Ep 8. Who Coordinates the Chaos

Bethenny Ever After was a reality TV show that aired on Bravo from 2010 to 2012. The show followed Bethenny Frankel, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City, as she navigated her personal and professional life. Bethenny Ever After season 3 episode 8 was titled "Who Coordinates the Chaos."

In this episode, Bethenny is still struggling to balance her work and personal life. She is in the midst of planning her wedding to Jason Hoppy, dealing with the launch of her Skinnygirl daily cleanse product, and trying to be a good mother to her daughter Bryn. It's a lot to handle, and Bethenny is feeling overwhelmed.

To help her out, Bethenny decides to hire a personal assistant. She places an ad online and receives over 500 applications. Bethenny's friend Julie helps her narrow down the candidates to ten, and they conduct a series of interviews to find the right fit.

Meanwhile, Bethenny's wedding planner Shawn is also causing some chaos. She's not communicating well with the other vendors, and Bethenny is starting to worry that things won't come together in time for the wedding. Bethenny confronts Shawn about some of the issues, and Shawn promises to do better.

Another source of stress for Bethenny is her relationship with her estranged mother Bernadette. Bernadette has been vocal in the press about her desire to be a part of Bethenny's life, but Bethenny has been hesitant to let her in. In this episode, Bernadette reaches out to Bethenny again, and they agree to meet up.

The meeting is emotional, and both women are brought to tears as they hash out their differences. In the end, Bethenny agrees to let Bernadette come to her wedding, and they seem to be on the path to repairing their relationship.

Back at work, Bethenny is dealing with the aftermath of a promotion gone wrong. She announced a promotion on her website, but the demand was so high that her team couldn't keep up with the orders. Bethenny is frustrated by the situation and vents to her business partner, but they both agree that they need to come up with a better plan for the next promotion.

As the episode comes to a close, Bethenny reflects on the chaos in her life. She acknowledges that it's all self-inflicted, but she's determined to find a way to make it all work. She's grateful for the people in her life who support her, and she's looking forward to her upcoming wedding.

Overall, "Who Coordinates the Chaos" is a typically dramatic episode of Bethenny Ever After. It showcases Bethenny's struggles to balance everything in her life, from her work to her family to her relationship with her estranged mother. Despite the chaos, Bethenny remains determined to make it all work and come out on top.