Episode
Shahs of Sunset: The Art of Deflection
Overview
As Reza and Adam find out if their swimmers are strong enough to produce a little Farahan of their own, MJ continues to question how Asa became pregnant. Mike pushes forward with his baby shoe venture in the hopes of making his mother proud, but the experience raises the question of when he'll take a second chance at starting a family of his own. Though she's not feeling supported by her friends, Asa holds an event to screen the video she filmed in Israel in the hopes of bringing everyone together with the message of peace.
Details
- Series
- Shahs of Sunset
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2017-09-03
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Art of Deflection is Episode 8 in Season 6 of Shahs of Sunset. It aired on 2017-09-03. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 7: You Got Sherv'd
Asa begins to feel more isolated from the crew. During a boys’ night out, Mike decides that it's time to move forward with his love life, while MJ continues to move forward with hers. MJ hears some major gossip about Shervin that quickly spreads to the rest of the crew. With Baby Fever contagious, Adam continues to put pressure on Reza, MJ and Tommy continue their own baby-making quest, and even GG’s biological clock begins to tick. Mike, looking to cash in on his friends’ new obsessions, decides to expand his shoe line to include baby shoes. GG’s 80’s themed roller-skating party turns into an interrogation when Shervin is forced to confront the rumors about him head on.
Episode 9: A Tale of Two Turkeys
Reza discovers that Mike is not officially divorced, raising suspicion that he might still be attached to Jessica. The Shahs try to put their differences aside when they head to a homeless shelter to serve up some happiness. Shervin and Asa have separate Thanksgiving dinners, but each has its own drama. A very hurt Asa confronts Mike about how isolated she's felt since announcing the pregnancy to the group. She and Reza have a frank and potentially friendship-changing conversation. Meanwhile, Shervin runs interference to assure nobody talks to Annalise about the swirling swerving rumors and GG attempts to bury the hatchet with her reluctant sister.
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Episode 6: Hooray for Holy Land!
During their journey towards enlightenment in Israel, drama erupts when Asa drops a bombshell during a group lunch at the Dead Sea. The boys take MJ out to dinner in an attempt to offer advice on how to move forward with her life, while GG makes a very permanent decision that involves her boyfriend Shalom. Asa reveals the gender of her baby during a group dinner on the last night of the trip.
Episode 10: The Lying Game
MJ takes tentative steps towards renovating her condo but is overwhelmed by all the moves she has yet to make. Shervin and Annalise have an unwanted guest bring some even-more-unwanted news during Annalise’s final night in LA. GG’s boyfriend Shalom helps her pack as she prepares to head to New York for her play, but he doesn't quite have all the information about what her performance entails. Meanwhile, Reza plans to put on a play of his own starring himself and MJ. MJ tells her mother that she wants to have a baby, much to Vida’s dismay. The crew heads to MJ’s to give her a gentle nudge towards completing her renovation, but the night turns into a drunken mess when Shervin owns up to his mistakes and Tommy drops a bomb on MJ that threatens to tear them apart.
Episode 5: Dreidels and Betrayals
Asa plans a day trip to the ancient city of Akko to shoot a documentary with the group, but her plan backfires as religious tension between Mike and GG comes to a head. Then, during an emotional trip to the Western Wall, Reza attempts to tap into his Jewish side, while MJ struggles to find a clear vision of her future with Tommy.
Episode 11: The Shahs Take Manhattan
As the crew sets out on a trip to New York to see GG's performance, everyone is at a crossroads in their relationship. Mike has recently, but perhaps reluctantly, signed his divorce papers. Reza and Adam meet with a gay Rabbi to find some clarity on their future. MJ and Tommy endure the aftermath of a potentially relationship-ending fight. And GG has to decide if Shalom is the right person to spend her future with.
Episode 4: Let My People Go
Reza and Adam have an emotional experience exploring both the surrogacy and adoption routes. GG's relationship is laid on the line when she introduces her Jewish boyfriend to her Muslim parents. The Shahs are excited for their trip to Israel, but getting into the country proves to be harder than it seems. MJ is adamant about being a mom soon, but after a wild night out, her friends wonder whether she's ready.
Episode 12: Sex (Tips) in the City
GG prepares for the opening night of her play. Destiney embarks upon a new business venture, but her big night is interrupted when Shervin arrives and their previous fight bubbles to the surface. La Toya Jackson gives Asa advice on how to deal with being a member of a famously infamous family. Tommy, MJ and some of the crew enjoy a warm welcome when they visit Tommy's family in Queens. The risqué subject of GG's play may put her newly engaged status in danger and her newfound Oosa is put to the test on the night of her first performance.
Episode 3: Hava Nagila, Hava Tequila
Tensions are high as plans for a trip to Israel cause a divide amongst the crew. With Halloween approaching, Reza puts on a “Peace in the Middle East” costume party in an attempt to bring the group back together. Meanwhile, GG tries responsibility on for size at the LA Fashion Week runway. After a romantic night out, MJ and Tommy decide to take the next step toward becoming parents. Alongside her family, Asa navigates managing her expanding business with her expanding belly.
Episode 13: The Thread That Broke the Shahs' Backs
GG and Reza uncover some information regarding Mike and Jessica's relationship and decide to take action. Asa, nearing the end of her pregnancy, makes a decision regarding her future with the group. Reza makes a statement to the world with his play. Adam and Reza's small tiffs come to a head when Reza makes a comment that may push Adam over the edge. At the Winter Wonderland Ball, GG and Reza put their plan to run interference between Jessica, Mike and Mike's mother into action, yielding surprising results. Mike's relationship is hurled into perspective, but Reza and Adam's remains on the edge.
Episode 2: A Long Trip For A Short Apology
Reza and Adam throw an anniversary celebration, where Shervin tells the group that he and Annalise are exclusive and GG is once again left behind. Shervin hosts a Malibu house party and invites Reza and GG in hopes of getting them to make amends. While there, GG makes strides when she apologizes to Adam for attacking him at Asa’s art show last year, but she and Reza actively avoid each other as the party rages. On their way to Malibu, MJ and Reza make a pit stop to visit her father and Reza learns that Shams may not be doing as well as MJ has been letting on.
Episode 14: Reunion Part 1
The reunion kicks off with unresolved tensions among the group at an all-time high. As the Shahs look back on their trip to Israel and their efforts to bring some peace to the Middle East, they waste no time reopening old wounds. As they take each other to task, Asa accuses Mike of being racially insensitive both abroad and at home. And when Asa confronts Mercedes about calling her child a “bastard,” years of conflict finally reach the breaking point.