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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20

Every episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Episode 1 - Old Friends, New Era
    0.0/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Old Friends, New Era

    S20:E1

    Vicki returns only to find herself in the middle of Shannon and Tamra, who are at odds after an explosive encounter. Recently engaged and in pre-martial bliss, Gina ponders questions about her new relationship status, while Emily’s home life is in a rebuilding phase. Heather gets a shakeup when her mother moves to California from New York. Jennifer brings new friend Carmella to Heather’s Hearts & Heels party, where Jennifer reveals information that threatens Heather’s friendship with Tamra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Episode 2 - Not On My Bingo Card
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Not On My Bingo Card

    S20:E2

    Gina throws Emily a drag bingo-themed 50th birthday party where the ladies lean into the wisdom of their age. Shannon befriends Carmella, but Vicki has questions about Carmella’s past. Heather and Jennifer butt heads over transparency in their friendships with Tamra. Emily confronts Tamra about their work relationship, causing egos to clash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Episode 3 - Why Can't We Be Friends?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Why Can't We Be Friends?

    S20:E3

    Vicki finds herself playing referee in an attempt to rekindle the Tres Amigas friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 20 Episode 4 - Boxed In
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Boxed In

    S20:E4

    Word spreads fast in the OC about Carmella's extravagant birthday gift to Emily as Gina speculates about the motive behind it; Tamra wonders why she's left out of Heather's TikToks as Jenn tries to work out the dynamic of their friendship; a party game opens Pandora's box and leaves many questioning where they stand with one another.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Old Friends, New Era" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" season 20. It scored /10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/9/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Not On My Bingo Card".