Bethenny Ever After - Episode Guide

In the premiere episode, Bethenny launches the next chapter of her life – marriage and a baby. Bethenny is thrilled to be asked to walk in a fashion show as it gives her the opportunity to show the world her baby bump. Meanwhile, Bethenny's fiancé Jason wants to plan a housewarming party, but they soon realize they have two very different approaches to life. With her business burgeoning and a wedding to plan, Bethenny needs to hire someone to assist to her already beleaguered assistant Julie…but Jason has issues with job requirements. She also decides to start facing her past issues head on by beginning therapy.

With her nuptials just around the corner, it's time for Bethenny to meet with her wedding planner and finally start solidifying plans. Jason's mom comes to town to help Bethenny shop for wedding dresses. Bethenny also has plenty of work to do promoting her Skinny girl books and developing her own skincare line. In the end, the one who needs the most help is her beloved dog Cookie, who has been behaving badly.

Bethenny prepares to leave for her combined bachelor and bachelorette party in Atlantic City, but realizes that planning a wedding and keeping her business going is much more hectic and time consuming than she thought. With decisions needing to be made left and right, it all comes to a head when she breaks down while on the trip. Bethenny cheers up and manages to have a great time at her bachelorette party when she gets the news that the hotel she desperately wanted to have her wedding at is available.

Bethenny's wedding day is approaching and she has many details to take care of including attending her bridal shower hosted by fellow housewife Alex McCord. Panic sets in when Bethenny goes for her final wedding dress fitting and realizes it might be too small by the time she walks down the aisle. The stress is heightened by the fact that Jason doesn't want to participate in the planning process and that Bethenny won't have any of her own family members there on her big day. With the wedding just around the corner, it's suddenly time for the rehearsal brunch. Amid all the stress, Bethenny puts on a brave face and manages to find some peace and enjoy the day with Jason and her friends.

Bethenny's wedding day has finally arrived, and she is still working on the final touches for her new book. Ever the multi-tasker, Bethenny finishes up her work in time to start getting ready and to greet the revolving door of friends and family. Just as Bethenny is about to walk down the aisle, she gets herself into a "bathroom situation" and Julie comes to the rescue. Bethenny eventually makes it to the altar to recite her vows and become Mrs. Hoppy.

With wedding behind them, it's time for Bethenny and Jason to relax and enjoy their honeymoon in St Bart. Anxiety kicks in when the discussion leans towards the pending arrival of the baby. Bethenny promises to keep her hormones in check if Jason can remember to stay calm. The honeymoon is over too quickly and it is time for Bethenny and Jason to head home to New York City to prepare for the birth of their baby.

With only a few weeks until motherhood, Bethenny realizes she's not fully prepared for the baby's arrival. She completes a crash course in childcare with maternity guru Rosie Pope just as her water breaks - four weeks before her due date! Jason rushes Bethenny to the hospital and after 12 hours of labor, they are ready for the newest member of their family to enter the world.

Bethenny and Jason are thrilled that their new little bundle of joy, Bryn, is happy and healthy. They quickly realize that their lives are about to change dramatically as feedings and diaper changes take priority over everything else. Bethenny is delighted when Jason, Max and Chuck fix up the baby's nursery just in time for the grandparents visit to see their first grandchild.

Since little Bryn Hoppy decided to come one month early, plans for the baby shower had to be moved. Alex McCord and event planner extraordinaire Shawn Rabideau decide on a beautiful and relaxing New York spa to celebrate. With one occasion over and Bryn getting stronger by the day, the whole extended Hoppy family decides to head off to Montauk for a good old-fashioned summer weekend. But just as Bethenny is enjoying her time away from the real world, business is calling and not waiting for nap time to be over. Having it all is all about juggling, and more than ever, Bethenny will have to do her best to make it work and get back to her most important role as Mommy.

In this special episode we get to see even more Bethenny as she juggles wedding, baby and career all at the same time.

Bethenny and Jason hit the road with their four-month old daughter, Bryn, to visit Jason's parents in his hometown in rural Pennsylvania. Bethenny experiences a culture shock as she and Jason stroll through the neighborhood and visit with some of Jason's old classmates. Things get tense over a dinner with Jason's parents as they voice how much they miss their granddaughter and how important it is for them to spend time with Bryn. Bethenny is frustrated by this and voices her need for having time alone just with Jason and Bryn. Trying to be the voice of reason but feeling caught in the middle, Jason does his best to make everyone happy. In the end, Bethenny begins to understand her husband's roots a little better as well as learning to embrace her own.

Bethenny's back in New York and in the fast lane as she attends a party honoring her as one of US Weekly's most stylish people. The next day, Jason talks about visiting his parents again and although Bethenny tries to remain calm, she hits a nerve when she tries to stand her ground. Later, Julie is elated when she finds out she's not only getting a promotion but a makeover from the Rachel Ray Show. Taking some time away from it all, Jason and Bethenny head out for a much needed date night. But what starts out as a great evening takes a turn for the worse when Bethenny reveals that she's angry at Jason for judging her feelings about what's "normal" when it comes to family. All is forgiven in the end, but this conversation is far from over.

Business is booming for Bethenn,y but not quite fast enough when it comes to the growth of the Skinnygirl Margarita. When Bethenny realizes that liquor stores are unable to replenish their supply quick enough, she enlists Jason to help to figure out the problem. But it's a precarious position for Jason, as he understands Bethenny's fiery nature and wants to make sure he doesn't get burned in the process. When Bethenny then faces the consequences of her boundary issues with other important people in her life, namely her intern Max and her broken-hearted baby nurse Gina, she realizes she must find balance in all of these relationships before things spiral out of control.

It's faith overload when Gina takes Bethenny, Jason and Bryn to her Trinidadian church to give Bryn a "blessing." Once the ceremony is underway, Jason and Bethenny suddenly realize it seems much more like a baptism than just a simple blessing. Feeling misguided and upset, Bethenny and Jason explain their feelings to Gina but also begin to understand how being parents to Bryn has changed everything for them. Jason's parents come to New York for Bryn's official Christening ceremony and also get to join in the fun of her first Halloween.

Bethenny's 40th birthday party is around the corner and everyone wants to celebrate. Everyone, that is, except Bethenny. After some cajoling by Jason, friends, and her former wedding planner Shawn, Bethenny goes against her best instincts and agrees to a party. But just as party plans get underway, Bethenny receives a call asking if she wants to compete on the new show Skating with the Stars. Could this invitation be just what the doctor ordered? Is skating just what Bethenny needs to escape the birthday blues and recapture her youth?

Bethenny's birthday is here and nobody is more excited than Jason. Practice for 'Skating with the Stars' has been a welcome distraction from party planning, but as the big day draws near, Bethenny can't help but succumb to the birthday blues. Unable to articulate her feelings, Bethenny goes through the motions and hopes the night will be uneventful. Jason, however, has plenty of surprises in store.

With her Skating with the Stars debut right around the corner and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, Bethenny couldn't be busier getting her ducks -- and her triple axel -- in a row. Adding to the mayhem is her long-awaited trip with Jason to the SkinnyGirl bottling plant in Montreal, Canada. Although this will be the first time that both Bethenny and Jason will be away from baby Brynn, it's also a chance for the still newlyweds to have some much needed alone time. On the day of the bottling plant visit Bethenny arrives ready to "crack skulls," but the sight of the sheer magnitude of her booming business renders her speechless.

Thanksgiving is just days away but Bethenny can't slow down and be thankful yet: her first performance on Skating with the Stars is right around the corner. Right before Bethenny leaves for California she receives the heartbreaking news that her long time baby nurse Gina has a medical issue and must say goodbye to the Hoppy home. Once in Los Angeles, Bethenny shows Jason around her old stomping ground and together they peruse some homes just in case a move is in order for the future. With the competition behind them, the Hoppys head home for Thanksgiving and the cooking begins. But what happens next comes as a surprise to all: Bethenny, exhausted and spent, loses her temper. All's well that ends well, and Bethenny and her newly formed family unit remember just how much they have to be thankful for this year.

Good news is in the air as Bethenny's business continues to flourish. First Jason finds out that the problems Bethenny was having with getting Skinny Girl margarita into the stores has been solved. But it's not all-smooth sailing, as skating practice continues to be an exhausting and time-consuming task. Bethenny is in it to win it but what was once a most enjoyable endeavor has turned into more work than she could have ever imagined.

Much to their surprise, Bethenny and Ethan have death spiraled their way into the finals for Skating With the Stars! But since she is the queen of multi-tasking, Bethenny wants to make sure when Jason comes out to the warm Southern California December air that they make the most of their family time there. After the Skating With the Stars finals it's back to NYC and back to work. Bethenny gets an email from Nick, her favorite foodie friend. He's finished the blog about his and Bethenny's eventful trip to the street fair, and she is pleasantly surprised with his take on everything. Soon, it is time to leave for Bethenny's multi-city speaking tour; and when one goes, the whole family and company goes -- even if they are traveling by bus.

Having just finished Skating with the Stars, Bethenny and company have not slowed down for one minute and have now embarked on her SkinnyGirl bus tour. City after city, Bethenny will talk to hundreds of women about everything from food to babies to sex. Nothing is off limits,and Bethenny is not afraid to share. For Bethenny's colorful "family" the bus tour comes with its own set of adventures including feedings, open discussions about work, and a little bathroom humor thrown in for good measure. But navigating all this isn't the only thing on Bethenny's mind; she is in serious negotiations for a major liquor company to buy SkinnyGirl cocktails. If Bethenny decides she want to accept, a whole new life is in store and everything she's worked so hard for, will finally come to fruition.

It's been a fruitful year for Bethenny but life shows no sign of slowing down. Season 3 kicks off with a party for the first new cocktail since the sale of Skinnygirl -- friends old and new are in attendance, even TODAY show host, Hoda Kotb along with her boyfriend Jay. Bethenny takes life in the public eye in stride but Jason struggles with the constant attention. Parties and press interviews are only a fraction of the new parent's hectic schedule -- managing their second year of marriage, caring for their daughter Bryn and purchasing a new apartment are just some of the challenges ahead.

Bethenny decides to have a good old fashioned girl's weekend in her favorite stomping ground -- Montauk. With Bryn, Dawa, and Cookie by her side, Bethenny turns off the world and takes a drive out to the beach. She lavishes her closest girlfriends with a summer weekend getaway and in turn they put pressure on her to have a second baby. The weekend is full of fun, sun, clambakes, and a revelation that Bethenny after the success, she has trouble trusting anyone other than her oldest and closest friends.

It's back to the beach, this time for another soiree to celebrate Skinnygirl cocktails. Bethenny decides to work on her matchmaking skills, her targets -- Julie's sister Jonie and her partner in Skinnygirl Daily Nutrition, Matt. The two hit it off, but the next day, Bethenny and Jason end up fighting about Bethenny's "inappropriate" line of questioning. Back in the city, it's time to get the apartment renovation underway and Jason reminds their stellar design team that he would like to be considered as they put the pieces together. In Bethenny''s weekly session with therapist, Dr. Amador he proposes a couple's workshop on his boat for Bethenny and Jason to work on their issues.

The second year of marriage is proving to be more difficult than the first for Bethenny and Jason. Bethenny confides to her hairstylist that she and Jason are in a fight and has been feeling distant from Jason. On top of that, the new apartment's design team is not getting along. Bethenny calls a meeting to get everyone on the same page, but Jason is hostile with the group, making things worse and forcing Bethenny to play referee. Emotions are running high with Bethenny's assistant, Julie, who breaks down at a lunch meeting when asked if she is committed to the company for the long haul. Bethenny and Jason get into an explosive argument just as they are about to depart for their couple's therapy boating trip with Dr. Amador; as things escalate Jason storms off leaving Bethenny and Bryn.

Tensions are running high as Jason decides to join Bethenny on the couple's therapy boating trip with Dr. Amador. As they sail further from land, the tide starts to turn just as Bethenny and Jason begin to work together. Jason gets incredibly seasick and rendered unable to perform his "duty" of cooking the meal for the group. Things go from bad to worse when Dr. Amador informs them that they are essentially lost at sea as the GPS system on the boat has stopped working. A very worried Bethenny and Jason wait for the tow to arrive to put an end to this fifteen hour ordeal. Once on dry land, Jason and Bethenny race to the dock to kiss dry land and are reunited with Bryn. The next morning at brunch with Jason proclaims that overall the trip was worthwhile as it made him realize that no matter how bad things get, he wants Bethenny by his side and with Bethenny, things are never boring!

Life is back to normal and Bethenny and Jason are going full steam ahead on the apartment remodel. Closet space is of the upmost importance to Bethenny so she meets with closet designer. In order for Bethenny to get her dream closet Jason will have to sacrifice and give up his "man cave." Bethenny isn't comfortable asking Jason to give this up but the remodel crew seems to think it will be the best overall decision. The debate is settled while on a walk through with the entire renovation team and put it up to a vote with the closet coming out on top. Things are never calm for long in Bethenny's world, as news of her mother selling a story about her to a gossip magazine, really gets her riled up. Later on Bethenny meets with Dr. Amador and breaks down admitting that hearing about her mother summons up painful memories.

Bethenny is getting quite a lot of attention these days, but not all attention is good attention. One "scandal" after the next, Bethenny is making headlines. Bethenny realizes she never had this kind of trouble until she made her money, and maybe mo' money mo' problems is right! Life must go on so Dwayne, Bethenny's driver takes shopping with one of her interior designers for the new apartment. But, even shopping is not a good enough distraction as Bethenny can't stop thinking about everything that is going on in the press, she is not a "no comment" kind of girl. After much consideration, Bethenny decides to go on the TODAY show to clear her name in an interview with Matt Lauer. Bethenny also decides to fly to L.A. to be a guest on ELLEN and ending her week on a high.

Bethenny takes a serious hit when her assistant, Julie, delivers big news. Bethenny is full of mixed emotions and it causes her to reflect on her extended family and how valuable they are to her. . .and what better way to celebrate her staff than to do a photo shoot of them all modeling the Skinnygirl Shapewear line. Despite her recent success, Bethenny has trouble letting go of her bargain hunting ways. A furniture shopping trip for her new apartment sends her into a tailspin when she realizes that every time her Upper East Side interior decorator opens her mouth, thousands of Bethenny's hard earned dollar's fall out.

Bethenny gets busy building her brand empire and, in typical Bethenny fashion, has found a way to mix business with pleasure. With her staff in tow, the team heads to Jim Bean to discuss some exciting ideas that are brewing with Skinnygirl Cocktails. Things do not slow down for a moment as Bethenny learns the hard way that home renovations are no joke and begins to feel overwhelmed. Things reach a boiling point as she tries to manage everyone and everything in the project and her life but realizes she has become the middle man. . .or woman as it were. When her beloved Gina stops by, she can't help but show her true feelings and for a moment Bethenny allows herself to let go. Has the unstoppable Bethenny reached her breaking point?

Bethenny and Jason arrive at the one and only Pamilla resort in Los Cabos for their extended and much needed vacation. It's been a tough road up until now but with Bryn and Veronica in tow, they are hoping to relax. But paradise loses a little bit of its glimmer once Bethenny and Jason start talking about past wounds. Fortunately, the rollercoaster ride of their relationship bounces back with a good dose of humor on both their parts. Finally, it's time for Bethenny's birthday, a day that goes much better for her than in previous years.

A long vacation is just what the doctor ordered for Bethenny and Jason, but the ups and downs that come with it are not. On the second leg of their trip, Jason decides that he has waited long enough to break some news about their new apartment and where they may have to live before they can move in. Willing to put themselves out there again, literally, Jason and Bethenny find themselves on yet another boat ride from hell. Bethenny and Jason can't seem to escape from their own personal issues and a lengthy discussion about work, life, and love forces Jason to face his deepest fears.

Jason and Bethenny are back in NYC and very much back to the business at hand -- getting their apartment renovated and making sure they have a place to sleep. With Julie leaving, Bethenny wants Jason to come onboard, but every time she tries to push him to make a final decision, there always seems to be a reason not to. With the stress building day-by-day, Bethenny indulges in a little NYC R&R -- a night out with Jake and a yoga class with Nick that has her worried more than ever about his health.

Bethenny decides it's time to give Jason an early Christmas present, but the gift backfires when Jason decides he may not be ready for all that it holds. When Bethenny brings up her obstacles with Jason to Dr. Amador for the first time, she understands it's time to take a step back and listen. Soon after, Bethenny leaves for the launch of the Skinnygirl Cranberry Cosmo in Aspen. Finally, when the idea of working together rears its ugly head again, Bethenny takes a lesson from Dr. Amador and learns to let Jason come to her instead of the other way around.

Bethenny must once again face her past when she has dinner with Louis, one her deceased father's dearest friends. Things heat up at dinner when she has to defend her truth about her childhood and make Louis understand she will not rewrite history.

Christmas is in the air and the Skinnygirl gang gathers for a holiday party. Julie's departure from the team approaches, pushing Bethenny over the edge at a Glamour photo shoot. Just as Bethenny and Jason finally move into their new apartment after a hectic renovation, another big life change sends them packing once again.