As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers.
A cautiously hopeful Belinda walks a fine line with Tanya, while Armond brainstorms ways to deal with Shane. After her husband belittles her work, Rachel approaches Nicole for advice. Paula and Olivia lose track of their stash, while Mark attempts to connect with Quinn.
Quinn takes a scuba class with Mark, who's struggling to process revelations about his late father. Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening for Rachel. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother's ashes. Paula keeps a secret from Olivia.
After Shane shoots down her latest career plans, Rachel is further blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Just as Belinda begins to take her business proposition seriously, Tanya's attention turns to an intriguing hotel guest. Armond's renewed sobriety is put to the test.
As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya's focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry.
Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who's reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. Armond goes on a bender and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.
Two couples navigate awkwardness, an Italian American family deals with a conspicuous absence, and Tanya arrives with her new assistant.
Though Harper bristles at Ethan's suggestion that she's overly critical, her suspicions are raised when Cameron and Daphne claim they never fight. Lucia and Mia take full advantage of their newly acquired status. Tanya enlists Greg to help her live out her perfect day.
Harper gets looped into a side excursion with Daphne, leaving Ethan and Cameron behind for some bro time. On her own for two days, Tanya seeks advice from a local tarot reader and summons Portia back from sightseeing with the Di Grassos.
Tanya and Portia spend a day with charming ex-pats Quentin and Jack. Harper is blindsided by shocking evidence from Ethan's night out.
Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind excursion with Quentin and Jack. Unsure what to believe, Harper gets real with Cam and Daphne.
Ethan grows suspicious of Cam. Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Lucia helps the Di Grassos search for long-lost relatives.
Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment to help Lucia. Tanya grows wary of Quentin's motives. Ethan confronts Cam. Valentina gives Mia a chance.