6.5/1016 votes#1 - Stranger Things Have Happened
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2012
Vicki is finalising her divorce and has a new man in her life, Alexis lands a job as a news correspondent, Tamra and Gretchen bury the hatchet, and former actress Heather Dubrow becomes OC's newest housewife.
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- 5.6/1014 votes
#2 - Southern Hospitality
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2012
At Vicki's tension-filled dinner party, Peggy and Alexis reach a boiling point, and Peggy decides to close the chapter on her friendship with Alexis and the other women. Gretchen poses for a nude photo shoot for a charitable cause, while OC's newest housewife, Heather, has it all and isn't afraid to let everyone know it.
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- 5.9/1014 votes
#3 - The Honeymoon is Over
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2012
Tamra's budding friendship with Gretchen affects Vicki; Alexis and Heather try to make amends over lunch; Vicki and her daughter have a deep conversation about Vicki's new boyfriend; and Slade tries to launch a new career as a comic.
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- 6.1/1015 votes
#4 - Who's Laughing Now
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2012
Tamra tries to convince Vicki that her friendship with Gretchen won't overshadow their bond, while on the other side of town, Alexis and Heather meet for a doomed lunch to try and work out their differences. Vicki and her daughter Briana have a heart-to-heart about Vicki's new boyfriend.
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- 6.0/1015 votes
#5 - He Said What
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 3/6/2012
Heather tells Tamra that she and Vicki were the butt of Slade's jokes in his insulting comedy routine, and Tamra doesn't think it's funny at all. When Tamra tells Vicki about Slade's comedy routine, she feels insulted, but is distracted by her daughter Briana's upcoming thyroid surgery, which could reveal if she has cancer.
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- 6.1/1014 votes
#6 - The Party's Over
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 3/13/2012
The Bunco Party takes an uncomfortable turn when Slade and some of the O.C. men, invited by Tamra, join the party. Confronted immediately about the insulting things he said about Vicki in his comedy routine, Slade aggressively defends himself.
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- 6.3/1015 votes
#7 - Under the Knife
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2012
A nervous Alexis undergoes sinus surgery, where her plastic surgeon additionally removes a bump from her nose. Meanwhile, Vicki is distraught as Briana's thyroid surgery went worse than expected. Tamra visits her doctor and decides to have her breast implants removed.
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- 4.2/1015 votes
#8 - Dirty Housewives
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2012
Tamra, Gretchen and Heather compete in a charity Mud Run, Alexis has her nose cast removed, and Vicki gets answers about Briana's health.
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- 6.4/1014 votes
#9 - Bowling for Champs
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 6/26/2012
Heather takes the girls out for a night of bowling and champagne, Alexis continues to work at the news station, against the wishes of Jim, and Tamra and Vicki romantic relationships continue to grow.
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- 5.5/1014 votes
#10 - Cabin Fever
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2012
Alexis plans a camping trip near Santa Barbara, but pulls out. Gretchen skips the trip due to her Pussycat Dolls performance, and Tamra recovers at home from her surgery.
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- 5.0/1014 votes
#11 - What's New Pussy Cat
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/2012
Heather goes for an audition but is torn about being a working actress and raising four children simultaneously. Alexis is set to hire a coach to help her dreams of being a television host.
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- 6.5/1014 votes
#12 - Bombs Away
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2012
In Las Vegas, and in front of the other housewives, Gretchen performs with the Pussycat Dolls. In spite of Jim's objections, Alexis continues to follow her career path, while Vicki treats Briana and Ryan to dinner.
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- 5.8/1012 votes
#13 - Whine and Cheese
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2012
Tamra and Vicki host a formal wine party where Vicki announces Briana's big news, and Gretchen talks with Tamra over her concerns of ever marrying Slade.
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- 5.3/1013 votes
#14 - Happily Never After
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 5/15/2012
Slade's engagement ring shopping plans; Alexis throws a birthday party for her twins; Tamra gets a tattoo removed; Vicki and Briana fight.
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- 6.0/1012 votes
#15 - Scream Therapy
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 5/22/2012
Brooks supports Vicki after her huge argument with Briana. Heather decides to take Terry's surname. Gretchen and Slade seek counselling and Alexis attempts to patch things up with Tamra.
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- 5.9/1013 votes
#16 - Rumble in the Jungle
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 5/29/2012
The ladies journey into the rainforest of Costa Rica. They scream with excitement as they zip-line through the jungle canopy, while the changing nature of their friendships has them screaming at each other.
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- 6.0/1014 votes
#17 - Monkey Business
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 6/5/2012
The tension in Costa Rica continues, forcing Alexis to leave early after the group gang up on her and the remaining ladies go white water rafting, with the experience resulting in Vicki having an emotional breakdown.
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- 5.4/1013 votes
#18 - Will He or Wont He
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 6/12/2012
Alexis reports on-location for the news; Gretchen discovers Slade's plan to propose leading to a confrontation; Eddie surprises Tamra with a surprise romantic getaway.
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- 6.0/1014 votes
#19 - Let Them Eat Cake
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 6/19/2012
Heather celebrates her new last name with a fabulous party; Vicki flaunts an expensive gift from Brooks, which exacerbates the tension between her and Briana.
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- 7.0/1014 votes
#20 - Are You In or Out
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 6/26/2012
Drama continues at Heather's party; Sarah acts strangely; Tamra and Gretchen commemorate their new friendship with a gift; Jim confronts Terry about calling Alexis phony; Vicki and Tamra fight.
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- 5.1/1013 votes
#21 - Reunion (1)
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 7/10/2012
Alexis demands an apology for being called phony; Gretchen accuses Vicki of hypocrisy regarding her relationship with Brooks.
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- 6.3/1013 votes
#22 - Reunion (2)
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 7/17/2012
Brooks gives the women a piece of his mind; when Briana joins the group, new questions are raised about Vicki's fidelity and Brooks' motives.
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- NaN/100 votes
#23 - Lost Footage Special
Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 7/24/2012
Never-aired footage from season seven includes a double date with Vicki, Brooks, Gretchen and Slade; reunion showdowns; Heather and Alexis pursue their dream careers.
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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Stranger Things Have Happened" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" season 7. It scored 6.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/7/2012. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Southern Hospitality".