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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

Every episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Double Decker Drama" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County". It scored 9.1/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/17/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Elephant in the Room".

  • Double Decker Drama
    9.1/1018 votes
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    #1 - Double Decker Drama

    Season 18 Episode 15 - Aired 10/17/2024

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  • The Elephant in the Room
    9.0/1018 votes
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    #2 - The Elephant in the Room

    Season 18 Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2024

    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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  • You Are Cordially Not Invited
    9.0/1018 votes
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    #3 - You Are Cordially Not Invited

    Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2024

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Reunion Part 2
    8.8/106 votes
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    #4 - Reunion Part 2

    Season 18 Episode 19 - Aired 11/14/2024

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  • Welcome to the Freak Show
    8.7/1019 votes
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    #5 - Welcome to the Freak Show

    Season 17 Episode 16 - Aired 9/27/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Game Changer
    8.6/1022 votes
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    #6 - Game Changer

    Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Reunion (1)
    8.6/1018 votes
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    #7 - Reunion (1)

    Season 14 Episode 21 - Aired 12/18/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Reunion (1)
    8.6/1018 votes
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    #8 - Reunion (1)

    Season 17 Episode 17 - Aired 10/4/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Singled Out
    8.6/1017 votes
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    #9 - Singled Out

    Season 18 Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2024

    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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  • Sunday Roasted
    8.6/109 votes
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    #10 - Sunday Roasted

    Season 18 Episode 16 - Aired 10/24/2024

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    Director: N/A

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  • Dance Like No One Is Watching
    8.5/1017 votes
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    #11 - Dance Like No One Is Watching

    Season 14 Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fashion Show Faux Pas
    8.5/1019 votes
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    #12 - Fashion Show Faux Pas

    Season 14 Episode 12 - Aired 10/22/2019

    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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  • Backyard Bikini Clash
    8.5/1022 votes
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    #13 - Backyard Bikini Clash

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Big News, Bigger Secret
    8.5/1020 votes
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    #14 - Big News, Bigger Secret

    Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 9/6/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Viva La Tres Amigas
    8.5/1021 votes
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    #15 - Viva La Tres Amigas

    Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 9/13/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Boogie Fights
    8.4/1018 votes
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    #16 - Boogie Fights

    Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2016

    At Shannon's 70's-themed party, disco fever takes on a whole new meaning when Shannon gets into a heated argument with Kelly about her rumor-filled past. While Vicki juggles work, babysitting her grandsons and nursing Briana back to health, she still finds time to "whoop it up" with the ladies, at least the ones who are speaking to her. Heather confronts Terry about his lazy parenting after he schedules a work trip for Mother's Day. With Jimmy out-of-town again, Meghan looks for support from her friends during her IVF treatments. Tamra tries to help Kelly mend fences, but winds up stirring the pot instead.

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  • A Doppelgänger Disaster
    8.4/1021 votes
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    #17 - A Doppelgänger Disaster

    Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 8/9/2023

    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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  • High Tea & High Tension
    8.4/1017 votes
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    #18 - High Tea & High Tension

    Season 18 Episode 14 - Aired 10/10/2024

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  • Blow Up
    8.3/1017 votes
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    #19 - Blow Up

    Season 13 Episode 14 - Aired 10/22/2018

    In Jamaica, Gina confronts Shannon at dinner about not being a good friend to Tamra during Eddie's health issues; Shannon feels betrayed when Tamra doesn't defend her; Shannon isolates herself from the group and misses bobsledding.

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  • The Great OC Escape
    8.3/1016 votes
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    #20 - The Great OC Escape

    Season 15 Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2020

    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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  • The Tipping Point
    8.3/1019 votes
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    #21 - The Tipping Point

    Season 17 Episode 15 - Aired 9/20/2023

    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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  • Shock and Roll
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #22 - Shock and Roll

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2016

    Tamra, Vicki, Heather and Kelly travel to Glamis to celebrate Eddie's birthday. While the trip is supposed to be down and dirty fun, Tamra and Heather are still wary of Kelly's filthy mouth. After a long RV ride down, the ladies finally get some fresh air and see what the motor sports mecca has to offer. The next day, the ladies set out to explore the dunes, leading to a ride they will never forget. Meanwhile back in Orange County, lives are forever changed as Meghan receives the results from her pregnancy test and Shannon's holistic home has finally sold, leaving the Beador's two weeks to move out.

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  • Shamrocks and Shockwaves
    8.2/1015 votes
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    #23 - Shamrocks and Shockwaves

    Season 11 Episode 15 - Aired 10/10/2016

    The ladies jet off to Ireland to explore Meghan's heritage and try their luck of the Irish. On a pub crawl, an over indulgence of spirits leads to a sobering exchange of words between Tamra and Kelly, ultimately pushing Tamra over the edge. With Kelly on the outs, the rest of the ladies try to salvage their first day in Ireland by enjoying a traditional Irish Hooley Night.

    Director: N/A

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  • Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade
    8.2/1025 votes
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    #24 - Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade

    Season 14 Episode 13 - Aired 10/29/2019

    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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  • Exes and OCs
    8.2/1036 votes
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    #25 - Exes and OCs

    Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2024

    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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