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The Real Housewives of Orange County S17E16 — Welcome to the Freak Show

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The Real Housewives of Orange County•Season 17•Episode 16

Welcome to the Freak Show

8.8/10 · 25 votesSep 27, 202354 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 17•+0.9 vs season avg

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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Episode Summary

"Welcome to the Freak Show" is episode 16 of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 17. It scored 8.8/10 from 25 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on September 27, 2023.

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