Hasta Pasta, Hawaii
Episode 13 · 1999-08-31

- Reality
Episode overview
In her scheduled meeting, Ruthie tells the roommates she is aware she let alcohol take over her life during her stay in Hawaii. She makes no promises to quit drinking, but swears to make a positive change. Knowing that Matt told Ruthie about their planned intervention, an angry Colin confronts him outside. Later that night, the roommates agree that Ruthie really needs medical treatment for her alcohol problem. ""This thing can't linger,"" says Colin. They decide on a firm ultimatum: Check into a treatment facility or leave the house. Overwhelmed by the pressure of saving Ruthie, Matt breaks down in tears. Ruthie can't believe what she's hearing when the roommates announce their strict ultimatum. The next day, Ruthie meets with the roommates and tells them their decision was too extreme. Proposing a compromise, she agrees to quit drinking for the rest of her stay, and agrees to visit the clinic, ""but not for 30 days."" When the roommates refuse to negotiate,
42 minutes
Season 8 episodes
1. Nudity and 9111999-06-15
2. The Trouble With Ruthie1999-06-15
3. Teck and New Talent1999-06-22
4. The Kiss Off Begins1999-06-29
5. Pairing Off in Paradise1999-07-06
6. Sex, Cries, and Videotape1999-07-13
7. Relationship Rumblings1999-07-20
8. Gender Benders1999-07-27
9. Ruthie Risks Her Life1999-08-03
10. Hawaiian Havoc1999-08-10
11. Kaia Comes Clean1999-08-17
12. Glass Houses1999-08-24
13. Hasta Pasta, Hawaii1999-08-31
14. Twin Trouble1999-09-07
15. Passing Through India1999-09-14
16. Justin Fouls Out1999-09-28
17. Teck's Love Triangle1999-10-05
18. Ruthie Returns1999-10-12
19. My Oh Amaya1999-10-19
20. Love Sickness1999-10-26
21. Strange Bedfellows1999-11-02
22. The Final Clash1999-11-09
23. Mahalo1999-11-09
100. The Real World Hawaii Casting Special1999-06-08