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The Real Housewives of Orange County S20E1 — Old Friends, New Era

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The Real Housewives of Orange County•Season 20•Episode 1

Old Friends, New Era

7.9/10 · 31 votesJul 9, 2026

Ranked #6 of 15 in Season 20•+0.2 vs season avg

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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

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E1 7.9Now viewing

Old Friends, New Era

E2 7.4

Not On My Bingo Card

E3 7.4

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Boxed In

Designers and Dildos

Suite & Sour

All Bets Are Off

Sangria, Songria

Ring Of Truth

Forbidden Fruit

A Tale of Two Trips

Lei It On Me

Don't Look Now

Friends And Fortunes

For Goodness Sake

Mad Money

Cast8

Victoria Gunvalson

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Tamra Judge

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Shannon Storms Beador

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Emily Simpson

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Heather Dubrow

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Gina Kirschenheiter

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Jennifer Pedranti

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Carmella Garcia

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Episode Summary

"Old Friends, New Era" is episode 1 of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20. It scored 7.9/10 from 31 votes, ranking #6 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on July 9, 2026.

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