aired on 2018-01-29. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 7: It's Not About The Pasta
Scheana spirals out of control when she suspects Rob is pulling away, forcing Lisa to come to her rescue. Stassi assists in dressing the staff for SUR's annual Gay Pride celebration, while James erupts on Lala after she insults his girlfriend. Jax turns to an unlikely form of therapy in order to come to terms with his anger and infidelity.
Episode 9: Call Me Jason
Stassi helps organize a party to honor Lisa Vanderpump’s new role at Beverly Hills Lifestyle magazine, but struggles to convince her bitter ex-coworkers to lend a hand; Schwartz’s triplet brothers come for a visit and a Tom Sandoval makeover; Jax’s anger issues send him running back to reiki therapy; Katie finds herself the victim of body-shaming comments; and Lisa must find a way to reopen SUR after a fire nearly puts the restaurant permanently out of commission.
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Episode 6: See You Next Tuesday
Ariana's role in releasing Jax's scandalous audio recording leads to a fight with Sandoval. Scheana and Katie declare a truce. At SUR, James hustles to make sure his first DJ event is a success, while Lala bonds with Billie, the new hostess.
Episode 10: Screams and Queens
Ariana shines as the belle of the ball, while an embarrassed Stassi runs off in tears; Schwartz and Sandoval celebrate the approval of TomTom's permits by writing hefty checks; Sandoval and Ariana work through their intimacy issues.
Episode 5: Sex, Lies & Audiotape
A devastating audio recording surfaces at Brittany's housewarming party. While Lisa and Katie take Schwartz to task after his latest drunken blackout, Ariana reveals the heartbreaking reason for her body image struggles.
Episode 11: It's All Happening
Lisa channels all her energy into restoring SUR after the devastating fire. On the heels of her birthday meltdown, Stassi consults a tarot card reader about her future with Patrick, while Scheana invites a select group of friends to visit Rob's prized cabin in Big Bear. James makes a startling admission about his feelings for with Lala, and Jax feels left behind in the wake of Tom and Tom's success.
Episode 4: Absinthe-minded
As Lala drops a bombshell, Schwartz and Sandoval try to prove their commitment to partnering with Lisa Vanderpump by making a big investment. Meanwhile, Stassi struggles as SUR's new event planner, and Jax and James forge an unlikely friendship.
Episode 12: Wishful Sinking
Jax cheats death when an attempt to show off goes horribly wrong; Raquel questions whether James still harbors romantic feelings for Lala; Ariana gets upset when Sandoval does not invite her on a business trip; Stassi interviews Lisa for her podcast.
Episode 3: Back In The Saddle
Brittany's girlfriends put aside their differences and throw a Kentucky-themed party to help cure her heartache, but the group learns Jax's indiscretion may not have been a one-time thing. When Ariana gets thrown off of her horse during practice, she must learn how to get back in the saddle. Lala returns to SUR to ask for Lisa's forgiveness—and her old job.
Episode 13: Vegas! Baby?
Lisa takes Sandoval and Schwartz on a business trip to Las Vegas to design their new bar, but when the guys focus more on partying than professionalism, Lisa questions the whole partnership. Meanwhile in Vegas, Brittany tells Katie and Ariana she needs to take a pregnancy test, and everyone is shocked by Jax's reaction to the results. Back in L.A., Lala reaches out to former frenemy, Stassi, to help plan her debut musical event, and Stassi urges Lala to confront the wildcard that could sabotage her performance, James Kennedy.
Episode 2: Unfaithful
Brittany leaves Los Angeles after a painful revelation, leaving her relationship with Jax in question; Stassi reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Patrick; James tries to reclaim his DJ job at SUR; Lisa serves as grand marshal of a gay pride parade.
Episode 14: Watch Your Back
Jax shows his lack of maturity when confronted with a reminder of his infidelity; Scheana sets Brittany up with SUR's hottest new bartender; Ariana's brother asks out new SUR hostess Billie Lee; James has an emotional reunion with his father.