Kristin and Marsh are out — and everyone’s got a different version of why. Kelsea steps into the spotlight as tensions from last season still linger. Newcomers Britt, Alexis, and Sierra debut at Tasha’s winter brunch. Joce returns as a full-time Housewife, ready to stay neutral — but finds herself seated between two women already throwing shade.

Britt’s extravagant charity gala is the perfect backdrop for passive-aggressive power moves. When she announces a business tie to Marsh, Melina sees red. Alexis begins to question Joce’s fence-sitting, while Sierra hints at unfinished business with Kelsea. Melanie opens up to Joce about issues at home.

Alexis invites the group to a live podcast — and ambushes Kelsea with messy fan questions. Joce steps in to mediate, but Britt calls her “a neutral with a camera crew.” Danielle’s text messages leak, leaving her trustworthiness in question. Tasha sips wine and watches it all unfold.

During a snowy weekend getaway, spa serenity turns into screaming matches when Sierra accuses Melina of hiding Marsh’s exit plan. Joce keeps her cool and becomes Melanie’s confidante — until Tasha questions whether Joce is being used. Alexis pushes Britt to confront Kelsea, with Joce again caught in the middle.

The fallout from the lodge trip follows the women home. Rumors surface on social media, and Alexis blames Joce for playing both sides. Britt and Melanie have a sit-down about a friendship betrayal, while Kelsea and Danielle hash out the real story behind last season’s group chat drama.

Danielle’s boutique launch brings the glam — and the gossip. Sierra accuses Britt of sending flirty DMs to her boyfriend, setting off a chaotic argument. Kelsea hosts a private dinner that ends with Joce standing up to Alexis for twisting her words. For once, the “quiet one” makes noise.

Tasha’s black-tie masquerade starts classy, but ends with exposed secrets. Melanie’s breakdown stuns the group. Alexis live streams the party mid-fight, and Britt throws major shade at Joce’s “performative peacemaking.” Meanwhile, Danielle gets blindsided by a resurfaced rumor from Season 1.

Melina and Kelsea attempt a truce — but Sierra’s sister leaks a damning voicemail that reignites the fire. Joce tries to bring everyone together for a group healing night, but it backfires when Britt storms out. Melanie makes a difficult decision about her marriage, and Alexis drops a final twist before reunion.

The ladies reunite to unpack a wild season. Kelsea and Alexis go head-to-head, Joce finally addresses her “neutral” status, and Britt accuses Sierra of trying to become “the new Marsh.” Tasha calls out the fakeness of everyone’s Instagram lives.

Deleted scenes are revealed, timelines get disputed, and someone walks off stage. Melanie opens up about the darkest parts of her season. Joce delivers a mic-drop final word on where she stands — and who she’s done protecting. One Housewife won’t return next season.