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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 10 Episode 23 - Brooks Tells All
    2.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Brooks Tells All

    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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  2. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 8 - Dirty Housewives
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Dirty Housewives

    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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  3. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 2 Episode 2 - Be Nice to the New Girl
    4.9/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Be Nice to the New Girl

    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. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 14 - Hoedown Throwdown
    5.2/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Hoedown Throwdown

    S19:E14

    Tamra meets with Katie in hopes of uncovering the truth; Shannon and Jenn's friendship continues to blossom when they engage their dogs with a pet psychic; Heather hosts an event for the Trevor Project.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunion
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Reunion

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 18 - Will He or Wont He
    5.3/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Will He or Wont He

    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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  7. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 10 Episode 7 - Bowling in Heels
    5.3/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Bowling in Heels

    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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  8. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 10 - Whine or Champagne?
    5.3/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Whine or Champagne?

    S19:E10

    The ladies embark on dueling trips as Tamra invites Shannon, Jenn and Gina to Temecula in an effort to rebuild her friendship with Shannon; Heather takes the opportunity to host an adult sleepover in Beverly Hills with Emily and Gretchen.

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  9. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Wives
    5.4/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Meet the Wives

    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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  10. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 11 - What's New Pussy Cat
    5.4/10(18 votes)

    #10 - What's New Pussy Cat

    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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  11. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 9 - Life's a Beach... and Then You Cry
    5.4/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Life's a Beach... and Then You Cry

    S19:E9

    Following Emily's party, Katie believes she was set up and pleads her case to Jenn; Gina recounts the frightening moment surrounding Matt's heart attack; Emily shares that she and Shane are not seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to parenting Luke.

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  12. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 15 - Going Dutch
    5.4/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Going Dutch

    S19:E15

    Shannon hosts a bridal lunch for Jenn; Heather opens up about her relationship with her father; Gina and Travis celebrate their family being back together; Tamra and Eddie prep to be empty nesters; the ladies head to Amsterdam and cruise the canals.

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  13. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 20 - Reunion Part 3
    5.4/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Reunion Part 3

    S19:E20

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  14. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 6 Episode 7 - Riches to Rags
    5.5/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Riches to Rags

    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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  15. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 21 - Reunion (1)
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Reunion (1)

    S7:E21

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

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  16. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 8 Episode 16 - Crossroads
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Crossroads

    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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  17. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 16 Episode 19 - Reunion (2)
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Reunion (2)

    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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  18. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 2 Episode 3 - Watch Out Bitches!
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Watch Out Bitches!

    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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  19. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 Episode 3 - It Ends in Coto de Caza
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    #19 - It Ends in Coto de Caza

    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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  20. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episode 14 - Happily Never After
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Happily Never After

    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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  21. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 Episode 8 - Truth Tellers & Lie Detectors
    5.6/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Truth Tellers & Lie Detectors

    S19:E8

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  22. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 2 Episode 5 - Stranger In Your House
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Stranger In Your House

    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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  23. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 10 Episode 1 - Under Construction
    5.7/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Under Construction

    S10:E1

    Season 10 kicks off with new boobs, a new housewife and a whole new set of problems for the ladies of the OC. Vicki announces that her boyfriend Brooks is now living with her, but that's not her biggest news when it comes to Brooks. Heather is busy building the dream house of a lifetime, while Shannon and David are trying to repair their broken marriage. New housewife, Meghan King Edmonds is ready to play ball, and Tamra adds new boobs to her chest while also getting something off her chest with Vicki.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 12 Episode 6 - The Sip-N-See Standoff
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    #24 - The Sip-N-See Standoff

    S12:E6

    Vicki tries to balance her life alongside her relationship with Steve; Lydia plans a launch party for her new magazine; Tamra organizes a sit down for Kelly and Shannon; Megan hosts a Sip-N-See for baby Aspen.

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  25. The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 16 Episode 17 - A Band of Housewives
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    #25 - A Band of Housewives

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Brooks Tells All" is the worst rated episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County". It scored 2.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/12/2015. This episode scored 2.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dirty Housewives".