Vanderpump Rules: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
We're Back Baby
Sep 28, 2021 · 42 min
We're Back, BabyIn the ninth season premiere, Scheana and Lala attempt to mend their friendship after an explosive public feud, while James must answer to Lisa Vanderpump for lashi
The Schwartz Shuffle
Oct 5, 2021 · 42 min
Schwartz comes clean about pitting Katie against Sandoval, while Ariana confides in Lisa Vanderpump about her deep-seated issues with Lala. Sandoval helps James plan an epic vacati
Welcome to Rachella!
Oct 12, 2021 · 42 min
Schwartz tries to regain his confidence at Lala and Randall's pickleball tournament, while Raquel is forced to face her biggest fear; Scheana and Lala share a baby play date.
Palm Springs and Tiffany Rings
Oct 19, 2021 · 42 min
Sandoval goes the extra mile to help Schwartz produce his fertility specimen, while Lala expresses concerns to Scheana over Brock's sordid past; James and Raquel host a family enga
Drink the Tea, Spill the Tea
Oct 26, 2021 · 42 min
James encourages Raquel to confront her biggest bully, while Katie and Schwartz consult a fertility doctor about their chances of conceiving. Lisa Vanderpump hosts an elegant tea p
Poker Faces
Nov 2, 2021 · 42 min
Lala comes under fire during a girls' night for continuing to question Scheana's relationship, while Brock must answer to Lisa Vanderpump after the darkness in his past is revealed
Anger Mismanagement
Nov 9, 2021 · 42 min
Schwartz and Sandoval brainstorm ideas for their bar, while Raquel comes clean to Lisa about the story behind her nose job, much to James’ dismay. Charli excludes Lala from her par
Pitch Not-So-Perfect
Nov 16, 2021 · 42 min
Katie makes a splash at Schwartz and Sandoval’s pitch meeting, much to Sandoval's dismay, while Ariana coaches Raquel on how to set boundaries with James. Lala finally makes amends
It’s a Mad, Mad Pool Party
Nov 30, 2021 · 42 min
Scheana struggles to accept her post-baby body, while James sets a new goal for himself as his two-year sobriety anniversary approaches. Ariana and Sandoval throw a wild pool party
Sexy Unique Feet
Dec 7, 2021 · 42 min
Ariana, Katie, and Charli get creative with a photoshoot to help raise money for Raquel's second nose job, while Scheana gets annoyed at James for refusing to help out with Brock's
Best Friends For Never
Dec 14, 2021 · 42 min
Sandoval plans a mysterious surprise for Ariana’s 36th birthday, while Katie seeks advice from Lisa after a blowout fight at TomTom. Brock encourages Scheana to stick up for hersel
Give Them Lala
Dec 28, 2021 · 42 min
Katie and Ariana decide to go into business together, while Brock enlists Randall’s help in planning a romantic surprise for Scheana, and Lala celebrates her fiscal independence by
Unprogressive Party
Jan 4, 2022 · 42 min
Schwartz and Sandoval throw a progress party to show off their new bar to their friends; Lisa, Ariana and Katie brainstorm ideas for their sandwich shop; Scheana embraces signing a
Between a Brock and a Hard Place
Jan 11, 2022 · 42 min
Ariana and Katie meet with Randall about investing in their sandwich shop, while Sandoval gets cold feet about helping Brock with his latest scheme to marry Scheana. Still reeling
Engagement Party Crashers
Jan 18, 2022 · 42 min
On the eve of Raquel and James' engagement party, Scheana and Brock make a big announcement that sends shock waves through their friend group, and Sandoval confronts Lisa about her
Reunion (1)
Jan 25, 2022 · 42 min
Raquel and James make a jaw-dropping announcement that shakes their friends to the core, while Sandoval and Katie clash over their control issues about the bar and Tom Schwartz.
Reunion (2)
Jan 26, 2022 · 42 min
Brock and Scheana defend their plan to get married during James and Raquel's engagement weekend; Lala spills secrets about the end of her relationship with Randall, and Ariana unle