The Worst Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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Vicki becomes the topic of gossip; Vicki and Tamra try to repair their friendship; Gretchen visits Slade.

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Alexis is invited to be the first to meet Vicki's new grandson; Tamra tries to repair her relationship with Vicki; Heather wants to have her home featured in a magazine.

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