The BEST seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County

Every season of The Real Housewives of Orange County ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County!

Bravo brings you into the lives of five women and their families who live in one of the wealthiest communities in the country. They take the viewer "inside the gates" to show their lives aren't always perfect.

Last Updated: 11/19/2025Network: BravoStatus: Continuing

8.29

14 votes

#1 - Season 11

First Aired 6/21/2016

8.18

11 votes

#2 - Season 7

First Aired 2/8/2012

8.00

5 votes

#3 - Season 18

First Aired 7/12/2024

7.82

11 votes

#4 - Season 5

First Aired 11/6/2009

7.77

13 votes

#5 - Season 10

First Aired 6/9/2015

7.73

11 votes

#6 - Season 9

First Aired 4/15/2014

7.67

6 votes

#7 - Season 17

First Aired 6/8/2023

7.64

11 votes

#8 - Season 6

First Aired 3/7/2011

7.60

10 votes

#9 - Season 4

First Aired 11/26/2008

7.60

5 votes

#10 - Season 13

First Aired 7/17/2018

7.50

12 votes

#11 - Season 2

First Aired 1/17/2007

The second season comprises ten episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community. Notably, Kimberly Bryant made a single-season appearance, while the other women continued to feature in subsequent seasons.

7.38

13 votes

#12 - Season 8

First Aired 4/2/2013

7.33

12 votes

#13 - Season 3

First Aired 11/7/2007

The third season comprises 12 episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community.

6.75

4 votes

#14 - Season 16

First Aired 12/2/2021

After a five-year hiatus, Heather Dubrow makes her return to the franchise joining veteran Housewives Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. The ladies are introduced to new Housewives Dr. Jen Armstrong and Noella Bergener.

6.67

15 votes

#15 - Season 1

First Aired 3/22/2006

The inaugural season comprises eight episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community. Notably, Kimberly Bryant made a single-season appearance, while the other women continued to feature in subsequent seasons.

6.50

4 votes

#16 - Season 14

First Aired 8/7/2019

5.88

8 votes

#17 - Season 12

First Aired 7/11/2017

4.50

4 votes

#18 - Season 15

First Aired 10/8/2020

4.00

1 votes

The BEST seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County

Every season of The Real Housewives of Orange County ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County!

#1 - Season 11

First Aired 6/21/2016

#2 - Season 7

First Aired 2/8/2012

#3 - Season 18

First Aired 7/12/2024

#4 - Season 5

First Aired 11/6/2009

#5 - Season 10

First Aired 6/9/2015

#6 - Season 9

First Aired 4/15/2014

#7 - Season 17

First Aired 6/8/2023

#8 - Season 6

First Aired 3/7/2011

#9 - Season 4

First Aired 11/26/2008

#10 - Season 13

First Aired 7/17/2018

#11 - Season 2

First Aired 1/17/2007

#12 - Season 8

First Aired 4/2/2013

#13 - Season 3

First Aired 11/7/2007

#14 - Season 16

First Aired 12/2/2021

#15 - Season 1

First Aired 3/22/2006

#16 - Season 14

First Aired 8/7/2019

#17 - Season 12

First Aired 7/11/2017

#18 - Season 15

First Aired 10/8/2020

#19 - Season 19

First Aired 7/11/2025