The Valley - Episode Guide

"Vanderpump Rules" alums Jax, Brittany and Kristen have all traded in their wild nights at SUR for a suburban life in the Valley. In the series premiere, their couple-friends Danny and Nia are trying to juggle three kids under 2 years old. Jesse and Michelle are navigating the complicated world of being both toddler parents and business partners. When Brittany goes all out, throwing a lavish birthday party for best friend Janet, things take a turn for the worse when the group focuses less on the festivities and begin judging Kristen's life-altering decisions.

In the aftermath of Janet's birthday party, Nia is angry about Jax pantsing her husband, Danny, in front of the group. Jesse finds himself in hot water with Kristen and Luke over an inappropriate action. Jax's guy's night comes crashing down when he invites a surprise visitor who blindsides Luke. While across town, Kristen unleashes an accusation against Michelle that could ruin their friendship forever.

While everyone turns against Kristen for the accusations she hurled at Michelle during Girl's Night, Brittany tries to help her understand the impact of her actions. Jax interviews bartenders for his new bar. Jesse and Michelle discover how fractured their relationship really is during their first marital counseling session. Janet and Jason stress about not feeling prepared for their new baby. A lavish Capri-themed dinner party is brought to a halt when Kristen is forced to relive one of the most difficult moments of her life.

Jesse and Michelle deal with the aftermath of their Capri-themed dinner party, leaving the group on shaky ground with Kristen. Brittany opens up to Jax about their lack of intimacy. Luke plans a special date for Kristen with the help of Danny and Brittany. Janet invites the group to a charity gala where Zack tries to get Kristen, Jesse and Michelle to squash the beef between them.

The ladies retreat to Malibu for a girls' night while leaving the boys to daddy daycare. Michelle opens up to Brittany that she isn't sure she wants to stay with Jesse. Brittany shares that she isn't getting any intimacy from Jax. The ladies are concerned for Nia as she struggles with postpartum depression. The old Jax returns as he stirs up some interesting rumors about one friend in the group.

Jax tries to get Jasmine to do his dirty work and find out if rumors about Michelle are true. Kristine begins to worry after a negative pregnancy test if she'll ever have a baby. Brittany sees the progress at the bar for the first time after feeling excluded. Luke begins to feel homesick. 

Janet and Jason confront Jax about cheating rumors. Luke begins to realize that dating Kristen isn't as easy as he thought. Nia continues to struggle with postpartum blues while Brittany and Jax fail to get their mojo back. Kristen is labeled public enemy #1 after an explosive fight at Mondrian.

Brittany and Jax's struggles continue; Janet and Jason host a dinner party at their house and invite everyone except Kristen and Luke, further pushing a rift in the group; Jasmine tries to get to the bottom of who started the rumors about Michelle.

Jesse returns from his spiritual retreat; Kristen, Luke and Zack are left behind as the group heads to Big Bear; Jax finally confronts Michelle about the infidelity rumors.

Jesse finally learns about the rumors swirling about his wife, Michelle; The guys come together to support Danny, who is feeling the mounting pressures of fatherhood.

The women throw a surprise baby shower for Janet; The whole group indulges in a dinner for the final night in Big Bear dressed as their partner's fantasy.

In the season finale, the group celebrates the opening of Jax and Brittany's new bar; Janet comes face to face with Zack for the first time since her babymoon; the truth about Jax and Brittany's and Michelle and Jesse's marriages is revealed.

As summer approaches, tensions are on the rise in the Valley; Jax and Brittany continue picking up the pieces from their separation; Jesse and Michelle juggle co-parenting their daughter, Isabella, while starting new relationships.

Jax's life comes under tough scrutiny as he's confronted about his recent behavior; he finally admits he's at rock bottom and elects to seek professional help; Zack tries to find stability in his friendship with Brittany.

Michelle and Jesse's divorce takes an ugly turn when a rumor about Michelle begins to spread; Brittany tries to put the pieces of her life back together after Jax checks into a mental health facility; Luke reveals a major life milestone to Danny.

Jesse and Kristen arrange a getaway to Santa Barbara hoping everyone can find peace and heal; Zack and Janet sit down for a heart-to-heart conversation; Jax, still struggling with his emotions, makes his presence felt in Santa Barbara.

The group's Santa Barbara retreat continues to unravel; emotions escalate between Jesse and Michelle leading to an explosive argument; Nia is blindsided when Zack tells her that some of the group has been talking behind her back.

The Santa Barbara trip comes to a dramatic end as Nia fights back against Brittany, Jasmine and Janet; back in L.A., Jesse seeks guidance as he hopes to rebound from his wine country fight with Michelle.

Jason confronts Danny about his drinking as Danny looks to make amends with Jasmine and Melissa; Kristen attempts to defend the Bookos and in the process, a rumor about the Capernas emerges.

Tensions boil between Jasmine, Janet and Jason during a beach outing; Zack starts to realize that his friendship with Brittany has shifted; the rumor Kristen started continues to wreak havoc in the friend group.

Kristen and Luke's housewarming takes a turn; Brittany prepares for Jax's return by meeting with a divorce attorney; Jasmine and Melissa try to mend things with Jason and Janet; Danny is accused of overindulging again.

Jax becomes upset when he finds out about the party at Britt's; the guys take Jax to a dinner that leads to a confrontation between Jason and Danny; the tension between Nia and Janet comes to a head; Jax is blindsided by a special delivery.

Luke finalizes plans for a group trip to Hawaii where he plans to propose to Kristen. Janet, Michelle, Kristen and Nia butt heads during a girl's night out. Britt sees Jax for the first time since he was served divorce papers. Jesse confronts Aaron about the timeline of his relationship with Michelle.

Unbeknownst to Kristen, a fishing trip Luke planned is where he plans to pop the question. Brittany feels hurt and left out when she learns she isn't a part of Kristen's proposal. Janet threatens to leave the trip early when she finds out it was all a cover for Luke and Kristen.

Jax spoils Kristen and Luke's engagement after Brittany inadvertently reveals the news to him. Kristen and Zack are fed up with Brittany always choosing Janet over them. All hell breaks loose on a sunset cruise when Janet and Kristen reach their breaking points.

In the wake of the cruise from hell, Janet struggles with insults Kristen threw at her. Danny and Nia look at a house as they get closer to their decision on having a fourth child. Jax and Brittany have an explosive argument when they meet to discuss co-parenting.

Jesse and Michelle experience a breakthrough in their relationship. Kristen comes to terms with her fertility journey. Conflict takes the spotlight at Michelle's Zen party. The group struggles to make peace with overdrinking accusations, ongoing feuds and a perceived lack of support. Jax comes clean about his battles.

As the cast reunites for their first-ever reunion, Kristen and Nia, now both eight months pregnant, relive their fertility journeys. Jesse and Michelle clash over the details of their impending divorce. When the topic of conversation turns to what contributed to the demise of Jax and Brittany's marriage, Jax gets put in the hot seat.

Jax opens up about his sobriety journey and continues to butt heads with Brittany over his actions last summer. Jesse attempts to make peace with his soon-to-be ex-wife before Michelle revisits a long-rumored truth. Tensions come to an explosive head between the Bookos and the Capernas.

While Kristen and Luke reminisce over their Hawaiian engagement, the argument between the Bookos and the Capernas threatens to derail happier memories. Jesse gets called to task by Andy. Zack, in an effort to make peace within the friend group, extends an olive branch to Janet.