History of Vanderpump Rules in Timeline

Vanderpump Rules, a reality television series airing on Bravo since 2013, is a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The show centers on Lisa Vanderpump and the lives of the staff working at her West Hollywood restaurants and bars: SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Pump Restaurant, and Tom Tom Restaurant & Bar. Over eleven seasons, the series chronicles the cast's interpersonal relationships, career aspirations, and personal dramas, contributing to its popularity within the reality television genre.

January 7, 2013: Vanderpump Rules Series Premiere

On January 7, 2013, Vanderpump Rules premiered on Bravo. The show, a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, focuses on Lisa Vanderpump and the staff at her restaurants and bars.

February 4, 2013: Reunion Announcement

On February 4, 2013, Andy Cohen announced on Watch What Happens Live! that there would be a Vanderpump Rules reunion.

February 9, 2013: Season 1 Reunion Filmed

On February 9, 2013, the reunion for the first season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

March 11, 2013: End of Season 1

On March 11, 2013, the first season of Vanderpump Rules concluded. The original cast included Kristen Doute, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, Stassi Schroeder, Scheana, Jax Taylor and Lisa Vanderpump.

April 2013: Season 2 Renewal

In April 2013, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a second season.

November 4, 2013: Season 2 Premiere

On November 4, 2013, the second season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, introducing Kristina Kelly and Ariana Madix as recurring cast members.

February 25, 2014: Season 2 Finale

On February 25, 2014, the second season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

April 2014: Season 3 Renewal

In April 2014, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a third season.

November 3, 2014: Season 3 Premiere

On November 3, 2014, the third season of Vanderpump Rules premiered with Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz being promoted to series regulars.

February 6, 2015: Season 3 Reunion Recording

On February 6, 2015, the reunion for the third season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded.

March 25, 2015: Season 3 Finale

On March 25, 2015, the third season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

July 2015: Season 4 Renewal

In July 2015, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a fourth season.

November 2, 2015: Season 4 Premiere

On November 2, 2015, the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, with James Kennedy promoted to a series regular.

February 19, 2016: Season 4 Reunion Filmed

On February 19, 2016, the reunion for the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

April 11, 2016: Season 4 Finale

On April 11, 2016, the fourth season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale. Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright made guest appearances this season.

April 2016: Season 5 Renewal

In April 2016, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a fifth season.

November 7, 2016: Season 5 Premiere

On November 7, 2016, the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, featuring the return of Stassi Schroeder as a series regular.

January 9, 2017: "Summer House Rules" cross-over preview

On January 9, 2017, the tenth episode of Vanderpump Rules, titled "Summer House Rules," served as a cross-over preview to Summer House.

February 24, 2017: Season 5 Reunion Filmed

On February 24, 2017, the reunion for the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules was filmed.

April 2017: Season 6 Renewal

In April 2017, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a sixth season.

April 17, 2017: Season 5 Finale

On April 17, 2017, the fifth season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

December 4, 2017: Season 6 Premiere

On December 4, 2017, the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered with Brittany Cartwright shifting to a series regular.

March 18, 2018: Season 6 Reunion Taped

On March 18, 2018, the reunion for the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules was taped.

April 2018: Season 7 Renewal

In April 2018, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a seventh season.

May 28, 2018: Season 6 Finale

On May 28, 2018, the sixth season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

December 3, 2018: Season 7 Premiere

On December 3, 2018, the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, introducing Beau Clark as a recurring cast member.

March 29, 2019: Season 7 Reunion Taped

On March 29, 2019, the reunion for the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules was taped.

May 20, 2019: Season 7 Finale

On May 20, 2019, the seventh season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

April 30, 2020: Season 8 Virtual Reunion

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reunion for season eight of Vanderpump Rules was recorded virtually via Zoom on April 30, 2020.

June 9, 2020: Cast Firings Announced

On June 9, 2020, original cast members Kristen Doute and Stassi Schroeder were fired from Vanderpump Rules, and Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni would not return for season 9 due to past racist social media posts.

June 16, 2020: Season 8 Finale

On June 16, 2020, the eighth season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

December 4, 2020: Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Fired

On December 4, 2020, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright were also fired from Vanderpump Rules.

December 2020: Production on Season 9 Halted

In December 2020, following cast departures and due to COVID-19, production on season nine of Vanderpump Rules was put on hold indefinitely.

April 2021: Dayna Kathan Departure

In April 2021, Dayna Kathan confirmed that she would not be returning for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules.

April 27, 2021: Season 9 Renewal Confirmed

On April 27, 2021, it was confirmed that Vanderpump Rules would return for a ninth season, with several cast members returning.

May 2021: Start of Season 9 Production

Production for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules started in early May 2021.

July 17, 2021: End of Season 9 Production

Production for the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules ended on July 17, 2021. James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss' engagement party served as the finale.

September 28, 2021: Season 9 Premiere

On September 28, 2021, the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules premiered, with Charli Burnett and Raquel Leviss promoted to series regulars and Brock Davies introduced as a series regular.

December 3, 2021: Season 9 Reunion Taped

On December 3, 2021, the reunion for the ninth season was taped, during which James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss ended their engagement.

January 26, 2022: Season 9 Finale

On January 26, 2022, the ninth season of Vanderpump Rules aired its finale.

May 2022: Season 10 Renewal

In May 2022, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a tenth season.

July 13, 2022: Filming for Season 10 Began

Filming for the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules started on July 13, 2022.

September 17, 2022: Filming for Season 10 Ended

Filming for the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules ended on September 17, 2022.

December 4, 2022: Randall Emmett Departure

On December 4, 2022, Randall Emmett announced that he would not return for the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules.

December 29, 2022: Brock Davies Reduced Role

On December 29, 2022, Brock Davies announced that he would appear on Vanderpump Rules in a reduced role during the tenth season.

January 9, 2023: Season 10 Cast Reveal

On January 9, 2023, the official cast for the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules was revealed.

March 3, 2023: Sandoval and Madix Split Due to Affair

On March 3, 2023, news broke that Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix had split after Madix discovered Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, leading to renewed filming.

March 23, 2023: Season 10 Reunion Recorded

On March 23, 2023, the Vanderpump Rules Season 10 reunion was recorded under the conditions of the restraining order against Scheana Shay, so she and Leviss had to film at separate times.

May 2023: Season 11 Renewal

In May 2023, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for an eleventh season.

June 28, 2023: Filming for Season 11 Began

Filming for the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules started on June 28, 2023.

August 17, 2023: Raquel Leviss Not Returning

On August 17, 2023, it was confirmed that Raquel Leviss would not be returning for the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules following "Scandoval".

September 1, 2023: Filming for Season 11 Ended

Filming for the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules ended on September 1, 2023.

December 11, 2023: Season 11 Premiere Date Announced

On December 11, 2023, it was announced that the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules would premiere on January 30, 2024, with returning and recurring cast members.

January 30, 2024: Season 11 Premiere

On January 30, 2024, the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules premiered with Lisa Vanderpump, Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, Lala Kent, James Kennedy and Ally Lewber all returning alongside Brock Davies in a recurring capacity.

March 16, 2024: Season 11 Reunion Recorded

On March 16, 2024, the reunion for the eleventh season of Vanderpump Rules was recorded.

April 2024: Filming Hiatus Announced

In April 2024, it was announced that Vanderpump Rules would not be filming during the summer of 2024, citing the need for a break following "Scandoval" and Ariana Madix's Love Island commitment.

November 2024: Season 12 Renewal and Reboot

In November 2024, Vanderpump Rules was renewed for a twelfth season, marking a complete reboot of the show with an entirely new cast composed of current SUR Restaurant and TomTom Restaurant & Bar employees.