Season 7

Austen and Madison's bond is stronger than ever. Kathryn reveals a bit of gossip to Craig. With a new girlfriend and a therapist in tow, Shep's new and improved attitude leaves him determined to keep his nose out of his everyone's business.

Shep continues to spread gossip at his party, upsetting Madison and ultimately affecting his friendship with Austen. Meanwhile, Leva comes to Cameran’s defense and confronts Kathryn for igniting the rumor mill. Patricia suggests John pursue Madison. With the biggest beer event of Austen’s career on the horizon, he wonders if his friends will show up to support or sabotage his big day.

Leva hosts a Persian Dinner for the girls, while the boys go out and discover John doesn't honor bro-code. Meanwhile, pigs officially fly when Shep and Taylor double-date with Austen and Madison. And when Kathryn finds out a secret about Thomas, her fantasy of them getting back together crumbles.

The guys prepare for Patricia's annual dinner party, despite tensions among the group. John follows Patricia’s advice and decides to pursue Madison, even though it means breaking bro-code with his friend Austen. Meanwhile, Kathryn refocuses her life after learning that Thomas has a new baby on the way. Everything comes to a screeching halt when Charleston is forced to deal with the onset of Coronavirus.

The past two months have seen so many changes, not just in Charleston but around the world. A global pandemic. Schools, restaurants, and other public spaces closed. Residents asked to quarantine at home. Not to mention, political rallies and other protests. As Charleston reopens, everyone comes to grips with their “new normal.”

John cozies up to Madison as she reaches a decision about Austen. After Craig debuts his HSN line, Patricia has an announcement of her own. Meanwhile, Shep and his girlfriend struggle with the pressures of quarantine, and Leva confronts Kathryn over issues of race and privilege.

Shep tries to charm his way out of the doghouse with Taylor; after an apology tour, Kathryn continues to face backlash for her exchange on social media; Austen refuses to accept that his relationship with Madison is over.

On the heels of their break up, Madison invites everyone to what was supposed to be Austen’s birthday party.

It’s sink or swim on the two-part season finale opener, as Pringle and Shep cohost a “good times” pool party.

As the finale concludes, fireworks fly when Madison learns Austen has been hooking up with another woman.