Plot Synopsis

This spinoff of VANDERPUMP RULES follows a group of close friends as they trade bottle service in West Hollywood for baby bottles in the Valley -- all while they navigate bustling businesses, rocky relationships, and feisty friendships. The cast includes five couples: Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick, Danny & Nia Booko, Jesse & Michelle Lally, and Jason & Janet Caperna. They are joined by friends Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham. While this group navigates the next stage in their lives, they realize that the drama isn't far behind. When rumors start to swirl within the group, friendships are put to the test, as they question who they can really trust and have by their side.

To the outside world and their friends, Jax and Brittany have an idyllic family life living with their 2-year-old son, Cruz, however, things are far from perfect for these former "Vanderpump Rules" stars. While Jax is aiming to diversify his family's finances with a new bar and company, Brittany is struggling with a lack of self-confidence and attempting to reignite the couple's flame. The Valley is home to Jax and Brittany, and with their relatives across the country, their friends have become family. They often find themselves the glue that holds their group of friends together.

After dating for over a year, Kristen and Luke have taken the leap to move in together. As they continue to work towards their shared goal of starting a family, questions begin to arise about the strength and authenticity of their relationship. When Kristen makes some damaging accusations about another couple in the group, she finds herself in hot water as the group takes sides. Can Kristen move past her "pot-stirring" old ways, or will bad habits get in the way of all of her relationships?

Danny and Nia's lives changed dramatically when they had their twin girls. As parents of three kids under 2 years old, their hands are, quite literally, full. Constantly sleep deprived, emotionally drained and overwhelmed, the couple is looking to move out of their two-bedroom condo and figure out their new normal. With Nia wanting to stay close to their friends in the Valley and Danny wanting to move farther away for more space, divisions in the group threaten the couple's attempts to stay neutral.

Jason and Janet have their first baby on the way, and they couldn't be more excited. While Janet's type-A personality has her overpreparing for the baby's arrival both logistically and emotionally, Jason is approaching the big day with a sense of ease and carefreeness that is causing friction between the two. Janet finds herself caught in the middle of the drama after Kristen exposes a rumor, jeopardizing their five-year friendship.

A couple of almost 10 years, Jesse and Michelle have been through it all, or so they thought. After the birth of their daughter, Isabella, Jesse and Michelle began to disagree more often and found their marriage at a breaking point. Determined to do the work to repair their relationship and their joint real estate business, Jesse and Michelle will need to curtail personal desire and fend off group gossip for the sake of their family.

Jasmine is settling into her next chapter of life and is now working to get her real estate career off the ground under Michelle's mentorship. Although she isn't looking to have kids at this moment, she's hoping for a family someday with her girlfriend Melissa.

A longtime friend of Brittany and Kristen, and the only single member of the group, Zack is finding his own place and voice in a more "mature" world.
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Season 2 of THE VALLEY debuted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:15pm ET/PT on Bravo. Returning this season are Danny & Nia Booko, Luke Broderick & Kristen Doute, Jason & Janet Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor and Zack Wickham. Joining the season as friends are Jasmine, Michelle and Zack's significant others: Melissa Carelli, Aaron Nosler and Benji Quach, respectively. VANDERPUMP RULES alums Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay and Brock Davies find themselves choosing sides in the drama within their friend group.

After a rollercoaster first season, things pick up where they left off and chaos ensues as the group deals with the fallout of long-term relationships dissolving, the rumor mill continuing to run and friendships fracturing, possibly beyond repair.

After 10 years of marriage, Jax Taylor is at an emotional crossroads as he deals with his separation from Brittany. Deciding to seek the professional help his loved ones encourage him to get, Jax checks himself into a mental health facility and tries to work on his anger.

Brittany Cartwright hopes to rediscover herself amidst her separation from Jax while also resisting the urge to forgive and forget Jax's behavior once again. As she adjusts to being a single mother and tries to reform her own identity, Brittany works on prioritizing herself. While Jax is away in the mental health facility, she leans on the group now more than ever. When her friendships with Zack and Kristen are put to the test, Brittany finally reaches her breaking point.

Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick are full steam ahead on their future together, which includes sharing a new home and trying to get pregnant. While Kristen finds some bridges are hard to unburn in the friend group, Luke sets out to make his relationship with Kristen and her circle a bit more permanent.

"Three kids under 3" is no problem for Danny and Nia Booko, but adding baby number four might be. As the duo continue to look for a new home for their growing clan, Nia's allies in the group dwindle, Danny is confronted with recurring accusations and the Bookos' seemingly perfect marriage comes under fire.

Jason and Janet Caperna are settling into being first-time parents to baby Cameron. When not on diaper duty, the pair hold their friends accountable for their actions. Their confrontations are not always well received, however, leading to standoffs, commitment allegations and longstanding friendships being put at risk.

Jasmine Goode is focusing on the positive as she takes the next step in her relationship with Melissa Carelli. While Jasmine might have romance and marriage on her mind, she still finds herself mixed in the drama when accused of spreading rumors about Jason. Lingering resentments arise with Danny following an incident on Halloween.

Jesse Lally is doing his best to keep the peace during an acrimonious divorce from Michelle. Although he tries to put past feuds behind him for the sake of his daughter, Isabella, Jesse can't shake a feeling of uncertainty about Michelle's faithfulness during their marriage.

Michelle Saniei has moved past her marriage to Jesse, but the tumultuous divorce proceedings might get the better of her. On top of co-parenting Isabella and struggling with her mother's cancer diagnosis, Michelle faces damaging rumors that could derail her relationship with new beau, Aaron Nosler.

A loyal friend as ever, Zack Wickham is standing by Brittany during her separation from Jax and also by Kristen as she butts heads with Janet. As his relationship with Benji Quach gets more serious, Zack's attempt to prioritize self-growth over his usual mudslinging is challenged within the group.