Ep 4. Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party

The Real Housewives of New York City season 12 episode 4 titled "Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party" takes viewers on a trip to the affluent seaside resort town of The Hamptons, where the housewives unite for a grandiose bash. As soon as the ladies arrive at the Hamptons, they are immediately absorbed in the social scene, attending lively parties, dinners, and galas. As the episode progresses, some of the women begin to express their concerns about the recent blowout between Leah and Ramona, and they wonder if it has the potential to rock the boat among their long-standing friendships.

At the beginning of the episode, Leah and Tinsley decide to let loose and hit up a trendy bar in the Hamptons, where they bump into Sonja. The three ladies catch up over cocktails while discussing Sonja's recent dating adventures and Tinsley's ongoing feud with Dorinda. Later in the episode, some of the housewives, including Luann and Dorinda, head to a party thrown by socialite and entrepreneur Kyle "Kasey" Dexter. The party is posh and extravagant, with lively music and plenty of food and drink on offer.

Despite the glamorous surroundings, the ladies don't shy away from discussing the recent drama involving Leah and Ramona. While enjoying a glass of bubbly, Dorinda reveals to Luann that she thinks Ramona's behavior towards Leah is uncalled for, and that she showed a lack of respect for both her and Tinsley. The conversation quickly turns heated, with Luann defending Ramona and arguing that Leah's behavior was out of line. In the end, the two women agree to disagree, but the tension between them remains palpable.

Later, the ladies attend a charity event hosted by Sonja as part of her Women's International Film Festival. The event is a resounding success, with Sonja's friends and guests enjoying the fantastic food, drink, and entertainment on offer. At this event, Ramona and Leah have a throwdown, finally escalating to a full-on argument. Leah raises her concerns with Ramona about her ageist and elitist behaviors. In her excitement, she failed to be respectful to Ramona while inviting people to Ramona's home without her permission given that Ramona was still entertaining her guests. Ramona is quick to defend herself, insisting that she is not elitist and asking Leah to be more considerate and not invite people to her home without her permission.

As the episode draws to a close, the women get ready to attend a glamorous Hamptons gal, with both Tinsley and Dorinda making grand entrances in stunning gowns. The ladies dance and drink the night away, but the mood is somewhat soured by the fallout from the argument between Leah and Ramona, with the other women carefully navigating their friendships and alliances. The episode ends with a tense cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering how the drama between Leah and Ramona will play out in the coming episodes.

Overall, "Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party" is a classic Housewives episode, with lavish parties, extravagant outfits, and plenty of drama. Viewers can expect to be entertained from beginning to end, as the ladies navigate the social scene of The Hamptons and their complex relationships with one another. As ever, the show is a compelling mix of extravagance and humanity, with the women's vulnerabilities and passions coming to the fore amidst the glitz and glamour.