Meredith Marks is a current main cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Casting[]
Marks made up one of the six original main cast members in the first season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and has remained a 'Housewife' ever since - having appeared in four full seasons and is continuing her role in the upcoming fifth season; which premieres on September 28, 2024.
Synopsis[]
Season 1[]
Meredith Marks is a celebrity jewelry designer with a store on Main Street in Park City. Jewish and married for over twenty-five years, Meredith and her Husband, Seth, have hit a rough patch and with their kids in college, she is faced with being an empty nester for the first time in her life. An ice queen with a knack for partying, Meredith is often out on the social circle alongside Jen and Lisa, who love to buy her jewelry - even the rings off her fingers. Meredith appears to have it all but when rumors begin to swirl, she must decide if she wants to turn to her girlfriends for support or suffer in silence.
Season 2[]
After reconciling last year, Meredith and Seth are going strong, but there still appears to be a few cracks in their foundation. While Meredith is full steam ahead on her relationship with Seth, she finds herself on the outs with her best friend forever, Lisa, when questions about loyalty arise.
Season 3[]
Still dealing with the hurt that came from Lisa's salacious rant, Meredith Marks is standing by her new, unexpected support system and is leaving friends-turned-foes in the past. Although tensions in the group are bubbling over, Meredith is focusing her energy on causes close to her heart as she hosts a fashion show to raise awareness around mental health.
Season 4[]
Meredith Marks continues to expand her successful jewelry line and donate her time toward charitable causes close to her heart. At home, the kids are thriving and her marriage with Seth is stronger than ever as the pair start a podcast to share advice and anecdotes. Tensions with the women explode when Meredith is accused of dropping bombshells without getting her hands dirty…yet again.
Season 5[]
She is excited to celebrate and reaffirm her Jewish faith by having a bat mitzvah, ultimately bringing her and Husband, Seth, closer together. The bathwater continues to muddy with Whitney because of their overlapping business plans to create bath products. When Meredith repeats something she heard about Whitney’s business, the game of telephone lands her in hot water.
Storylines[]
Bat mitzvah[]
Season 5[]
Meredith and Seth attend a cooking class making shakshuka, a popular Middle Eastern dish in Walking a Tightrope. Seth has gotten a new position in Columbus, Ohio and Meredith thinks he should learn how to cook. In the wake of the Genocide in Gaza[1], Meredith has a newfound pride in her Jewish heritage. Seth is brought to tears that Meredith, a 52 year old woman, wants to throw a bat mitzvah for herself. Later on Meredith tests out making bath bombs with her son Brooks and daughter Chloe. Meredith tells them about Whitney and her's bath bomb conflict and beginning to study for a bat mitzvah. Meredith practices Hebrew with her Rabbi Ruth in Whitney Drew and Her Clues. Meredith begins Shabot by blessing the candles in Hebrew along with her family in Troop Salt Lake City. Meredith formally announces her Bat Mitzvah and invites the dinner guests present.
Meredith making an entrance on a sleigh with her immediate family
Meredith and Ruth, her rabbi get ready for her Bat Mitzvah rehearsal in Mazel, Meredith. Meredith's entire family is in attendance, including her eldest son Reid who flown in from New York. Meredith makes her grand entrance on a sleigh pulled by horses with her family aboard. Meredith is happy that Angie is in attendance despite their recent rift. The party moves indoors as the ceremony portion commences. Rabbi Ruth gives speech, Meredith and her mother Gloria head to the podium. Meredith wears the tallit Seth received at his Bar Mitzvah. Meredith recites her blessing and the torah. Mary, who puts importance on religion, arrives to support Meredith despite their feud, although in the middle of ceremony and late. Mary's silhouette of attempting to peek through the curtain can be seen by the ladies. Mary eventually makes it inside during Meredith's emotional speech. Meredith's family give speech as well.
Hearing Aids[]
Season 5[]
Meredith tells the ladies that she's excited for her hearing aid that doubles as AirPods in The Desert and the Deserted, now she can tune the ladies out whenever she wants to. Angie thinks Bronwyn twists words in Troop Salt Lake City, they argue. Angie brings up Meredith's hearing aids, telling Bronwyn to borrow them to hear her better. Meredith takes offense, thinking Angie is making fun of disabilities. Meredith is deeply offended by Angie's hearing aid comment and confronts her. Angie states Bronwyn does need hearing aids, Bronwyn and Angie argue instead. Both Bronwyn and Meredith storm off.
Friendships[]
Jen Shah[]
Season 5[]
Angie is offended by Meredith stating she liked her better as a "backup dancer" for Jen Shah in an interview in Reunion Part 1. Angie actually was a backup dancer along with Monica in a WAP video for Jen Shah. Angie and Meredith argue about the definition of backup dancers.
Andy reveals Jen Shah had reached out to Meredith from prison and they had talked in Reunion Part 3. Whitney doesn't understand how it's different from her reaching out to Monica. Meredith states she did not reach out to Jen Shah to "dig dirt", Whitney states Jen Shah had traumatized the ladies more than Monica. Mary states Jen had "tormented" them and she would not take Jan's call from prison. Meredith thinks Jen deserves a "second chance" after "paying restitution". Andy mentions Jen also lied to everyone, Heather remains silent. Mary thinks Jen had gone too far to deserve a second chance and "lied up until the day she couldn't". Mary brought up Jen had insinuated the ladies played a part in her prison sentence.
Heather Gay[]
Season 5[]
Heather visits Meredith post her third breast reduction in Costume or Couture?, in which her breast tissue will not stop going and grew from a C to a DDD. They talk about Whitney and Meredith's conflict last season in the Bermudas. Meredith thinks Whitney is purposefully copying her by launching her jewelry line Prism last year, and the launch of her bath bomb following Meredith announcing that she will be launching a bathing line at previous season's reunion. Meredith sees it as "an attack" on her.
Heather tells Meredith at the bar in the casino that Whitney thinks asking her to bring caviar for the trip is extending an olive branch in Basketball, Bobbleheads and the Brow Girl. Meredith doesn't understand how bringing caviar is an olive branch and informs Heather the rumors of Whitney buying Alibaba whole sell and marking up resell prices dramatically. Flashback demonstrates Meredith and Lisa discussing the topic, they have been tagged on social media several times regarding the issue. Meredith doesn't think it's her place to bring it up to Whitney when prompted by Heather, Heather encourages Meredith to as she has been in the jewelry industry for many years. Meredith takes it under consideration but thinks it'd be better for Heather to bring it up as Whitney and her has underlying issues spanning several years.
Heather is torn about whether she should bring up the Alibaba rumor Meredith told her to Whitney in The Epiphany. Heather and Whitney stay behind while the other ladies embark on a ghost tour in the brewery. Heather tells Whitney about the Alibaba rumor Meredith brought up. Whitney is aware of the social media post accusing her for whole selling from Alibaba. Whitney refutes the rumor and states her business partner who brought the post to her thought the person behind the account is one of the ladies. Whitney is mad at Meredith, recalling Meredith and Angie's conflict previous season and Meredith and Lisa's conflict the season before all relates to Meredith receiving anonymous DMs. Whitney is furious and thinks Meredith is "gatekeeping" the jewelry business and has never supported hers. Whitney states Meredith could have told her directly instead of telling the other ladies first. Heather attempts to calm Whitney down and thinks she should not shoot the messenger (Meredith). Heather asks Whitney to not bring it up in the Sprinter Van. At dinner, Heather is surprised Bronwyn and Todd does not have a prenup, as Todd seems to be a savvy business man. Meredith coaxes Heather down as she and Seth had a post prenuptial agreement when things got "dicey" and thinks its personal business.
Meredith and Lisa go to the spa in The Desert and the Deserted. Heather joins and tells them about her and Bronwyn's argument. Meredith tells Heather about her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. Heather thinks Bronwyn is "manipulating" her and doesn't understand why she needs to apologize to Bronwyn. Lisa is disappointed because she wants Heather to go on Bronwyn's trip. Lisa is "frustrated" by Bronwyn checking in with her to see if it's okay to invite Whitney due to the conflict between their husbands. Lisa thinks Bronwyn was accusing John of starting the argument, and now she's mad at Whitney, thinking that Whitney is making up more lies about her. Bronwyn had told Lisa and Meredith her side of the argument with Heather on their flight to Palm Springs, and she feels hurt that they were defending Heather and are on her side. Lisa feels bad that Heather is not the trip. Whitney thought Bronwyn invited Heather over to move forward, Lisa and Meredith heard a different story for Heather. Lisa and Meredith think they should just hear it from the horse's mouth, so they Facetime Heather. Angie doesn't think it's a good idea to call Heather on a trip hosted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn walks into the call returning from the restroom, and is furious with Lisa for calling Heather.
Heather arrives at Whitney's to look at their girl scout props for their upcoming Girl Scout Troop themed potluck in Troop Salt Lake City. They write the invitation and comes up with events for the potluck. Heather avoids Whitney's pot stirring question of whether Meredith is acting the way she is because she doesn't have much female companionships. Bronwyn feels unsupported by Lisa on the yacht in La VIDA Loca, Angie and Whitney agree. Heather joins, Bronwyn points out Meredith and Lisa defending Todd. Whitney thinks the topic "triggers" them because Meredith and Lisa have been "accused of infidelity" themselves. Bronwyn talks about Lisa defending Gwen's biological grandparents as well. Bronwyn thinks Whitney and Heather understand her because they had been confined by traditional gender roles before. Lisa doesn't feel good from dinner previous night in Smile, You're Being Recorded, Bronwyn had visited Lisa and Meredith after dinner and told them about her conversation with Whitney, Angie, and Heather at lunch after the yacht. She threw them under the bus in attempt to get back in Lisa's good graces.
Meredith visits Heather, and thinks it's "weird" Britani was checking in with her at dinner because she heard Meredith allegedly crying and throwing up. Britani had offered Meredith a sleeping pill, which she thinks is weird and she only takes sleeping pills on international flights. Meredith thinks Britani is insinuating she has an "eating disorder" or "unstable", she's incredulous that Britani would make such statements after she threw Angie out of her Bat Mitzvah for her. Meredith visits Heather and explains she had a "coughing attack", which Britani might have misheard as throwing up. Meredith thinks Britani might have left a recording device in Meredith's room. They reenact the coughing fit and search the room for the device to no avail.
Meredith angry at Heather (off screen)
Meredith confronts Britani, explaining she was crying on the phone with her husband Seth and had a coughing attack. Britani is confused on why Meredith is mad at her for checking in with her, Meredith thinks Britani "came after" her like a "raging beast". Meredith accuses Britani of putting a "recording device" in her room, to which Britani denies. Mary thinks there's no benefit of Britani doing so because Meredith is "boring".
On the ride back to the hotel, Heather, Angie, and Meredith discuss their conversation on the yacht and the lunch after regarding Bronwyn. Heather wants to conduct an experiment to see if voice really does travel across villas, but Meredith is furious over Bronwyn taking offense of her question on if she's guarded against Todd on the yacht. Meredith argues with Heather, thinking Heather accused her of "emotional affair" and storms off into her room. Lisa follows Meredith, who vents loudly to her. The ladies outside the door can hear every word, solving the mystery of whether Britani can hear what goes inside Meredith's room.
Meredith has a "scratched cornea" and is wearing a sleeping mask like an eye patch in When All Is Said and Done. Heather talk with Meredith about "yelling" at her last night, Heather accepts her apology.
Whitney Rose[]
Season 5[]
Heather visits Meredith post her third breast reduction in Costume or Couture?, in which her breast tissue will not stop going and grew from a C to a DDD. They talk about Whitney and Meredith's conflict last season in the Bermudas. Meredith thinks Whitney is purposefully copying her by launching her jewelry line Prism last year, and the launch of her bath bomb following Meredith announcing that she will be launching a bathing line at previous season's reunion. Meredith sees it as "an attack" on her. Meredith confronts Whitney about the bath bombs at Lisa's Besos Party, Whitney is caught off guard. Meredith reads it as Whitney does not want to be her friend and thinks Whitney should have phoned her prior to launching her bath bombs. Whitney informs Meredith that she actually launched her bath bombs before Meredith, as it was part of her initial Iris and Beau (later rebranded to Wild Rose Beauty) launch. Meredith had sold Iris and Beau in her jewelry store as well, although the bath bombs were website only. Mary is incredulous of the fight, as she does not believe in baths. The argument shifts to what occurred last season with RealityVonTease, Meredith feels she got held responsible but not Whitney. Later at dinner, as Lisa and Whitney argue Whitney states she has never lied before, leading to Heather, Meredith, and Lisa all yelling at Whitney at the same time listing things she has lied about.
Whitney states people should not weaponize other people's trauma in Walking a Tightrope, leading to Lisa bringing up the podcast and arguing with her. Meredith backs Lisa. Whitney apologizes, Lisa accepts but states it does not solve everything. Meredith wants an apology too per her confessional. Whitney invites everyone to Milwaukee, Meredith states she's not sure if she can make it. Meredith talks to Seth about her conflict with Whitney in Basketball, Bobbleheads and the Brow Girl, Seth encourages Meredith to enjoy the trip and spend time with the other ladies besides Whitney. Meredith arrives at the airport, to Whitney's surprise, as Meredith states she wasn't sure she if can make it at Heather's Rope Walk. Meredith texted Whitney couple days prior stating she "moved some plans around" and can make the trip. Whitney sneaks alcohol and cheers with Heather. They talk about Whitney and Meredith, Whitney asked Meredith to bring caviar for the trip, in which Meredith responds as she's "already bringing it". Heather tells Meredith at the bar in the casino that Whitney thinks asking her to bring caviar for the trip is extending an olive branch. Meredith doesn't understand how bringing caviar is an olive branch and informs Heather the rumors of Whitney buying Alibaba whole sell and marking up resell prices dramatically. Flashback demonstrates Meredith and Lisa discussing the topic, they have been tagged on social media several times regarding the issue. Meredith doesn't think it's her place to bring it up to Whitney when prompted by Heather, Heather encourages Meredith to as she has been in the jewelry industry for many years. Meredith takes it under consideration but thinks it'd be better for Heather to bring it up as Whitney and her has underlying issues spanning several years.
In The Epiphany, Meredith visits Lisa and informs her Angie and Whitney attempted to grow a rift in their friendship at the Bucks game by questioning if she trusts Lisa especially after her hot mic in season 2. Meredith states Lisa and her had worked through their issues and are now in a good place. Lisa is shocked that Whitney and Angie would try to turn Meredith against her. Heather is torn about whether she should bring up the Alibaba rumor Meredith told her to Whitney in. On the way to Mill brewery, Whitney asks Meredith had she relayed their conversation with her to Lisa, Meredith affirms. The ladies are confused as to Lisa is avoiding Whitney or Angie, and came to the conclusion of both. Heather and Whitney stay behind while the other ladies embark on a ghost tour in the brewery. Heather tells Whitney about the Alibaba rumor Meredith brought up. Whitney is aware of the social media post accusing her for whole selling from Alibaba. Whitney refutes the rumor and states her business partner who brought the post to her thought the person behind the account is one of the ladies. Whitney is mad at Meredith, recalling Meredith and Angie's conflict previous season and Meredith and Lisa's conflict the season before all relates to Meredith receiving anonymous DMs. Whitney is furious and thinks Meredith is "gatekeeping" the jewelry business and has never supported hers. Whitney states Meredith could have told her directly instead of telling the other ladies first. Heather attempts to calm Whitney down and thinks she should not shoot the messenger (Meredith). Heather asks Whitney to not bring it up in the Sprinter Van. Whitney confronts Meredith about the Alibaba rumors on the way to dinner. Whitney accuses Meredith of never offering her advises on her fledgling jewelry business, Meredith responds with Whitney never asked and they argue. They put a pin in it as they arrive at the Harley Davidson museum. Whitney gifts the ladies custom designs of her Prism jewelry at dinner and reiterated Meredith should have called her personally regarding the rumor. Meredith thinks Whitney is making a big deal out of it and seeks affirmation from Lisa. Whitney states she is talking to Meredith, Lisa and Whitney argue.
Whitney and Meredith have drinks in Mafia Wives and Bad Vibes. Meredith is upset over Whitney accusing her for starting the Prism Alibaba rumor. Meredith wants an apology from Whitney but ultimately doesn't care. Whitney apologizes to wrongfully accusing Meredith and explains that it was actually Lisa who should been blamed. Meredith wants Whitney to deal with "credible sources" and should talk to Lisa. Meredith feels Whitney is trying to win her over to Whitney's side. At Angie's party, Meredith encourages Whitney to talk to Lisa, Whitney plans to do so. Lisa arrives, tension immediately flares as Heather informs Lisa Whitney is also wearing Versace. The ladies and their husbands arrive at Bronwyn's vacation rental that costs $20k/day. Whitney, Angie, and Bronwyn notice Meredith and Lisa choose the wing with two rooms immediately. Bronwyn the hostess checked in with Lisa, but thinks Lisa and Meredith are isolating themselves from the rest of the ladies. Whitney and Angie agree. Lisa feels bad that Heather is not the trip. Whitney thought Bronwyn invited Heather over to move forward, Lisa and Meredith heard a different story for Heather. Lisa and Meredith think they should just hear it from the horse's mouth, so they Facetime Heather. Angie doesn't think it's a good idea to call Heather on a trip hosted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn walks into the call returning from the restroom, and is furious with Lisa for calling Heather.
Seth bids farewell to Angie and Shawn for his early leave to Ohio for work in Revenge Is Best Served in Coach. Angie and Shawn gossip about Seth calling them "biotches" the previous night. Whitney and Justin join the discussion. Whitney think it was "rude" and "uncalled for". Whitney doesn't understand why Meredith brought up the issue at dinner when they had already worked it out. Whitney and Angie think Meredith has a problem with their friendship. Meredith plays the audio of Shawn on the podcast in Kiss Kiss, Bangs Bangs, Whitney snatches the phone from Meredith, who wrestles the phone away from Whitney. Whitney states she was merely turning the volume up. Heather arrives at Whitney's to look at their girl scout props for their upcoming Girl Scout Troop themed potluck in Troop Salt Lake City. They write the invitation and comes up with events for the potluck. Heather avoids Whitney's pot stirring question of whether Meredith is acting the way she is because she doesn't have much female companionships. On the way to Camp Day, Meredith is surprised to be invited by Whitney. At Camp Day, Whitney thinks Meredith holds on to grudges, and is "playing the Lisa game".
Bronwyn feels unsupported by Lisa on the yacht in La VIDA Loca, Angie and Whitney agree. Heather joins, Bronwyn points out Meredith and Lisa defending Todd. Whitney thinks the topic "triggers" them because Meredith and Lisa have been "accused of infidelity" themselves. Bronwyn talks about Lisa defending Gwen's biological grandparents as well. Bronwyn thinks Whitney and Heather understand her because they had been confined by traditional gender roles before. Lisa doesn't feel good from dinner previous night in Smile, You're Being Recorded, Bronwyn had visited Lisa and Meredith after dinner and told them about her conversation with Whitney, Angie, and Heather at lunch after the yacht. She threw them under the bus in attempt to get back in Lisa's good graces.
Meredith confronts Whitney for accusing Lisa for planting the Alibaba debacle in When All Is Said and Done. Meredith had talked to Whitney's source, who states Whitney had "twisted" his words and he did not offer her proof. Whitey clarifies the source told her via phone, Lisa doesn't think that's proof. Whitney accuses Lisa of "feeding Reality VonTease", Lisa denies and they argue. Heather questions how Whitney knows this, to which Whitney admits to reaching out to Monica, sending shockwaves throughout the ladies. Heather is shocked how low and "desperate" Whitney has gone to "strengthen" her case. Whitney points both of her fingers at Lisa when Lisa told her to not point her finger at her. Mary defends Whitney. Heather can't fathom Whitney, Meredith, and Lisa turning against each other due to the words of a nameless "blogger".
Lisa Barlow[]
Season 5[]
In The Epiphany, Meredith visits Lisa and informs her Angie and Whitney attempted to grow a rift in their friendship at the Bucks game by questioning if she trusts Lisa especially after her hot mic in season 2. Meredith states Lisa and her had worked through their issues and are now in a good place. Lisa is shocked that Whitney and Angie would try to turn Meredith against her. On the way to Mill brewery, Whitney asks Meredith had she relayed their conversation with her to Lisa, Meredith affirms. The ladies are confused as to Lisa is avoiding Whitney or Angie, and came to the conclusion of both.
Whitney and Meredith have drinks in Mafia Wives and Bad Vibes. Meredith is upset over Whitney accusing her for starting the Prism Alibaba rumor. Meredith wants an apology from Whitney but ultimately doesn't care. Whitney apologizes to wrongfully accusing Meredith and explains that it was actually Lisa who should been blamed. Meredith wants Whitney to deal with "credible sources" and should talk to Lisa. Meredith feels Whitney is trying to win her over to Whitney's side. At Angie's party, Meredith encourages Whitney to talk to Lisa, Whitney plans to do so. Lisa arrives, tension immediately flares as Heather informs Lisa Whitney is also wearing Versace.
Meredith and Lisa go to the spa in The Desert and the Deserted. Heather joins and tells them about her and Bronwyn's argument. Meredith tells Heather about her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. Heather thinks Bronwyn is "manipulating" her and doesn't understand why she needs to apologize to Bronwyn. Lisa is disappointed because she wants Heather to go on Bronwyn's trip. Lisa is "frustrated" by Bronwyn checking in with her to see if it's okay to invite Whitney due to the conflict between their husbands. Lisa thinks Bronwyn was accusing John of starting the argument, and now she's mad at Whitney, thinking that Whitney is making up more lies about her. Bronwyn had told Lisa and Meredith her side of the argument with Heather on their flight to Palm Springs, and she feels hurt that they were defending Heather and are on her side. The ladies and their husbands arrive at Bronwyn's vacation rental that costs $20k/day. Whitney, Angie, and Bronwyn notice Meredith and Lisa choose the wing with two rooms immediately. Lisa tells Meredith and their husbands that she doesn't like the food in Italy, because it's "too fresh". Bronwyn the hostess checked in with Lisa, but thinks Lisa and Meredith are isolating themselves from the rest of the ladies. Whitney and Angie agree. Lisa feels bad that Heather is not the trip. Whitney thought Bronwyn invited Heather over to move forward, Lisa and Meredith heard a different story for Heather. Lisa and Meredith think they should just hear it from the horse's mouth, so they Facetime Heather. Angie doesn't think it's a good idea to call Heather on a trip hosted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn walks into the call returning from the restroom, and is furious with Lisa for calling Heather. At Meredith's Shabot in Troop Salt Lake City, Lisa thinks Mary "crossed a line", and doesn't like the way Mary treats Meredith. Meredith is befuddled regarding her friendship with Mary.
Lisa tells Meredith she feels "weird" Bronwyn still brought gifts for the ladies after she explicitly told her not to in Rooms for Improvement. Lisa's "over" Bronwyn doing whatever she wants. Meredith vents about Angie, Lisa states Angies better be on her "best behavior". Bronwyn feels unsupported by Lisa on the yacht in La VIDA Loca, Angie and Whitney agree. Heather joins, Bronwyn points out Meredith and Lisa defending Todd. Whitney thinks the topic "triggers" them because Meredith and Lisa have been "accused of infidelity" themselves. Bronwyn talks about Lisa defending Gwen's biological grandparents as well. Bronwyn thinks Whitney and Heather understand her because they had been confined by traditional gender roles before. Lisa doesn't feel good from dinner previous night in Smile, You're Being Recorded, Bronwyn had visited Lisa and Meredith after dinner and told them about her conversation with Whitney, Angie, and Heather at lunch after the yacht. She threw them under the bus in attempt to get back in Lisa's good graces.
Meredith confronts Whitney for accusing Lisa for planting the Alibaba debacle in When All Is Said and Done. Meredith had talked to Whitney's source, who states Whitney had "twisted" his words and he did not offer her proof. Whitey clarifies the source told her via phone, Lisa doesn't think that's proof. Whitney accuses Lisa of "feeding Reality VonTease", Lisa denies and they argue. Heather questions how Whitney knows this, to which Whitney admits to reaching out to Monica, sending shockwaves throughout the ladies. Heather is shocked how low and "desperate" Whitney has gone to "strengthen" her case. Whitney points both of her fingers at Lisa when Lisa told her to not point her finger at her. Mary defends Whitney. Heather can't fathom Whitney, Meredith, and Lisa turning against each other due to the words of a nameless "blogger".
Mary Cosby[]
Season 5[]
Mary gets up and attempts to gain control of the situation during Angie and Meredith's escalating argument at her brunch in Kiss Kiss, Bangs Bangs. Mary states "if you're not going to listen to me, then get out of my house". Which Meredith takes immediately as she stands up for departure. Mary is shocked as Meredith is twisting it as Mary is kicking her out. Meredith states she's "attacked" by the group and is hurt by Mary. An emotional Meredith storms out. Meredith waits for Mary, who is 40 minutes late in Troop Salt Lake City. Meredith invited Mary to air out their grievances from Mary's brunch. Meredith Facetimes her son Brooks and daughter Chloe to vent about Mary. They think something's going on with Mary due to her behavior. Meredith checks in with Mary, they bicker immediately with Meredith feeling she's no longer "welcomed" at Mary's house. Meredith thinks Mary didn't back her up in her argument with Angie. Mary thinks Meredith had "severed our (their) friendship", and Meredith perpetuates herself as the "victim". Meredith brings up Mary's tardiness, Mary storms off. Meredith thinks Mary used her, Mary thinks their friendship is not as strong as Meredith does not know what's going on in her personal life with Robert Jr.. Mary rants to Angie about her argument with Meredith at the gallery on the way to Camp Day. Angie points out Meredith was so upset she had to leave but she wasn't upset enough to forget Mary's parting gift. Mary feels her friendship with Meredith is "one sided", Meredith is "self absorbed" and "just like Lisa". At Camp Day, Mary thinks Britani is "two faced". Meredith defends Britani, Mary confronts Meredith, thinking it was "very rude", the way she left her brunch. Britani defends Meredith, Mary tells Britani to "shut up". Meredith and Mary argue, Mary clarifies she was telling both Angie and Meredith to be quiet, and they can leave if they don't listen to her, flashback supports Mary. Angie points out Meredith taking the parting gift with her, Meredith states she'll happily return it. At Meredith's Shabot, Lisa thinks Mary "crossed a line", and doesn't like the way Mary treats Meredith. Meredith is befuddled regarding her friendship with Mary. She thinks there's a "bigger problem" at play in Mary's personal life.
Mary, who puts importance on religion, arrives to support Meredith at her Bat Mitzvah despite their feud in Mazel, Meredith, although in the middle of ceremony and late. Mary's silhouette of attempting to peek through the curtain can be seen by the ladies. Mary eventually makes it inside during Meredith's emotional speech. After the ceremony, Meredith and Mary apologize to each other and they move forward.
Andy asks Mary on the reason she "clocked in" this season in Reunion Part 2, to which Mary responds with she has a friend who wants to be her friends this time. Andy points out Meredith and Mary have a friendship as well. Mary states Meredith and her's friendship is different, and Meredith is a "beautiful friend". Mary explains that Meredith is busy and travels all over the world, but Meredith does reach out and check in with her. Mary "cried" when Meredith reached out regarding Robert Jr.. Meredith and Mary's fallout at Mary's brunch is talked about, Mary explains as they are both busy and just drifted apart. Meredith takes out her phone and recites a list of things the ladies had called her. Angie points out Meredith has called the ladies names too, a montage rolls where Meredith calls Whitney a "monster', Angie a "pitbull" and "ugly human being", and Britani "vile". Meredith explains saying Mary had "used her" for 3 years was a "heat of the moment" and how she felt "at the moment". Mary states she has "never used anyone" in her life. Mary and Meredith hug and makeup, Mary wants Angie to makeup with Meredith as well.
Angie Katsanevas[]
Season 5[]
Angie feels she has unfinished business with Meredith in Costume or Couture? as Meredith claimed Angie is in the Greek mafia last season and went after her family. She feels owed an apology from Meredith. Angie interrupts Whitney and Meredith's argument at Lisa's Besos Party as they seem to be working it out. Angie reveals a scroll containing everything she wants an apology from Meredith for. They argue about Meredith allegedly saying Monica can "take her (Angie's) house" from Monica falling down the stairs there. Meredith disengages from the argument. The scroll is brought up again at dinner, Meredith refuses to engage, but Angie would not let it go. The ladies laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation.
In The Epiphany, Meredith visits Lisa and informs her Angie and Whitney attempted to grow a rift in their friendship at the Bucks game by questioning if she trusts Lisa especially after her hot mic in season 2. Meredith states Lisa and her had worked through their issues and are now in a good place. Lisa is shocked that Whitney and Angie would try to turn Meredith against her. On the way to Mill brewery, Whitney asks Meredith had she relayed their conversation with her to Lisa, Meredith affirms. The ladies are confused as to Lisa is avoiding Whitney or Angie, and came to the conclusion of both.
Angie convinces Shawn to invite Meredith to their Mafia themes anniversary party in Mafia Wives and Bad Vibes. Shawn is not on good terms with Meredith because he thinks Meredith started the gay rumor about him. Meredith arrives and thanks Angie and Shawn for the invite, Angie takes it as a step in the right direction. Meredith is not sure about Bronwyn's upcoming couples trip in The Desert and the Deserted, because Angie's husband Shawn went on a podcast accusing Meredith of using her son Brooks (gay) as a "shield" in her part in questioning Shawn's sexuality. In an unseen flashback, Meredith confronted Shawn about it at Angie's anniversary party. Meredith expected an apology, which she did not receive. They are nervous about going on the trip. The ladies and their husbands arrive at Bronwyn's vacation rental that costs $20k/day. Whitney, Angie, and Bronwyn notice Meredith and Lisa choose the wing with two rooms immediately. Bronwyn the hostess checked in with Lisa, but thinks Lisa and Meredith are isolating themselves from the rest of the ladies. Whitney and Angie agree. Lisa feels bad that Heather is not the trip. Whitney thought Bronwyn invited Heather over to move forward, Lisa and Meredith heard a different story for Heather. Lisa and Meredith think they should just hear it from the horse's mouth, so they Facetime Heather. Angie doesn't think it's a good idea to call Heather on a trip hosted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn walks into the call returning from the restroom, and is furious with Lisa for calling Heather.
Meredith arguing with Angie and Shawn (off screen)
At dinner, Meredith confronts Shawn in Revenge Is Best Served in Coach, thinking that he needs to apologize to her about his comments toward Brooks. Shawn is surprised and irritated because he "felt good" about their conversation at Angie's anniversary party. Shawn wants to know what he said that offended Meredith. Meredith paraphrases what Shawn said on the podcast (see exactly what he said in transcript below). Shawn denies making comments about Brooks. Seth reads an article in a dramatic voice that ends with "proof, biotch!" (he actually said biotch). Angie thinks "a headline from a random blog proves nothing". Shawn thinks it's "taken out of context". Shawn states he never focused on Brooks directly (he said "her son" in the podcast). Shawn and Meredith argue. Shawn can't apologize because he doesn't remember if he did anything "demeaning" toward Brooks, and he will "double down" on it. Shawn wants to move forward because they had a good time today. The next morning, Seth bids farewell to Angie and Shawn for his early leave to Ohio for work. Angie and Shawn gossip about Seth calling them "biotches" the previous night. Whitney and Justin join the discussion. Whitney think it was "rude" and "uncalled for". Whitney doesn't understand why Meredith brought up the issue at dinner when they had already worked it out. Whitney and Angie think Meredith has a problem with their friendship.
Angie (standing) arguing with Meredith (far left)
Angie wants to move forward with Meredith about their Shawn podcast debacle in Kiss Kiss, Bangs Bangs. Meredith thinks Angie is going "backwards" and makes a thinly veiled threat that it is"not gonna be pretty for anybody". Angie states she wants to move forward and not backward. They argue, the rest of the ladies are confused over Meredith's contradicting statements. The argument escalates with Angie standing over Meredith. Meredith plays the audio of Shawn on the podcast, Whitney snatches the phone from Meredith, who wrestles the phone away from Whitney. Whitney states she was merely turning the volume up. Angie calls Meredith miserable. Mary rants to Angie about her argument with Meredith at the gallery on the way to Camp Day in Troop Salt Lake City. Angie points out Meredith was so upset she had to leave but she wasn't upset enough to forget Mary's parting gift. Mary feels her friendship with Meredith is "one sided", Meredith is "self absorbed" and "just like Lisa". Angie thinks Bronwyn twists words, they argue. Angie brings up Meredith's hearing aids, telling Bronwyn to borrow them to hear her better. Meredith takes offense, thinking Angie is making fun of disabilities. Meredith is deeply offended by Angie's hearing aid comment and confronts her. Angie states Bronwyn does need hearing aids, Bronwyn and Angie argue instead. Both Bronwyn and Meredith storm off.
Meredith (in blue) arguing with Angie with security between them
Meredith is happy that Angie is in attendance of Bat Mitzvah despite their recent rift in Mazel, Meredith. Meredith's daughter Chloe and son Brooks ran into Britani and they console her. They tell Meredith about the upset Britani. Britani returns and declares she's leaving. Meredith joins and pulls Britani aside to check in with her. Lisa finds Angie and brings her to Britani, who clarifies that she "love(s)" Britani's hair. Meredith promptly kicks Angie out after finding out she allegedly called Britani "slutty". Meredith calls security to escort Angie and Shawn out. Meredith and Angie argue over the wall of security. Meredith thinks Angie has been "repeatedly shaming women".
Meredith tests bath bomb scents with her husband and kids in Rooms for Improvement. They talk about Meredith's Bat Mitzvah, Meredith describes Angie calling Britani having "porn-ish" hair is "despicable". Meredith brings up her feud with Angie's husband Shawn and Angie's throw away comment about her hearing aid. Meredith thinks Angie was making fun of her "impairment". Angie and Shawn talk about being thrown out of Meredith's Bat Mitzvah. Angie is angry and cannot fathom being escorted out, she thinks Meredith doing so at a "spiritual event" in front of her entire family is "embarrassing". Angie thinks Meredith is still harboring grudges against her. Meredith vents about Angie to Lisa, Lisa states Angies better be on her "best behavior". Meredith asks Rudy, the butler to place the shampoo and conditioner Angie had given her at the dinner table. Meredith used her luggage space to fly two jumbo sized shampoo and conditioner to give back to Angie. Meredith states she has keratin in her hair, and she cannot use the sulfate shampoo and conditioner.
At dinner, Angie discovers the Brooks Marks bag containing the shampoo and conditioner planted by Meredith. The bag also contains a journal gifted by Angie, they argue. Meredith questions her friendship with Angie. Angie wants to move forward with Meredith by attending important events in her life, but she is baffled being escorted out and yelled at by Meredith in front of all the ladies' families and party goers at the Bat Mitzvah. The argument circles back to Angie calling Britani slutty. Meredith confesses to Angie she was "triggered" when Britani accused Angie for slut shaming. Meredith admits to not having the whole story and apologizes to Angie. Angie accepts and apologizes to Meredith as well, they move forward. Angie helps Meredith out walking on stilettos on their way to the yacht in La VIDA Loca. Bronwyn feels unsupported by Lisa on the yacht at lunch, Angie and Whitney agree. Heather joins, Bronwyn points out Meredith and Lisa defending Todd. Whitney thinks the topic "triggers" them because Meredith and Lisa have been "accused of infidelity" themselves. Bronwyn talks about Lisa defending Gwen's biological grandparents as well. Bronwyn thinks Whitney and Heather understand her because they had been confined by traditional gender roles before. At dinner, Angie thought Meredith and her had made up, and wants to make sure that they are good. Meredith states she's fine, Lisa thinks Meredith should speak her mind, Angie wants Lisa to "stay out", they argue, Meredith defends Lisa. Whitney defends Angie and argues with Lisa, Bronwyn joins in and also argue with Lisa. Bronwyn accuses Lisa of standing up for Todd, Angie defends Bronwyn and thinks Lisa is "guarded". Lisa is hurt by Angie's comment and thinks Angie was never her friend, Lisa cries and storms off.
Angie (left) as a backup dancer in Jen's music video
Lisa doesn't feel good from dinner previous night in Smile, You're Being Recorded, Bronwyn had visited Lisa and Meredith after dinner and told them about her conversation with Whitney, Angie, and Heather at lunch after the yacht. She threw them under the bus in attempt to get back in Lisa's good graces.
Lisa and Heather argue with Angie about involving each other's kids in Reunion Part 1. Andy shouts their safe words to no avail. Lisa involves Bronwyn and they argue. Lisa and Angie made up at the aquarium but fell out again in Mexico, Angie wants to sort things out with Lisa at the reunion instead of doing it through phone or text. However, Angie accuses Lisa of being funded by "a Park City mystery man" on Twitter. Angie is offended by Meredith stating she liked her better as a "backup dancer" for Jen Shah in an interview. Angie actually was a backup dancer along with Monica in a WAP video for Jen Shah. Angie and Meredith argue about the definition of backup dancers. Lisa is brought in when she tweeted "Mazel" in response of Meredith tweet responding Angie. Angie "heard it at dinner" that Lisa's G-Wagon is being repossessed and retweeted Lisa with the accusation. Heather reveals that Bronwyn was the one who told Angie the rumor. Bronwyn got it from a random DM and was "jokingly" telling Angie she doesn't want to get "messy" messages. Bronwyn clarifies Angie was the one who retweeted to deflect attention from herself.
Meredith (standing up) threatening to leave
The gay rumor shrouding Angie's husband Shawn is discussed in Reunion Part 2, mainly regarding Angie holding Meredith accountable for repeating the rumor, despite it being Monica who brought it on camera first. Angie and Meredith accuse each other for speaking negatively regarding their businesses and various things. Meredith does not like the way Angie talks about her only living in Utah to film the show and having a rental. Andy points out that is the truth but Meredith emphasize on Angie's tone. Meredith refutes the idea of her "leveraging" her son Brooks's sexuality to clear herself of wrong doing in Shawn's gay rumor. Meredith and Angie race to take out their phones to recite Shawn's exact statement regarding Meredith leveraging Brooks on Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, with Meredith beating Angie to it and production playing the podcast right afterwards. The tape proves it was the podcaster who used the word "leverage", Andy and Angie agree that the interviewer asked a "leading question". Andy thinks the argument is a "huge waste of time". Heather defends Meredith while Meredith continues on. Shawn explains it was his "perception" at the time, and thinks Meredith and him never truly got a chance to clear it. Heather and Lisa think Meredith doesn't feel "absolved" because it was Monica who brought up the rumor but she was the one being targeted by Angie and Shawn. Angie states at Greek Easter, Monica blamed Meredith, but a week later Monica "backpedaled" and stated Meredith was not involved. Control room supports Angie. Meredith is furious, she stands up and threatens unless the audio of Monica saying "Meredith didn't say it, I did" is played she is "finished". The argument is finally laid to rest when production plays the tape of Monica.
Seth states Angie also called Meredith "b**ch" twice, to which Meredith didn't realize and labels it as "abusive". Seth states Angie also called Meredith "b**ch" twice, to which Meredith didn't realize and labels it as "abusive". Meredith admits to not listening to both sides before throwing Angie out of her Bat Mitzvah in Reunion Part 3.
Shawn Trujillo (Angie Katsanevas's Husband)[]
Season 5[]
Angie convinces Shawn to invite Meredith to their Mafia themes anniversary party in Mafia Wives and Bad Vibes. Shawn is not on good terms with Meredith because he thinks Meredith started the gay rumor about him. Meredith arrives and thanks Angie and Shawn for the invite, Angie takes it as a step in the right direction. Meredith is not sure about Bronwyn's upcoming couples trip in The Desert and the Deserted, because Angie's husband Shawn went on a podcast accusing Meredith of using her son Brooks (gay) as a "shield" in her part in questioning Shawn's sexuality. In an unseen flashback, Meredith confronted Shawn about it at Angie's anniversary party. Meredith expected an apology, which she did not receive. They are nervous about going on the trip.
Meredith arguing with Angie and Shawn (off screen)
At dinner, Meredith confronts Shawn in Revenge Is Best Served in Coach, thinking that he needs to apologize to her about his comments toward Brooks. Shawn is surprised and irritated because he "felt good" about their conversation at Angie's anniversary party. Shawn wants to know what he said that offended Meredith. Meredith paraphrases what Shawn said on the podcast (see exactly what he said in transcript below). Shawn denies making comments about Brooks. Seth reads an article in a dramatic voice that ends with "proof, biotch!" (he actually said biotch). Angie thinks "a headline from a random blog proves nothing". Shawn thinks it's "taken out of context". Shawn states he never focused on Brooks directly (he said "her son" in the podcast). Shawn and Meredith argue. Shawn can't apologize because he doesn't remember if he did anything "demeaning" toward Brooks, and he will "double down" on it. Shawn wants to move forward because they had a good time today.
Angie (standing) arguing with Meredith (far left)
Angie wants to move forward with Meredith about their Shawn podcast debacle in Kiss Kiss, Bangs Bangs. Meredith thinks Angie is going "backwards" and makes a thinly veiled threat that it is"not gonna be pretty for anybody". Angie states she wants to move forward and not backward. They argue, the rest of the ladies are confused over Meredith's contradicting statements. The argument escalates with Angie standing over Meredith. Meredith plays the audio of Shawn on the podcast, Whitney snatches the phone from Meredith, who wrestles the phone away from Whitney. Whitney states she was merely turning the volume up. Angie calls Meredith miserable.
Meredith (standing up) threatening to leave
The gay rumor shrouding Angie's husband Shawn is discussed in Reunion Part 2, mainly regarding Angie holding Meredith accountable for repeating the rumor, despite it being Monica who brought it on camera first. Angie and Meredith accuse each other for speaking negatively regarding their businesses and various things. Meredith does not like the way Angie talks about her only living in Utah to film the show and having a rental. Andy points out that is the truth but Meredith emphasize on Angie's tone. Meredith refutes the idea of her "leveraging" her son Brooks's sexuality to clear herself of wrong doing in Shawn's gay rumor. Meredith and Angie race to take out their phones to recite Shawn's exact statement regarding Meredith leveraging Brooks on Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, with Meredith beating Angie to it and production playing the podcast right afterwards. The tape proves it was the podcaster who used the word "leverage", Andy and Angie agree that the interviewer asked a "leading question". Andy thinks the argument is a "huge waste of time". Heather defends Meredith while Meredith continues on. Shawn explains it was his "perception" at the time, and thinks Meredith and him never truly got a chance to clear it. Heather and Lisa think Meredith doesn't feel "absolved" because it was Monica who brought up the rumor but she was the one being targeted by Angie and Shawn. Angie states at Greek Easter, Monica blamed Meredith, but a week later Monica "backpedaled" and stated Meredith was not involved. Control room supports Angie. Meredith is furious, she stands up and threatens unless the audio of Monica saying "Meredith didn't say it, I did" is played she is "finished". The argument is finally laid to rest when production plays the tape of Monica.
Monica Garcia[]
Season 5[]
Angie is offended by Meredith stating she liked her better as a "backup dancer" for Jen Shah in an interview in Reunion Part 1. Angie actually was a backup dancer along with Monica in a WAP video for Jen Shah. Angie and Meredith argue about the definition of backup dancers.
Meredith (standing up) threatening to leave
The gay rumor shrouding Angie's husband Shawn is discussed in Reunion Part 2, mainly regarding Angie holding Meredith accountable for repeating the rumor, despite it being Monica who brought it on camera first. Angie and Meredith accuse each other for speaking negatively regarding their businesses and various things. Meredith does not like the way Angie talks about her only living in Utah to film the show and having a rental. Andy points out that is the truth but Meredith emphasize on Angie's tone. Meredith refutes the idea of her "leveraging" her son Brooks's sexuality to clear herself of wrong doing in Shawn's gay rumor. Meredith and Angie race to take out their phones to recite Shawn's exact statement regarding Meredith leveraging Brooks on Behind the Velvet Rope podcast, with Meredith beating Angie to it and production playing the podcast right afterwards. The tape proves it was the podcaster who used the word "leverage", Andy and Angie agree that the interviewer asked a "leading question". Andy thinks the argument is a "huge waste of time". Heather defends Meredith while Meredith continues on. Shawn explains it was his "perception" at the time, and thinks Meredith and him never truly got a chance to clear it. Heather and Lisa think Meredith doesn't feel "absolved" because it was Monica who brought up the rumor but she was the one being targeted by Angie and Shawn. Angie states at Greek Easter, Monica blamed Meredith, but a week later Monica "backpedaled" and stated Meredith was not involved. Control room supports Angie. Meredith is furious, she stands up and threatens unless the audio of Monica saying "Meredith didn't say it, I did" is played she is "finished". The argument is finally laid to rest when production plays the tape of Monica.
Britani Bateman[]
Season 5[]
Angie sees Britani and Jarod facetiming at the Bucks game in Basketball, Bobbleheads and the Brow Girl, and tells Bronwyn about the brow girl. Bronwyn encourages Angie to tell Britani, Britani senses the ladies talking about her and joins the conversation. Angie tells Britani everything, Britani is emotional and goes to the restroom with Meredith in tow. Meredith consoles Britani. Mary thinks Britani is "two faced" in Troop Salt Lake City. Meredith defends Britani, Mary confronts Meredith, thinking it was "very rude", the way she left her brunch. Britani defends Meredith, Mary tells Britani to "shut up".
Meredith (in blue) arguing with Angie with security between them
Meredith is happy that Angie is in attendance of Bat Mitzvah despite their recent rift in Mazel, Meredith. Meredith's daughter Chloe and son Brooks ran into Britani and they console her. They tell Meredith about the upset Britani. Britani returns and declares she's leaving. Meredith joins and pulls Britani aside to check in with her. Lisa finds Angie and brings her to Britani, who clarifies that she "love(s)" Britani's hair. Meredith promptly kicks Angie out after finding out she allegedly called Britani "slutty". Meredith calls security to escort Angie and Shawn out. Meredith and Angie argue over the wall of security. Meredith thinks Angie has been "repeatedly shaming women".
Meredith tests bath bomb scents with her husband and kids in Rooms for Improvement. They talk about Meredith's Bat Mitzvah, Meredith describes Angie calling Britani having "porn-ish" hair is "despicable". Britani tells Heather she heard Meredith "crying" and "throwing up" in the middle of the night in La VIDA Loca. Lisa and Britani checks in with Meredith, who states she was feeling "nauseous" on the boat, but is better now at lunch. Britani checks in with Meredith because she heard her crying the night before at dinner. Bronwyn checks in as well, she heard it from Angie, who heard it from Heather, who heard it from Britani. Meredith denies throwing up and states she was crying because she was "upset about the slut shaming". Meredith visits Heather in Smile, You're Being Recorded, and thinks it's "weird" Britani was checking in with her at dinner because she heard Meredith allegedly crying and throwing up. Britani had offered Meredith a sleeping pill, which she thinks is weird and she only takes sleeping pills on international flights. Meredith thinks Britani is insinuating she has an "eating disorder" or "unstable", she's incredulous that Britani would make such statements after she threw Angie out of her Bat Mitzvah for her.
Meredith yelling at Britani (off screen)
Angie notices Britani is recording the ladies' conversation and calls her out. Britani attempts to explain it as recording a video for her daughter Olivia, who got "100 % on her math test". Footage shows Britani has been recording for 2 minutes. Meredith asks to see the video, Britani obliges which plays the audio of the ladies' fight. All the ladies drop their differences and form an united front againt Britani. Britani had recorded 3 videos, and changed her story to an "accident". Britani denies sending the videos to other people, Bronwyn questions her motivation, Heather wonders if Britani had recorded other times. Heather states the ladies are "traumatized" from Monica, especially on the privacy front. Everyone let Britani have it. Britani changes her story for the third time, stating she's "saving them (videos) for later". The ladies think Britani is sending the videos to bloggers. Angie encourages Britani to take accountability and apologize. Heather feels "ashamed" and "embarrassed" for introducing Britani to the group and defending her. Meredith in particular lets Britani have it, Lisa will "never trust" Britani again.
Britani running off the Sprinter Van sobbing
Britani runs off crying as the ladies arrive at their destination. Angie thinks the ladies had gone too far, Whitney agrees and goes to check on Britani. Britani feels that she has broken everyone's trust, Whitney tries to get to the bottom of her motivation. In her confessional, Britani is adamant about not recording the conversation, footage shows she had recorded the back of the seat for 24 seconds. Britani comes up with more excuses with the producer and Whitney. Britani attempts to prove her innocence by showing her deleted's, but Whitney states those can be deleted as well. Whitney feels bad for Britani but doesn't buy her stories.
No one wants to ride with Britani on the ATV, Heather ends up with her. The ladies made it to their waterfall destination across a suspended bridge that seemed "mucho dangerous". Whitney and Britani jump into the water from a rock. The ladies remain dubious of Britani.
Mary's (left)'s reaction to Britani deflecting the recording situation by bringing up her and Jared's physical relationship
The ladies have lunch and circle back to Britani, Britani changes her story for the fifth time of "filming the scenery". Meredith calls Britani a "liar" and denies throwing up. Britani "come(s) clean" that her and Jared do have a "physical relationship". The ladies are confused by the relevancy to the recording situation. Only Heather feigns sympathy, playing it as a "big deal" for Mormons to admit to. Lisa and Bronwyn state they understand as well. Whitney understands but points out Britani is drinking "margheritas" and wearing "red lingeries". Bronwyn and Heather especially console Britani, but uses it to get their point across of Britani recording and breaking their trust. Britani apologizes to everyone and Meredith.
Meredith visits Heather and explains she had a "coughing attack", which Britani might have misheard as throwing up. Meredith thinks Britani might have left a recording device in Meredith's room. They reenact the coughing fit and search the room for the device to no avail. Meredith confronts Britani, explaining she was crying on the phone with her husband Seth and had a coughing attack. Britani is confused on why Meredith is mad at her for checking in with her, Meredith thinks Britani "came after" her like a "raging beast". Meredith accuses Britani of putting a "recording device" in her room, to which Britani denies. Mary thinks there's no benefit of Britani doing so because Meredith is "boring".
Meredith angry at Heather (off screen)
On the ride back to the hotel, Heather, Angie, and Meredith discuss their conversation on the yacht and the lunch after regarding Bronwyn. Heather wants to conduct an experiment to see if voice really does travel across villas, but Meredith is furious over Bronwyn taking offense of her question on if she's guarded against Todd on the yacht. Meredith argues with Heather, thinking Heather accused her of "emotional affair" and storms off into her room. Lisa follows Meredith, who vents loudly to her. The ladies outside the door can hear every word, solving the mystery of whether Britani can hear what goes inside Meredith's room.
Britani and Meredith argue in When All Is Said and Done, Britani doesn't like Meredith calling her "vile" while Meredith thinks Britani accused her of having an "eating disorder". Meredith disengages and is "not interested" in Britani anymore. Britani states she doesn't have "any friends here" and storms off. Britani overhearing Meredith's alleged throwing up is discussed in Reunion Part 3, Meredith calls Britani a "liar" and they argue. Meredith thinks Britani insinuated she had an eating disorder, Britani refutes by stating she had an eating disorder growing up.
Bronwyn Newport[]
Season 5[]
Bronwyn had told Lisa and Meredith her side of the argument with Heather on their flight to Palm Springs in The Desert and the Deserted, and she feels hurt that they were defending Heather and are on her side. The ladies and their husbands arrive at Bronwyn's vacation rental that costs $20k/day. Whitney, Angie, and Bronwyn notice Meredith and Lisa choose the wing with two rooms immediately. Bronwyn the hostess checked in with Lisa, but thinks Lisa and Meredith are isolating themselves from the rest of the ladies. Whitney and Angie agree. Lisa feels bad that Heather is not the trip. Whitney thought Bronwyn invited Heather over to move forward, Lisa and Meredith heard a different story for Heather. Lisa and Meredith think they should just hear it from the horse's mouth, so they Facetime Heather. Angie doesn't think it's a good idea to call Heather on a trip hosted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn walks into the call returning from the restroom, and is furious with Lisa for calling Heather. Bronwyn starts the dinner party in Revenge Is Best Served in Coach, the ladies compliment her necklace. Bronwyn jokes about Todd's wealth, Meredith senses a "mild tension", or rather an "unusual engagement" between them. Bronwyn hasn't seen anyone since Palm Springs, she tells Meredith the "lecture" she received from Todd in Kiss Kiss, Bangs Bangs.
Meredith (in blue) arguing with Angie with security between them
Meredith is happy that Angie is in attendance of Bat Mitzvah despite their recent rift in Mazel, Meredith. Meredith's daughter Chloe and son Brooks ran into Britani and they console her. They tell Meredith about the upset Britani. Britani returns and declares she's leaving. Meredith joins and pulls Britani aside to check in with her. Lisa finds Angie and brings her to Britani, who clarifies that she "love(s)" Britani's hair. Meredith promptly kicks Angie out after finding out she allegedly called Britani "slutty". Meredith calls security to escort Angie and Shawn out. Meredith and Angie argue over the wall of security. Meredith thinks Angie has been "repeatedly shaming women".
Bronwyn (left) and Lisa hugging
Bronwyn brings up the "infidelities" in her and Todd's relationship in La VIDA Loca. Bronwyn's daughter Gwen saw Todd texting someone on his iPad on a trip a couple years back. Todd explained it as a "fatal flaw" of his when confronted by Bronwyn. Bronwyn defends Todd while Heather is mad at Todd and Lisa is shocked to find out. Todd made it up to Bronwyn by giving her a ring with 5 diamonds with 5 promises. The ladies sympathizes with Bronwyn, especially as Todd works in New York 5 days a week. Lisa and Meredith defend Todd. Bronwyn thinks Todd means more to her than she means to him, she also feels lonely as she might lose her dad and Gwen is heading off to college soon. Bronwyn seeks validations from her friends. Meredith draws her own parallel with her marriage with Seth as well.
Bronwyn feels unsupported by Lisa on the yacht at lunch, Angie and Whitney agree. Heather joins, Bronwyn points out Meredith and Lisa defending Todd. Whitney thinks the topic "triggers" them because Meredith and Lisa have been "accused of infidelity" themselves. Bronwyn talks about Lisa defending Gwen's biological grandparents as well. Bronwyn thinks Whitney and Heather understand her because they had been confined by traditional gender roles before. Lisa doesn't feel good from dinner previous night in Smile, You're Being Recorded, Bronwyn had visited Lisa and Meredith after dinner and told them about her conversation with Whitney, Angie, and Heather at lunch after the yacht. She threw them under the bus in attempt to get back in Lisa's good graces. On the ride back to the hotel, Heather, Angie, and Meredith discuss their conversation on the yacht and the lunch after regarding Bronwyn. Heather wants to conduct an experiment to see if voice really does travel across villas, but Meredith is furious over Bronwyn taking offense of her question on if she's guarded against Todd on the yacht. Meredith argues with Heather, thinking Heather accused her of "emotional affair" and storms off into her room. Lisa follows Meredith, who vents loudly to her.
Lisa brings up Angie, Whitney, Heather, and Bronwyn discussing Lisa defending Todd on the yacht because she can relate from being accused of infidelity herself in Reunion Part 2. Lisa states she merely didn't want to "talk bad" about Todd. Bronwyn states the 5 new promises Todd made for her were "support, love, fidelity, and take care of life". Todd misses one and Bronwyn reminds him it's "transparency". Meredith and Lisa are mad they are being accused of defending Todd, Bronwyn attempts to absolve herself from her conversation with Angie, Whitney, and Heather by pointing out she came to Lisa and Meredith that night and also the day after on the beach (shown in an Unseen Footage).
Family[]
Brooks Marks[]
Season 5[]
Meredith tests out making bath bombs with her son Brooks and daughter Chloe in Walking a Tightrope. Meredith tells them about Whitney and her's bath bomb conflict and beginning to study for a bat mitzvah. Meredith is not sure about Bronwyn's upcoming couples trip in The Desert and the Deserted, because Angie's husband Shawn went on a podcast accusing Meredith of using her son Brooks (gay) as a "shield" in her part in questioning Shawn's sexuality. In an unseen flashback, Meredith confronted Shawn about it at Angie's anniversary party. Meredith expected an apology, which she did not receive. They are nervous about going on the trip. Meredith Facetimes her son Brooks and daughter Chloe to vent about Mary while she waits for her at an art gallery in Troop Salt Lake City. They think something's going on with Mary due to her behavior.
Chloe Marks[]
Season 5[]
Meredith tests out making bath bombs with her son Brooks and daughter Chloe in Walking a Tightrope. Meredith tells them about Whitney and her's bath bomb conflict and beginning to study for a bat mitzvah. Meredith Facetimes her son Brooks and daughter Chloe to vent about Mary while she waits for her at an art gallery in Troop Salt Lake City. They think something's going on with Mary due to her behavior.
Relationships[]
Seth Marks[]
Season 5[]
Meredith and Seth attend a cooking class making shakshuka, a popular Middle Eastern dish in Walking a Tightrope. Seth has gotten a new position in Columbus, Ohio and Meredith thinks he should learn how to cook. In the wake of the Genocide in Gaza[1], Meredith has a newfound pride in her Jewish heritage. Seth is brought to tears that Meredith, a 52 year old woman, wants to throw a bat mitzvah for herself. The ladies and their husbands arrive at Bronwyn's vacation rental that costs $20k/day in The Desert and the Deserted. Seth has been traveling a lot for work, he wants Meredith to be happy when they are spending time together. Seth races through the rental to claim a room with a bath tub to no avail. Seth returns from taking a work call and announces to Meredith the bad news of needing to leave the morning next day for work. Meredith does not like the idea of being on a couple's trip without her "other half". Meredith states it's like "Toronto" all over again, she thinks Seth doesn't view him being away from work frequently is that big of a deal while it impacts her. Meredith wants a moment alone from Seth. Seth thinks Meredith has too high of expectations and he "can't meet them all". Meredith is "frustrated" that Seth cannot commit to a mere 2 day trip for her.
Meredith arguing with Angie and Shawn (off screen)
Angie brings out whiteboards and starts a round of "Not so Newly Wed Games" in Revenge Is Best Served in Coach. Both Meredith and Seth think they apologize first, Meredith takes a dig of Seth that he does "on the days that he's home". At dinner, Meredith confronts Shawn, thinking that he needs to apologize to her about his comments toward Brooks. Shawn is surprised and irritated because he "felt good" about their conversation at Angie's anniversary party. Shawn wants to know what he said that offended Meredith. Meredith paraphrases what Shawn said on the podcast (see exactly what he said in transcript below). Shawn denies making comments about Brooks. Seth reads an article in a dramatic voice that ends with "proof, biotch!" (he actually said biotch). Angie thinks "a headline from a random blog proves nothing". Shawn thinks it's "taken out of context". Shawn states he never focused on Brooks directly (he said "her son" in the podcast). Shawn and Meredith argue. Shawn can't apologize because he doesn't remember if he did anything "demeaning" toward Brooks, and he will "double down" on it. Shawn wants to move forward because they had a good time today. The next morning, Seth bids farewell to Angie and Shawn for his early leave to Ohio for work. Angie and Shawn gossip about Seth calling them "biotches" the previous night. Whitney and Justin join the discussion. Whitney think it was "rude" and "uncalled for". Whitney doesn't understand why Meredith brought up the issue at dinner when they had already worked it out. Whitney and Angie think Meredith has a problem with their friendship. Before Seth leaves, he wants to make sure with Meredith if they are doing okay. Meredith thinks they are okay at the moment but the problem of Seth leaving for work for long periods of time still persists.
Meredith makes her grand entrance on a sleigh pulled by horses with her family aboard in Mazel, Meredith. The party moves indoors as the ceremony portion commences. Rabbi Ruth gives speech, Meredith and her mother Gloria head to the podium. Meredith wears the tallit Seth received at his Bar Mitzvah. Meredith and Seth's marriage is discussed in Reunion Part 2, Meredith takes a dig at Angie, Whitney, and "to some extent" Heather and ensures Seth and her are doing well. However, Meredith confirms their decade long marriage isn't always "a walk in the park". Seth "highly recommend(s) commuting" so it feels like a "first date" on the weekends when they are physically together. Todd relates as he works in New York City while Bronwyn resides in Salt Lake City. Seth denies having a "side chick" in Ohio, stating his side chick is his hand.
Filmography[]
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Gallery[]
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Taglines[]
| "Jealousy is a disease, to which I say - get well soon!" | ||
| "I may be known for my ice, but I always bring the heat." | ||
| "When I take a shot, I always hit my mark." | ||
| "In a town full of dirty lies, everyone can use a bath." | ||
| "I’m known for my tub, and this year I’m bathing in glory." | ||
Trivia[]
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