S3E14: Guess Who’s Coming to Luncheon | The Girls Next Door Recap: Holly vs. Marilyn, Barbi Returns & a Changing of the Guard

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MORE Girls Next Door, Megan recaps “Guess Who’s Coming to Luncheon,” where Sara Jean Underwood is officially crowned 2007 Playmate of the Year, Barbi Benton returns to the Mansion, Holly’s family comes to town—and Playboy quietly says goodbye to one of the most influential women in its history.But beneath the $100,000 check, celebrity guests and perfectly coordinated presents, there may be a much more complicated changing of the guard taking place. As Marilyn Grabowski prepares to leave Playboy after 43 years, Holly is becoming increasingly confident about climbing the company’s corporate ladder. Was she simply being prepared for an opportunity—or was there more happening behind the scenes?Megan breaks down:Why Marilyn Grabowski’s retirement may have been more complicated than the show suggestsThe later claim that Marilyn blamed Holly for her departure from PlayboyWhether Hef could have been positioning Holly as Marilyn’s eventual replacementWhat Holly’s growing confidence at Playboy reveals about the future she envisioned for herselfThe rare glimpse into Holly’s family—and the touching validation she receives in front of her dadBarbi Benton’s return, her encounter with Holly’s very enthusiastic father and her surprising bond with KendraSara Underwood’s emotional PMOY speech, $100,000 prize and wonderfully over-the-top 2007 luncheonPlus: a Y2K deep dive into 2007, when Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! and a brand-new reality TV family began changing the rules of celebrity—just as Holly, Bridget and Kendra were still reigning on the very same network.Connect with Host HereSupport the show