Reality TV’s Chloe Sims is practically a household name. Unfortunately, that’s only true in the U.K. That’s why Chloe and her brother Charlie have convinced their siblings Demi and Frankie, and Charlie’s fiancé Georgia Shults, to join them for a month in Los Angeles so they can all chase their American dreams together and establish themselves on a global scale. But breaking into Hollywood while learning to navigate life in a new country is much easier said than done. Will the family be able to stay focused and rise to the top together? You’re about to find out as we recap House of Sims season one.
Warning: spoilers ahead.
S1E1: Goodbye, Essex
The Sims family prepares to leave Essex behind and begin a risky new chapter in Los Angeles. While Chloe worries about stepping away from The Only Way is Essex, Charlie is focused on making the family’s Hollywood experiment succeed.
As the move approaches, Charlie and Chloe visit OnlyFans HQ to plan a massive English tea party that they hope will introduce the Sims to the L.A. influencer scene.
Meanwhile, tensions rise at home as Charlie stresses over delayed visas and the pressure of relocating the entire family to America.
Amid the chaos of packing and preparation, Chloe pranks Demi and Frankie by pretending one of them will have to fly coach and share a bedroom in L.A.
The mood quickly shifts when the family finally gets confirmation that everyone’s visas are approved and the move is officially happening.
Not long after landing at LAX, the Sims are greeted by paparazzi before heading to their massive Hollywood Hills home and taking in the scale of their new life in Los Angeles.
S1E2: Hello, Hollywood
The Sims officially arrive in Los Angeles and immediately embrace the oversized American lifestyle, from In-N-Out burgers to giant refrigerators stocked with unlimited orange juice.
While Chloe, Charlie, and Georgia recover from jet lag, Demi and Frankie explore Hollywood and become fascinated by the city’s glamorous atmosphere.
Soon after, Chloe receives an invitation to a celebrity Halloween party and decides to bring the entire family along despite uncertainty over the guest list.
Determined to establish the Sims in Hollywood, Chloe begins organizing an extravagant English tea party for influencers and members of the press.
The planning process quickly becomes stressful as the family struggles to track down proper British tea party essentials in Los Angeles, including Victoria sponge cake and finger sandwiches.
Still, the tea party comes together successfully, with the Sims networking their way through a packed room of influencers and celebrating their first major Hollywood win by the end of the night.
S1E3: Back to Basics
As Chloe celebrates her birthday in Hollywood, she visits tarot reader Sal Biadora for guidance about her future in Los Angeles. The reading predicts success, but also warns Chloe to stay grounded and communicative.
Back at the house, tensions begin building between the siblings as Charlie grows frustrated with the family’s lack of focus and messy living habits.
While the Sims continue enjoying parties and nights out across L.A., Charlie starts worrying that the family is losing sight of why they moved to America in the first place.
To reconnect the family, Charlie surprises everyone with an overnight camping trip in the wilderness, which immediately turns into chaos once the sisters realize there’s no WiFi, plumbing, or luxury accommodations.
Even Georgia questions whether the plan was a good idea, but things slowly improve once Sal arrives to guide the family through meditation and affirmation exercises
By the end of the trip, the Sims rediscover their sense of unity and celebrate around a bonfire with s’mores, laughter, and a full-blown pillow fight.
S1E4: Family Business
Back in Hollywood, the Sims begin focusing seriously on their careers. Chloe ramps up content creation, Demi pushes forward with her fashion brand, and Frankie starts searching for work.
Their momentum gets a major boost when the family attends The OnlyFans Roast of Whitney Cummings, where Chloe networks with influencers, comedians, and even Whitney herself.
Soon after, Charlie reveals he has secured the family a meeting with UTA, one of the biggest talent agencies in the entertainment industry.
While Chloe shoots glamorous lingerie content with celebrity photographer Prince, Frankie struggles through trial jobs as both a barista and dog walker.
Charlie gathers the family to prepare for the huge UTA opportunity, only to learn at the last minute that the meeting has been postponed.
Despite the setback, the Sims regroup and focus on the future as Demi and Charlie begin planning the launch of Racing Against Humans, complete with a celebratory night out and an impromptu dance party.
S1E5: Committed
The Sims finally attend their long-awaited UTA meeting and leave feeling optimistic about their future in Hollywood.
At the same time, pressure continues building between Charlie and Georgia as she pushes for concrete wedding plans while Charlie struggles to commit to a timeline.
Meanwhile, Frankie takes charge of organizing Demi’s Racing Against Humans launch party and quickly proves she’s found the perfect role within the family business.
As Frankie admits she’s homesick for Essex, Chloe reassures her that the family can survive anything as long as they stay together.
Charlie eventually surprises Georgia with another engagement ring and promises that a wedding is finally on the horizon.
That night, Frankie’s elaborate Racing Against Humans launch transforms a warehouse into a full sci-fi experience, complete with alien models and an Area 51-inspired bar.
The event becomes a massive success, capping off one of the Sims family’s biggest wins since arriving in Los Angeles.
