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Season 4.
The show's first real subtraction, offset by its biggest round of new names yet.
A rhythm worth tracking.
Season 4 reshapes the cast for the first time: James Kennedy is promoted to a full series regular, and Faith Stowers and Lala Kent join in recurring roles. Stassi Schroeder steps back from her regular spot after three seasons, appearing only as a guest. Twenty-four episodes give the new lineup plenty of runway, and the restaurant's hierarchy still drives the season even as the faces around it start to shift.
The #07 slot.
Slot #07 of 12 in the Vanderpump Rules Editor's Canon. Season 4 ranks seventh because it's the first season built around a real loss rather than pure growth. James Kennedy is promoted to a full series regular, and Faith Stowers and Lala Kent join in recurring roles, but Stassi Schroeder stepping back from her regular spot after three seasons is the bigger story — the show's first proof that the format survives someone leaving. Twenty-four episodes give the reshuffled lineup plenty of runway, and SUR's hierarchy still drives the season even as the faces around it shift. It holds up well for a season managing that much change at once, but the subtraction keeps it out of the top tier.