Series synopsis
Shahs of Sunset is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 11, 2012. It ended on August 29, 2021. It was created by Ryan Seacrest. It stars Reza Farahan, Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi, Mercedes "MJ" Javid and Mike Shouhed.
Follow a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.
Premise
Follow a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Reza Farahan as Self
- Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi as Self
- Mercedes "MJ" Javid as Self
- Mike Shouhed as Self
- Asa Soltan Rahmati as Self
- Destiney Rose as Self
- Nema Vand as Self
- Sammy Younai as Self
Supporting cast
- Shervin Roohparvar as Self
- Asifa Mirza as Self
- Lilly Ghalichi as Self
Guest cast
- Michael Costello as Self
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 128 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 11, 2012 | April 15, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 2, 2012 | March 10, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 16 | November 5, 2013 | February 25, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 16 | March 2, 2015 | June 15, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 17 | April 10, 2016 | August 3, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 15 | July 16, 2017 | October 29, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 15 | August 2, 2018 | November 22, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 15 | February 9, 2020 | July 26, 2020 |
| Season 9 | 15 | May 16, 2021 | August 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Image is Everything This series premiere introduces six Persian-American friends living a life of luxury in Los Angeles. The group tries to juggle their active social lives and careers while balancing the demands of their families and traditions. Drama ensues among the friends at dinner and a lavish pool party complete with a tiger. Asa makes herself an outcast with her unique wardrobe, while MJ's bitterness towards marriage is on display at a bridal store. GG appears jealous of Mike's date, fueling rumors that they may be more than friends. |
March 11, 2012 |
| 2 |
It's My Birthday Bitches Reza invites the group to Las Vegas for his over-the-top 38th birthday party, but after GG and MJ engage in some gossipy trash talking with Reza's friend Anita, tempers flare and threaten to ruin the weekend. |
March 18, 2012 |
| 3 |
Champagne Wars After returning home from Vegas, Golnesa must face the wrath of Reza, who's mad at her for the way she acted during his birthday weekend. Mike has a new real estate listing which could be the big payday he's been hoping for and Sammy works to get in the good graces of a major Beverly Hills real estate developer. Reza throws a champagne tasting party to see how refined everyone’s taste buds are. |
March 25, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Whisky Makes You Frisky Asa takes a big financial risk and moves back into her Venice mansion and MJ and her mother spar at a birthday dinner, but MJ is caught off guard by the viciousness of Vida's response. Reza befriends new Persian Princess, Lilly, and attempts to introduce her to the group, but things go south when GG and new friend Omid hit the bottle a little too hard and get more than a little sexual at the dinner table. |
December 2, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Persian Nose Business After her spat with Vida at a birthday dinner, MJ heads to the therapist to confront her issues with her mom, and realizes she is carrying more baggage than she thought. Mike has fallen in love with a girl but faces obstacles in their relationship. Then tempers flare at a pool party over a perceived insult, and Asa and GG's simmering resentments come to a shocking climax. |
December 9, 2012 |
| 3 |
I Love You But I Don't Like You The crew becomes divided as Asa and Reza draw a line in the sand over GG's behavior at the pool party. Asa tries to solve her money problems with an outrageous new business idea that's so crazy it might just work and GG's plans to become a business tycoon are derailed when she and her sister have a nasty fight. Reza is increasingly disillusioned with what he sees as MJ's character flaws and their friction sparks into a potentially friendship-ending fight. |
December 16, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Only Guilty Men Bring Flowers In the third season premiere, Reza works to fix his friendship with MJ. Mike's new girlfriend, Jessica, agrees to convert to Judaism. GG apologizes to Asa for their past issues. Lilly hosts her birthday celebration but tensions rise when MJ finds out she isn't invited. |
November 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
These People Are Not Your Friends Still working on her Diamond Water, Asa visits the factory where it's being produced to check on how things are coming along. Reza and Adam take their relationship to the next level and move in together. GG pressures her boyfriend to either be committed or leave. Lilly and MJ meet to discuss things. |
November 12, 2013 |
| 3 |
Bad Things Happen When I Eat Salami GG ends up turning against MJ. Mike assists his family in planning a party. |
November 19, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Am Gay Ghandi The Shahs ring in the Persian New Year but the mood dampens when Mike picks a fight with Asifa’s boyfriend, Bobby. Although Reza steps in as the peacemaker, he begins to realize that Mike's problems may be bigger than anyone imagined. |
March 2, 2015 |
| 2 |
What Happened in Turkey? With hopes of building a future together, Mike’s girlfriend Jessica completes her conversion to Judaism with a dramatic ocean swim. At Asa's house, GG reveals a secret she has been holding since the group's trip to Turkey last year, casting a dark cloud over the tight knit group. To soak up the California sun, the crew decides to organize a luxurious staycation in Malibu, but the dynamic shifts when Mike faces off with Asifa’s boyfriend, Bobby, for the second time. |
March 9, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Devil's Staycation As the Shahs get their party on at the Malibu retreat, a guest's controversial comments spark another heated argument. Reza names MJ as his maid of honor, which creates tension between MJ and Asa. Trouble brews at Reza's humble abode when his fiancé's parents visit for the first time. |
March 16, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Persian of the Pacific After reflecting on last year's broken engagement, Reza reveals to Asa that he's finally ready to marry Adam. Newlywed Mike tells wife Jessica that he's finally ready to reconnect with his old friends. But when the group comes together at Shervin's 35th birthday party, a troubled GG threatens to ruin the celebration. |
April 10, 2016 |
| 2 |
C'est la Vida When Reza announces his plans for a surprise wedding, he encounters an unexpected foe - MJ. The cracks in Mike's relationship begin to show as Jessica challenges her husband about what she expects from married life. Asa struggles with her new family business, Asa Kaftans, and MJ prepares to introduce the new man in her life to her ultimate critic, her mother Vida. |
April 17, 2016 |
| 3 |
Oy Vey, MJ! As GG’s health issues escalate, she calls on Shervin for support during a painful medical procedure. In an effort to rebuild relationships with the group, Mike and Jessica throw a backyard Shabbat party, but tensions fray when MJ reveals a secret Reza’s not ready to share. |
April 24, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The "Miracle" Baby After moving into their new condo mid-renovation, MJ and Tommy butt heads with a feisty surprise neighbor. Asa reveals her “miracle” pregnancy to Reza and wonders how it will affect her ongoing feud with MJ. Newlyweds Adam and Reza play a game of tennis, and Reza is reminded that the ball isn't always in his court. Meanwhile, former train wreck GG is on a path to finding Zen and tries unconventional methods to get to a healthier place. As Mike hosts a housewarming party with the crew to celebrate his new chapter, Asa’s shocking pregnancy announcement forces MJ and Reza to face the crossroads in their own personal lives when it comes to starting families of their own. |
July 16, 2017 |
| 2 |
A Long Trip For A Short Apology Reza and Adam throw an anniversary celebration, where Shervin tells the group that he and Annalise are exclusive and GG is once again left behind. Shervin hosts a Malibu house party and invites Reza and GG in hopes of getting them to make amends. While there, GG makes strides when she apologizes to Adam for attacking him at Asa’s art show last year, but she and Reza actively avoid each other as the party rages. On their way to Malibu, MJ and Reza make a pit stop to visit her father and Reza learns that Shams may not be doing as well as MJ has been letting on. |
July 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
Hava Nagila, Hava Tequila Tensions are high as plans for a trip to Israel cause a divide amongst the crew. With Halloween approaching, Reza puts on a “Peace in the Middle East” costume party in an attempt to bring the group back together. Meanwhile, GG tries responsibility on for size at the LA Fashion Week runway. After a romantic night out, MJ and Tommy decide to take the next step toward becoming parents. Alongside her family, Asa navigates managing her expanding business with her expanding belly. |
July 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Short Kiss Goodnight Mike is single and ready to mingle with new crush Mona; Nema only has eyes for GG, who is still in the middle of a contentious divorce; the Shahs make a group trip to the mountains, where they work to maintain their balance on the slopes. |
August 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
It's My Party and I'll Make You Cry If I Want To At the end of a fun-filled vacation, Reza and MJ make an exciting announcement that incites an argument amongst the group. Back in LA, new homeowner Mike has a reluctant but hardworking project manager in Reza, who is slowly becoming irritated with Mike's reliance on him. MJ plans a Valentine’s Day party, but her hopes for a love-fest are dashed as the night ends with a dramatic showdown. Nema, on the other hand, is in the midst of a relationship crisis and realizes he needs to come clean. |
August 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
A Date With Destiny MJ rides an emotional roller coaster as she deals with the fallout from the Valentine's Day party, as well as her dad's declining health. Nema comes clean to his live-in girlfriend about his flirtation with GG and faces the consequences. Reza, whose husband Adam has been not-so-subtly hinting about having a baby for over a year now, considers an investment opportunity that would likely push the baby plans back. Meanwhile, Destiney begins to dip her toes back into the dating pool. |
August 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Naked Jenga and Afraid The Shahs are back, and all grown up! Reza and GG decide to bury the hatchet, though GG has yet to make amends with Destiney following their reunion blowup. |
February 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Very Shouhed Passover After Reza confronts the person spreading rumors about his husband, he discovers a shocking revelation about MJ that leaves Destiney caught in the middle of the chaos. Mike prepares to take on one of the biggest business ventures of his life on Passover weekend, despite his family and friends’ disapproval. GG tries to speed up her fertility by taking everyone on a unique adventure. |
February 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
I Want You to Be My Muddy Buddy As the crew preps for a mud run, Destiney attempts to apologize to Reza, who refuses to budge. GG secretly undergoes the implantation process in her IVF journey. Mike goes head-to-head with his father over a large business venture he is looking to pursue solo. Nema reaches a crossroad with his ex-girlfriend and business partner, Erica, and he questions whether they can stay in their working relationship despite their messy breakup. |
February 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
50 Shades of Shouhed 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. |
May 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Golden Years 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. |
May 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Big Little Persian Lies 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. |
May 30, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Bravo |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 11, 2012 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2021 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |