Episode

Shahs of Sunset: Old Friends New Problems

Name: Shahs of Sunset: Old Friends New Problems
Released: 2012-04-15
Duration: 43 min
Cast: Reza Farahan, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Mercedes "MJ" Javid, Mike Shouhed, Asa Soltan Rahmati

Shahs of SunsetSeason 12012-04-15

Overview

Mike finally cops to the romantic tension simmering between him and GG. Asa gains a powerful new patron and debuts her song "Tehrangeles" to some of the most powerful people in the Persian community. Sammy and MJ set each other up on a double blind date, but while MJ bring a "nice girl" for Sammy, MJ is horrified to discover that Sammy definitely does not return the favor. Inspired by Reza's emotional trip to NYC, MJ decides to confront her overbearing and critical mother in a showdown 20 years in the making.

Details

Series: Shahs of Sunset
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 6
Air date: 2012-04-15
Runtime: 43 min

Episode context

Old Friends New Problems is Episode 6 in Season 1 of Shahs of Sunset. It aired on 2012-04-15. The runtime is 43 min.

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Episode 5: The Shahs of Great Neck 2012-04-08 | 43 min GG vents to her sister about a fight she has at “Girls Night” with Asa and MJ, but finds little sympathy for her flaring temper. Seeking some closure, Reza travels to Long Island to confront his father about the long-simmering family issues. In the process, he discovers something more shocking and emotional than he ever anticipated about his family's history.

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Episode 4: Waiting for MJ 2012-04-01 | 43 min Sammy is put on the spot when Mohamed comes back from vacation and evaluates the work on his palatial Beverly Hills home. Asa plays her music for a major producer and starts to feel pressures to confirm her image. At GG’s parents' 40th anniversary party, she risks blowing her cool when MJ shows up four hours late to the festivities.

Episode 3: Champagne Wars 2012-03-25 | 43 min After returning home from Vegas, Golnesa must face the wrath of Reza, who's mad at her for the way she acted during his birthday weekend. Mike has a new real estate listing which could be the big payday he's been hoping for and Sammy works to get in the good graces of a major Beverly Hills real estate developer. Reza throws a champagne tasting party to see how refined everyone’s taste buds are.

Episode 2: It's My Birthday Bitches 2012-03-18 | 43 min Reza invites the group to Las Vegas for his over-the-top 38th birthday party, but after GG and MJ engage in some gossipy trash talking with Reza's friend Anita, tempers flare and threaten to ruin the weekend.

Episode 1: Image is Everything 2012-03-11 | 43 min This series premiere introduces six Persian-American friends living a life of luxury in Los Angeles. The group tries to juggle their active social lives and careers while balancing the demands of their families and traditions. Drama ensues among the friends at dinner and a lavish pool party complete with a tiger. Asa makes herself an outcast with her unique wardrobe, while MJ's bitterness towards marriage is on display at a bridal store. GG appears jealous of Mike's date, fueling rumors that they may be more than friends.