Shahs of Sunset (2012)

In the hopes of mending their 30-year relationship and healing their fractured friend group, Reza and MJ plan a trip to Palm Springs to celebrate Mike's birthday. Mike, however, finds himself embroiled in scandal after his girlfriend, Paulina, calls him out for his wrongdoings with a series of screengrabs she sends to the crew. GG, looking to stay out of the drama, embraces being a new mom to her son, Elijah.

The Shahs are anxious about their reunion in Palm Springs; as tensions quickly escalate between Reza and Nema over old wounds, new friend and life coach London steps in to lend her perspective; GG's unsolicited advice is ill-received, causing a rift.

On Mike's birthday trip to Palm Springs the crew pulls out all the stops; Reza is pushed to his limit; GG finds common ground with an old foe; Mike makes an announcement that lights all of Palm Springs on fire.

After Mike makes an announcement that shocks the group, Reza flees Palm Springs, leaving GG to wonder who she can trust and how she was pulled into Mike’s text scandal. With her guard up, GG agrees to take baby steps toward healing her troubled friendship with MJ. MJ also reassesses her relationship with Reza and navigates the muddy waters toward reconciliation. In her crusade to teaching men accountability for their behavior, Destiney turns her focus to her nephew.

After a rocky Palm Springs getaway, the Shahs attempt to return to normal life and prepare for baby Elijah's welcome party. Nema is on the outs, however, and struggles with not being invited to the celebration. Mike's texts continue to dominate the conversation, as both he and Reza point the finger at each other. Reza is doing damage control after leaving GG and Destiney behind in Palm Springs. After GG reveals to Reza that Tommy does not want him to meet baby Shams, Reza is left heartbroken and his behavior takes a turn.

Halloween is the scariest time of the year, and with the Shahs still very much a fractured bunch, Destiney's upcoming party might be more "trick" than "treat.” During Elijah and Shams’ first play date, GG helps MJ realize that Reza needs uplifting, leading to an emotional meeting between the lifelong friends. Destiney finds herself sinking deeper into Mike's relationship drama when Paulina reveals dirty secrets about her man. Paulina makes Destiney swear to not say a word, setting up a potentially turbulent holiday gathering for the group.

Still reeling from the horrors of Halloween, Mike and Destiney lean on their friends for support. Nema and Shervin treat Mike to a guys' night out, while MJ hosts a girls' night-in across town. It’s not all fun and games, however, when GG questions Destiney’s loyalty to Paulina over Mike. Meanwhile, Reza is working on his memoir and finds himself on an emotional trip down memory lane.

In the season of giving thanks, the Shahs are motivated to heal their damaged relationships. With help from London, Nema reaches out to Golnesa to offer an apology, while Mike meets up with Reza hoping to find peace. When the group gathers for Friendsgiving dinner, however, the initial good vibes are gobbled right up after they question Paulina’s absence. Mike’s response does not sit well, and tensions come to a boil when hurled accusations make for anything but a celebration.

A tumultuous yet heartfelt ending to Friendsgiving offers much food for thought. GG confronts Mike over her concerns about Paulina’s shifting loyalties. MJ gets real with the group about struggles in her marriage. Reza turns his focus onto his book, Memoirs of a Gay Shah, and interviews his mom hoping she sheds some light on his childhood. Meanwhile, London aids Nema in his quest for a love connection.

The Shahs look to move forward as Mike’s building project nears completion and Destiny says “Ahloo" to a new clothing and accessories line. Facing intimacy challenges in her marriage, MJ looks to spice things up. GG devises a plan to help her friends get to a better place, and for her own growth, attempts an armistice with her old bestie Shervin. Wanting desperately to meet baby Shams, Reza finds himself between a rock and hard place with Adam.

Tired of the conflict within the group, GG takes her friends on a nature healing trip. While Reza and Adam make progress in their discussions over the restraining order, MJ continues to hit the same brick wall with Tommy. On an epic RV drive to their Redwoods getaway, lingering tensions between Reza and Mike arise with newcomer London becoming collateral damage. Nema and Destiney get their flirt on, and a topless video of MJ quickly becomes the topic of conversation. GG expresses fears about her fledgling friendship with Reza after witnessing some concerning behavior on the trip.

The Shahs feel like fish out of water as they spend their last day in the Redwoods on a fly-fishing adventure. MJ and Destiney share a moment acknowledging their growth, while Reza struggles with news about Tommy. GG organizes a Wusah-inspired, spirit animal-themed dinner for the final night, but the tranquility only lasts so long. After the group questions Mike about his relationship status, he makes a shocking admission. As the Shahs prepare to head home, Reza writes a letter to Tommy in the hopes of taking a step forward.