The Real Housewives of Orange County

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 12

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 - S12E9

#15 - Drag Bingo Bombshell (Season 12 - Episode 9)

Kelly suspects her new pal Shannon of being up to her old tricks and confides in Meghan, which blows up in her face when Meghan takes matters into her own hands. Meghan puts her detective hat back on to investigate Vicki’s issues with Shannon and Tamra. Vicki’s looking to move forward with her new love, Steve, while Peggy takes her daughter to New York to look at a school. The ladies attend a Drag Bingo event dressed as men, where Lydia faces a moral dilemma and old arguments spark anew as Kelly and Meghan tear into old wounds.

The episode was rated 7.10 from 256 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E6

#14 - The Sip-N-See Stand Off (Season 12 - Episode 6)

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Vicki tries to balance her life alongside her relationship with Steve; Lydia plans a launch party for her new magazine; Tamra organizes a sit down for Kelly and Shannon; Megan hosts a Sip-N-See for baby Aspen.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 240 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E11

#13 - Breast Intentions (Season 12 - Episode 11)

As rumors swirl around Orange County following Vicki’s birthday party, Tamra catches wind of what transpired about Eddie and is livid. The "Friendship Whisperer" Lydia is even perplexed by Vicki’s motives and is nervous for all the women to converge at Kelly’s beach volleyball party. Kelly is having a breast reduction and decides to have a "Boobs Voyage Party" with all the women except her former bestie, Meghan. All hell breaks loose at Kelly’s party when Tamra and Vicki finally talk face-to-face.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 238 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E10

#12 - Loose Lips Sink Friendships (Season 12 - Episode 10)

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Meghan is still reeling from Kelly’s attack at Drag King Bingo. Lydia tries to play mediator but is unable to stay impartial. Tamra gets an unexpected phone call that leaves her wondering if there is still hope for her and Vicki. Peggy prepares to send her daughters off to college. Shannon celebrates her birthday but is faced with the harsh reality that this year there will definitely not be a renewing of her and David's vows. Vicki throws a blowout party for her birthday and an old friend reveals some juicy details about Eddie’s past.

The episode was rated 7.18 from 237 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E13

#11 - Don't Rock the Boat (Season 12 - Episode 13)

Lydia throws Doug a party aboard a yacht to say farewell to his fertility and invites all the ladies despite her hurt feelings over being left out of Shannon's dinner. At the party, Peggy is infuriated when David questions Diko about her health. Meanwhile, Easter arrives in the OC and Shannon looks to her mom for advice about her marriage with David. Meanwhile, Vicki decides to call Tamra to finally meet and end their feud once and for all.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 224 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E17

#10 - A Case of the Vickis (Season 12 - Episode 17)

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Vicki's health scare continues and brings out a side of Peggy that shocks the ladies. Later, a broken friendship might finally be on the path to mending, while a drunken night causes fractures in another.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 182 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E12

#9 - Farm-to-Table Manner (Season 12 - Episode 12)

Kelly goes into her breast reduction surgery with the sentimental support of her husband Michael. Tamra shares with Meghan her concern over Shannon’s recent behavior. Vicki and Shannon visit Kelly while she recovers at home. Shannon invites Tamra, Meghan, Kelly and Peggy out to dinner where Peggy defiantly defeats a deluge of digs from Kelly. And later, Lydia calls Tamra to invite her to Doug’s Balls Voyage party, but finds out that her invite to Shannon’s dinner was apparently lost at sea.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 226 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E3

#8 - The Not So Quiet Woman (Season 12 - Episode 3)

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Vicki struggles with trust issues as she sets up her new office. Peggy and her family quietly deal with her upcoming reconstructive surgery. Tamra is thrust back into her role as the "Rodney King of the OC". Shannon comes face to face with the harsh reality of her weight gain.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 268 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E14

#7 - Armenian Rhapsody (Season 12 - Episode 14)

Vicki and Tamra finally come face-to-face to see if there is any hope of redeeming their broken friendship. Lydia discovers the joys of when the rich get richer. Kelly's dad comes to town and she discovers the parallels between her parent's dysfunctional relationship and her own. Peggy and Diko celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary with the ultimate Armenian inspired party while Shannon faces the consequences of her prying husband's actions.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 208 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E19

#6 - Candle Wicks and Lunatics (Season 12 - Episode 19)

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Vicki surprises her son Michael with a new role at Coto Financial, while Kelly complains to her mother that she's finally at a breaking point in her marriage. Tamra fulfills her greatest wish of attending her estranged daughter's high school graduation. The ladies celebrate the launch of Meghan's new candle line and Peggy finally comes face-to-face with all the women after her sudden departure in Iceland.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 162 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E15

#5 - Mystic Mistake (Season 12 - Episode 15)

While Vicki visits her cardiologist to check up on her broken heart, Shanon and Peggy are still simmering about the cancer questioning that took place with their husbands. Lydia and Doug plan a Nobleman Iceland trip and Doug encourages Lydia to invite her friends at Meghan’s dinner party with her psychic. All hell breaks loose when Peggy confronts Shannon about David grilling Diko about her cancer. As everyone gets ready for their big trip to Iceland, Shannon wakes up regretful for how unraveled she became with Peggy and confesses to Tamra about the current state of her marriage.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 199 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E16

#4 - An Unexpected Thaw (Season 12 - Episode 16)

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The ladies of Orange County are ready to explore everything in Iceland from hiking a glacier to sampling the exotic cuisine. While Tamra and Vicki seem to be reconnecting, Lydia and Tamra hit a bump in their friendship. After a long day of activities the ladies are faced with a shocking medical emergency.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 213 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E18

#3 - The Real Vikings of Orange County (Season 12 - Episode 18)

After being hurt by Kelly's words, Peggy reveals a secret video to Lydia. Meanwhile, the rest of the ladies whoop it up at a Viking dinner where Tamra and Vicki continue to get along, much to the dismay of Shannon. When Peggy finally arrives at the dinner, her preemptive strike on Meghan thoroughly backfires. Once everyone returns to the OC, Shannon discovers the nature of her unbalanced behavior, but also finds her marriage on thin ice.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 150 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E20

#2 - Reunion (Part 1) (Season 12 - Episode 20)

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The ladies reunite; Lydia is taken to task for her outspoken opinions and actions; Vicki provides an update on her relationship with Steve; Kelly and Shannon open up about the state of their marriages.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 174 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S12E21

#1 - Reunion (Part 2) (Season 12 - Episode 21)

The reunion continues with Kelly and Meghan reviving their text message feud; Peggy airs her grievances to Shannon; an unexpected turn of events leaves everyone in state of total shock.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 146 votes.

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