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The Worst Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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The Worst Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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    #1 - Reunion (3)

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    S11:E21

    The reunion concludes with the ladies recounting their traumatic experience in Glamis. Old wounds are opened as Meghan finds herself on the defensive for her lack of sympathy towards Vicki after the accident. When the ugly drama of Ireland is discussed, emotions run high and Shannon is driven to her breaking point.

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  2. 2.6/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Brooks Tells All

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    S10:E23

    The half-hour special delves deep and showcases never-before-seen footage from Andy's sit down interview with Brooks Ayers, originally seen in the reunion, where Brooks addresses the ladies' allegations regarding his health. Andy confronts Brooks on the season's burning questions including why he avoided seeing Shannon's doctor, why he and Vicki told different stories about his treatment, and the claim that announcing his cancer diagnosis may have been an attempt to control his damaged public image. Brooks also reveals his true feelings about each of the ladies, including Vicki's daughter Briana, and explains why he finally ended his relationship with OC matriarch Vicki.

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  3. 4.5/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Be Nice to the New Girl

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    S2:E2

    Vicki drives her family, friends and co-workers insane as she preps for a relaxing two-week cruise to Europe.

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  4. 4.5/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Dirty Housewives

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    S7:E8

    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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  5. 5.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Reunion

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    S1:E8

    The five women reunite to tell their stories and reflect on the show.

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  6. 5.2/10(16 votes)

    #6 - What's New Pussy Cat

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    S7:E11

    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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  8. 5.2/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Reunion (1)

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    S7:E21

    Alexis demands an apology for being called phony; Gretchen accuses Vicki of hypocrisy regarding her relationship with Brooks.

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  9. 5.2/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Bowling in Heels

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    S10:E7

    Vicki enlists the powers of a medium to try and communicate with her mother. Shannon discovers that to lose physical weight, she has to do more than just exercise, she must deal with the weight of her emotions too. Meghan tries to teach her step daughter responsibility but learns a lesson about parenting instead.  While Tamra and Eddie struggle to work together at the gym, Heather is eager to start a new project with Terry. All the ladies come together for a fun night of bowling and a surprise announcement.

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  10. 5.3/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Riches to Rags

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    S6:E7

    Vicki visits Tamra at her hew house to gossip about the rumors surrounding the Bellino’s possible home foreclosure. Gretchen is upset that all the men in her life are fat, both the dogs and Slade. Vicki and Donn try to spend some quality time together by going to the spa, but things get uncomfortable when the conversation turns awkward at dinner.

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  11. 5.4/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Meet the Wives

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    S1:E1

    In the first episode of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Jeana's son Shane faces the stress of high school graduation and the baseball draft, where he feels pressure to become the third generation Keough to play pro baseball. Shane's sister Kara is feeling the sting of sibling rivalry and things get ugly when she demands a new car Meanwhile, Kimberly discusses her breast implants — a gift for her husband's 40th birthday — and takes her daughter, Bianca, for professional make-up for a junior high dance. She then decides its time to enjoy afternoon cocktails with friends and meets Jo in a chance encounter. Twenty-something Jo struggles with her new life as the fiancée of a wealthy thirty-something man. Jo and her fiancée, Slade, argue over her desire to continue partying. Jo ventures out and meets Kimberly, her first gated housewife friend. Vicki spares no expense to celebrate her daughter Briana's prom and graduation party, but dreads her ex-husband's arrival for the festivities. Lauri deals with the aftermath of her divorce and lower status life outside the gates. Things get even more complicated when her adult daughter comes home for a surprise visit.

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  12. 5.4/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Watch Out Bitches!

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    S2:E3

    Lauri buys a conservative black dress to go to a Republican fund raiser at the swanky St. Regis Hotel.

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  13. 5.4/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Stranger In Your House

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    S2:E5

    Jeana welcomes a strange houseguest into her home when Shane invites a girl he met on the Internet to come spend a few days with them.

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  14. 5.4/10(14 votes)

    #13 - It Ends in Coto de Caza

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    S5:E3

    Jeana Keough makes the gut-wrenching decision to pull back from spending so much time with the Housewives in order to concentrate more on her real estate business, which is struggling in a sagging economy.

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  15. 5.4/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Kiss and Tell

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    S6:E8

    For Gretchen’s birthday, Slade surprises her with a poor man’s party of take-out food and a unique gift that leaves her speechless. Peggy and Tamra are excited to model in an OC Designer’s fashion show, but a surprise model throws Tamra for a loop. Former housewife, Lynne Curtin goes to Fernanda’s gym to workout, but when Tamra is a no-show, Fernanda shares a shocking secret.

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  16. 5.4/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Happily Never After

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    S7:E14

    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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  17. 5.4/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Crossroads

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    S8:E16

    Alexis comes face-to-face with Gretchen; Heather and Terry receive a surprising offer; Vicki struggles to keep things professional with Brooks; Gretchen plans a surprise marriage proposal for Slade.

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  18. 5.4/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Reunion (2)

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    S16:E19

    Gina and Shannon's friendship hangs in the balance; Dr. Jen gives insight into her marriage; Shannon discusses her next chapter; Noella goes toe-to-toe with everybody as they discuss their trip to Aspen.

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  19. 5.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - My Baby is All Grown Up

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    S3:E2

    Vicki and Jeana have made a pact to get in shape, but getting up at 5:30 a.m. every morning may prove to be the bigger challenge. Recent empty-nesters Vicki and Donn, seek to reduce the stress in their lives by downsizing and buying a smaller home in Coto. Unfortunately, Vicki is having buyer's remorse. Vicki likes her big home in Coto and struggles with the notion that downsizing equals failure. Having just graduated from high school, Kara has been accepted to UC Berkeley. Eager to check out the campus, the Keoughs leave for Northern California, but forget to tell Colton, leaving him home alone. Since the death of Lou Knickerbocker, Tammy has tried to be a supportive mother to her daughters. Lindsey is keeping busy with the Lou's Legacy, the OC Angels, but a recent car accident in the Hummer sends the "Angels" to the California Speedway for some much needed driving lessons. Meanwhile, as Lauri and George begin to build a life together, Lauri decides to put her townhouse up for sale. Unfortunately for Ashley, that means having to find another place to live – but not before a visit to the Playboy Mansion. Tamra is rapidly approaching 40, but she's not ready to age gracefully. Conscious of the fact that she's been raising children for the last 21 years, Tamra is up for anything that will keep her youthful, including riding on the back of a Harley Davidson and hanging out with biker dudes.

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  20. 5.5/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Will He or Wont He

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    S7:E18

    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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  21. 5.5/10(18 votes)

    #20 - A Band of Housewives

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    S16:E17

    Noella confronts Heather about rumors she heard at Heather’s sushi party. Gina and Shannon try to salvage what’s left of their friendship. Emily and Shane finally have their dream wedding photo shoot to celebrate their marriage. The women all come together to help Shannon pursue her dream of becoming a rock star.

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  22. 5.6/10(21 votes)

    #21 - The Housewives are Back!

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    S2:E1

    Jo must try to decide between partying and Slade. Meanwhile, Jeana and Matt try their best to work on their marriage and Tammy, who is a single mother, struggles to raise three children.

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  23. 5.6/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Relationships Are Better Than Your Head

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    S2:E4

    Unresolved tension between Jo and Lauri stemming from Lauri's relationship with Slade comes to a head.

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  24. 5.6/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Girls Gone Wild

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    S3:E3

    For her graduation present, George’s daughter McKenzie hits the sun and fun of South Beach, Miami along with Tammy’s daughters, Lindsey and Megan, and Lauri's daughter, Ashley. Money woes put a damper on the Knickerbocker girls’ good time and a trip to a famous tattoo parlor gets McKenzie in hot water with dad George. Vicki invites Jeana, Colton, Tammy and Frankie to spend the weekend with her and Donn at their Lake Havasu vacation home. The alcohol flows like the river on which they party, but tensions between Vicki and Donn threaten to ruin the trip. Things turn dangerous when Colton takes a shocking death defying jump. Laurie furthers her wedding plans by choosing a photographer and wedding invitations, while newly single Kara contemplates an offer from mother Jeana to take part in a mother/daughter pictorial for Playboy magazine. Tamra throws a big birthday bash for son, Spencer, who just turned seven. The party atmosphere can't tame the tension between her oldest son, Ryan, and her husband, Simon. Later at a family dinner, jobless Ryan bickers with step dad Simon, putting Tamra in the middle again.

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  25. 5.6/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Moving Violations

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    S3:E7

    Jeana, Vicki, Tammy and Tamra head down to the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego for some housewife hijinks. Newly single Jeana is back on the market and ready for anything. The ladies are in the lap of luxury, enjoying a presidential suite and the San Diego nightlife. A conflict between Jeana and Vicki comes to light and threatens their friendship. The OC Angels promote their energy drink at the US Open in Huntington Beach but bad driving, bad attitudes and bad luck threaten to ruin it all. Meanwhile, Tamra’s real estate business is booming, while Lauri travels to Oklahoma with daughter, Sophie, to spend some time with the US Women’s Softball Team.

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  26. 5.6/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Southern Hospitality

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    S7:E2

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Reunion (3)" is the worst rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/21/2016. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Brooks Tells All".