BY: POPCULTUREKELLY
You know what tonight is: SUMMER HOUSE NIGHT! Our crazy gang is still at the vineyard. Catch up here now. Danielle Olivera is pissed that Jordan Verroi is still talking negatively about her. The other girls rally around her and support her. The whole gang sits down at a gorgeous table smack dab in the middle of the vineyard. Lindsay Hubbard wants Danielle and Jordan to talk now. At the beautiful table. Lindsay is shit stirring like a pro! Jordan is doubling down on the making out with three girls lie. Carl 3.0, uniquely skilled at drama management, intervenes. He advises Jordan to own the situation and move on. Lindsay and Danielle get up and the leave the table when Jordan does not heed Carl’s sage advice. Paige DeSorbo and Carl Radke make out in the vineyard.
Later that evening they head home to host a World Cup party. Hannah Berner returns from her grandfather’s 90th birthday party. Jordan whines to her about how he is so targeted. No one is buying your douche-baginess Jordan, and you do not know how to cope with that. Just STFU Jordan. Amanda Batula is being the only adult in the Summer House. More people came to the party then expected, so she wants to order more food. Seems reasonable and kind. Kyle Cooke cannot fathom why Amanda is adulting this way. This is going to go south super fast for them.
Cry Me A River
Carl, in an admittedly cute way, asks Paige to confirm that they have a connection. She does. Paige gives Hannah the details on what happened at the vineyard. Jordan is drunk and depressed. He hates that the Summer House gang are not buying what he is selling. Paige and Hannah try to make Jordan feel better. Hannah urges Jordan to just be honest and not to lie to gain acceptance. Paige will be devastated if she ever reads this, but my girl crush has changed. Hannah has won my heart. She is down to earth, funny, kind and empathetic. I love her.
Drunk Kyle and Amanda argue while Amanda helps him with his lederhosen. Kyle is so drunk that he cannot even get dressed. The crux of their issue comes from Kyle cheating on her, which should not be discussed whilst he is drunk.
The argument then comes to a head when Kyle Cooke screams that he is sorry for cheating on her. Amanda leaves the room. The gang and their guests play beer pong. Paige takes a Facetime call from her dad. She tells us that her parents are madly in love, so the bar is set high for her love life. Carl wanders out and talks briefly to her dad. Carl always meets the parents too soon.
Pantry Lovin’
Kyle and Lindsay have a heart to heart. He confesses to having a lot of guilt for cheating on Amanda, then not telling her for over a year. Lindsay advises Kyle to give Amanda time to recover from the betrayal. Paige and Amanda talk as well. Amanda is afraid she will not be able to move past Carl cheating on her. Paige tells Amanda to listen to her heart and take her time healing. Amanda appreciates Paige’s friendship.
Later, everyone goes out on the town except for Amanda, Kyle and Jordan. After a solid night of partying they come staggering home. Carl and Paige go make out in the pantry closet. Carl likes Paige a lot. He is waiting patiently at first base, hoping to slide into home at some point. I know I might catch hell for this but I am really liking Carl this season. Paige and Hannah are concerned about Amanda. Hannah feels that Amanda is losing herself being with Kyle. Amanda is too busy taking care of Kyle to take care of herself. Of course Hannah is right. I am not just saying that because I am smitten with her, I promise.
Discount Douchery
Jordan speaks to Lindsay to “take the blame” for mentioning Everett, thus starting an argument with her. He does not mean a word he says. Jordan needs acting lessons because not even Lindsay is buying his faux remorse. He is such a douchebag! Hannah play tennis with Jordan while Carl makes breakfast for Paige. They make plans for an official date. Hannah does not think Carl and Paige will end well. She is so smart. Sigh.
Kyle Cooke and Amanda go to lunch to discuss their argument the prior night.
Kyle wants Amanda to be assured that he is committed, but she is not. She is resentful and hurt by his cheating. Amanda makes it clear that if Kyle does not adhere to making good decisions then she will leave. I can see an impressive new confidence with her in this conversation. I like it.
Next week on Summer House: Lindsay meets a man at a party. Amanda finds another man hot at that party which makes Kyle jealous. Lindsay makes a super bitchy comment about Hannah looking feminine. Carl is falling for Paige. Paige is not falling yet.
I am liking this show a lot more this season. That yucky twin and the poor gay guy, Steven, who can’t allow himself to be gay, were both giant bummers. I’m liking Carl this season, as well. Paige & Hannah are a welcome addition too. Jordan is entertaining to watch as he stumbles around trying to be accepted. I find it hard to believe that Jordan has always acted like this & was never called out for it in his “real” life. He doesn’t seem or look like anything special but HE sure thinks he is! It should be fun to see how/if Jordan redeems himself.
Kyle is difficult to watch. He has no clue what his problem is?! I wonder what his clients think, if they watch this show, and see how little control he has over himself. When he’s somewhat sober he seems like a sweet guy for Amanda. But, speaking from experience, the drunk boyfriend would be exhausting to be around & difficult to trust when you weren’t around.
I appreciate you recapping the show. I enjoy hearing your take on these goofy characters.
Thank you Lori! These goofs are a lot of fun lol. Jordan sure does think he’s special. He’s just awful.
Nothing like overalls and a checked shirt if you’re popping up out of a corn field on Hee Haw. Not exactly beachy, beachy. My go to is a grass shirt and coconut bra.
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I’m loving this season. It’s so fun. Paige and Carl are super cute. I don’t care if Paige and Carl end up not working out. At least someone’s having fun and having pantry makeout sessions all summer long. Win win.
It’s so light and fun. I love recapping it, honestly.
I’m really liking this season too.
I was waiting to say it, but I really like Paige a lot. She’s fun and cute and doesn’t freak out over stuff.
EW Jordan, go home. Sorry dude, you act and seem like you have never belonged, which is why you are trying so hard….And failing.
I was shocked Kyle lasted so long, I thought he would pass out around 9. How is it that he can’t figure out that this happens when he starts drinking way too early?
Kyle is an enigma to me. I cannot drink even half as much and would need to nap for 6 days straight 😂 I like Paige a lot and love Hannah. Jordan is awful. Just awful.
I liked it. I’m going to go back and watch seasons one and two. But, I am prepared to get bored of constant drunk fighting. We’ll see. 😉
Oh good!! I’m so glad you watched. The first 2 seasons are ok. I’m curious what you think of those as well!!
Maybe it’s not suitable for a straight binge? Lol.
I feel like it is. I love this season the most but honestly, I’ve liked this show from the moment it came on. It’s always been a fun watch for me. Season one has some extreme mean girl stuff going on but Stephen is great in season one, he made it watchable. Season two has some cringey cringey stuff from the twins (who I have never ever cared for) and Stephen at the end does some shit that is just wrong on every level but it’s handled gracefully by who it is directed at. And season three sees the mean twins and Stephen gone and this is imo the best season yet.
I co-sign all of what Kelnola said 🙂
I agree – this season is the best. I’m not hating Carl and really enjoy Paige and Hannah as the newbies. Jordan. Sigh. Well the show needs a dbag and he fits the bill. Amanda surprised me though. I’m rooting for her. Great recap!
I am usually non comittal regarding Amanda, but she really impressed me at the end of the episode. Thank you so much!! It’s so fun to recap then talk about it with y’all! 🙂
I’m not hating Carl this season. Has anyone noticed he pulls out a chair and opens the door for his friends? The twins were horrible in previous seasons so I’m completely open to what Carl is selling this season. Paige seems like a level headed girl, a perfect match to someone who sees her for “her” granted, she’s not ugly….
By the way? I get the bar being set high, my parents have been married forever, this year will be 60 years. Dad had a fall playing pickle ball today and broke his patella. Mom is pissed! I will be lady sitting and Daddy supporting tomorrow. I’ve always felt my relationships have fallen short of my parent’s, I completely understand Paige in this regard.
Awwe Kipper speedy recovery wishes to your dad! It’s nice that your parents have each other and set a high bar. My dad passed away when I was 13 and I say this in a loving way-I learned what I didn’t want in a marriage through watching them. Both my parents were great people, just not great together. It’s nice to see lasting loving relationships, though I’m sure it’s hard to live up to as well.
I don’t know why this is one of my favorite shows. I really like the new cast. The only thing I miss is it doesn’t seem like they are partying as late or going as crazy as in the past. Maybe it is coming up soon. I’m definitely glad they kept Kyle, Carl and Amanda over the twins and Stephen. I do miss Lauren making a fool of herself though. It always made me feel better about myself.
It’s such a light and fun show, I look forward to it every week! Haha poor Lauren. But I agree with you lol
I love this show!!!
This has been my favorite season so far. Love the new cast additions. Love that there is someone to hate watch. Love the most that the twins cringey asses are gone. I really like Carl, I’ve always found him charming and cute. I know a lot of people think he’s a douche but I think he was just never into Lauren and she did everything she could to get him to be into her and when she finally realized he wasn’t falling for it, she went way way far out of her way to make him look like the worst guy in the world. I’m so glad she and her sister and Stephen failed in that regard.
Thank you for recapping this Pop Culture Kelly! I love your recaps and look forward to reading them every week 🤗
Awwe thank you Kelnola!! I agree with all you said. I have a soft spot for Carl, I feel like he’s redeeming himself this season. It’s so fun to watch and I look forward to discussing it all with you after!!