The Real Housewives of Orange County

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E8

#8 - Reunion (Season 1 - Episode 8)

The five housewives assemble in this reunion episode, which features updated interviews, best-of footage and reflections on the soapy drama's memorable moments.

The episode was rated 6.42 from 12 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E1

#7 - Meet the Wives (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.49 from 53 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E2

#6 - Is It Hunting Season, Yet? (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 6.52 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E3

#5 - Upgrading Has Nothing to do With You Honey (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.56 from 27 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E4

#4 - Talk, Talk, Talk (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 6.88 from 32 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E5

#3 - Cut the P and Lem out of Problem and you get ROB (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 6.93 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E7

#2 - The Finale (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Shane prepares to leave for college. Meanwhile, Jeana bonds with her daughter Kara by shopping for diamonds in a spending spree that ultimately includes Vicki and Lauri; Jo and Slade have a heated dispute; and the housewives celebrate a birthday.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 19 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S1E6

#1 - Shocking News (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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As Jeana's daughter goes on a thousand-dollar shopping spree and Shane gets a new car, the sibling rivalry between them reaches a fever pitch. Meanwhile Kimberly faces a medical crisis; Vicki goes to her high-school reunion; Lauri hopes to attend a party at the Playboy mansion; and Slade is visited by his parents, who can't relate to his lavish lifestyle.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 28 votes.

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