Lisa Vanderpump hoped her beloved SUR Restaurant would shine on its 20th anniversary, but the January 20, 2026, episode of Vanderpump Rules Season 12, “Paso Aggressive,” proved that old habits — and new drama — die hard.

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What was meant to be a classy celebration quickly unraveled into public shouting matches, menu mishaps, and fractured alliances, setting the stage for an even more explosive wine retreat in Paso Robles.

The night kicked off with jazz music and high expectations. Lisa reminded the entire staff to be on their best behavior, a plea that fell on deaf ears almost immediately.

Longtime collaborator Guillermo Zapata was kept busy planning the event, with flashbacks showing the pair in their “young and hot” days at SUR.

Lisa quipped that they’re now “old and hot,” adding a nostalgic touch to the milestone. She also unveiled a new cast photo on the wall, symbolizing the handover to the next generation of SUR servers.

But the new faces brought fresh chaos. Jason Cohen, already on Lisa’s “naughty list” after no-showing the previous night and blaming “tech issues” (which Lisa didn’t buy, especially given his pre-med claims), struggled spectacularly at the party.

He couldn’t explain basic menu items, proudly recommending “cheese balls” without knowing what they were. Venus Binkley later joked that even non-employees knew the goat cheese balls were the star appetizer, underscoring Jason’s disconnect from the restaurant he works at.

The real fireworks came from interpersonal blowups. Marcus Johnson stirred the pot between Natalie Maguire and Kim Suarez, relaying information that sent Kim into a rage. In front of guests, Kim told Natalie to “shut up,” accused her of obsessing over her relationship, and unleashed a tirade that forced Lisa to intervene and send Kim away.

Natalie was left feeling unfairly blamed, while Marcus faced accusations of hypocrisy from Natalie herself. Audrey Lingle iced out Angelica Jensen, continuing their ongoing feud rooted in earlier unprofessional gossip.

As the party wound down, Lisa announced that select staff would join her at a Women in Wine retreat in Paso Robles — a trip she approached with visible anxiety. “All they need to do is serve and pour,” she said, words that would prove hilariously optimistic.

The group split into cars based on who could tolerate each other, highlighting the fractured dynamics: Marcus and Kim rode together but broke up again en route, adding another twist to their turbulent on-again/off-again saga.

The anniversary festivities, while celebrating two decades of SUR’s iconic status, exposed the growing pains of the rebooted cast.

With fresh personalities like Shayne Davis, Demy Selem, Venus, Angelica, Audrey, Natalie, Marcus, Kim, Jason, and Chris Hahn stepping into the spotlight, the episode captured the clash between Lisa’s vision of a polished legacy and the messy reality of the new generation.

Fans of the original Vanderpump Rules era will recognize the familiar chaos, but this milestone episode also served as a bridge — honoring SUR’s past while thrusting its future cast into the headlines. The Paso Robles trip promises more drama ahead, but the 20th anniversary party already delivered plenty of proof that at SUR, celebration and catastrophe go hand in hand.

Vanderpump Rules airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.