This week on Beyond the Gates, cohabitation stress hits Ashley and Derek hard (spoiler: Herbert the chair needs to die), Chelsea gets a little curious about her sexuality, and Leslie goes full villain mode against the entire Dupree clan. Grab a drink — you’re gonna need it for this full episode recap.
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| Leslie declares war on the Duprees | BTG, CBS |
Ashley & Derek’s Domestic Disaster
So it’s finally happening: Ashley and Derek are moving in together on Beyond the Gates. Cue the panic attacks. Ashley’s freaking out because Derek’s bringing more baggage than just his duffel — namely, Herbert, the world’s ugliest chair. That sad, lumpy, dirt-colored relic needs to be set on fire immediately, but Derek’s strangely attached to it, like it’s a family heirloom. Gross.
Ashley’s anxiety doesn’t stop there. Sharing a tiny shower with another human? Hard pass. Or it would be, if Derek didn’t remind her how steamy — literally — a two-person shower can get. Fine, they’re boring, but in a "we're kind of cute and annoying" way.
Meanwhile, over at Orphey Gene’s, Ashley’s mom Mona is losing her mind too, worried that Derek and his “big ol’ fireman’s pole” (yes, she really said that) won’t even fit in the apartment. And that was before she came face-to-face with Derek’s hideous stuffed moose head. Somebody call an exorcist — or at least an interior decorator.
Anita’s Not-So-Smooth Comeback
While the moving chaos unfolds, Vernon is on a mission: get Anita to agree to a comeback concert. But Anita’s not having it. She thinks her voice has aged like everything else on her body — and not in the cute “silver fox” way.
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| Anita | BTG |
Of course, Vernon won’t hear it. In his mind, Anita is a fine wine, not a dusty old bottle nobody wants to open. He’s already planning the “Fine Wine Tour” and frankly? I would buy a ticket yesterday.
But Anita has a deeper, messier reason for dodging the spotlight: the breakup of her girl group, the Articulettes. Apparently, the split was nastier than a Real Housewives reunion, and Anita’s carrying around a lot of guilt about how she treated Tracy and Sharon. So yeah, maybe she needs a little therapy and a new tour manager.
Chelsea’s Sexuality Takes Center Stage
Meanwhile, over at Martin’s house of bad dreams, the poor guy is jolted awake from yet another nightmare about “that night” — only to be met with a different kind of terror: Chelsea on his doorstep, ready to talk... about threesomes. Yep. THREESOMES.
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| Chelsea | BTG |
Turns out, Chelsea recently got freaky with a married couple and realized she’s way more into the wife, Allison, than she expected. Now, she’s spiraling into an identity crisis, wondering if she’s gay, bi, or just really into hot women named Allison. Honestly, it’s about time Chelsea got a decent storyline, and this one is juicy.
Chelsea wastes no time — she invites Allison out for some cocktails at Uptown and basically asks if she’s down for a little one-on-one action. Allison’s answer? A resounding, flirtatious yes. Not only does Allison feel the spark, she’s ready to light a full-blown fire. Chelsea’s face says it all: thrilled, terrified, and maybe just a tiny bit smug.
Leslie Goes Full Psycho
If you thought Chelsea’s story was wild, you haven't met Leslie. Leslie is completely off the rails.
First, she ambushes Vernon and Martin at Orphey Gene’s, pretending to be a Dupree superfan. That might’ve worked... if she hadn’t started rambling about Bigfoot and how she “thinks about them all the time.” Zero chill. Even for Leslie.
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| Leslie pretends to be a fan of the Duprees | BTG |
Later, back at home (after another epic wig montage that deserves an Emmy, frankly), she spills to Eva that it was all an act. But oh no, she’s not just targeting Ted and Nicole anymore — she’s declared war on the entire Dupree bloodline. Why? Because in Leslie’s mind, the Duprees are personally responsible for every bad thing that’s ever happened to her and Eva. Totally normal, healthy behavior.
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| Leslie | BTG |
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| Eva | BTG |
Eva, at least, has some common sense left and tries to talk her unhinged mom down, warning her that she’s “playing with fire.” Spoiler alert: Leslie’s already tossing the matches.
Ted’s Attempt at Romance Is a Hot Mess
Poor Ted. All he wants is to have a sexy little pre-anniversary moment with Nicole. But the universe — and their chaotic friends — have other plans.
First, Eva busts in with an “appetizer emergency” (whatever that means), and then Mona rolls up with a full PowerPoint presentation about landscaping. You can’t make this stuff up.
Finally, after what feels like twenty-five interruptions, Ted and Nicole get some alone time. He toasts her with champagne, whispers sweet nothings, and then pulls out the whipped cream and strawberries. Very John-and-Marlena circa 1998. Subtlety is dead, and Ted killed it.
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| Ted & Nicole | BTG |
Martin’s Nightmares Are His Problem — Literally
Meanwhile, Martin is busy having a full existential crisis at Orphey Gene’s. He finally confesses to Vernon that “the dream” — you know, the big scary one — is back. And it’s probably not because of the ghost of Christmas past.
Vernon floats the idea that maybe it’s Martin’s nerves about running for president that’s triggering the nightmares. Logical, sure, but Martin’s not about to pass the blame. No, he’s taking full responsibility for whatever dark secret he’s hiding. When he says, “God knows, I put it on myself,” you just know there’s a lot more to this story — and it’s going to blow up spectacularly when it all comes out.
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| Martin | BTG |
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