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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 10 - The Great OC Escape
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Great OC Escape

    S15:E10

    Elizabeth plans a getaway trip to Lake Arrowhead for the ladies, but not everyone is able to make it because of health concerns. On her continued journey to sobriety, Brauwnyn struggles to find her new normal amongst the group and in her marriage. The women enjoy a day on the lake before having a controversial discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement and racial inequality in America.

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  2. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 8 - Backyard Bikini Clash
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Backyard Bikini Clash

    S17:E8

    Emily throws a pool party, and Tamra brings a surprise guest; Gina works through personal issues with her ex; Heather and Emily make peace; Shannon discovers that Heather may be discussing her relationship issues with John Janssen.

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  3. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 13 - Big News, Bigger Secret
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Big News, Bigger Secret

    S17:E13

    Heather throws a party to launch her HD Network, but tensions arise when Emily reveals an issue from the past; Jenn introduces Ryan to her mother; Tamra plans a trip to Mexico.

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  4. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 14 - Viva La Tres Amigas
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Viva La Tres Amigas

    S17:E14

    The trip continues as the ladies head to the Mexican jungle; Heather keeps herself in the hot seat after offending Emily; Shannon finally opens up to the group about her relationship with John; Vicki's surprise arrival turns sour.

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  5. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 15 - The Tipping Point
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Tipping Point

    S17:E15

    The ladies enjoy their final days in Mexico and travel to Tulum; Jennifer questions all of her relationships and hopes that a shaman can bring her clarity; Heather feels alienated by the group and her frustration comes to a boiling point.

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  6. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 10 Episode 5 - Game Changer
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Game Changer

    S10:E5

    Vicki gets a phone call that forever changes her life. Shannon offers an olive branch to Meghan when she hosts a Bunco party at her house. Meanwhile, Meghan moves into another house and Heather has an unorthodox date night with Terry that gets a little bloody.

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  7. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 10 Episode 15 - Fire Signs
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Fire Signs

    S10:E15

    When Shannon throws an Aries themed party, Brooks finally gets his chance to confront Meghan face-to-face for her relentless digging into his past. And an off-handed comment by Brooks throws Tamra into a rage.

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  8. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 13 Episode 2 - One Apology, Another Betrayal
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - One Apology, Another Betrayal

    S13:E2

    In the wake of Vicki repairing her friendship with Tamra, Vicki must face one last hurdle and apologize to Eddie. Tamra teaches an exercise class and introduces her new friend Gina, a recent transplant from Long Island, to the ladies. Emily and husband Shane celebrate their ninth anniversary. Shannon travels for the first time as a single mom to Mexico with her daughters. Kelly is stunned to learn that Vicki and Steve set up her ex-husband Michael and confronts Vicki over the betrayal.

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  9. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 13 Episode 20 - Reunion (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Reunion (2)

    S13:E20

    Kelly and Vicki continue to hash out their issues; the women chime in about Shannon's divorce; Emily opens up about the body shaming she received online; emotions run high as Tamra and Shannon tackle their fractured friendship.

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  10. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 2 - (Not So Happy) Housewarming
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - (Not So Happy) Housewarming

    S14:E2

    Kelly is shocked to learn how the allegation from last year’s reunion has affected her daughter Jolie. Emily hosts her in-laws to celebrate their birthdays without the help of her husband Shane. Brauwnyn and Sean spend Valentine’s day at their love shack, while her mom watches their seven kids. Tamra invites the ladies to her housewarming party and warns Kelly that Vicki will be there. At the party, Shannon and Tamra watch the infamous animoji Kelly sent Vicki. Braunwyn and Tamra hit it off, and sparks fly when Vicki arrives.

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  11. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 4 - Breakdown in Beverly Hills
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Breakdown in Beverly Hills

    S14:E4

    Kelly and Brauwnyn watch Emily rehearse her anniversary dance number; Shannon plans a group day trip so Gina can visit Rodeo Drive for the first time; Emily breaks down; Shannon and Emily argue over a comment made during an interview; Kelly explodes.

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  12. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 5 - Liar, Liar, Friendships on Fire
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Liar, Liar, Friendships on Fire

    S14:E5

    The day trip to Beverly Hills continues and Shannon surprises the group with tourist clothes and a double decker bus ride through Hollywood. Meanwhile, Tamra confronts Braunwyn, Emily leaves the trip early, and Braunwyn has dinner with her mom.

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  13. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 7 - Dance Like No One Is Watching
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Dance Like No One Is Watching

    S14:E7

    Kelly invests in a new business and goes to a Wellness Expo to practice her pitch. While Gina meets with a new lawyer about her DUI, Braunwyn and Kelly head to Las Vegas to support Emily at her dance performance. Then, the ladies travel to a wellness resort in Miraval, Arizona. At a sound bath, Kelly bonks Shannon over the head which leads to an unexpected trip to Urgent Care.

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  14. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 8 - Let's Get Metaphysical
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Let's Get Metaphysical

    S14:E8

    At Miraval, Kelly tries to defend herself about the “bonk” but her plan backfires. Emily and Gina’s strained friendship comes to a head. Tamra tries to mediate peace between Kelly and Shannon. Vicki arrives on the trip and quickly finds herself in hot water with Kelly. After an aerial yoga class, Tamra confronts Emily about not inviting her and Shannon to Las Vegas.

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  15. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 14 Episode 13 - Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade

    S14:E13

    The ladies gather to celebrate Vicki's birthday with a royal tea party; Kelly refuses to attend; at the party, Gina and Braunwyn clash, while rumors about Kelly have the ladies up in arms.

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  16. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 3 - The Splash Heard Round the OC
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Splash Heard Round the OC

    S15:E3

    Shannon’s got a new house, boyfriend, body, and revamped food line to celebrate and is ready to show it all off at her housewarming party. Emily is hopeful that she can finally make peace with Shannon. Kelly and Gina question Elizabeth’s romantic relationship. Meanwhile, Gina confronts Braunwyn and Shannon about the comments they made about her new home.

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  17. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 4 - The Aftershock
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Aftershock

    S15:E4

    As Shannon’s housewarming party continues, Braunwyn attempts to reconcile with Gina. After Braunwyn heads home following the disagreement with Gina, the ladies bond over some tequila shots. Gina shocks Emily when she reveals Braunwyn invited her to a meeting as an olive branch. Elizabeth speaks to her anxiety and stress about her upcoming divorce trial. Meanwhile, Kelly can’t wait for Rick to be transferred from New York and move to California full-time, as their addiction for each other grows. After attending her first meeting, Braunwyn calls Shannon to apologize in hopes that she will attend her upcoming 20th anniversary vow renewal.

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  18. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 5 - An Unexpected Guest
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - An Unexpected Guest

    S15:E5

    After her explosive meltdown at Shannon’s housewarming party, Braunwyn finds herself trying to make amends and move forward. Braunwyn opens up to Gina about her life-long struggle with alcohol, and their friendship takes a drastic turn. As Jacob experiments with drag, Sophie continues writing her book about dealing with her parents’ divorce leaving Shannon to worry about the effect it had on her daughters. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggles to process her sister’s issues. Gina deals with the next steps in the case against her ex-husband and struggles balancing that with their co-parenting relationship.

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  19. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 6 - The Vow Renewal
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Vow Renewal

    S15:E6

    With Coronavirus making its way to California, Shannon stocks up on supplies, and Kelly gets bad news. Braunwyn and Elizabeth bond over addiction and fleeting friendships. Braunwyn visits her mother, Dr. Deb, for the first time in months, ahead of her vow renewal and deals with an uncomfortable reunion. Emily and Gina begin to question discrepancies with Elizabeth’s stories. Later, Kelly confronts Shannon about her competing water line idea, which boils over while Braunwyn and Sean exchange vows with an ordained drag queen.

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  20. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 7 - Renewals and Regrets
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Renewals and Regrets

    S15:E7

    Shannon and Kelly discuss their competing businesses; Shannon hopes to repair her friendship with Braunwyn in light of Braunwyn’s vow renewal; Gina resolves to stay sober to support a friend; the women question Elizabeth’s relationship.

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  21. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 9 - The Lies That Bind
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Lies That Bind

    S15:E9

    The ladies begin to self-document their lives during the mandated lockdown due to the global pandemic. Elizabeth has a change of heart about her divorce proceedings, Emily and Shane’s relationship takes a turn, and Kelly travels across the country to be with her fiancé, Rick. When tension arises between Shannon and John, Gina gives her two cents. Meanwhile, Braunwyn struggles to keep her sobriety and marriage intact during the quarantine stress. And as Braunwyn digs into Elizabeth’s past, Elizabeth invites the ladies for a bonding trip in Lake Arrowhead and Shannon receives some shocking news.

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  22. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 11 - A Submerged Secret
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - A Submerged Secret

    S15:E11

    On the second day of the trip in Lake Arrowhead, Gina receives emotional news while Braunwyn and Elizabeth face off about Braunwyn investigating her past. After some fresh air and outdoor activities, Elizabeth makes a shocking revelation. Back in the OC, Shannon gets devastating news and Emily struggles to keep it together for her kids while Shane is in the hospital.

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  23. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 12 - The Unmasking of Elizabeth Vargas
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Unmasking of Elizabeth Vargas

    S15:E12

    As the ladies continue to enjoy their getaway in Lake Arrowhead, Gina and Kelly attempt fly fishing while Elizabeth discloses her deepest, darkest secrets to Braunwyn. Back in the OC, Shannon calls the ladies with surprising news and Emily welcomes home Shane from the hospital. Braunwyn struggles with the state of her marriage, and Kelly, Rick and Jolie settle into suburban life.

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  24. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episode 13 - Trouble in Newport Beach