The Real Housewives of Orange County

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 2

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 - S2E8

#10 - Birthday Sex (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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?

The episode was rated 6.75 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E5

#9 - Stranger In Your House (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Jeana welcomes a strange houseguest into her home when Shane invites a girl he met on the Internet to come spend a few days with them.

The episode was rated 6.79 from 24 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E1

#8 - The Housewives are Back! (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 6.80 from 25 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E6

#7 - Studio, Jewelry, and Babies (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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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?

The episode was rated 6.93 from 27 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E4

#6 - Relationships Are Better Than Your Head (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Unresolved tension between Jo and Lauri stemming from Lauri's relationship with Slade comes to a head.

The episode was rated 6.97 from 29 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E2

#5 - Be Nice to the New Girl (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Fancying her newfound financial independence, Jo is lured to the hot social scene of Los Angeles-- to Slade's immense displeasure. Meanwhile, Lauri vacations with George; tensions boil over between Jeana's two sons; Tammy celebrates her birthday in Las Vegas; and Vicki prepares for a two-week cruise.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E7

#4 - Jo Jo the Housewife (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Colton and Kara prepare for the new school year by buying new clothes, while Jeane hires a dog trainer to tame their dogs, who are still out of control. Jo tells Slade she's moving to L.A. Tammy, tired of being single, starts dating once again. The ladies, excluding Jo, visit an astrologer and are amazed how accurate their readings are.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E9

#3 - Finale (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Jo and Slade's relationship is pushed to the brink and the couple attends a therapy session with a "love doctor." Lauri's daughter, Sophie, turns nine and since George's daughter, Bria, is turning ten, they throw a double birthday bowling bash for the girls. The Waring / Peterson "Brady Bunch" is in full attendance – even son Josh. But the family fun is tarnished when Josh and Ashley bicker bitterly over him wanting to move into Lauri's townhouse with her. Sophie's over-the-top gifts include a cell phone and a horse. Jeana's oldest, Shane, ponders a possible career after baseball by going shopping for his first suit with a family friend, while Jeana and daughter Kara have a shopping splurge to look for dresses to wear to Vicki's upcoming party. Tammy's oldest daughter -- moody Megan -- is spending more time hanging out with her sister Lindsey back home. She still broods about the materialism of the community, and accuses her little sister of wanting to marry for money. Vicki and husband Donn are now a pair of "empty nesters" looking to make a love re-connection. Donn decides to take charge and plan a surprise trip to Catalina, and the couple embarks on a weekend getaway to rekindle the romance in their marriage. All the housewives and their families attend a big backyard bash at Vicki's house. Jo arrives separately from Slade, but when he shows up with a sexy date on his arm, all hell breaks loose.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 25 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E10

#2 - Real Housewives Confess: A Watch What Happens Special (Season 2 - Episode 10)

The 'housewives' get together to dish on some of the more dramatic and sensational events from the second season and reflect on how their lives have been impacted by the series.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 14 votes.

The Real Housewives of Orange County - S2E3

#1 - Watch Out Bitches! (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Lauri buys a conservative black dress to go to a Republican fund raiser at the swanky St. Regis Hotel.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 26 votes.

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