The Hamptons are calling. Honestly, if you aren't already checking your calendar for the Thursday nights you'll need to clear, are you even a Bravo fan? Every year, like clockwork, the same question starts buzzing around the internet: when is the new season of Summer House actually going to drop?
It's been a wild ride lately. After the absolute chaos of last season—mostly the explosive, slow-motion car crash that was the Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke breakup—the stakes for Season 9 feel weirdly high. We aren't just looking for "send it" vibes and Rosé towers anymore. We want to see how this group of friends, who are arguably more fractured than ever, manages to share a roof without the whole thing burning down.
The Likely Premiere Window for Season 9
Bravo usually sticks to a very specific rhythm. If you look at the historical data, they almost always launch the show in the dead of winter. Why? Because watching people tan in Water Mill while you’re shivering in a parka is the ultimate aspirational escape. For the past several years, the show has premiered in February.
Specifically, Season 8 kicked off on February 22, 2024. Season 7 started on February 13, 2023. You see the pattern here. Based on how production wrapped up over Labor Day weekend in 2025, we are almost certainly looking at a February 2026 premiere.
Production usually takes about five to six months to get through the "paper edit" and final post-production. They have thousands of hours of footage from those mounted cameras in the bedrooms and the "fishbowl" lenses in the kitchen. It takes time to find the narrative. So, mark your calendars for mid-to-late February.
Why the wait feels longer this time
The gap between seasons feels cavernous because of the reunion fallout. Last time we saw them, the "after-show" segments and the three-part reunion left everyone exhausted. Usually, there’s a cooling-off period, but the rumors from the 2025 filming season suggest there wasn't much of a honeymoon phase once they got back into the house.
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Who Is Coming Back to the House?
This is where things get interesting. You can't have Summer House without the anchors, but the cast list for Season 9 has some notable shifts.
Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula are, of course, the center of the universe here. Despite their constant bickering over Loverboy and their different "living speed" requirements, they are the glue. Or maybe the tension? Either way, they’re in. Lindsay Hubbard is also back, and this time, she’s navigating life as a single woman—well, sort of. If you’ve been following the tabloids, you know her life has changed significantly since the cameras stopped rolling last year.
- Carl Radke: He’s back, which some fans find surprising given how awkward things are with Lindsay. But he's a staple.
- Paige DeSorbo: The queen of the "bed-sore sisters" returns. Expect her to keep providing the best confessionals in the business.
- Ciara Miller: After her high-fashion summer and the West Wilson drama, she’s back to reclaim her space.
- Gabby Prescod: Lindsay’s ride-or-die.
We also expect to see Jesse Solomon and West Wilson return. They were the "it" boys of Season 8, though West has some serious apologizing to do to the fans after that reunion performance.
The New Faces
Bravo almost always sprinkles in one or two "friends of" or new full-time roommates to shake up the dynamics. Rumors from the Hamptons during filming suggest at least two new men were spotted at the beach clubs with the group. This is essential. The show needs fresh blood to prevent it from becoming a circular argument about things that happened in 2019.
What Actually Happened During Filming?
The 2025 summer was hot, and I'm not just talking about the humidity in Amagansett.
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First, the Lindsay situation. The biggest storyline is undoubtedly how she and Carl coexist. Reports from locals who saw them filming at Surf Lodge and Dockers Waterside suggest they are keeping a "professional" distance. But in a house that small? Professionalism usually dies by the second Saturday.
Then there’s the Kyle and Carl bromance. It’s been strained. Kyle’s frustration with Carl’s role at Loverboy has been a multi-season arc, and sources say this summer didn't magically fix their business differences.
The Paige and Craig Factor
Is there a wedding? No. Stop asking. Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover are still doing the long-distance thing between New York and Charleston. While Craig makes frequent appearances, Paige has been very vocal about not wanting to rush into the "suburban housewife" life that the Hamptons often represents. Their relationship remains one of the most stable parts of the show, which is a weird thing to say about a Bravo couple.
How to Watch and Stream
When the show finally drops, it will follow the classic Bravo rollout.
- Live Airing: Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.
- Streaming: Next day on Peacock. This is where the show has found a second life, especially with the "Unrated" or "Extended" versions that sometimes pop up.
- International: Usually available on Hayu for fans in the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Why the "Summer House" Formula Still Works
There’s a lot of reality TV out there. Most of it is over-produced. Summer House works because it taps into a very specific, relatable feeling: the desperation to make the most of your weekends when you work a soul-crushing job in the city.
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Even though most of the cast are now "influencers" or entrepreneurs rather than 9-to-5 corporate grinders, that "Friday night arrival" energy still hits. The ritual of the grocery haul, the fight over the primary bedroom, and the inevitable Sunday morning regret is a cycle we’ve all been through—just with fewer cameras and better lighting.
Addressing the Rumors: Is the Show Moving?
Every year, there’s a rumor that the town of Southampton is going to ban filming. It's true that the local permits are a nightmare. The production has moved houses several times over the years to stay ahead of zoning laws and angry neighbors who don't love the "ferrari-engine-loud" parties happening next door. For Season 9, they stayed in the same general area, but expect the "house rules" to be a plot point again.
Final Insights for the Fanbase
If you’re trying to figure out when is the new season of Summer House so you can plan a viewing party, aim for late February. Usually, the trailer drops about three to four weeks before the premiere. That means we should get a three-minute masterpiece of screaming, crying, and glass-clinking sometime in mid-January.
What to do while you wait:
- Catch up on Southern Hospitality or Below Deck to fill the void.
- Follow the cast on Instagram, but take their "happy group photos" with a grain of salt. They are contractually obligated to look like they’re having fun.
- Rewatch Season 4. It’s widely considered the gold standard of the series.
The upcoming season is going to be a litmus test for whether the show can survive the aging of its cast. As they move into their mid-to-late 30s (and 40s for Kyle), the "party all night" vibe is naturally shifting into "talk about my feelings over a multi-course dinner" vibe. Whether that’s as entertaining remains to be seen, but with this group, peace rarely lasts longer than the first bottle of Prosecco.
Stay tuned for the official Bravo press release, which typically hits on a Tuesday morning. Until then, keep the Rosé chilled and your expectations for Carl and Lindsay's friendship very, very low.