Shahs of Sunset

2011
4.4
717 reviews
TV-14
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Image is Everything
3/11/12
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.
2 It's My Birthday Bitches
3/18/12
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 Reza's birthday weekend.
3 Champagne Wars
3/25/12
After returning home from Vegas, Golnesa must face the wrath of Reza who is 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.
4 Waiting for MJ
4/1/12
Sammy is put on the spot when Mohamed comes back from vacation and evaluates the work on his palatial Beverly Hills home. Asa plays her music for a major producer and starts to feel pressures to conform her image. At GG's parents' 40th anniversary party she risks blowing her cool when MJ shows up four hours late to the festivities.
5 The Shahs of Great Neck
4/8/12
GG vents to her sister about a fight she has at "Girls' Night" with Asa and MJ, but finds little sympathy for her flaring temper. Seeking some closure, Reza travels to Long Island to confront his father about the long simmering family issues. In the process he discovers something more shocking and emotional than he ever anticipated about his family's history.
6 Old Friends New Problems
4/15/12
Mike finally cops to the romantic tension simmering between him and GG. Asa gains a powerful new patron and debuts her song "Tehrangeles" to some of the most powerful people in the Persian community. Sammy and MJ set each other up on a double blind date, but while MJ brings a "nice girl" for Sammy, MJ is horrified to discover that Sammy definitely does not return the favor. Inspired by Reza's emotional trip to NYC, MJ decides to confront her overbearing and critical mother in a showdown twenty years in the making.

About this show

The new docu-series will explore a group of young Persian-American friends who juggle living and working in Los Angeles while balancing the demands of their families and traditions. From over-the-top shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive to traditional family feasts at home, "Shahs of Sunset" celebrates the opulent lifestyle of a group of young friends who have grown up together in Los Angeles and are now trying to balance their active social lives with their up-and-coming careers. Armed with chromed-out cars, logo-ridden purses and designer outfits, they've got it and they're not afraid to flaunt it. But while these young socialites know how to spend money - they also know the value of family and tradition. It's a part of Los Angeles culture and lifestyle that definitely has to be seen to be believed.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
717 reviews
ABBA YHUH (Is the Most High)
August 28, 2017
Asa is such an ungrateful "friend". How dare she speak about how her friends were not there to offer their services during the Israel trip as she is further along in the pregnancy. Kick her butt off the show please. She's faux and uses people to her own advantage. Asa only cares about Ass. At first i thought GG was horrible but at least she keeps it real. Much respect to GG!
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nisreen henry
September 29, 2021
They are pseudo so called Persian Americans. Apart from speaking the lingo, I think they are watered down Persians... never seen people who party and drink the way they do. I wonder where they get all the money from??? Even Asa who claims has no money, has a beautiful house and shops for a Mercedes the way a 'nor mal' person shops for a dress! I have hardly seen anyone of them seriously working. Is this for real?????
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Robin Asemani
June 13, 2015
Yes, Persians are TOO into image; but they are very social people and always have the best parties. They will argue for the sake of arguing even if they don't make any sense. Overall though, they are the best! This group of Persian's reality is an entertaining one.
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