Ep 2. What Went Down

In Vanderpump Rules season 5 episode 2 titled "What Went Down," the gang is back and things are heating up at SUR. In the first episode, Jax and Brittany return from Kentucky and the couple is still in hot water. While they were away, rumors were swirling that Jax had cheated on Brittany with their former friend Faith. In this episode, the aftermath of the rumors plays out as Jax and Brittany try to navigate their relationship.

Meanwhile, Lisa Vanderpump is dealing with some drama of her own. After seeing that James Kennedy has been trash-talking her in the press, Lisa decides to confront him. But when James denies everything and accuses Lisa of playing favorites with her staff, things get heated. Lisa tells James that he's on thin ice and needs to shape up if he wants to keep his job at SUR.

Elsewhere, Stassi is trying to get over her ex-boyfriend Patrick by focusing on her friend Kristen. But when Kristen starts dating Brian Carter, Stassi starts to feel left out. She confides in Katie and reveals that she's worried about losing her friend to a new relationship.

The episode also features some lighter moments. Tom Sandoval and Ariana throw a "kitty fashion show" for their cats, which leads to some hilarious moments. And Scheana decides to throw a birthday party for her husband Mike, but things don't go exactly as planned.

As always, there's plenty of drama and intrigue on Vanderpump Rules. But at its core, the show is about a group of friends who are navigating their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Whether it's dealing with cheating rumors or trying to keep your friendship intact, the gang at SUR is always facing new challenges. And in season 5 episode 2, "What Went Down," those challenges are more intense than ever.