7.9/1022 votes#1 - Summer Bodies
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2016
Lisa Vanderpump's SUR Restaurant is hotter than ever, but the conflict within her staff is at an all-time high when Jax jeopardizes the best relationship he's ever had. Stassi rallies the girls against James and Lala for fat shaming Katie, but Schwartz worries Stassi's return has brought out the worst in his fiancée. The group uncovers a bit of scandalous gossip.
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8.1/1021 votes#2 - What Went Down
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2016
Lisa organizes a dog charity event with the help of the SUR staff and Katie on board as her assistant. Brittany threatens to leave Jax for spreading rumors of her, and James embarks on an "Apology Tour" for the horrible things he said to Scheana and Katie. Tom Schwartz asks for a pre-nuptial agreement.
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8.2/1021 votes#3 - Call It Like I See It
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2016
Stassi, Scheana and Kristen are all asked to be a part of Katie's bridal party, but Ariana is left out in the cold as a result of her friendship with Lala. Meanwhile, Schwartz serves up Jax and Sandoval a spicy revenge for their years of hazing, and Katie questions Scheana's loyalty after spotting her getting cozy with Lala.
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8.2/1021 votes#4 - Thirsty Girls
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2016
Scheana shuts down Lala's attempts at friendship in an effort to please Katie and her bridesmaids. Meanwhile, James is flying high when his pageant queen girlfriend comes to town for the summer, but the fun doesn't last after the new SUR hostess claims she slept with him. Later, Katie lashes out at Schwartz after learning he's secretly seeking therapy, causing him serious concern for the upcoming wedding. Finally, Jax eagerly watches as James puts his job at SUR in jeopardy.
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8.6/1022 votes#5 - Cold Feet
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2016
Katie and Schwartz take a trip to scout their wedding venue, but when Schwartz shows signs of cold feet, Katie hits him below the belt. Meanwhile, Tom takes Ariana on a romantic date but discovers that he wants marriage and kids more than she does. Later, Scheana learns a scandalous rumor about Lala, while Lala learns two scandalous rumors about James. Finally, Lisa advises Katie to mend her relationship before the wedding.
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8.6/1026 votes#6 - Pride
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2016
When terrorism strikes the Orlando gay community and threatens West Hollywood, Lisa puts her own safety aside to ride in the Pride Parade, rally SUR, and bring the community together. Meanwhile, Tom's jealousy over Ariana's bartending book sparks the nastiest fight of their relationship. Stassi plans a birthday trip to Montauk and James questions his friendship with Lala when the stories about her boyfriend continue to change.
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8.4/1023 votes#7 - The Sociopath Test
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2016
Scheana and Kristen throw a surprise party for Shay and Carter, but Scheana gets surprised when Stassi and Katie attack her for sympathizing with Lala. Later, Jax reveals himself to be a certifiable sociopath on Stassi’s podcast. Finally, Lisa gives Brittany advice on how to deal with relationship jealousy, and Ariana stands up for Scheana.
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8.5/1021 votes#8 - No Show
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/26/2016
Scheana questions going on a birthday trip with Stassi and Katie following a vicious fight with them. Also, Lala begins to dread Ariana's Sonoma birthday getaway upon discovering she'll be stuck with Jax, and James pleads to get his DJ job back.
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8.4/1023 votes#9 - The Talk of Montauk
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 1/2/2017
Sandoval, Schwartz and Jax vow not to let Lala’s no-show ruin Ariana’s rowdy, NASCAR birthday weekend in Sonoma. Meanwhile, Stassi’s Montauk birthday trip is off to a rocky start when she breaks down in tears over her recent split, and Katie and Kristen fail to find Stassi an eligible Hamptons suitor. Later, Lisa learns troubling news about Lala’s situation, and Scheana feels like an outsider when she doesn’t embrace Stassi’s birthday traditions.
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6.2/1036 votes#10 - Summer House Rules
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2017
Stassi continues her birthday trip at a Montauk clambake, where Katie finds Stassi potential new bachelors and Scheana and Kristen commit some seafood faux pas. Lala finally resurfaces to explain her disappearance, but Lisa isn't buying her wild lies. Ariana celebrates her birthday with Sandoval and Schwartz at a thrilling NASCAR race, but things grow tense after Jax disrespects Brittany. Later, Kristen, Katie and Scheana party at the Wirkus Twins' summer house, and sparks fly when Stassi finds herself alone in a hot tub with a handsome, young and successful New Yorker.
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8.4/1020 votes#11 - The D Pic
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2017
Kristen upsets Brittany by using a picture of Jax's genitals in her comedy show. Meanwhile, Lala returns to SUR to apologize for missing Ariana's birthday, but Tom refuses to forgive her. Later, Brittany's mom arrives from Kentucky and puts the pressure on Jax to join a church and marry her daughter. Finally, Lisa surprises Katie with a risqué bridal shower gift and Ariana drops a bomb on Stassi, leaving her stunned.
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8.4/1020 votes#12 - Jax's Roast
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2017
Sandoval decides to celebrate his birthday with a "Fund-Rager" to raise money for a good cause; Scheana accuses James of cheating; Kristen hosts a roast for Jax; Katie decides to get a medical marijuana card.
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8.5/1021 votes#13 - Ambush
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2017
Schwartz tries to make peace between Ariana and Stassi, but Katie gets annoyed when Ariana refuses to play nice. Meanwhile, James is excited to play his biggest DJ set since being fired from SUR, but the gig is ruined when Jax, Scheana, Kristen and two alleged mistresses ambush James to expose his cheating ways. Finally, Lisa gives Katie valuable wedding advice and Schwartz gets his prenup, only to learn that he doesn't have much to protect.
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8.1/1017 votes#14 - Into The Closet
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2017
Stassi gets some relationship advice from her little brother. Sandoval attempts to reignite his career by diving back into modeling and acting. Pandora throws Katie a spa day but things grow tense when Ariana refuses to apologize to Stassi and Katie's attacks brings Scheana to tears. Sandoval, Jax and Ariana raid Lisa's closet to fulfill Schwartz's dream of dressing in drag for his bachelor party.
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8.3/1017 votes#15 - Beads, Beers and Tears
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2017
Scheana throws a pre-New Orleans pool party but when Tom and Katie's fighting reaches a new level, the group wonders if they should get married at all. Meanwhile, when Lisa allows James to DJ a party at PUMP James makes a play to get his old job back. Later, the bachelor/bachelorette party kicks off with plenty of Bourbon Street debauchery, but Sandoval stirs up trouble when he tells Katie she needs therapy. Finally, Stassi confronts Jax about his past mistakes resulting in tears from Jax and jealousy from Brittany.
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8.6/1019 votes#16 - Man Tears and Braziers
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2017
A gator tour with Ariana and the groomsmen has some bite when talk turns to Schwartz's relationship troubles. Also: Kristen hires a female stripper while the men dress in drag; and Katie's anger toward Schwartz is addressed, leading to an all-out fight.
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8.4/1020 votes#17 - Drag Battle
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2017
The epic New Orleans blowout continues, with Schwartz and Sandoval fiercely refuting the cheating accusations. Stassi realizes her past fights with Katie caused her to miss a painful moment when Katie needed her most. Kristen confronts Sandoval about trying to ruin her new relationship, and Stassi pays her dad and grandmother a visit. Katie and Schwartz bury their issues on a wild last night in Nola. Back in LA, Lisa talks to Ken about partnering up with Tom Sandoval to open a new bar.
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8.4/1018 votes#18 - Regrets Only
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/6/2017
Lisa declines to officiate Katie and Tom's wedding, which compels the couple to re-examine their entire relationship. Also: Stassi fumbles through her first blind date, and Lisa organizes a steamy SUR photo shoot, featuring Tom and Ariana wearing nothing but food.
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8.2/1018 votes#19 - Triple Trouble
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2017
When Lala makes a surprise return to SUR, Lisa makes it clear that her behavior will no longer be tolerated. With Katie and Tom's wedding just days away, Jax and Sandoval arrange to fly in Schwartz's brothers as a surprise. Scheana announces her plan to have a baby despite her relationship issues with Shay, and Stassi poses for a nearly-nude photo shoot. Katie and Tom arrive at their wedding venue only to be greeted by a very large bill.
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8.3/1019 votes#20 - Taco Tuesday, Wedding Wednesday
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 3/20/2017
Katie and Tom's wedding is finally here and the whole group comes together to show their support. Jax and Tom give Schwartz the ultimate wedding surprise when they fly in his triplet brothers. Meanwhile, Stassi is moved to tears when she and Lisa finally bury the hatchet. Finally, Scheana insists her relationship with Shay is perfect, but Lisa suspects she may be hiding something
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8.9/1026 votes#21 - Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Schwartz
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 3/27/2017
Lisa officiates the ceremony that only Katie and Tom could pull off. Jax re-evaluates his relationship, and Ariana considers taking her relationship to the next step. Lisa offers the Toms the business opportunity of a lifetime, but Schwartz fears making two commitments in one day. Scheana reveals a secret about her marriage that will change her life.
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8.4/1019 votes#22 - Reunion (1)
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 4/3/2017
Andy Cohen seeks the truth about the Kristen-and-Brittany hookup and Katie's attack on Schwartz's manhood; James addresses the cheating rumors; Lisa Vanderpump recalls celebrating Gay Pride in the wake of a tragedy; Lala makes an unexpected return.
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8.1/1016 votes#23 - Reunion (2)
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 4/10/2017
Andy Cohen talks to Lala about rumours she is dating a married man. Stassi's brother joins the reunion and Brittany expresses her anger with Kristen. Scheana confronts Katie about her drinking and Ariana calls Stassi out for being manipulative.
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7.5/1018 votes#24 - Reunion Part Three
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 4/17/2017
Andy Cohen finds out why Lisa initially refused to officiate Katie and Tom's wedding. James lashes out at Jax and Kristen, Ariana explains why she won't marry Sandoval, and Scheana shares an emotional moment with her estranged husband, Michael Shay.
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The Best Episodes of Vanderpump Rules Season 5
Every episode of Vanderpump Rules Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vanderpump Rules Season 5!
Follow the passionate, volatile and hot-and-bothered-staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood mainstay SUR. Lisa balances her motherly instincts and shrewd business sense to keep control...
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Summer Bodies" is the best rated episode of "Vanderpump Rules" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/7/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "What Went Down".