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The Real Housewives of Orange County S16E1 — Fancy Pants is Back

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The Real Housewives of Orange County•Season 16•Episode 1

Fancy Pants is Back

7.7/10 · 42 votesDec 1, 202144 min

Ranked #1 of 19 in Season 16•+1.1 vs season avg

After a five-year hiatus, Heather Dubrow is back; Gina and Emily pay a visit to Dr. Jen Armstrong for some OC style self-care; things go awry when Shannon spills a secret about her old friend, Nicole, leaving Gina and Emily in an awkward position.

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Fancy Pants is Back

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Shannon Storms Beador

Shannon Storms Beador

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Emily Simpson

Emily Simpson

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Heather Dubrow

Heather Dubrow

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Gina Kirschenheiter

Gina Kirschenheiter

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Dr. Jen Armstrong

Dr. Jen Armstrong

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Noella Bergener

Noella Bergener

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Episode Summary

"Fancy Pants is Back" is episode 1 of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 16. It scored 7.7/10 from 42 votes, ranking #1 of 19 episodes this season (season average 6.6). It aired on December 1, 2021.

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