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The Real Housewives of Orange County

Created by Scott Dunlop

2006–present

A view into the lives of several women and their families who live in one of the wealthiest communities in the country with the viewer taken "inside the gates" to show their lives aren't always perfect.

First aired
21 Mar 2006
Episode length
44 min
Also known as
Истинските съпруги на Ориндж Каунти, RHOC
Country
United States
Language
English
Editor
Taylor Brusky
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 364 episodes

  • Season 1

    2006

    The gates of Coto de Caza open to five wealthy women juggling demanding careers, complex families, and extreme social pressure to maintain their youth and status. Vicki Gunvalson runs her insurance agency while employing struggling single mother Lauri Waring, and powerhouse realtor Jeana Keough manages three competitive teens alongside an emotionally distant husband. Meanwhile, young Jo De La Rosa resists her fiancé's traditional domestic expectations, and Kimberly Bryant faces a major health scare that alters her future in the OC.

  • Season 2

    2007

    Tammy Knickerbocker joins the group to rebuild her life after losing her fortune, stepping in for a departing Kimberly Bryant. Social friction sparks when Jo De La Rosa learns her on-and-off fiancé Slade briefly dated Lauri Waring, though Lauri is quickly distracted by a fairytale romance with a wealthy businessman. At the same time, veteran mothers Vicki Gunvalson and Jeana Keough face mounting hurdles at home, dealing with unmotivated children and career-stalling sports injuries under their roofs.

  • Season 3

    2007

    As the women expand their social circle with group trips, a disastrous real estate partnership shatters Vicki Gunvalson and Jeana Keough’s longtime friendship. Fiery newcomer Tamra Barney joins the fold, bringing fun energy to the group while privately battling intense tension between her controlling husband and rebellious adult son. Amidst these shifting dynamics, Jeana files for separation, Lauri Waring plans an extravagant winter wedding, and tragedy strikes Tammy Knickerbocker’s family when her ex-husband suddenly passes away.

  • Season 4

    2008

    The mid-2000s housing crash brings severe financial strain to the community, forcing women like Jeana Keough to navigate a brutal economic downturn. Young newcomer Gretchen Rossi sparks immediate gossip and skepticism from Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson due to her engagement to an ailing, wealthy older man. This mutual distrust culminates in a disastrous, alcohol-fueled etiquette dinner, all while Vicki’s marriage crumbles and Lauri Peterson steps away from the group to focus on her troubled son.

  • Season 5

    2009

    As financial hardship hits the neighborhood, longtime resident Jeana Keough steps back from the toxic group dynamic, making room for devout Christian mother Alexis Bellino. Tensions mount across the community as Gretchen Rossi begins a polarizing romance with Slade Smiley, and Lynne Curtin’s opulent lifestyle secretly unravels due to her husband's hidden debts. Meanwhile, the tight bond between Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney completely ruptures when Vicki's vocal disapproval of Tamra's husband forces Tamra to choose between her spouse and her best friend.

  • Season 6

    2011

    As the women attempt to move past old traumas, deeply rooted conflicts resurface when Alexis Bellino introduces her friend Peggy Tanous, sparking an intense, unspoken rivalry between the two wealthy mothers. Tamra Barney navigates a volatile divorce while finding solace in a steamy new romance with Eddie Judge and drawing community whispers over her close friendship with a local lesbian. The group's emotional stability crumbles entirely as Gretchen Rossi clashes with Tamra once again, and Vicki Gunvalson spirals into a vulnerable emotional tailspin amidst escalating marital discord.

  • Season 7

    2012

    Vicki Gunvalson struggles in the wake of her separation, finding herself completely isolated when her controversial new romance with Brooks Ayers alienates her daughter and longtime rivals Tamra Barney and Gretchen Rossi form a shocking new friendship. While Tamra focuses on her real estate career and Gretchen pursues entertainment opportunities in Las Vegas, ultra-polished former actress Heather Dubrow joins the neighborhood. Heather's sophisticated air immediately clashes with Alexis Bellino, culminating in relentless scrutiny that pushes their friendships to a breaking point during a tense getaway to Costa Rica.

  • Season 8

    2013

    As Tamra Barney plans her wedding to Eddie, her joy is overshadowed by a fierce tug-of-war for her loyalty between Gretchen Rossi and Vicki Gunvalson, a rivalry exacerbated by the return of Lauri Peterson and her damaging rumors about Vicki. Hoping to land her dream home on a luxury magazine cover, Heather Dubrow introduces wealthy heiress Lydia McLaughlin to the group, though the spiritual newcomer quickly becomes overwhelmed playing peacekeeper during a high-stakes trip to Mexico. Meanwhile, professional jealousy erodes Gretchen and Heather’s mutual trust, leaving a cautious Alexis Bellino caught in the crossfire as she attempts to mend fences with the women who previously alienated her.

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