The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Mo Better Blues

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This week on Rich Women Doing Things, the show’s stars were up to their usual antics! We saw them having an Uber driver carry massive cakes into a restaurant while they struggled to keep up in towering heels, only managing to carry their open purses. Back at home, surrounded by large portraits of their sons, they puzzled over the media attention their divorce was receiving, wondering if it was simply a slow news week. They misquoted a famous saying, claiming the road to heaven is paved with good intentions (when it’s actually the road to hell), and then questioned why anyone would bother paving a road to hell in the first place. No one pointed out that, given their lifestyles, they might be the ones taking that road – and that a paved road would certainly make the journey easier in those heels.

The wealthy women on the show are mostly focused on Amanda Frances, the newest addition to their group. While they don’t have to wait five episodes like the viewers at home to form an opinion, their initial reactions are overwhelmingly negative. Essentially, they’re asking what to do about her. A particularly telling conversation comes from Rachel and Erika. Rachel says Dorit brought up Amanda discussing her marriage, and Rachel was eager to discuss it. But when Amanda revealed it was the anniversary of her son’s death, Rachel admitted she immediately shut down – a reaction many viewers shared. Rachel, and the other women, are relatable despite their wealth and privilege – they’re just like us, but with better appearances and more complicated personal lives. Erika defends Dorit while also criticizing Amanda, pointing out that Amanda has talked a lot about her professional achievements but hasn’t opened up about her personal life, leaving Dorit unaware of the full picture.

The most relatable moment comes when Rachel wonders if it bothers anyone else when someone takes a loud phone call in a small space. She’s thinking about a car ride in Sedona with Erika and Amanda, where Amanda spent the whole time talking to an assistant about her potential website launch. Erika immediately agrees it’s annoying – we even saw her roll her eyes at the time! Erika then points out that Amanda seems to be doing it to show off and make it look like her business is thriving. Rachel chimes in that everything Amanda does is for show, and that really sums up how they all feel about her.

The conversation shifts when Boz joins Dorit, Kyle, and Kyle’s friend Summer for lunch. Summer seems content just to be included and has some interesting stories. She used to be a stay-at-home mom while her husband worked as a military lawyer in Oklahoma – similar to the TV show with Mark Harmon. She spent her days at home, feeling increasingly unhappy and daydreaming of something – anything – more exciting than her routine. She imagined everything from elaborate schemes to a chance encounter with someone who could change her life, just to escape the monotony of everyday errands. Sorry, I got carried away imagining her quiet frustration.

Okay, so Dorit was telling Boz – who wasn’t at the dinner – what happened, and she said she wouldn’t have mentioned anything about the anniversary if she’d known it was a sensitive day. She apologized, but then Amanda just kept talking about it, so Dorit went along with it. Honestly, I thought Dorit was a little wound up, kind of overly excited, but yeah, Amanda definitely didn’t let it drop. Boz, as usual, had the most level-headed take. She shared that she’d also lost a baby and then pointed out the difference between genuinely sharing feelings and trying to confront someone and then twisting it around. She thinks Amanda was shutting Dorit down, like she holds onto information as a way to control things, and that’s exactly how it seemed! After hearing all this, Dorit actually looked up Amanda’s book and found an article about Amanda being involved in a cult. And Dorit was like, “Okay, if you want to play the Housewives game, let’s really play!”

Amanda sees things very differently. She told Kyle that after dinner, she had a strong physical reaction – she couldn’t sleep and her heart was pounding, feeling like she was under attack. But honestly, until someone accuses her of using drugs, like Brandi Glanville or Lisa Rinna have, or even mentions the bathroom, it seems like an overreaction. It was just a normal reaction, not something more serious.

Amanda has a point, though. Dorit kept pushing her even after Amanda explained she needed to step back for personal reasons, which wasn’t okay. Amanda felt Dorit was being overly forceful, and honestly, based on how Dorit spoke and questioned her, I can see why she felt that way. However, I don’t completely agree with Amanda either. She told Kyle that revealing the anniversary should have been a clear stop sign for Dorit, and that’s the issue. As Boz pointed out, that’s exactly what those kinds of revelations are meant to do, and it goes against the spirit of being on this show.

I disagree with Amanda when she claims Dorit’s behavior was unacceptable regardless of the occasion. Amanda believes Dorit should have simply asked a question instead of confronting her, but Dorit did ask a question – it was direct, but not a shouting match. Kyle is right to say Amanda needs to develop a stronger tolerance for conflict within this group. I wish Kyle had addressed this directly with Amanda at the time, explaining the challenges of being on the show and the need to handle disagreements if Amanda wants to truly succeed. Instead, Kyle remained silent and only shared her thoughts later, while filming a confessional in a costume from The L Word.

Honestly, the whole episode built up to Dorit and Amanda finally going at it during their birthday dinner, and just when things were getting really interesting, it ended on a cliffhanger! It felt like a tease, honestly. When Dorit tried to talk things through, Amanda suggested they go somewhere private, which completely missed the point. The whole idea is to address it publicly, even if it means a messy argument in front of everyone. Then Amanda said she deserves to go to a dinner without being “verbally accosted” – such a strong word! Everyone was surprised, and she actually looked up the definition of it. It wasn’t even a good attempt at arguing, honestly – it was weak! I can’t wait to see Dorit really challenge her in the next episode; it’s going to be amazing.

Before we move on, let’s discuss a few scenes surrounding Kyle and Mauricio’s drawn-out divorce. While Kyle is having lunch with Dorit, Boz, and a new face named Summer—who definitely deserves more screen time—the conversation turns to Mauricio. And wouldn’t you know it, he walks up just as they’re deeply discussing him, sporting a flashy dog tag necklace that looks straight out of an old catalog. It’s a surprising moment, but it leads to Dorit boldly asking Mo if he’s ever considered divorcing Kyle. He says he hasn’t, which is a significant reveal. Kyle then admits she’s thought about it a few times when he’s upset her, which is classic Kyle behavior.

Dorit wants to talk to Mo about her divorce from PK, and she’s really eager to share what happened from her point of view. Mo assures her he’ll listen without interruption or judgment, for as long as she needs to talk. Dorit is incredibly relieved and feels intensely validated – it’s like everything she’s ever wanted from a partner. It seems like this conversation could go on for a very, very long time, and Mo better have a lot of free time!

What really struck me was Kyle mentioning she’s thinking about divorce – things seem completely finished. She explained that during their last family trip, she felt invisible to him, and all affection had disappeared. She felt like just a casual acquaintance, like a weekend guest rather than a partner. It’s interesting, then, to see Kyle and Mo visit Amanda and her fiancé, Eddie, at what used to be Kyle and Mo’s house, and witness what they’ve done to the beautiful interior design work of Faye Resnick, who isn’t known for her good character.

Walking through Amanda’s newly renovated house is… surreal. It’s like stepping into a memory, seeing where their old life used to be – the kitchen, the office, even the hallway – all transformed. I found myself staring at Portia’s old closet, remembering how obsessed she was with it, and the desk where she’d famously invite the other Housewives to her parties. The whole experience is flooded with flashbacks – truly spectral moments. We even get glimpses of the past, like Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd arriving with a llama! And sweet, nostalgic shots of Kyle and Mauricio relaxing at one of her iconic White Parties. It’s a powerful reminder of happier times, and a little heartbreaking to see how much has changed.

Kyle breaks down, realizing she wonders if staying in the same place could have saved their relationship. She desperately tries to recapture that past happiness, as if she could hold onto it, but understands it’s impossible to keep something so delicate from slipping away. It wasn’t simply moving that ended things; it was everything changing – their lives, their connection, the balance of power between them. They were once deeply connected, like two twigs drifting together in a stream, sometimes close, sometimes overlapping, always near. But life became turbulent, and they drifted apart – he with someone new, she making impulsive choices. Staying together is hard, and Kyle needs to accept that while she’ll always cherish the memories, the man, and the house, she can only truly hold onto them by letting go.

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2026-01-30 04:56