Overview of Southern Charm S11E10 Part Two: Snitchy Grass Farms (Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam)
This episode is a recap/discussion of Southern Charm S11E10 Part Two. The group arrives at “Itchy Grass Farm” for a backyard weekend that mostly consists of poolside banter, grilling, and interpersonal blowups. The central conflict revolves around gossip and miscommunication about Craig, who denies a rumor that he said something hurtful about Charlie — and promptly lashes out when confronted. Austin reveals he initiated a breakup with Audrey, prompting immediate (and gleeful) reactions from the group. The hosts also call out the episode’s heavy filler (lots of burgers, swimming, and set dressing) that feels like setup for a bigger upcoming episode.
Main plot & key scenes
- Arrival at Itchy Grass Farm (Wittner’s property): tour, cabins, the “Marley orchard,” and comedic family touches (Wittner’s mom, Jimmy Buffett anecdote).
- Group dynamics on display: grilling, cabins assigned, and a slow-burn build toward multiple confrontations.
- Craig/Charlie/Sally storyline:
- Sally tells Charlie she’s heard Craig said Charlie might fall for him and he didn’t want to lead her on.
- Craig denies the statements, claims people are misrepresenting him and says he’s “ultra-sensitive” when others get involved in his life.
- Craig then confronts Austin and blames the group for talking about him; he also threatens to withdraw friendship from Charlie/Sally.
- Shep contradicts the “in love” claim and frames the issue as a blown-up telephone-game misunderstanding; Craig reacts with classic wounded/performative indignation.
- Austin breakup reveal:
- Austin admits (somewhat matter-of-factly) he initiated the breakup with Audrey; Sally instantaneously gets excited and flirts.
- Rodrigo and others roast Austin; Austin sits in the pool and — in a gross moment highlighted by the hosts — pees in it.
- Filler moments: long stretches of burgers being flipped, people lounging, pool time, and small cabin interactions; hosts call this “filler” that likely sets up a forthcoming episode.
Character dynamics & conflicts
- Craig Conover: center of controversy — denies quotes, portrays himself as being mischaracterized, uses defensive manipulation (threat to withdraw friendship). Hosts describe him as self-believing and increasingly a lead figure.
- Sally: portrayed as giddy/over-eager around Austin and quick to spread gossip; accused of being jealous/psycho by some but also shown as comic relief.
- Charlie: caught in the middle, unsure how to interpret Craig’s behavior and Sally’s claims.
- Austin: admits to breaking up with Audrey; becomes the object of both mockery and opportunity (Sally’s interest).
- Shep & Rodrigo: comic commentary and defenders/roasters—Shep tries to defuse Craig’s panic by calling out the exaggeration of the rumor.
- Women vs men dynamic: hosts highlight hypocrisy — men call women “gossipy” while men are actively gossiping about the women.
Themes & recurring motifs
- Gaslighting and hypocrisy: men claim women gossip and overreact, while simultaneously gossiping and misrepresenting.
- Telephone-game miscommunication: rumor morphs through retellings, causing conflict without clear evidence.
- Ego and performative vulnerability: Craig often plays the wounded martyr to gain sympathy and control.
- Bravo pacing: quiet, filler-heavy episode likely used to set up a high-drama follow-up.
Memorable lines & moments
- “Jealous farmer” (recast of “jealous psycho”) — encapsulates the show’s comic re-labeling.
- “Live free or die” — used humorously as a bros’ catchphrase.
- Itchy Grass origin story: ticks → “itchy ass” → mom added the “gr” → “Itchy Grass Farm.”
- Austin peeing in the pool — called out by hosts as gross and emblematic of fratty behavior.
- Shep’s take: “There’s nobody more respectful of females than Craig Conover” — delivered as ironic support.
Production notes & pacing
- Heavy use of sponsor reads and ad copy in the transcript (Smith’s, Salt Lake Community College, etc.).
- Hosts consistently mix pop-culture jokes, running gags, and snark; the episode features long segments of low-stakes footage (grilling/pool) that the hosts label filler.
- The episode functions as a setup installment — little payoff, lots of atmosphere and mounting tension.
Takeaways / What to watch for next
- Expect fallout from the Craig rumor confrontation — relationships (friendships & romantic) are strained and likely to break further.
- Austin’s breakup with Audrey opens romantic possibilities (Sally) and social friction (friends who roast him).
- The show’s hypocrisy/gossip theme will probably escalate into a more dramatic reveal or argument in the next episode.
- If you want the drama, this episode is a slow build — the next episode is likely where the main payoffs happen.
Quick character reference
- Craig Conover — center of rumor, defensive, performatively wounded.
- Charlie — potential love interest caught in the middle.
- Sally — giddy, flirtatious, accused of stirring trouble.
- Austin — admits breakup with Audrey; roasted by friends.
- Audrey — Austin’s now ex (off-screen breakup).
- Shep, Rodrigo, Wittner (farm owner), Vanita, Molly, Madison — supporting roles, mostly commentators and instigators.
Bottom line: Episode heavy on atmosphere and character posturing, light on resolutions — lots of poolside filler and classic Southern Charm dynamics (gossip, ego, and male vs female hypocrisy) that set the stage for bigger drama to follow.