Sorry for the delay. I had asked someone to write for this franchise, but it just didn’t work out. Then I discovered that my DVR didn’t tape the show so this is probably going to be short because I have to watch On Demand and can’t really pause. I’m also in a VERY BAD mood, so here goes nothing.
We start with an introduction to Bruin, Brandi’s new adopted son. He’s an adorable redhead and fits right in with this family. Brandi has a friend that owns and adoption business that reached out to her about a redheaded, green-eyed newborn that needed a home. It’s such a cute story. He’s got quite the pair of lungs on him!
LeeAnne is trying meditation to fix the crazy. D’Andra joins LeeAnne for an hour of mindfulness training. LeeAnne thinks that she has an enlarged amygdala that makes her act like an enraged maniac. While LeeAnne is meditating production runs a montage of her crazy behavior.
Stephanie goes to meet Brandi at the baby store and sees Bruin for the first time. She cries and cries. This on Demand program has every single fucking commercial and will not let me fast forward.
D’Andra and her husband are preparing to celebrate their fourth anniversary. I don’t recall seeing Jeremy before. He’s kind of hot! They are planning a fancy catered event and are sampling the food options. Oh Jeremy is the one with the son that lived with them, right? Sadly, D’Andra and her mother are not speaking at the moment since her mom took the business back from her.
Kameron’s pink dog food line is freaking ridiculous. The Amazon reviews were horrible and it seems like there was some sort of issue with the ingredients. Kameron and her husband both consult their unruly small children about whether they should continue on with Sparkle Dog. It’s bizarre. Also, did I hear correctly? She named her daughter Hilton?
Everything is leading up to D’Andra and Jeremy’s anniversary party. Brandi is not going because she can’t stand D’Andra or LeeAnne. I’m surprised production is allowing this. Stephanie is not looking forward to seeing LeeAnne either.
LeeAnne on the other hand is most concerned about running into Cary at the party. Last year Leeanne was telling everyone that Cary’s husband gets his dick suck at a gay bar called, The Round Up. So she called Cary and asked to meet up with her to talk things through before D’Andra’s event. She’ll probably blame her past behavior on her swollen amygdala. Actually, that would be better than the conversation they are having now. Eventually, LeeAnne apologizes. Cary just wants to be at a place were they can be in the same room together and be cordial. Cary is not going to sugarcoat he feelings anymore. Cary is back working again. She runs a laser center and seems to only work in the afternoons. So it’s a compromise between being a stay at home mom and working with Mark all day long.
It’s time for the big event and D’Andra is worried about her mother coming. She’s also upset that Brandi isn’t coming. LeeAnne prods Rich in the car on the ride over about when they are going to get married. They’ve been engaged for a year with no date set.
Everyone is dressed to the nines and there are tons of people at this sit down dinner. D’Andra’s mom has a much younger date that she is complaining to about D’Andra and how bored she is. Cary is very cordial toward LeeAnne so their truce is holding. At least for now. Stephanie is seated next to LeeAnne and they become drinking buddies. Everyone is getting along! It’s like a Christmas miracle.
D’Andra announces that LeeAnne and Rich are going to get married at the dinner party. And that is where it ends. They really should get married at the dinner party,everyone is there. But they won’t.
Next week: The party continues and Brandi shows up to talk to D’Andra. I knew Bravo would not let her skip it. Also D’Andra and her mom argue over their company.
Anyone else uncomfortable with the way that Brandi was carrying the baby down a flight of stairs? Idk…I don’t have kids so I don’t know if a one-handed carry like that was ok. It just didn’t seem super safe to me.
Yes!!!
It was such weird thing to do! I’m sure that she is a good mom and all, but that was scary to me.
Yes!!! My husband called it out before I could….don’t hold a baby that way!
I carried my daughter (first born) like a Faberge Egg while my son gets carried more like a sack of potatoes. In other words, I wasn’t nervous and actually thought to myself “you can tell this isn’t her first rodeo.”
When I first met my neice a day after she was born, I froze when my sister put her in my arms. Baby’s terrify me up until they’re about 6 months. I was always in awe of how easily my sister could carry her around without looking like she was scared of every step she took lol.
Snail: Omg! Right, I hated it when I had newborns people were always giving their opinions mostly people who haven’t had children in a very long time or people who never have had children. Drove me nuts.
Oh after the first one…you’ve got them. It’s your baby. I agree be very very careful why do something reckless when instead safe but Mom is going to fall down those stairs clutching baby from harm before dropping him.
Agreed about the Bravo on demand commercial crap TT. It’s the worst. Don’t remember if I ever watched on theapp, so I don’t remember if it’s better.
Didn’t Brandi have on some weird front baby holder thing that didn’t look how I remember them working? Was that on her when she was on steps, Adolph?
My husband couldn’t get over the “adoption agency owner” as making the whole thing a little unseemly. We are southern, and he is giving it a try again. I love it, but most of the women make him crazy. He does like how they actually have money compared to many franchises that won’t be named…
OMG!! I missed autocorrect!! Sorry, Dolphy! FYI. This time it changed it to Dolphins, but I caught it lol.
No worries! She def. was not using a carrier. Brandi had something that looked like a pillow in the other hand so she wasn’t holding a railing either. Maybe I am being too sensitive about it, but I wouldn’t carry a 2-3 month baby like that down a flight of stairs.
It’s a Baby Bjorn Carrier. I loved it. Super easy and quick to put on.
I noticed the baby holder thing too. I think building a bridge would have been easier than how Brandi was trying to get her baby in it. I don’t know much about infants but wouldn’t be easier to put the child down, strap the carrier on then put the baby in it?
It wasn’t just on Demand. I swear the whole show was 34 minutes long. The rest was commericals..
So this year Leeanne is her big amygdala for her outrageous behavior. And here I was waiting for the carni kid excuse
Brandi seemed nervous on camera the whole time. I bet with a new baby and two girls up early for school, hubs works a lot she doesn’t sleep a lot but maybe when kids are in school if baby sleeps…maybe?
Congrats to Brandi and Brian on new son Bruin he is adorable.
My favorite part of the whole show was when DAndra said LeeAnne, you need to take responsibility for your actions and leave your amygdala out of this, It’s not your amygdala, honey, it’s you. Bwahahaha DAndra definitely tells it like it is. Now if she could get her mother Dee off her back. Love looking at her husband Jeremy plus he is levelheaded.
Mark just had to spend a million dollars to get Cary to work afternoons in the office and not to stay home with their daughter.
what happened to leeannes fiance that he now has to wear an eye patch? i have to watch this again because i got interrupted repeatedly. i am also anxious to see the remodel of stephanies home. did they mention WHY mama dee is upset with dandra….does it all have to do with business?
I’ve always like Brandi (even tho I think she had pretty bad behavior last year) but this year I’m loving her. I don’t know what came over me but I was crying the entire time they were talking about how Bruin came into their lives.
For some reason, I find myself rooting for LeeAnne this year. I think she really is a good person but just struggles with her past. Definitely not excuse for acting so crappy but we’re all a product of our environment. Plus her fiance is hilarious!! I snorted at his “they’re just hands” comment.
I need Kameron to speak normally. I feel like her voice and mannerisms are stuck between a lecture and a pout. It’s super weird. I hope i end up liking her more this year and I’m very interested to see where her relationships with Brandi and D’Andra go.
Overall, this is my favorite housewives franchise. I like that they seem to actually know each other and interact with one another. It’s not as forced as OC has been this year.
Agree about Kameron! I thought she would be a one and done for sure. She’s boring and obnoxious … and I don’t even know how she manages to be both of those the same time, but she does.
Yay it’s finally back! RHOD is growing to become one of my favourite HWs shows. It seems a lot more ‘real’ than a few of the other franchises.
Did any one else happen to catch the 10 minute long clip Bravo posted about Brandi’s journey to adoption? I caught it on YouTube and it was really touching. They even showed her husband cracking a smile which is a rarity… he gives Jim Edmonds a run for his money in the constant resting bitch face category lol. Her kids were especially hilarious responding with “wine” when the social worker asked how the family dealt with stress… at least I hope it was a joke ??. Anyway, HUGE congrats to the Redmonds! It’s wonderful y’all found eachother ❤
I agree. I think the realness come from the ladies long history with each other and the mutual friends they have in common. And, they are interactive with RHOD fans on Twitter and IG during and after the season. I live in Dallas and have seen LeeAnne, Stephanie and Kameron out and about and they are so approachable. And yes, Kameron’s voice is real. For me, the first S3 first episode was like watching a night time drama, especially when Queen Dee entered the dinner party. Boy, that Mama is shady and passive aggressive. It was really good. RHOD should keep this cast. This franchise need a cliffhanger like Who Shot J.R.? Lol!
I thought it was absolutely horrible when D’Andra’s mom said something about being surprised that D’Andra is so happily married and that she never thought she would be. It seemed to me like a very spiteful thing to say about your own daughter. They have such an odd dynamic.
She’s like the evil queen being jealous of Snow White.
Totally!
I can’t stand Dee! She’s hateful and to be in the beauty business, her makeup looks like Tammy Faye circa 1980.
I don’t like Brandi and Stephanie together, they act like idiots. I do have a soft spot for Leeanne. I LOVE D’Andra though.
If you’ve ever had a friendship like them, you’d understand. I think Leeanne could be fun but she’s a little scary…
I was really disappointed that Brandi was on her phone while driving. It’s against the law here in Cali as well as Texas.
The TX law is only a ban against electronic messaging, i.e. texting and emailing, not hands-free talking. Although, it is strongly discouraged! But I’m not sure I would call holding your phone hands-free!
She wasn’t handsfree though, she held the phone in her one hand while driving. Either way, still unsafe.
Sorry saw you mentioned the phone in her hand too.
LeeAnne is can be scary at times but I can’t help but like her. I think it was encouraging that she actually didn’t make excuses for behavior during her sit down with Cary. I’ll root for anyone who is self-evaluating and trying to do better. And I actually LOL’d at Rich’s crack about LeeAnne’s hands!
I love Stephanie! She funny and caring. She seems down to Earth.
Cary, I’m still on the fence with her but I still can’t stand her husband. Their obsession with luxury brands just feels icky and he really reminds me of Simon from RHONY.
I enjoy De’Andra’s no nonsense nature. And her husband is adorable. Her mother gives me the creeps! What a witch! And her Tammy Fay Baker makeup is too over the top.
Kameran, that’s her name right? I can absolutely do without this chick! Her weird way of speaking drives me bonkers!!! Her affection is worse than Dorit and I think that says alot.
And Brandi. She seems loveable but something about her just rubs me the wrong way. Time will tell with this one. I am happy for her new addition though!
As a native Texan I’m always extra excited when this show comes back for the season. I’m just glad they aren’t representing MY city. ? My home city revels in making fun of Dallas and RHOD really does personify all the Dallas stereotypes. I ❤️ it! But at the end of the day we are all Texans and so we unite and cheer each other on. So happy these ladies are back!!
*affectation. As in Kameran has to be actively trying to speak in this manner bc it just isn’t normal!
So i read on another site that. The baby is the husbands with another woman and together they adopted the fire haired infant. That sure is a rare hair color.
Shut Up!!!!!! No, keep talking and pour me another cup of that tea. It makes sense adopting babies aint that quick. That’s an arrangement.
I can’t get into RHOD. There isn’t one of them that I love. More than I dislike than like. I don’t like LeeAnne, she is too crazy for this bus. I am 50 like, 50 dislike on Brandi. But I cannot stand Stefanie. She drives me nuts. Oh, you have money? Congratulations. Oh, you bought an expensive house? Good for you. Now shut the hell up! Ugh.
On the flip side, I actually don’t mind Cary or D’Andra. But that’s about it. Good luck with this show recap!
Funny, I love Stephanie and Brandi, especially when they are together, it’s like my childhood continued to adulthood but with way more money. I also love when D’Andra and LeeAnne are together though they are both dealing with mother issues that are completely different which makes their friendship even more poignant. Dee is way too full of herself and needs to just relinquish her company to D’Andra. Cary is fake but trying not to be and Kameron is FAF.
I would love another baby and 1 as cute as Bruin.
I wonder how she was given a baby though.
I am not too thrilled to see Stephanie,Cary or Brandi. I do not think LeeAnn would of been so nuts had they accepted her , not been mean, and acting like they are above her .
I really think Stephanie and Cary are jealous of Leeann cause she has the connections in the charity world..
D’Andra and the blonde who’s name I forgot.
As a person who is adopted and comes from a family that has several other adopted kids, no adoption is that quick. Even when your friend runs an adoption agency. This is BS. Is it the husband’s from an affair? #saidit
My best friend adopted 2 newborn foster babies when they were less than 1 week old. She got very little notice (5 days and less than 24 hours). The kids are teenagers now, and all is great.
Why would they need to go through an adoption with social workers and everything if he were the biological father? Makes literally no sense.
Dallas still reminds me of how OC started – real women who move in the same circles. I hope it stays this way in the upcoming Season.
hey tt can i try and recap? i will even use capital letters!
NO! No phone recappers.
I don’t know much about adoption and or policies and I get Stephanie’s friend owns the agency but aren’t there waitng lists that people are on (especially for newborns)? How does one just get a newborn in two weeks. I mean I am getting a new puppy and I have to wait at least 3 1/2 weeks for her. Not to mention other people on the waiting list, home checks, etc. Just seems really odd to me it was that easy and fast.
Thanks TT for recapping this HW franchise. Just wish they hadn’t brought Pinky back.
i remember hearing some time ago that Texas has very favorable adoption laws!
Well since I’ve decided to give up RHONJ this year I started watching this franchise and they are hilarious. I really think D’Andra was a good addition to the first season ladies but Kam not so much.
Funny, I love Stephanie and Brandi, especially when they are together, it’s like my childhood continued to adulthood but with way more money. I also love when D’Andra and LeeAnne are together though they are both dealing with mother issues that are completely different which makes their friendship even more poignant. Dee is way too full of herself and needs to just relinquish her company to D’Andra. Cary is fake but trying not to be and Kameron is FAF.