Vanderpump Rules Recap: Brittany and the Beast (Season 7 Episode 20)
On Vanderpump Rules Season 7 Episode 20, “Brittany and the Beast,” Brittany’s family comes to town for the engagement party, making Jax feel uncomfortable. James must face the hard truth. Scheana plays with fire.
With Jax and Brittany’s engagement part just around the corner, family members arrive in LA, and I mean what appears to be all of Brittany’s family. Jax, still holding a grudge over how his mother handled his father’s death, only has his sister, Jenny, in his corner.
Jax needs somebody on his side because Brittany’s family hasn’t forgotten all of his bad behavior. Because Jax isn’t big on accountability — in spite of his new and improved-ish attitude — he’s on the defensive.
Make no mistake, Brittany is sweeter than southern tea on a hot day, but she’s got bridezilla written all over her. She’s been planning this day since she came shooting out of the womb. She promises to be worse than Scheana and Katie combined.
The big, overpriced party isn’t the only thing on the agenda. There’s also a shopping trip for a big, overpriced wedding dress. Included on this trip are Stassi, Katie, and Kristen who are all waiting for Brittany to pop the question and ask them to be bridesmaids.
Brittany pulls Katie aside and designates her Matron of Honor. Stassi isn’t sure if Brittany wants her standing up there on the big day given her history with the groom, and Kristen has deluded herself into thinking she’s got an actual shot at Maid of Honor.
While Brittany plays princess, Jax and Jenny get tattoos to commemorate their dad; the same dad whose ashes — or some of them anyway — he’s carrying around in what looks like a cigarette pack.
Later, Brittany throws a little luncheon to make a formal plea for bridesmaids. There’s tons of squealing and clapping, and everybody’s just super-duper excited. Brittany’s bridesmaids who turn out to include Stassi, Ariana, and Kristen will get the gold star treatment. But these b**ches will be working for it.
Jax’s guy time with Brittany’s dad doesn’t go as well. Daddy’s got high expectations of Jax. His first mistake is having any expectations, and his second error is aiming high.
Jax also isn’t down with the compromise and self-sacrifice that comes with marriage. Jax says it loud and proud, ” … I’m always gonna be number one.”
Someone on the prowl for husband number two is Scheana. She’s been saying all season that she and Adam are just FWB — “best friends!” She’s been repeating that as much as she did “Rob” on season 6. This is Girl101. She acts like she doesn’t want a commitment, hoping this will make the opposite occur.
So far, it isn’t working. Adam just isn’t quite there. Scheana decides try to make Adam jealous by letting him know she’s having dinner with an old “friend,” Ethan. Wait for this to blow up in Scheana’s face in … 3 … 2 … 1. Scheana lives her life as if she’s starring in a romantic comedy.
As the gang gathers for drinks and good times at the Cheers of West Hollywood, TomTom, Scheana enjoys one-on-one time with Ethan. She also makes sure to post highlights of her evening on social media, so everyone is sure to see. And by everyone, I mean Adam.
If Stassi can’t get a book deal about how to be basic, Scheana should easily score one on what not to do if you ever want to have a healthy relationship with any man, anywhere.
Scheana isn’t known for her sense of humor, but the biggest joke to come out of her mouth is that she’s never been a traditional girl. She doesn’t care about marriage and loves her independence.
This is the same Scheana who has done nothing but talk about marriage, plan a wedding, get married, get divorced, find a rebound guy, start talking about marriage again, break up, and then begin the hunt for the next Mr. Right.
Scheana’s scheme shockingly doesn’t work. There won’t be any heartfelt confessions coming from Adam. He’s gone, out, dunzo. How Scheana expects the romantic equivalent of The Parent Trap to work speaks to her stupidity.
Even though Vanderpump Rules Season 7 is drawing to a close, James is still determined to get his job back. He strolls into SUR with big plans for upcoming See You Next Tuesday events. Lisa’s understandably confused since she fired him and continues to constantly reject his pleas for her to bring him back on her payroll.
All James wants is one more chance. Lisa questions if James has been drinking, and he does come clean that he’s had a few beers, but that’s not “really drinking.” Guess again, James. Lisa’s made it clear that there’s no chance she’ll ever hire James unless he’s stone cold sober.
James’ attachment to SUR is hinging on a fatal attraction. But it does finally seem to sink in there’s no point in asking for his job back anymore (we’ll see what happens at the reunion).
In a misguided attempt to help James be the best he can be, Lisa calls on Lala to give James a talking to. A telephone pole would have been a better choice. Lala’s been a viper to doe-eyed Raquel, and had more than a few choice words to say to and about James of late.
Oddly, Lala agrees. Is it because it’s a personal favor to Lisa? Is it a chance for Lala to dial back her mean girl? Does it make for lukewarm TV? Eh.
James meets with Lala, and she half-heartedly offers to be his lifeline if he’s finds himself in dire straights. After Lala’s multiple attacks and theatrics, James decides not to take her up on it.
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Jennifer has been working as a freelance writer for six years, contributing to BuddyTV, Screen Rant, TVRage, Hidden Remote, Gossip On This, and PopMatters. She prefers binge-watching old episodes of The Office (British and American versions) to long walks on the beach. She's still holding out hope that Happy Endings will get a revival.