Ep 1. There Goes The Neighborhood

In the season 8 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, titled "There Goes The Neighborhood," viewers are reintroduced to the cast of waitstaff and bartenders at SUR, a trendy restaurant and lounge in West Hollywood owned by Lisa Vanderpump.

After a tumultuous season 7 filled with relationship drama and infidelity scandals, many of the cast members are looking for a fresh start. Singletons Stassi, Kristen, and newly-promoted manager Tom Sandoval all moved into a trendy loft together, but tensions are already high as they adjust to living under the same roof. Meanwhile, veteran cast member Jax Taylor is mourning the loss of his father and contemplating his future with girlfriend Brittany, who is pushing him to settle down.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the various relationships and alliances within the cast. Stassi and Kristen are struggling to adjust to Tom's more hands-on approach to management at SUR (especially after he reprimands them for being late to work), while meanwhile Scheana struggles to cope with everyone's disinterest in hearing about her dating life.

As usual, the bulk of the drama centers around a night out at one of West Hollywood's trendiest bars. Newlyweds Jax and Brittany get into a heated argument after she overhears him flirting with a fellow waitress, while Scheana cozies up to one of the new SUR bartenders. The next day, tensions are high as the cast gathers for a boozy brunch, with many confrontations erupting over past slights and unresolved issues.

Despite the occasional fights and personal drama, the premiere of Vanderpump Rules season 8 mostly serves as a reintroduction to the stars of the show and sets the stage for future conflicts and adventures. Fans of the show will be excited to see that many of their favorite cast members are back for another season, while newcomers to the series will get a taste of the glitzy, drama-filled world of SUR and its staff.