The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Just Deserts

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This week on Rich Women Doing Things, our favorite ladies were at it again! They gave their daughter a driving lesson in their Porsche, complete with yelling when she didn’t brake properly – a reminder of what driving lessons and regular cars are for. The drama didn’t stop there. They went to absurd lengths to change the ribbon color on bee pollen used as both table décor and subtle advertising. And for a quick four-day desert trip, they brought an outrageous 18 pairs of shoes and 93 Chanel bags, most of which will likely sit unused or even melt in the heat. It’s ironic – despite spending fortunes on these items, they’re still cheaply made, all so the owners of these luxury brands can compete to become the world’s first trillionaires, a status most of us will only see in the form of a triangular Triscuit.

The wealthy women did travel to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but the episode also showed scenes from Los Angeles first. Jen Tilly visited Sutton to discuss the trip, and Sutton insisted she’s cut back on drinking, meaning she no longer needs to carry vodka and grapefruit juice in her purses. There was an awkward moment when Sutton mentioned wanting to be friends with Dorit, since others on the show are distancing themselves. Jen playfully pointed out that Sutton can’t just suddenly decide she wants to be friends, which upset Sutton. Sutton felt Jen was mocking her, but Jen reminded her that she’s actually her only friend on the show and cautioned Sutton not to push her away. Ultimately, the issue highlighted Sutton’s lack of self-awareness and humor.

Then, Kyle visits Dorit, who sent her kids to Florida for the season – honestly, a relief! Who even wants to see children on TV? But wait, speaking of kids, did you hear about Rachel’s son, Kaius? He just got back from camp and is hilariously sassy! When Rachel tried to help with his bag, he playfully told her she should be strong from her treadmill workouts. He’s such a cute and witty kid – he could carry a whole show! They should build a new series around him and his sixth-grade class; it would be a huge success.

Kyle visited Dorit because Dorit needed to vent about her husband, PK. She’s upset about his lack of support for their children, his financial issues, and his refusal to participate in mediation, all of which are making her life very difficult. Kyle claims she’s surprised by this behavior, saying it’s not the man she knows, but Dorit is right to question that. Normally, you’d support a friend who’s speaking negatively about an ex. However, Kyle is also correct that discussing these issues publicly on television isn’t the best approach during a divorce. Dorit wants to resolve things through mediation to avoid court, and honestly, I hope she can. But as a devoted follower of the “Real Housewives” franchise, I secretly want the divorce to play out in court – I’m eager to see all the financial details! I envision a sponsored deep dive by H&R Block, with accountants meticulously reviewing the filings. I’d happily listen to a 13-part podcast about it all while enjoying cashews and lemon sparkling water.

The show’s financial troubles are becoming more apparent, and a new character, Amanda Frances, is causing a lot of drama. The producers are clearly trying to make us dislike her, pushing it even harder than other storylines, but we’ll have to wait for the full picture with two episodes still to come. Amanda’s story about a conversation with Erika at a party hosted by Kathy is odd for several reasons. She claims Erika was discussing her children, both of whom have cancer, and described them as “highly emotional.” Erika, herself a Cancer sign, then asked if that meant they were simply emotional or actually unkind. Amanda responded by pointing out that anger is also an emotion, and Erika seemed to accept that, ending the conversation.

She feels like Erika was trying to threaten or upset her, but I don’t understand why. It seems like she’s either misunderstanding what happened or overreacting. I thought Erika was simply pointing out that people born under the Cancer sign can sometimes be harsh – it wasn’t meant as a criticism, just an observation. It’s a reference to the Cancer symbol, a crab with claws. It’s also odd that she felt like Erika was deliberately trying to intimidate her. Honestly, I’m confused by the whole situation and don’t understand what’s going on.

I’m confused by Sutton’s comment that Amanda didn’t fully understand Erika in that moment. It’s open to interpretation. Sutton could be subtly criticizing Erika, suggesting she’s manipulative or has a hidden mean streak. Or, she might be implying Erika is a complex person with a lot of depth that Amanda isn’t seeing. Alternatively, Sutton could be defending Erika, suggesting she didn’t intend to be hurtful and Amanda is misreading the situation. Basically, Sutton seems to be saying Amanda either misunderstood what happened or doesn’t truly know Erika well enough to judge her. Unfortunately, Sutton doesn’t explain her point clearly, so we’ll never know what she really meant.

As Amanda arrived on the private plane for their trip to Sedona, Rachel jokingly commented in a confessional that Amanda’s Louis Vuitton luggage had enormous logos. Rachel felt completely overshadowed and sarcastically thanked Amanda for essentially stealing the spotlight, implying there was nothing left for anyone else to contribute.

I have one problem with Rachel: she shipped so much luggage to Sedona that it didn’t arrive on time. Honestly, watching The Rachel Zoe Project, I always picture her and Brad Goreski frantically yelling about dresses, and it was good to see a bit of that energy in this episode. But then I noticed Boz’s assistant, Nico (who I have a crush on!), was also on the trip. It’s all becoming excessive. Why so much focus on appearances? Why all the assistants? Why ship the luggage in the first place? I understand the show needs to look luxurious, but all this extra help is starting to feel unnecessary – like everyone just has it to keep up appearances. Remember when Kyle insisted on no glam during the trip to France? Can’t we do that more often? At least for shorter trips? Let the women do their own hair and spend more time arguing over dinner – that’s what makes the show fun!

The conversation isn’t very catty. Everyone’s mostly annoyed that Amanda keeps talking, especially about how she once spent ten thousand dollars on crystals. Then Erika shares a story about meeting someone while performing in London at Mighty Hoopla. I was there too! I can’t believe I didn’t meet him. Erika warns the others not to get too excited, since it’s early days, but she is still dating him, so maybe their enthusiasm is justified.

Sutton insists this trip isn’t about the men, but about introducing everyone to a new version of herself – ‘Sutton Brown.’ She describes this persona as fun and friendly, but the problem is she mostly talks about how great Sutton Brown is, rather than letting people experience it. Erika points out that consistent behavior will build belief. Really, Sutton is just trying to overcome her insecurities about fitting in with the group, and tonight, she seems to be succeeding. The night is beautiful – stars twinkle in the warm desert air, dust dances with starlight in the wind, and distant animal sounds add to the atmosphere. It’s a lively night of laughter, drinks, and candlelight, almost enough to distract from the fact that the lavish decorations – and their price tags – are weighing the table down.

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2026-01-09 06:00