The Real Housewives of Orange County
Lifestyle realityUnscripted lives, homes and work observed.This show: 10/10Elites & privilegeThe rich and powerful, glamorous or rotten.This show: 8/10Long-runnerA show whose sheer longevity shapes how it's watched.This show: 8/10CampyKnowingly over the top and enjoying every minute of its own excess.This show: 7/10Chaotic energyLoud, frenetic and gleefully anarchic.This show: 7/10Female perspectiveWomen's experience as the defining lens.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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The Real Housewives of Orange County Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | ||
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| S1 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 5.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| S2 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | |||||||||||||||
| S3 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 6.1 | |||||||||||||
| S4 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.2 | ||||||||||
| S5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.2 | ||||||||
| S6 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.1 | |||||||||
| S7 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 6.2 | ||
| S8 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 8.4 | ||
| S9 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 6.1 | ||||
| S10 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 7.9 | |
| S11 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 6.8 | 8.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 8.7 | ||||
| S12 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | ||||
| S13 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.3 | ||||
| S14 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 7.5 | ||
| S15 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 7.5 | |||||||||
| S16 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 5.2 | ||||||
| S17 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 7.6 | |||||||
| S18 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 7.3 | |||||
| S19 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | |||||
| S20 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
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About
"The blueprint for a reality-TV empire"
The show that launched the entire Housewives franchise, following a rotating group of wealthy women in Orange County, California through their friendships, feuds, marriages, and meltdowns. Expect manicured mansions, boozy dinner parties that spiral into screaming matches, and confessional interviews where everyone recasts the same fight from their own angle. It's messy, repetitive, and unapologetically shallow, but there's a strange comfort in its rhythms once you accept it as soap opera with real names attached. Casual viewing works fine; it rewards half-attention more than close analysis.
Watch it for
the origin point for an entire genre of manufactured, addictive social drama.
Maybe skip if
you need likable people, coherent storylines, or scripted-level production polish.
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All Seasons
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Season 12006
6.227786h 8m
The inaugural season comprises eight episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community. Notably, Kimberly Bryant made a single-season appearance, while the other women continued to feature in subsequent seasons.
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Season 22007
6.0198107h 40m
The second season comprises ten episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community. Notably, Kimberly Bryant made a single-season appearance, while the other women continued to feature in subsequent seasons.
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Season 32007
6.0204128h 59m
The third season comprises 12 episodes, each delving into the personal and professional lives of the cast members. The series provides an intimate look at their daily routines, family dynamics, and social interactions within the exclusive community.
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Season 42008
7.22791511h 1m
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Season 52009
7.03161712h 28m
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Season 62011
7.02951611h 37m
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Season 72012
6.74672316h 51m
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Season 82013
7.04322417h 22m
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Season 92014
7.44342115h 23m
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Season 102015
7.25512417h 25m
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Season 112016
7.64332115h 2m
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Season 122017
6.44272115h 3m
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Season 132018
7.04572215h 33m
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Season 142019
7.95192416h 52m
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Season 152020
7.43731711h 52m
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Season 162021
6.7495194h 29m
After a five-year hiatus, Heather Dubrow makes her return to the franchise joining veteran Housewives Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. The ladies are introduced to new Housewives Dr. Jen Armstrong and Noella Bergener.
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Season 172023
7.8497184h 29m
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Season 182024
8.0521214h 4m
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Season 192025
6.85332014h 44m
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Season 202026
7.8151181h 36m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Tamra Judge Self
Vicki Gunvalson Self
Shannon Storms Beador Self
Heather Dubrow Self
Emily Simpson Self
Gina Kirschenheiter Self
Eddie Judge Self
Terry J. Dubrow Self
Gretchen Rossi Self
Briana Culberson Self
Crew
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