Vanderpump Rules: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Vanderpump Rules Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Instafight
Nov 3, 2014
Lisa Vanderpump is still reigning supreme whilst Stassi returns from New York to discover that things have changed between her and her former friends.
All Fired Up
Nov 10, 2014
On the eve of her largest restaurant opening yet, Lisa must dole out harsh punishments to the SUR staff for their appalling behavior at Scheana's birthday party. Jax tries to do th
Grand Opening and Closure
Nov 17, 2014
After going over the budget and past schedule, Lisa struggles to make the grand opening of PUMP a huge success. Stassi confronts Scheana over her mean-spirited tweets, but Scheana
Jax "Nose" Best
Nov 24, 2014
Stassi reconnects with the SUR crowd at a Hollywood party, but Scheana and Kristen make sure she doesn’t enjoy a happy homecoming. Jax learns who his real friends are when he under
In the Doghouse
Dec 1, 2014
Kristen and Tom Sandoval return to SUR after their suspensions, Tom Schwartz adopts a puppy, Jax spreads rumours that Katie cheated, and Lisa offers Stassi an opportunity to prep h
Kiss and Tell
Dec 8, 2014
Kristen reveals that Tom Schwartz may be cheating on Katie. Katie interrogates the SUR staff about Schwartz's infidelity and discovers they know more than expected. Lisa hosts the
New Girl, Old Grudges
Dec 15, 2014
With Gay Pride coming up, Lisa hires a new hostess named Vail, who immediately catches Jax's eye. Stassi berates Tom Schwartz for remaining friends with Jax and James feels the str
Mind the Jax
Dec 22, 2014
While pursuing the new hostess, Jax gets caught in a lie about his current girlfriend, and James tries to clear the air with Tom Sandoval before Scheana's party. Katie and Tom Schw
What Happens in San Diego
Dec 29, 2014
Lisa advises Scheana to invite Stassi and Katie to her bachelorette party in Miami, and a night of drinking and debauchery prompts Tom Sandoval to accuse Jax of going too far.
Bachelorette Beach Party
Jan 5, 2015
The SUR crew members put aside their differences to celebrate at Scheana's bachelorette party in Miami; Tom Sandoval accuses Jax of being a womanizer; when a PUMP manager quits, Li
Tears Over Miami
Jan 12, 2015
Jax reunites with an old friend at Scheana's bachelorette party, making the group wonder if Jax is keeping secrets about his past; Tom Sandoval pleads with Kristen to stop harassin
A Stand Against Stassi
Jan 19, 2015
When Stassi refuses to forgive Katie for attending Scheana’s bachelorette party, Katie must either fight for her friendship or cut Stassi out of her life. Peter mistakes Vail’s fli
Miami Vices
Jan 26, 2015
Lisa confronts Kristen about her disrespect for management and arrives at a final decision in regards to her future at SUR; Tom Schwartz makes a shocking revelation to Katie; Schea
Judgement Day
Feb 2, 2015
Lisa confronts Kristen about her disrespect for management and arrives at a final decision in regards to her future at SUR; Tom Schwartz makes a shocking revelation to Katie; Schea
For Better or Worse
Feb 9, 2015
The SUR crew comes together to celebrate Scheana's wedding day, but Scheana experiences a meltdown as the day of her dreams turns into a nightmare; James confronts Kristen over her
Ring on a String
Feb 16, 2015
Scheana breaks down when her plan for a perfect wedding falls apart. Kristen lives up to everyone’s worst expectations when she fights with James at the reception. Tom Schwartz mak
Jax Cracks
Feb 23, 2015
While Jax struggles to remain loyal, Stassi tells Kristen how to make Jax reveal Tom's alleged cheating; James apologizes to Kristen to salvage their relationship; Lisa teams up wi
Dethroned
Mar 2, 2015
SUR's annual photo shoot turns tense as Tom Sandoval confronts Jax over his betrayal; Katie forces Tom Schwartz to take action in their relationship; Stassi accepts Lisa's invitati
Reunion (1)
Mar 9, 2015
Andy Cohen interviews Lisa Vanderpump and her staff; Kristen reveals a surprising new friendship; Tom Sandoval defends his fight with James at Scheana's birthday; Jax addresses the
Reunion (2)
Mar 16, 2015
Lisa Vanderpump and the SUR staff open up about their issues with Stassi; Tom Sandoval and Ariana confront Kristen about "Miami Girl;" Tom Schwartz responds to Katie's marriage ult
Secrets Revealed
Mar 23, 2015
Lisa Vanderpump and her staff members discuss never-before-seen moments; Katie attacks Jax for meddling in her relationship; Tom Schwartz freaks out during a medical procedure; a c