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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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  1. Background image for The Elephant in the Room
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - The Elephant in the Room

    S18:E12

    Tamra and Jenn try to find common ground between their men; Gina reflects on her ex-husband's new engagement; Shannon is rocked by a bombshell article about the lawsuit; Heather accompanies Terry to get rhinoplasty.

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  2. Background image for You Are Cordially Not Invited
    9.1/10(23 votes)

    #2 - You Are Cordially Not Invited

    S18:E13

    Tamra reveals more surprising information about Ryan, leaving Jenn to question her friendship with Tamra once again; Emily and Heather discuss body image; Shannon hosts a tea party to reveal she's taking almost everyone on a trip to London.

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  3. Background image for Double Decker Drama
    9.0/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Double Decker Drama

    S18:E15

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  4. Background image for Singled Out
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Singled Out

    S18:E11

    Shannon and Vicki head to St. Louis for their live show tour; Heather and Alexis attend the GLAAD Awards; Tamra and Katie's daughters bond over similar childhood experiences; Jenn hosts a poolside party.

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  5. Background image for Game Changer
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Big News, Bigger Secret
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Welcome to the Freak Show
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Welcome to the Freak Show

    S17:E16

    Gina hosts a circus party to get the group to move on from the disastrous end to their Mexico trip; Tamra and Heather's heated argument results in them ending their friendship.

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  9. Background image for Reunion Part 2
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Reunion Part 2

    S18:E19

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  10. Background image for Dance Like No One Is Watching
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Reunion (1)
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Reunion (1)

    S14:E21

    Part one kicks off by discussing the return of “Fun Shannon” and Shannon gives an update on her love life. Emily and Gina’s complicated friendship is dissected as they discuss their roller coaster season including Gina’s DUI, Emily’s marital struggles and Gina’s relationships in the wake of her separation. Meanwhile, Vicki grows agitated backstage waiting to join the ladies onstage. Once reunited, the ladies hear about Vicki’s love tank, and hash it out over the unforgettable trip to Miraval including the gong heard around the world.

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  12. Background image for Backyard Bikini Clash
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Viva La Tres Amigas
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for High Tea & High Tension
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #13 - High Tea & High Tension

    S18:E14

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    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Sunday Roasted

    S18:E16

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  16. Background image for Fashion Show Faux Pas
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Fashion Show Faux Pas

    S14:E12

    Braunwyn’s daughter Rowan makes her debut at OC Fashion Week with her clothing line Dark Rabbit. Shannon takes on the role of momager as she coaches daughter Adeline on how to walk a runway. Rowan and Adeline triumph, while Braunwyn and Kelly back each other up in an argument about Dr. Deb. Meanwhile, Gina gets a new look as she grapples with whether to reconcile with her ex or move forward with a new relationship. Eddie learns about Tamra and Braunwyn’s time in Del Mar. Emily and Braunwyn bond over a discussion about the father figures in their lives. Tamra’s son Ryan has a tattoo removed and agrees to go to therapy.

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  17. Background image for The Great OC Escape
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for A Doppelgänger Disaster
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #17 - A Doppelgänger Disaster

    S17:E10

    Jenn and Tamra co-host a party where the ladies dress as each other. Tamra pushes Eddie to figure out his next business venture. Heather informs Gina that Shannon is talking about Gina’s relationship. Vicki brings a keg to the party, kicking off a salacious game night. Shannon confronts Heather about revealing too much about her relationship, but fingers get pointed elsewhere, leading to an abrupt end to the party.

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  19. Background image for The Tipping Point
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Reunion (1)
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Reunion (1)

    S17:E17

    Tamra tries to prove that Jennifer's relationship is not what it seems; Emily questions Heather's true feelings about the group; things get heated when Gina contemplates her future on the show after revisiting Shannon's comment about her family.

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  21. Background image for Exes and OCs
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Exes and OCs

    S18:E1

    Shannon is doing her best to move forward as she faces the consequences from her DUI; Emily deals with a new gym obsession; relationships are put to the test as both Giana and Jenn explore new living arrangements with their partners.

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  22. Background image for Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Red Flags and Flag Football
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Red Flags and Flag Football

    S18:E3

    With tensions lingering between Gina and Jenn, the ladies get their aggressions out in a flag football match; Shannon grapples with the fact that Alexis seems to be taking over everything that was once hers; Gina follows through on a tough decision.

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  24. Background image for Catwalks & Catfights
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Catwalks & Catfights

    S18:E10

    Shannon's lawsuit takes a turn as she deals with the aftermath of the video news; Katie wants Heather to finally hear her truth, causing an upheaval in her friendship with Gina when a new rumour comes to light about Gina's career.

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  25. Background image for Let's Get Metaphysical
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Miracle at Miraval
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Miracle at Miraval

    S14:E9

    The Miraval trip continues as Vicki unleashes another rumor about Kelly, leading Kelly to explode at the Tres Amigas. Everyone goes beekeeping, except Kelly, who stays behind. At beekeeping, Shannon flirts with the beekeeper. After, Emily and Gina hash through their issues. At dinner, an emotional discussion leads to an unlikely apology. And the ladies have some late-night fun in the hot tub, where Brauwnyn reveals how she celebrates Sean’s “monumental” birthdays.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Elephant in the Room" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County". It scored 9.1/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "You Are Cordially Not Invited".