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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17

Every episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 16 - Welcome to the Freak Show
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 13 - Big News, Bigger Secret
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 8 - Backyard Bikini Clash
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 10 - A Doppelgänger Disaster
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 14 - Viva La Tres Amigas
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 17 - Reunion (1)
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 15 - The Tipping Point
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 9 - Loose Lips and Relationships
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S17:E9

    Jenn and Tamra put their issues to rest and plan a triple date. Eddie confronts Ryan about all the rumors. As Heather nears the finish line with her L.A. penthouse, she ventures into new territory with a unique business venture and a surprising offer. Shannon strategizes how to handle discussions of her romantic relationship. Emily and Shane work through parenting issues. Gina brushes up on her real estate skills.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 7 - Oh Nobu You Didn't
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    S17:E7

    Gina questions her friendship with Heather; Emily reconnects with her estranged mom; Heather throws a dinner party at Nobu, but the fancy ambiance quickly turns tense when Emily and Gina confront Heather about her behavior.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 11 - It's My Fiesta and I'll Cry If I Want To
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    S17:E11

    Shannon prepares for a fiesta party while dealing with the aftermath of her relationship issues going public; Tamra, Jenn and Taylor support Shannon at her party; Emily and Gina attend a fundraiser for the California Innocence Project.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 3 - We Cut It Close(ed)
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    S17:E3

    Tamra regrets her behavior toward Shannon, and Jenn urges her to apologize and invite Shannon to the closing party; with her twins' college departure looming, Heather contemplates the next chapter of her life.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 18 - Reunion (2)
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    S17:E18

    The reunion concludes with new details about Shannon’s relationship with her ex-boyfriend, John Janssen. Emily and Heather clash over Tamra’s puppet mastery of Emily. The group has a fiery debate over what really went down at BravoCon, leaving Heather at odds with the rest of the ladies.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 12 - Pumpkins & Paparazzi
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    S17:E12

    Taylor hosts a pumpkin-carving party where Gina confronts Shannon for starting rumors about her past indiscretions; the ladies question Heather about recent paparazzi photos; Jenn raises concerns about marrying Ryan; Shannon confides in Tamra.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 4 - You Can't DB Serious
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    S17:E4

    Tamra takes the women to a ranch in Montana; tensions arise when Heather learns that her career is being dissected; Gina makes a point to connect with Jenn; Emily helps her daughter Annabelle with her aspiring modeling career.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 5 - Campfire Confessions
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S17:E5

    While the ladies take on ranch-hand tasks, Gina warns Heather about Tamra, whose comment about Heather's career puts Taylor in the hot seat; Gina and Jenn hash out feelings about infidelity; Shannon and Tamra give their friendship another shot.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 2 - Friendship Overboard
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    S17:E2

    Gina and Emily bond with Jenn and learn about the reality of her complicated relationship; Heather prepares for her twins to leave for college; Shannon and Tamra meet to hash out their issues; Tamra throws her composure overboard.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 1 - Here Comes the Judge
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    S17:E1

    Tamra Judge is back, but her return to the group proves rocky when she accuses Shannon of ghosting her; Emily adjusts to being a full-time mum; Heather wants to know where her friendship stands with Gina; the ladies meet Jennifer Pedranti.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 Episode 6 - Big Trouble in Big Sky
    6.7/10(32 votes)

    S17:E6

    The adventure continues in Montana when the ladies partake in fly-fishing and white-water rafting; Heather helps Gina deal with pent-up emotion, but later feels betrayed and contemplates their friendship moving forward.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to the Freak Show" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" season 17. It scored 8.8/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/27/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Big News, Bigger Secret".