This entire episode will probably be all fluff leading up to the big finale. It looks like we are going to start with a Bethenny promo. There is nary a bottle of Skinnygirl in sight, but that doesn’t stop her from promoting her new show with Fredrik. I will be watching. She is basically talking about the problems she is having with renovating her new house. Bethenny and Carole are a bit shocked that the Mexico trip went so well.
Luann and Tom play some tennis. This is so sad. They can’t even agree on their tennis score. Luann taught Tom how to play tennis and now he has surpassed her level. I can barely stand to watch this scene.
It’s time to suspend all your disbelief and pretend that Sonia and Frenchie are a thing. Ramona wants to move into Sonja’s so she will find a man next. That would be just too much to handle. She also tells Sonja that Tinsley wants to throw a thank you party for Sonja. Oh, side note, Sonja was on snapchat today doing some sort of interview for….wait for it… Page Six. Two guesses about who that interview will be about. Sonja claims she is going to Burgundy to meet Frenchie’s parents and stay at his hotel for ten days. I’ve seen no evidence of that. 
Bethenny has a new boyfriend. He is a toothless hockey player. Bethenny’s apartment is HUGE. She is living like a boss.
Tinsley is living like Eloise, the little girl who lived at the Plaza hotel. Carole stops by to see Tinsley and regifts a candle from Dorinda to her for her new “home.” Carole and Tinsley discuss the Thank You/Fuck You party for Sonja.
Moving forward with the odd gifts theme, John gives Dorinda a replica of a Beyonce gown made by the same designer that made Beyonce’s that looks like a wedding gown. Dorinda wonders if that is supposed to be a push down the aisle. I kept hearing about this season that John and Dorinda got engaged. There were lots of little jokey comments on that topic all season, but thus far no proposal. Dorinda says if she ever marries John it will be a quickie ceremony at the courthouse followed by grabbing a bite to eat at an Armenian diner.
Carol and Adam walked the dog and let us know they are still together, but not together.
Scott is in town for the finale party. He chats on the phone with Tinsley while she is getting hair and makeup. The call ends with “Love yous” on both sides. They are totally getting married next season.
Sonja doesn’t want to go to the party because she thinks it is a “fuck you” party. Meanwhile Tinsley is setting up a beautiful party full of hot young guys in tight “ThanK You, Sonja” t-shirts. There is a beautiful cake and it’s a gorgeous setting. Dorinda’s boyfriend John and Tinsley’s boyfriend Scott are there. Dorinda says they need to do a wedding every year and they are not quite ready so Scott and Tinsley are next. Scott seems a bit unnerved by that, but it would not surprise me at all if they get married or at least engaged next season.
Ramona brings two random people to the party, and then tells Tinsley and the girls that Sonja is in bed (supposedly with Frenchie) and she is not coming because it is a fuck you party.
Luann and Tom arrive and it’s sad again. Bethenny comes to the party with an attitude and Ramona is will be getting the brunt of that. I’m just fine with that. Especially because just moments after I typed that it was clear that once again, Ramona had invited Missy to the party. This reminds me of Ramona’s tweet to Luann about the divorce that read, “I’m so sad for you.” Ramona has no clue how to feel empathy. It’s beyond horrific.
Sonja arrives at the party and head straight for the hired studs. Apparently, she is quite familiar with them. Sonja is pissed because Carole told her that her party was a fuck you party. Sonja complains about the crappy drinks. Things between Sonja and Tinsley are frosty but other than that, nothing is happening. It looks like the Tom and Missy thing will be in the last-minute or two. Oh here we go with it now. Tom and Missy saying they both still get a little choked up when they see each other. While those two are taking off their microphones to take their inappropriate conversation even further, Luann is chatting with Bethenny and Dorinda who mention that she gave up her Countess title to get married. It feels to me like everyone at the event knows that Missy is there to come after Tom. I don’t like this.
Bethenny is not turning down any drinks at this party. By the time she talks to Sonja she is sort of anti-Tinsley. Why does Bethenny even pretend to care about the relationship with Tinsley and Sonja? Bethenny seems drunk and she is suddenly accusing Tinsley of liking to drink.
OMG. Noel, Luann’s son is at the party. This must have been the final straw for Luann. Humiliating her in front of her own son. During the toast, Luann is kissing on Tom. Tinsley says that Sonja is like a sister to her and she loves her. Tinsley gives Sonja a photo of the two of them with Tinsley in the forefront looking fabulous and Sonja slightly behind her with half her head cropped out of the photo. I see what you did there, production. She also gives Sonja a five thousand dollar gift card from Bergdorf Goodman. Thanks, Scott!
Endnotes:
Scott is moving to NYC to live with Tinsley. I have a feeling their time will be very divided between NYC and Chicago. Tinsley hosted a viewing party in Chicago tonight and invited a couple hundred lucky Instagram viewers to attend.
Despite her disdain for exercise, Carole is training for the NYC marathon this fall.
Bethenny no longer sees the hockey player and she has taken her current apartment off the market until she gets the permits to renovate the new place. I image those will be coming just in time for her new show.
With Hannah in her own place John is finally allowed to spend the night with Dorinda on occasion. But Dorinda prefers to keep her empty nest all to herself.
Luann’s endnote announces that she has filed for divorce.
Ramona and Mario recently celebrated their daughter’s college graduation and were cordial. But Ramona’s contractor remains the only Mario in her life.
Sonja traveled to France with her daughter where they met up with Edgar. She maintains they are tres hot and heavy… but Sonja still has Rocco simmering on her back burner.
I may be in the minority but this season was very lackluster. I think that Tinsley would have been better for Dallas. Her youthful spirit, long blond hair and lashes, heavy drinking, and high society debutante essence. (BTW: I hope that RHOD has a major redemption season. Their tag-lines are the best of any franchise this year #handsdown).
Back to NYC, Luann needs to retire from this; EVERYONE saw the holes between her and Tom’s relationship. Sonya has nothing going on except multiple men in her vagina every season. Carolyn peaked her storyline 2 seasons ago. Bethenny has made it the “kiss my #SkinnyGirl butt or else” show.
Even, the reunion even looks mild. It shouldn’t be more than 2 episodes.
I’m with you! Boring season.
I loved the season BUT I think Tins is way to classy for that hot mess of Dallas. To be honest though it has been so long since it’s been on I may be mixing it up with some other franchise. I will give it a shot when it comes back since I am down to NY and maybe BH for HW shows.
I agree with you about NY — especially as to being about bending the knee to Bethenny or lose your apple. I’m over it.
I am very disturbed they way everyone has come after LuAnne’s relationship including Bravo and the evil puppetmaster himself.
Bravo can’t film what they don’t say. Tom sabotage his relationship that night. He made a fool of poor LuAnn.
Run Scott, run. Tinsley does have a drinking problem IMO. You deserve better.
I agree.
If Scott does marry Tinsley he’d better be prepared to play ” daddy” to fickle baby Eloise for the rest of his life.
Yeah but those frozen eggs of hers would make Scott the Daddy of kids with bloodlines going back to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison which kind of makes up for it. And she seems self aware enough to know she can cut way back in drinking — especially if preggers.
Why would that mean anything? She was checking at Sonya Morgan’s townhouse….
Wait what?…everyone has bloodlines going back to early colonizations, ancient antiquity and beyond. That’s kind of the point…of being alive…
Is that a thing I should be putting in my Tindr profile? “Has line of ancestors going back to the beginning of civilization”
People were just trying to make her see the truth. Blinded by love.
Those women ALL of them except for Dorinda — cursed that marriage. I’m not saying Luanne didn’t turn a blind eye thinking she could ‘change’ Tom — but the amount of ill will from those women became a self-fulfilling prophecy IMO. It was disgusting to watch and really makes me feel sad for Luanne because the others are so happy to be ‘right.’
Andy got his pound of flesh from Luann tonight, didn’t he? That will teach her to get a divorce without allowing Andy and his cameras in on the deal.
B got a DEAL on that apartment. Only 1k per sq ft which is pretty much unheard of in Manhattan. Jealous!
No kidding. Did they say where it is?
Tinsley is so high school silly. I like her but her saying, I can bring BOYS here, how about bringing men at her age. At one point she mentioned Scott as a boy. Poor thing really does have problems. I’m not a Lu fan but I felt bad for her being made a fool of. Tom is actually gross IMO. Ramona was actually calm, what a surprise LoL
Oh Lord Tinsley! No one believes that you are anything other than a sheep in lambs clothing. Little Bo Peep covering a box of rocks.
I live right outside of Manhattan and a lot of women well into their sixties/seventies (plus!) call themselves, “girls” and I hear them call men, “boys”. I notice Carole does too. Personally, I don’t care for it myself.
I call men boys as well and I some times call myself a girl, maybe its a Southern thing. I am 44 and I am still a girl, I don’t take being a divorced, widow, with three almost grown children, take me from my true core of Girls just want to have fun!!!!!!!
I hope Tinsley and Scott do make it, they are a cute couple. I’m not sure dorinda will ever remarry she seems happy living alone for the first time in twenty plus years. I dislike Ramona , she does crappy things like inviting missy to every event, or cussing someone out , then sits back with those “who me ? ” I didn’t mean to hurt anyone and yet is gleeful when she sees the pain she caused. Luann I feel the worse for cause she was embarrassed tonite , yet the countess will com back will her head held high, I admire her and her ability to move on. Bethney and Carole , Blah!!
IMO Tinsley was actually underutilized. I enjoyed something a little fresher than the stale Ramona-coaster, Sonja sleeps around, Bethenny’s a B rolling in new money, Dorinda has a house in the Berkshires, Carole has commitment issues, and Lu got screwed- and then screwed. The whole season made me kind of sad.
Tinsley cried too much. Bethenny had her season of tears last year, which she fully admits to and said it annoyed the shit out of herself. But the difference is that love her or hate her, we are invested in her. We get why she was crying and that was a big deal for her. All we know of Tinsley is that high pitched whining and the tears.
Sad for Luanne, watching this relationship play out on tv has got to be difficult. Cheering because she’s so graceful but I’m sure the heartache is real.
Bethenny and the constant Skinny Girl product placement is getting old. I’m happy for her success but it does seem like it’s her world and the other ladies are graced enough to be in it, give me a break.
Tinsley is refreshing so far but so were several others and that didn’t play out well in the end. Hopefully Sonja finds a man that truly loves her, Ramona gets therapy, Carole gets a personality other than ironic and Dorinda never takes anyone to the Berkshires again.
I read that Ramona has a man now. He sounds really nice, and goes to all the parties with her. I allways hope everyone finds someone, if that’s what they want. It was sad to see Lu boasting about Tom, and how it all worked out, and she has what she wants blah blah blah. There was something desperate and hanging on, or just fooling herself, about their interactions. Lu would make someone a great partner. Tom being how he is, probably made her want him even more. But it would be so painful trying to hang on to someone who doesn’t want to be there. Why did they marry? Seven months is not much of an effort. Why didn’t he marry Missy if he’s so into her?
Because Missy doesn’t have a show
Than Andy has to twist the knife in Luann’s back with the special montage they put together for her on WWHL. He’s so shocked and sad for her, he says with a glint in his eye! No wonder him and bethenby are besties!
☝? This is true. There’s a special place in hell for that kind of cruelty.
I used to really like Andy but I can’t stand him now, he’s beyond messy.
He has taken every opportunity available to him to verbally stab her and twist the knife. He is exacting his revenge because he believes Bravo was wronged. I cannot abide that man. I loved that Bridgette (think that was her name) made it clear that she was a Lu fan. I am glad they are not going to reshoot parts of the reunion and I am glad she got out of Dodge.
NY is almost the only HW show I watch now and if this gets really ugly with him being well himself, that will be gone too.
I do believe there was speculation prior to the announcement this was going down. Too many people are alluding to it.
Be strong Countess!
Luann never looked good or relaxed with Tom like she did with the French guy.
But then I think Tom is ugly, nothing attractive about him to me.
Next time she should marry someone at least as tall if not taller than she—she was always hunching over –must be very tiring trying to shrink down to his level.
Lu definitely looked more content and in love with Jacques than Tom. The whole relationship with Tom just rings false to me. Wondering if she got together with Tom on the rebound. And I agree that Tom was not attractive in looks or personality.
I hope Lu can take a page from Dorinda and find peace of mind living on her own for awhile. She’s a cool chick who came into her own when she and the Count split. And although I don’t wish divorce on anyone, I am happy that Lu is getting out sooner than later.
Tom was not a rebound guy. Lu had been on her own for while before the whole Tom thing went down and she’ll be ok being alone again.
It was so underhanded for Ramona to invite Missy to Tinsley’s party, it would seem with the intent to destroy Luann’s marriage. The first year of marriage is often the most difficult, and if it had not been for “Missy-gate” at this filmed event, I wonder if the divorce would have happened. Sometimes, everything will rise or fall on one incident like that. Ok, Tom was not perfect, but, imo, the constant negativity of these women from the very beginning, and on national television, would have been too much pressure on any relationship. Then put into the mix that it seemed as if Tom did not like being outshined by LuAnn bc Lu has natural charisma and star power that Tom does not. It is too bad, because one could see that LuAnn really wanted the marriage to work. But from the beginning, she had so many jealous women wanting her marriage to fail and never letting up. Yes, I’m looking at you Ramona.
Actually, the involvement of all these women in the LuAnn/Tom relationship and their harping on it, is almost identical to what happens in Clare Booth Luce’s play “The Women”. It is textbook as to how Manhattan society woman will try to make sure that a “friend” of theirs ends up divorced.
Good point, daughteroftherevolution. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Now you are making me want to go back and watch the original movie again.
Katherine:
I feel like watching it again too! It suddenly struck me that if this whole Luann/Tom and “the Women” drama of the last two seasons had been scripted to follow the original movie with Norma Shearer — they could not have done a more perfect job! ?
I’m an old movie buff. What happened to Norma Shearer in, “The Women” is actually very different then what happened to LuAnne but the bitchy supporting cast are not terribly dissimilar from LuAnn’s cast-mates.
I agree — I posted upthread before I read your comment that the others, except for Dorinda, ‘cursed’ that marriage with their negativity and ill wishes.
Boy did Tom screw Luann! He knew he was being filmed and what removing his mic would imply after saying what he did to Missy. Ouch.
I remember last season when Ramona confronted Luann about the fact that while Tom was on a date Luann was at the same restaurant and held hands with Tom and left with him in the front of Tom’s date and Luann haughtily replied that Tom left willingly. Luann also said men are not taken they leave. Boy are those words coming back to bite hard!
God help Luann if Bravo does one of those “Secrets revealed” or “Lost Footage” episodes they like to air post reunion. I’m sure it will be a montage of everything production was able to catch Tom doing on film.
Didn’t LuAnn do the same thing another time (snatching Harry out from under Sonja)? I never saw that episode, so maybe I’m wrong.
I loved Bethenny this season because she was a lot softer, funny and filmed with everyone.
Tinsley’s party for Sonja was nice and I hope she and Scott make it cause they’re a really cute couple. I hope we get to see those developments next season. I think she did had a good rookie season.
Loved Carole this season and how she supported Dorinda in Mexico when she and Bethenny had that tiff and how she defended Tinsley against Bethenney and Luann on this episode cause God knows neither of those two can speak about anyone else being self absorbed!
Sonja needs to get her life together. I want the season 3 Sonja back. Frenchie feels like a fraud but I hope I’m wrong. He reminds of Fredric, LVP’s house guest from season 1 of RHOBH.
Ramona had a very rough season, it’ll be interested to see if she’s back next season.
Fuck me, Frederic was hot though. I saw him in the flesh at Shadow Lounge once and nearly slipped on a pool of my own stool. IJS.
Not sure exactly what, nearly slipped on a pool of my own “stool””. means- sounds pretty gross -was hoping you meant drool. ; ) but hey, I’m faint hearted.
What I would love to see is LuAnn befriending Mario’s mistress and one of Andy the Raisin’s disgruntled twinks and film with them next season.
Bingo! Also deserving retribution? Bethenny, Carole & Sonja. They’ve ALL dragged Lu through the mud for 2 years, even if B & S softened their stance a bit this season. Unfortunately, Bravo production would never DARE expose their boss. I pray someday that a group of WWHL bartenders band together for a sexual harassment lawsuit against Queen Andrew. He’s made many lewd & lascivious comments on national TV that would’ve caused a straight host to be fired long ago! Can’t wait for his comeuppance – sooner or later …!
Queen Andrew. Rude. Also, he is disgusting, but are you telling me other tv hosts didn’t make the same disgusting remarks about women back in the day? I’m not a saying an eye for an eye, but take SEVERAL FUCKING SEATS.
Thank You! I have been saying this for ever!!! He would never get away with what he gets away with if he speaking to a woman that way. His ego is going to be the end of him some day. He thinks he is untouchable over there at Bravo. Reminds me of another Talk Show Host in the political arena over at Fox that thought the same thing. Where have you gone Billy Boy Billy Boy? Where are you now darlin’ Billy? LOL
Watching Luann and Tom made me cringe knowing about their divorce. She was so fun and chill this season, so I’m so sad for her! Guess she should have paid more attention to the rumors about him. Can’t wait for the reunion.
Did anyone else notice that on the picture released for the reunion, LuAnn had on one of her wedding dresses but in the sneak peek she had on a different white dress? Did she change into/out of her wedding dress at some point in the filming?
I’m not surprised about Luann and Tom. I work in the upper east side and they’ve come into my job. Tom always looks miserable. I’ve also seen Dorinda a couple of times. She came in recently and she was on the phone talking about Ramona.
Tell. More. Details!!!
Seating on that reunion clipp was interesting and weird.
Reunion will probably be vicious and nasty! Perfect for Andy to gloat and prod all the housewives on.. well not that need being prodded.
In previews Bethenny looks strange.. Ramona worse in all gold.. reminded me of 1963 Movie Cleopatra .
I will watch. Sad for Lu.
andy is disgusting; he can’t hide his glee over luann’s situation! truely gross. it’s been said tom(cat) needed to be married by 50 to inherit family $$$, hence the new year’s eve wedding on his bday?? don’t understand the attraction to this short, bald, scum of a person. very sorry for luann, but she certainly knew what she was getting. a 50 year old who’s never been married is not about to change his ways. on another note, really tired of the bethenny show and the bravo infomercial and constant product placement. everyone sucks up to her and needs to be in her good graces….really tiresome and boring!!!
Interesting theory.. but till TT says it’s true .. I am not sure sure!
TT’s commenting rules state that “it’s been said” wild rumors should be discussed at wherever those things are being said.
Ramona acted like a fool all season and looked like a fool in her ice skater costume at Sonja’s thank you party. When I saw her posse of cougars ready to pounce on Luanne’s son, it made me sad for her group of look a likes, all dressed the same (far too young for their age), made up the same (too much makeup), and surgically enhanced the same. They may feel young and glamorous out on the town, safely surrounded by women who look the same, but when they go home alone and stare at themselves in the mirror after removing layers of makeup, reality has to slap them in the face. They’re all competing for a small pool of men who would probably prefer to be with women 20 years younger. No wonder they go out and drink every night of the week. I’m glad I’m happy at home with a good book and a quality glass of wine because there’s no way I could, or would want to keep up with that scene, but maybe I’m the only one who feels this way?
Good for you, Judgey McJudgerson. FS.
Love it!!
I think the truth is alot of people like younger, when they get older. its not just men. Im talking about what women are actually sexually attracted to, and not just a man for security or status. Im talking about what makes their heart pound..I say each to their own, and I think mature women have just as much right to go out and party as a mature man does. If it gets over played and it’s too much drinking and trying to be something youre not, it’s not a good look on men either.
You are making a valid point. These ladies do not mind sharing the small pool men, but I’m an old-fashion prude.
I miss the don’t kiss and tell manners that adults had. But now I see we have selected a new expression, “don’t slut shame.” What a difference a generation can make.
I think there’s alot of things everyone misses, when it comes to men and women these days. Like respect, honesty, integrity, and not being disposable, comittment. It’s pretty rough and tumble out there. I wouldn’t want to deal with it, and I dont because Im married. But I think some things don’t change that much. It’s hard to start over and date when you’re older. People are often not attracted to those their own age any more. No judgement.. There’s probably not alot of incentive for men to get married either,if there isn’t going to be a family started. And people come with alot of baggage later on usually. When I see people get a second chance I’m really happy for them. I think it’s the people who don’t like being alone at all really really bad , who are willing to try and give love another chance. But if it’s a person who likes the chase, allways wants options, and likes their freedom too much, there’s just too many temptations to cheat and be addicted to the technology that makes that so much easier and close at hand.
This is a Random callout. Scene with carol and Adam- Carol wearing Michael Jackson ‘beat it’ like jacket….. Was that a slowed down ‘munsters’ theme in the background?
The clips from the reunion show Luann admitting that she slept alone the previous night… and lo and behold there’s Bethenny screeching at her again! You almost had us fooled Bethenny!