The Real Housewives of Orange County
"I make my own money, and I make my own rules."
Plot Summary
A view into the lives of several women and their families who live in one of the wealthiest communities in the country with the viewer taken "inside the gates" to show their lives aren't always perfect.
Cast & Characters
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Seasons (20)
Season 1
8 episodes
Aired: 2006
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.
Season 2
10 episodes
Aired: 2007
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.
Season 3
12 episodes
Aired: 2007
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.
Season 4
15 episodes
Aired: 2008
Season 5
17 episodes
Aired: 2009
Season 6
16 episodes
Aired: 2011
Season 7
23 episodes
Aired: 2012
Season 8
22 episodes
Aired: 2013
Season 9
21 episodes
Aired: 2014
Season 10
24 episodes
Aired: 2015
Season 11
21 episodes
Aired: 2016
Season 12
21 episodes
Aired: 2017
Season 13
21 episodes
Aired: 2018
Season 14
23 episodes
Aired: 2019
Season 15
16 episodes
Aired: 2020
Season 16
19 episodes
Aired: 2021
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.
Season 17
18 episodes
Aired: 2023
Season 18
20 episodes
Aired: 2024
Season 19
23 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
Evolution Media
Dunlop Entertainment