Tragic Update Savannah Scrambles to Confront Her Scary Phobia on Chrisley Knows Best!
The Chrisley family is back — and this time, the laughs come with a dose of raw emotion and personal truth. In the latest episode of Chrisley Knows Best, Savannah Chrisley faces one of
her most personal and terrifying challenges yet. For a family known for quick wit, lavish living, and endless humor, this episode digs deeper — exposing the cracks of
fear beneath Savannah’s seemingly unshakable confidence. Savannah Chrisley, 27, has always been the picture of composure — smart, stunning, and sharp-tongued like her famous father,
Todd Chrisley. But as the cameras start rolling in this unforgettable installment, fans see a completely different side of the blonde beauty. Behind the polished exterior lies a young woman battling something she’s kept hidden from the world — a crippling fear of enclosed spaces.
A Teaser Turns Into a Turning Point
The buzz began when the show’s official Instagram dropped a teaser featuring Savannah, her brother Chase, and their father Todd. The clip starts off lighthearted — classic Chrisley Knows Best banter — with Chase jokingly asking Savannah if she’d ever consider traveling to the moon. Savannah’s face twists in instant horror. “Absolutely not,” she fires back, explaining that her claustrophobia would never allow it.
Chase, ever the playful instigator, doesn’t get it. “Claustrophobic? In space?” he laughs. “It’s huge up there!” Savannah’s sharp response quickly kills the laughter: “You still have to get there in a spaceship, genius — a tiny spaceship.”
The playful sibling banter quickly turns into something more revealing, hinting at the deeper story to come.
The Fear Behind the Glamour
The episode opens in the family’s kitchen — the heart of the Chrisley home. Julie is fussing over breakfast, Chase is cracking jokes, Nanny Faye is sneaking cookies, and Todd, ever the center of attention, is holding court. Then Savannah walks in, pale and visibly tense.
Todd takes one look at her and immediately shifts into teasing mode. “Savannah Faith Chrisley, you look like you’ve seen a ghost — or worse, your credit card statement,” he quips.
But Savannah doesn’t bite. Her voice trembles slightly. “Daddy, this isn’t funny. I literally can’t do this. My anxiety’s through the roof.”
The usually composed Savannah finally reveals her secret: she suffers from severe claustrophobia. It’s not just discomfort — it’s a full-blown panic response. Small rooms, elevators, even crowded spaces can trigger rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and uncontrollable fear.
The Challenge: A Family Event Turns Personal
The source of her anxiety this time? A charity event. The family has agreed to participate in a celebrity escape room challenge to raise money for children’s hospitals. Todd is thrilled — it’s a perfect opportunity for him to show off his self-proclaimed “brilliant problem-solving skills.” But when Savannah realizes the event involves being locked inside a small, confined room, she’s immediately terrified.
“I’m not doing it,” she insists. “Y’all can lock yourselves in there, but I’m staying right here where there’s air and sunlight.”
Chase laughs, thinking she’s exaggerating. “Sav, come on. It’s just an escape room! You solve puzzles, yell at Dad when he takes over — it’s fun!”
But as Savannah’s panic becomes visible, the laughter fades. For the first time, the Chrisleys tackle a serious topic: fear and mental health.
A Painful Past Resurfaces
In her confessional, Savannah opens up about how her claustrophobia began. As a child, she was accidentally locked in a closet during a game of hide-and-seek. Though it only lasted a few minutes, the experience left a lasting mark.