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Brian Moylan is the author of the New York Times best seller The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Housewives. He also writes Vulture's Housewives Institute Bulletin newsletter. He started covering television in 2000, and his TV reporting and criticism has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, Vice, Gawker 1.0, Time, Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, the Washington Blade, and many other outlets.

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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Montezuma’s RevengeWe really need to talk about Lisa Rinna.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Big EasyWhat’s the point of a joint bachelor-bachelorette party?
  3. timelines
    A Complete Timeline of All the Controversies Girls StartedSo many think pieces.
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Walk of ShameI live for every single second of Erika Jayne.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Fight NightWhy in the world do Jax and Tom think that they can fit into Lisa Vanderpump’s clothes?
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: The Snoring TwentiesIt is a very sad day here at the Real Housewives Institute.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Kennedy CurseA message for James: Nobody is jealous of your “perfect†hair.
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Boy George and the DragonThis is like Pantygate all over again.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Roast BeastPresented without comment: Tom and Ariana have a “braid guy.â€
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: A Greek TragedyI loved absolutely everything about Erika’s trip to Greece.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Tenacious DWhat is Kristen doing in a sketch-comedy show?
  12. All of the Hats in The Young Pope Premiere (and What They Mean)So many hats.
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Game NightmareThis is classic Kim Richards, from beginning to end.
  14. Wait, WTF Is Emerald City About?All the moments that will have you raising your eyebrows and thinking that there’s no place like home.
  15. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Summertime BluesYou win, Bravo. I’ll watch Summer House. Are you happy now?
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Let’s Talk About DoritAll ye mighty look upon Dorit and despair.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Montauk MonstersIs it possible that Lala’s persona is some sort of reality-show Ponzi scheme?
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    RHOBH Recap: The Young and the Rest of UsDorit shouldn’t blame Erika for her husband’s bad behavior.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Belly of the BreastThe trip to Sonoma sounds like the worst trip in the world.
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    Scream Queens Season Finale Recap: The Bitter End“Drain the Swamp†is completely devoid of any real twists.
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    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Sleepy BeautiesNever trust an adult who uses his initials for his name.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Fa Lala LalaThis whole Lala situation is just utterly ridiculous.
  23. The 10 Essentials of Any Hallmark Christmas MovieStep one: Hire a recognizable actress from the ‘90s.
  24. overnights
    Scream Queens Recap: Fry Day the 13thI still think that Grace is the real killer.
  25. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Snooze ControlThis season is dreadfully boring because everyone knows how to act, dress, and behave.
  26. close reads
    The Gay Subtext of Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerIt’s the gayest thing about Christmas.
  27. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Pride and PrejudiceLala and Katie are despicable cowards.
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    Scream Queens Recap: Will of GracePrediction: The third Green Meanie is Grace.
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    RHOBH Season-Premiere Recap: Studio Fifty BoreDon’t have high hopes for this seventh season.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: May the Schwartz Be with YouWhat, exactly, is going on with Tom’s bulge?
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Character AssassinationThank goodness that James Kennedy’s reign of terror has ended.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Butt SteakLala and Katie’s back-alley fight is an instant classic.
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion Recap: Conflicting ReportsOne of the least interesting reunions in Housewives history.
  34. The 15 Grisliest Deaths in American Horror StoryYou’ve been warned.
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    AHS Finale Recap: Lana Winters of Our DiscontentAfter a fitfully promising season, AHS: Roanoke limps to the finish line.
  36. overnights
    Scream Queens Recap: Accents Will HappenWe still have no idea why the Green Meanie is killing people.
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    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Dog Day AfternoonWhy does everyone on this show sleep in their clothes?
  38. The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion Recap: Behind the ScreamsA lesson for Kelly: Bad behavior is not excused by more bad behavior.
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    American Horror Story: Roanoke Recap — Revenge of the MillennialsEnough with the “found footage†trope. It’s ludicrous and silly.
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    Vanderpump Rules Season Premiere Recap: Inside Lala LandWas Tom Sandoval’s hair cursed by a very vengeful witch?
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    RHOC Reunion Recap: Orange You Glad It’s Almost Over?Oof, this is going to be a long reunion.
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    American Horror Story: Roanoke Recap: Deliverance From EvilWe have a lot of questions after this letdown of an episode.
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season Finale Recap: Being CallowI don’t want to talk about these stupid fights again.
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    American Horror Story: Roanoke Recap: I’m Not Here to Make Friends“Chapter Seven†features some of the show’s most gruesome footage.
  45. wishes
    Drakeworld, and 5 Other Theme Parks That Would Be Better Than WestworldWho wants to go to the Wild Wild West?
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Give Me StrengthHeather Dubrow needs to be cut from the show.
  47. American Horror Story: Roanoke Recap: The Nightmare ContinuesThe season’s big twist is a stroke of genius.
  48. overnights
    Scream Queens Recap: Nothing But the BluesChanel-O-Ween is the worst.
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: When Irish Eyes Are CryingHow, logistically, is there no footage of the big fight?
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    American Horror Story: Roanoke Recap: Nightmare’s EndThe big question: Where does everything go from here?
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