The WORST episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County
Every episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes 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.
#4 - Meet the Wives
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/21/2006
Jeana's 18-year-old son , an aspiring baseball player, waits to hear if he was drafted by a team, while her 16-year-old daughter is upset that she received a hand-me-down luxury car. Meanwhile, Jo tries to spice up her lonely life of leisure; Kimberly talks about her breast implants; and Lauri copes with living outside the gated community after her divorce.
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#6 - Is It Hunting Season, Yet?
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2006
The opulent community is being overrun by pesky rabbits that are destroying the landscape, so Jeana's 18-year-old son , with weapon in hand, goes gunning for them. Meanwhile, Jo adds some spark to her boring life by playing tennis with Kimberly; Kimberly's family shops for a new SUV; and Vicki's daughter and her cheerleader gal pals go wild on their senior trip: a Mexican cruise.
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#7 - Upgrading Has Nothing to do With You Honey
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/2006
Jeana's teenage son tries to get a coaching job at a college; and things get wild when Kimberly goes on a women-only excursion to Palm Springs. Meanwhile Jo helps her fiance land a lucrative business deal; and Vicki and Lauri prepare for a big New Orleans convention by getting Botox injections.
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#8 - And They're Off...
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/6/2009
Although Jeff remains in the hospital, Gretchen Rossi still has something to get excited about when her new 5K diamond encrusted engagement ring arrives in the mail. While Vicki Gunvalson is attending a convention in Florida, her son, Michael, decides to have a pool party at the house.Nosy neighbor Jeana Keough tattles on him, prompting Vicki to call Michael during the party. Jeana meets with her new employer, her first ex-husband, Gary Tomasina. Tired of working for a large real estate corporation, Jeana decides she needs a change and joins Gary's boutique realty company. Tamra Barney and Lauri Peterson have lunch to catch up.Tamra can't wait to gossip about the latest escapades involving the housewives, most especially drama with Gretchen Rossi. The ladies attend the opening day at Del Mar Racetrack. New housewife, Lynne Curtin, looks forward to getting to know the other housewives better. Unfortunately, Vicki and Tamra snub both Lynne and Gretchen. Lynne makes the best of it as she bonds with Jeana. Gretchen makes the best of it by partying with other people at the races, further angering Vicki and Tamra who are annoyed with her flirtatious behavior.
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#9 - You Just Don't Get It
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/16/2008
While her fiancé is in the hospital, Gretchen Rossi lifts her spirits by hosting a burlesque party at her home. Vicki Gunvalson and her family tour a million dollar yacht that she hopes to buy despite her daughter Briana's protest. Life without their father around pushes Jeana Keough's kids, Colton and Kara, to grow up quickly and seek out other paternal figures. Meanwhile, Tamra Barney's son, Ryan, has an abrupt change of career aspirations much to Tamra and Simon's surprise. New housewife Lynne Curtin is introduced and we meet her husband and two precocious teenage daughters, Raquel and Alexa. The eldest, Raquel, pushes her parents into having a huge 18th birthday blowout bash at their house. Vicki, Jeana and Tamra try to have a girls night out but a discussion about marriage and ex-husbands turns into a contentious situation between Vicki and Jeana.
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#10 - Twin Tweaks
Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/5/2018
Vicki and Shannon proceed with dueling plastic surgeries; Emily and Shane attend couples therapy and face a painful memory; Gina gets herself in hot water with Tamra after she confesses to Shannon about what the ladies were saying behind her back.
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#11 - Why Are You Being So Mean To Me?
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2009
With Tamra Barney's formal seven-course dinner winding down, Tamra's son Ryan sees an opportunity to make his move on a very drunk Gretchen Rossi, leaving the rest of the ladies to worry and wonder about Gretchen's well-being. Lynne Curtin works on her budding jewelry design business. When businesswoman Vicki Gunvalson accuses her of not knowing how to work, Lynne goes out of her way to prove Vicki wrong. Jeana Keough finally moves her ex-husband, Matt, out of the house, but she struggles with how to get on with her new life. The ladies travel to Santa Monica for a trendy shopping day. Over lunch, when Gretchen confides in the women about her finances, it sparks a heated argument between Lynne and Vicki.
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#12 - Birthday Sex
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2007
It is Jeana's birthday and no husband but Vicki's husband Don comes at least. And the rest of the Orange County girls are not pleased with Jeana's husband. Jo has a big meeting with a record company about her first single, does Slade make a fuss? And does she get naked for the photo shoot Slade sets up? The teens of Orange County are 'Angles' for Tammy's ex husband's new sport drink but are they really all Angles? Tammy and Duff to be or not to be, Duff is jealous of whom?
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#13 - Are We There Yet?
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2009
Vicki Gunvalson launches her L.I.F.E. with Vicki cruise and is thrilled to get so much attention from her colleagues, but is frustrated when she can't seem to get any props from her own family. Jeana Keough and her daughter, Kara, drive to up to Berkley to move Kara into her apartment. They find themselves strangers among the "bums" and "hippies." Tamra Barney visits her dad in Iowa and puts it all on the line, spilling her heart out to her estranged father. Gretchen Rossi does Dallas, reuniting with her four best friends from college. Lynne Curtin and her husband, Frank, take a romantic getaway to San Diego leaving their teenage daughters, Raquel and Alexa, home... with Grandma.
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#14 - Moving Violations
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2007
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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#17 - My Baby is All Grown Up
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2007
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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#18 - Talk, Talk, Talk
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2006
Many of the housewives and their families meet for the first time at a backyard barbecue hosted by Jeana. The party gives Jo an opportunity to flirt with Jeana's hunky 18-year-old son, who's much more innocent than he seems. Meanwhile, Slade hires young, pretty new assistant to Jo's chagrin; Kimberly shops for an even bigger house; and Vicki and her brood go on a boating vacation.
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#19 - Hot in Orange County
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2013
While Heather is in Hollywood filming a guest role on Hot In Cleveland, Terry struggles at home alone with the kids. Meanwhile, Alexis pursues her own acting career in Orange County. Gretchen and Slade ruffle some feathers when they are inconsiderate on Heather’s big day. Then, Lydia confronts her mother about her marijuana smoking habit.
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#20 - Pantry Raid!
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2007
All the Housewives decide to get together for a nice dinner and catch up on their lives. It’s a boisterous night filled with lots of fun, lots of laughter and even more alcohol. The gloves are off as inhibitions--and lips--loosen. Since the death of her father, Lindsey has been struggling financially. But a recent modeling contract provides Lindsey with an amazing opportunity, a lot of exposure and financial independence. It’s week six of boot camp and Vicki and Jeana are still working their “butts” off. Vicki is a little frustrated with her results so far, but insists she’s eating healthy. When she receives an unexpected visit from John, her boot camp Instructor, Vicki has a lot of explaining to do. Jeana’s been seeing results from her boot camp experience, but when John surprises her with a visit, Jeana has a bigger surprise for him. Meanwhile, Tamra’s 40th birthday is rapidly approaching and she’s determined to be the sexiest she can be, so she decides to get Botox and do a little clubbing with her husband and her 21 year-old son.
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#21 - The Housewives are Back!
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2007
Jeana's real-estate business thrives while her home life gets chaotic. Meanwhile, a provocatively dressed Jo attends a party at the Playboy Mansion, without an envious Slade; Lauri's love life blooms upon meeting a rich businessman; and Kimberly decides to move to Chicago.
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#22 - Family Vacation
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/1/2008
With their upcoming nuptials rapidly approaching, Lauri and George decide to plan a family vacation. George and his daughters are accustomed to luxury travel, fine dining and staying in five Star hotels. This year, Lauri wants the family to “bond with nature” so she rents an RV and packs up the family to go camping in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. With summer coming to an end, Vicki packs up her family to go to their favorite vacation spot, Puerto Vallarta. Vicki invites Jeana and her children, Kara and Colton. Recently separated from her husband, Jeana is looking forward to spending quality time with her kids and letting loose. But unfortunately for Vicki and her family, Jeana let’s a little too loose. With her real estate business taking off, Tamra struggles to find quality time with Simon so she takes up tennis, his favorite sport. But Tamra faces an even greater challenge as she wrestles with the decision to undergo a breast reduction. Quinn is still juggling the men in her life, but before she can move on, she needs to move out her things from her former boyfriend’s home. Quinn finds the experience a little more emotional than she expected, but her ex-boyfriend David is not sympathetic.
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#23 - Studio, Jewelry, and Babies
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2007
Jo has her first studio taping and needs something strong to get her through... Lauri get a surprise herself when she comes out of a photo shot and will her new business fail after all...Vicki is jealous and girl's night out is a little more than cooking...Tammy leave town for the weekend and her daughter has party but what does it take to pull it off and oh does mom find out?...And will anyone ever buy a horse for Tammy's girls again?
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#24 - Cut the P and Lem out of Problem and you get ROB
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2006
Jeana's youngest son gets into a fight, breaking his hand in the process. Elsewhere, the fur flies when Kimberly hires a "dog guru" to tame her uncontrollable pooch; Jo loses a bet to Slade and must do household chores in a sexy outfit; and Vicki fears her daughter's romance is becoming too serious.
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#25 - The Great Divide
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2017
Vicki expands her business and moves offices; Tamra reunites with an old friend; Shannon struggles with her weight and her marriage; Kelly worries her mother is becoming a hermit; Meghan returns after the birth of her baby, Aspen.
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