The BEST episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18
Every episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County season 18!
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.
#1 - Sunday Roasted
Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/24/2024
Jenn demands answers about the background check on Ryan, but Tamra explains the twisted truth as Shannon departs from the group to meet up with her daughters; Heather learns that Katie is spreading rumors about her that involve the kids.
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#2 - Dinner Party Disaster
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2024
Tensions are high when Gina is caught between Katie and Heather after the staged paparazzi allegations; Emily and Shane celebrate their 15th anniversary; the Tres Amigas come together for the first time, but things quickly go sideways.
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#3 - The Gloves Are Off
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2024
In La Quinta, Shannon breaks down over the impending lawsuit with John, and tension between Gina and Emily finally bubbles over; the ladies bond over divorce, but when they pack up to leave, Alexis gets a call from John that sends her spiraling.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Reunion Part 3
Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/21/2024
The reunion concludes with a heated faceoff between Shannon and Alexis as they discuss discrepancies in the lawsuit with John Janssen and their dating timelines. Emotions run high as Tamra and Shannon discuss the future of their friendship. The ladies react to unseen footage of John's interview where he opens up about his relationship with Shannon.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Reunion Part 1
Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/7/2024
The OC ladies come face-to-face for a dramatic reunion. Shannon and Tamra hash out their conflicting versions of events following Shannon's DUI. Heather confronts Katie on the paparazzi rumors before teaming up with Emily and Gina to grill Katie about recent shocking headlines, forcing Katie to defend her past. Jenn is placed in the hot seat when the group brings up details of the FBI investigation involving her fiancé, Ryan.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - You Are Cordially Not Invited
Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2024
Tamra reveals more surprising information about Ryan, leaving Jenn to question her friendship with Tamra once again; Emily and Heather discuss body image; Shannon hosts a tea party to reveal she's taking almost everyone on a trip to London.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Double Decker Drama
Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/17/2024
Shannon’s 60th birthday extravaganza continues; Tamara and Shannon continue their friendship war; when secret texts are exposed that allege Tamara dug up dirt on Ryan, Jenn confronts Tamra in an explosive showdown.
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#8 - Catwalks & Catfights
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2024
Shannon's lawsuit takes a turn as she deals with the aftermath of the video news; Katie wants Heather to finally hear her truth, causing an upheaval in her friendship with Gina when a new rumor comes to light about Gina's career.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Reunion Part 2
Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/14/2024
The reunion continues with Jenn questioning her rocky friendship with Tamra while taking heat for her financial choices. Emily addresses Heather about the fashion show fallout. Emily and Heather interrogate Katie about her daughter's social media antics. Alexis Bellino joins the women on the reunion stage.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Unfinished Business
Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/31/2024
Jenn returns from the Bahamas and announces her engagement; Alexis and Katie host a party; Gina and Travis discuss the future of their family; Ryan makes headlines when his name is involved in a national bombshell that sends shockwaves in the OC.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Singled Out
Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2024
Shannon and Vicki head to St. Louis for their live show tour; Heather and Alexis attend the GLAAD Awards; Tamra and Katie's daughters bond over similar childhood experiences; Jenn hosts a poolside party.
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#12 - All Up in Gina's Grill
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2024
Gina, Heather and Emily whisk Shannon away for a relaxing girls trip in La Quinta, only for Gina to find herself in quite the mess with Emily and Heather; Tamra, Katie and Jenn head to Tamra's Big Bear house.
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#13 - Exes and OCs
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2024
Shannon is doing her best to move forward as she faces the consequences from her DUI; Emily deals with a new gym obsession; relationships are put to the test as both Gina and Jenn explore new living arrangements with their partners
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#14 - Once a Traitor, Always a Traitor
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2024
Emily analyzes her harsh behavior towards Jenn; Shannon gets a breathalyzer installed in her new car; Katie takes her daughter to legally change her name; the ladies reconvene for a special murder mystery-themed party.
#15 - Not My Cup of Tee
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2024
After Katie shares controversial information about Heather, the two come head-to-head at Katie's golf event; Jenn is upset with Emily for her comments about her financial woes.
#16 - The Elephant in the Room
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2024
Tamra and Jenn try to find common ground between their men; Gina reflects on her ex-husband's new engagement; Shannon is rocked by a bombshell article about the lawsuit; Heather accompanies Terry to get rhinoplasty.
#17 - Rent and Reputations
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2024
Tamra and Shannon come face-to-face in a heated debate; Alexis shares details of her promised ring; Jenn's parents come to visit and help the kids adjust to Ryan's home.
#18 - A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2024
The ladies head to wine country for Heather's fundraising event with Family Equality; Jenn has a court date to determine her financial future; the group navigates supporting Shannon and Alexis during a lawsuit deadline.
#19 - Red Flags and Flag Football
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2024
With tensions lingering between Gina and Jenn, the ladies get their aggressions out in a flag football match; Shannon grapples with the fact that Alexis seems to be taking over everything that was once hers; Gina follows through on a tough decision
#20 - High Tea & High Tension
Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/10/2024
Tamra and Heather question Shannon's radio interview regarding the lawsuit and details about the night of her DUI; Katie opens up to the group about her birth mother; Shannon storms off and reveals proof that Alexis was tied to her lawsuit in 2018.