Ep 7. Heartburn or Heartbreak?

In Party Down South season 1 episode 7 "Heartburn or Heartbreak?", the gang continues to cause chaos in their beach house in South Carolina. After their night of debauchery, Mattie wakes up with a hangover and decides to stay in bed. However, the rest of the group wants to start drinking again, and they begin playing a game of flip cup.

As the day goes on, tensions rise between Lyle and Santana. Lyle has been trying to pursue Santana for some time, but she is not interested in him. However, when another guy at the pregame party shows interest in Santana, Lyle becomes jealous and aggressive towards him. Things escalate quickly, and before long, the two men are in a physical altercation.

Meanwhile, Hott Dogg is feeling homesick and calls her mother for comfort. She opens up about her struggles with anxiety and how being away from her family is difficult for her.

Later that night, the group heads to a local bar to continue their night of partying. The guys try to pick up girls, while the girls focus on having fun with each other. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when a fight breaks out between two guys at the bar. The police are called, and the group is forced to leave.

Back at the beach house, Lyle continues to pursue Santana, but she makes it clear that she is not interested. Lyle becomes upset and starts to lash out at the rest of the group. In the end, tensions are high, and the group is left to pick up the pieces of their wild night.

"Heartburn or Heartbreak?" showcases the wild and unpredictable nature of young adults on vacation. The group's partying and drinking can lead to both fun and dangerous situations, and their emotions are heightened as they try to navigate relationships and friendships in close quarters. The episode tackles themes of jealousy, homesickness, and anxiety, and highlights the consequences of poor decision making. Overall, it is a rollercoaster of a ride, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next.