
"Southern Charm" reveals a world of exclusivity, money and scandal dating back through generations of families in Charleston, S.C. The docuseries follows several Charleston singles as they pursue their personal and professional lives while trying to preserve their family names, because just one social faux pas can taint a family's name for generations. Members of the notoriously closed society unlock the gates of their centuries-old homes for a real-life look at how modern-day Southern aristocracy lives. Viewers get a peek at a social scene which is bound by tradition and ostentation unlike any other culture in America, through a group of the city's most charismatic gentlemen and their Southern-belle equals.

Austen and Madison's bond is stronger than ever; Kathryn reveals a bit of gossip to Craig; with a new girlfriend and a therapist in tow, Shep's new and improved attitude leaves him determined to keep his nose out of everyone's business.

Shep continues to spread gossip at his party, upsetting Madison and ultimately affecting his friendship with Austen; Leva comes to Cameran's defense and confronts Kathryn for igniting the rumor mill; Patricia suggests John pursue Madison.

Leva hosts a Persian dinner for the girls; the boys discover John doesn't honor bro-code; Shep and Taylor double-date with Austen and Madison; Kathryn finds out a secret about Thomas.

Despite tensions among the guys, they prepare for Patricia's annual dinner party; John follows Patricia's advice and decides to pursue Madison, even though he would be breaking bro-code with Austen; Charleston deals with the onset of coronavirus.