The Real Housewives of Orange County

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 13

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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The Real Housewives of Orange County - S13E13

#15 - Heat Waves and Hot Flashes (Season 13 - Episode 13)

In Jamaica, the heat gets to everyone; Shannon laughs it up in a salt scrub with Vicki and Kelly; Gina shares an emotional moment with the ladies; after some fun and games on bamboo rafts and rope swings, tension erupts between Shannon and Tamra.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 91 votes.

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#14 - Tres Amigas (Season 13 - Episode 3)

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Kelly's argument with Vicki continues; Tamra and Vicki fly to Mexico for a girls weekend to help break Shannon out of her shell; a night of dancing on the bars ends with a real injury and the trio opening up about their real vulnerabilities.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 104 votes.

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#13 - Rumors (Season 13 - Episode 6)

The women are surprised to learn how poker night ended; Vicki records radio commercials and ends up embarrassing her son; Shannon gets emotional as she goes to court; Tamra surprises Shannon with the gift of a matchmaker; Kelly dates the milkman.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 80 votes.

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#12 - A Peace Treaty, a Blind Date, and a Divorce No One Understands (Season 13 - Episode 9)

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An explosive comment causes Eddie's birthday party to end in shambles; Shannon goes on a date; Vicki battles the rumors about her relationship with Steve; while the women react to Gina's marital news, Emily and Kelly try to work out their issues.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 88 votes.

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#11 - She Said/She Said (Season 13 - Episode 7)

Hijinks ensue when Vicki decides to celebrate her birthday with a ladies' golf outing; Tamra and Eddie double date with Emily and her husband; a rumor about Emily's marriage sparks an unexpected confrontation between Tamra and Shannon.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 99 votes.

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#10 - The Next Chapter (Season 13 - Episode 1)

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After the surprising reconciliation between Vicki, Tamra, and Shannon at last season’s reunion, the ladies are working to rebuild their friendship and regain each other’s trust. Tamra has moved into a new home, and as part of their divorces, both Shannon and Kelly have downsized, while also adjusting to life as single mothers. Vicki, who has marriage on the brain, is now cohabitating with her boyfriend Steve, though he is in no rush to pop the question. Tamra goes on a hike with her estranged friend Emily to try to clear the air, but at home is dealing with Eddie’s health scare. With the help of her friends, Shannon finally takes of her wedding ring and Kelly brings the ladies together for a ropes course.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 106 votes.

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#9 - Reunion (Part 2) (Season 13 - Episode 20)

Kelly and Vicki continue to hash out their issues; the women chime in about Shannon's divorce; Emily opens up about the body shaming she received online; emotions run high as Tamra and Shannon tackle their fractured friendship.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 72 votes.

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#8 - Italian Night Fight (Season 13 - Episode 10)

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Vicki sets the record straight after Kelly continues to tell stories about Steve; Gina's parents visit from Long Island; Vicki throws an Italian-themed party; an overwhelmed Gina sneaks off to the bathroom to call an unexpected person for help.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 88 votes.

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#7 - Blow Up (Season 13 - Episode 14)

In Jamaica, Gina confronts Shannon at dinner about not being a good friend to Tamra during Eddie's health issues; Shannon feels betrayed when Tamra doesn't defend her; Shannon isolates herself from the group and misses bobsledding.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 85 votes.

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#6 - Reunion (Part 1) (Season 13 - Episode 19)

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Vicki, Tamra and Shannon rehash their whirlwind trip to Mexico; Vicki reflects on her efforts to get Steve to propose; Gina opens up about her divorce; sparks fly when Vicki and Kelly go head to head, culminating in a shocking claim by Vicki.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 71 votes.

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#5 - Judge, Jury and Gina (Season 13 - Episode 4)

Shannon gets her daughter's opinion on her new business venture; Tamra finds out her broken foot may require surgery; Gina's mother visits from Long Island, N.Y.; Emily's mother-in-law gives advice; Vicki gets raked over the coals at dinner.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 84 votes.

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#4 - 8 ½ Minutes to Success (Season 13 - Episode 11)

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Shannon flies to Philadelphia with daughter Sophie for her first appearance on QVC; Kelly watches her daughter Jolie audition for a musical; Steve takes Vicki on her first ride on a motorcycle.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 82 votes.

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#3 - Orange County Hold 'Em (Season 13 - Episode 5)

New divorcees Shannon and Kelly bond during a night out on the town, making Tamra feel left out; Vicki pushes her son to marry his girlfriend; Shannon makes progress on her new business venture with QVC; Emily hosts a poker party.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 94 votes.

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#2 - Seeing Red (Season 13 - Episode 8)

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Tamra hounds Steve to propose to Vicki; Gina makes a confession about her marriage; Tamra throws Eddie a birthday party; at the party, Kelly's plan to confront Steve goes awry and she ends up arguing with Emily's husband, Shane.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 95 votes.

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#1 - The Day After (Season 13 - Episode 15)

Shannon continues to isolates herself; the women climb a gorgeous waterfall; Vicki coaxes Shannon to rejoin the group for a beach-side dinner, where Shannon makes amends with only a few of the women; an unexpected phone call makes Emily emotional.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 80 votes.

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