The opener introduces the ladies, including a fortysomething former Playboy Playmate married to an ex-baseball player; a twentysomething living a lonely life of luxury; and a driven, self-made insurance broker.
The opulent community is overrun by pesky rabbits that are destroying the landscape, so Jeana's 18-year-old son, with weapon in hand, goes gunning for them. Meanwhile, Jo adds some spark to her boring life by playing tennis with Kimberly; Kimberly's family shops for a new SUV; and Vicki's daughter and her cheerleader gal pals go wild on their senior trip: a Mexican cruise.
Jeana's teenage son tries to get a coaching job at a college; and things get wild when Kimberly goes on a women-only excursion to Palm Springs. Meanwhile, Jo helps her hubby land a lucrative business deal; and Vicki and Lauri prepare for a big New Orleans convention by getting Botox injections.
Many of the housewives and their families meet for the first time at a backyard barbecue hosted by Jeana. The party gives Jo an opportunity to flirt with Jeana's hunky 18-year-old son, who's much more innocent than he seems. Meanwhile, Slade hires a young, pretty new assistant, to Jo's chagrin; Kimberly shops for an even bigger house; and Vicki and her brood go on a boating vacation.
Jeana's youngest son gets into a fight, breaking his hand in the process. Elsewhere, the fur flies when Kimberly hires a "dog guru" to tame her uncontrollable pooch; Jo loses a bet to Slade and must do household chores in a sexy outfit; and Vicki fears her daughter's romance is becoming too serious.
As Jeana's daughter goes on a thousand-dollar shopping spree and Shane gets a new car, the sibling rivalry between them reaches a fever pitch. Meanwhile, Kimberly faces a medical crisis; Vicki goes to her high-school reunion; Lauri hopes to attend a party at the Playboy mansion; and Slade is visited by his parents, who can't relate to his lavish lifestyle.
Shane prepares to leave for college. Meanwhile, Jeana bonds with her daughter Kara by shopping for diamonds in a spending spree that ultimately includes Vicki and Lauri; Jo and Slade have a heated dispute; and the housewives celebrate a birthday.
The five housewives assemble in this reunion episode, which features updated interviews, best-of footage and reflections on the soapy drama's memorable moments.
The secrets and spectacles surrounding five privileged California housewives come to the fore in this preview of the sudsy reality series' second season. Tammy Knickerbocker joins the cast this season, replacing Kimberly Bryant.
In the second-season opener, 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. New “housewife” Tammy Knickerbocker is introduced.
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.
Jo's late-night partying in Los Angeles rattles Slade, so he squires her to wine country in an effort to reconnect with her. Meanwhile, Vicki returns from a cruise, only to discover that Lauri might be losing her independence to George; Jeana reflects on her transition from Playboy Playmate to realty bigwig; and Tammy revisits her old estate.
Jo approaches Jeana for advice about her bumpy romance with Slade. In other developments, four of the women attend a home-and-garden expo together; Lauri and her troubled son have a frank, important discussion; and Tammy's insubordinate daughter tries to reconnect with her family.
Resentment surfaces when Slade is more than generous to Jo on her birthday, when all Jo wants to do is party with her girlfriends in L.A. Feeling unappreciated and bitter, Slade decides that it's time for a guy's night out with his buddies...and some girls.
Lauri and George decide to take the entire family on a lavish vacation to Maui, Hawaii. After an adventurous boat ride with the family, Lauri confides in Ashley that she feels guilty that Josh was not able to enjoy the trip with them.
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. Everyone is on eggshells from the moment the "Miss Canada Galaxy" contestant arrives at their front door. Shane's hosting skills are put to the test as he attempts to make "Canada" feel welcomed. Jeana throws a small BBQ for Labor Day weekend.
When 17-year-old Lindsey finally gets her driver's license, can daddy resist the need to buy her a luxury car? Will Orange County drivers ever be safe again?
Meanwhile, Vicki's patience is tested when she tries to balance work and taking care of Lucy, the new puppy.
Jo ponders a career in the entertainment business.
Lauri is somewhat fed up with her work at Vicki's insurance business and plans to start a jewelry business of her own with her good friend, Lorelei.
Kara's boyfriend, Steven, is on his way to his first year of college. Kara struggles with her high school sweetheart going away to school. Shane questions Steven and Kara's relationship, wondering out loud if Steven will stray, further stirring up Kara's fears.
While Tammy is out of town for the weekend, Lindsey and Megan find time between Lindsey's work and Megan's life with boyfriend Roman to spend quality time together. Against Megan's suggestion, Lindsey throws a party for her teenage friends.
Vicki is in the planning stages of expanding her insurance business even more, hopefully getting it to the place where she can fulfill her goal of working less and spending more time with her family.
Jo drops a bomb on Slade. Is she ready for the consequences?
Lauri discovers that her daughter, Ashley, has trashed her townhouse and is furious at herself for letting her stay there rent-free. Unable to confront her daughter, she seeks advice from George.
Colton and Kara prepare to go back to school—by purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of clothes on their mother's credit card. The Keough family dogs are out of control once again, so Jeana hires a dog trainer to tame her wild beasts. Her thought is if she can't control the kids, she can at least try to control the animals. Meanwhile, Matt offers nothing but resistance and Jeana continues to struggle in her marriage.
Tammy struggles with her ex-boyfriend about parenting their son, Ryley. Tammy also takes a giant leap into the singles world by going on a date.
Vicki and Donn are having issues at home. As Vicki's energy begins to drain Donn, she seeks the help of an astrologer to figure out why she acts the way she does. The other ladies join the party and are amazed at how accurate the astrologer's readings are. The advice they get is surprisingly in tune with each housewife's unique life predicament.
Jo continues to pursue an entertainment career and enjoy more time in Los Angeles.
Lauri confronts Ashley about the messy townhouse. She also learns that her daughter is not enrolled in college, which had been a condition of her living in the townhouse rent-free. Since Lauri is living with George, she considers selling the townhouse.
Jeana does a provocative guest appearance on Sirius Playboy Radio. It's also Jeana's birthday. A day that's supposed to be a celebration ends bitter sweetly.
Tammy must make a decision once and for all about her current relationship.
Vicki "surprises" Michael, and Michael is not too happy about it.
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.
In the soapy reality show's Season 3 opener, Vicki presents her college-attending daughter with a new luxury car. Meanwhile, Lauri is consumed with her approaching nuptials; and Jeana's daughter graduates from high school. New housewife Tamra Barney takes the place of the departing Jo De La Rosa.
Vicki and Jeana are pumped up to get in shape---but arising early for workouts proves to be most difficult. Meanwhile, it's home alone for young Colton when the Keoughs depart for daughter Kara's college without him; Lauri puts her townhouse on the market as she and George build their life together; and Tamra's 40th birthday looms large.
Some of the housewives' daughters bask in a South Beach vacation that includes money woes and a sojourn to a tattoo parlor. Meanwhile, a boozy romp at Vicki's vacation home stirs up tensions; Lauri continues planning for her nuptials; and Jeana and Kara consider posing in mother-daughter pictorial for Playboy.
Food for thought: The housewives assemble together for dinner, but they dish dirt when the alcohol flows. Meanwhile, as Vicki and Jeana continue in their quest to get in shape, Tamra prepares for her 40th birthday by getting some Botox.
As Tamra begins to regret allowing her son to move back into the home, Jeana's daughter auditions for a movie role, and a sunset birthday cruise isn't smooth sailing for Tammy and her daughters.
Lauri continues to prep for her impending nuptials, but daughter Ashley's appeal to be maid of honor at the event complicates matters. Meanwhile, Vicki's son contemplates following his mother's footsteps in the insurance business; and Jeana travels to Vancouver to watch son Shane play baseball.
Four of the housewives trek off to San Diego for some R&R, but a disagreement between Jeana and Vicki challenges their friendship. Meanwhile, the OC Angels create a name for their energy drink, and Tamra's real estate business takes off.
Lauri and George take and RV vacation to Yellowstone National Park, in anticipation of their upcoming wedding. Jeana tags along with Vicki and her family as they sojourn to Puerto Vallarto. Meanwhile, Tamara and Simon take to playing tennis and Quinn tries to balance her relationships.
Vicki and Jeana have a fight over a second home. Elsewhere, Lauri continues to chart her approaching nuptials by sampling potential menu items and soaking up attention at her bridal shower. And Quinn tries to draw a commitment from Billy.
The gang boards Simon's yacht to celebrate Tamara's 40th birthday with a drunken bash. Also,Quinn and Billy face their differences, while Jeanna attends an autograph session for Playboy, and Lauri is looking forward to her upcoming wedding.
Season 3 concludes as the women of Orange County attend the wedding of Lauri.
A look back at season 3 with updated interviews with the housewives and a review of the good and bad from the past year. Includes a glimpse of Lauri's life since being married, a progress report on Jo and Tamara and Quinn's impact as the seasons newest housewives.
The start of season four finds Gretchen joining the scene, and Vicki meets her arrival with catty remarks. Meanwhile, Lauri's marriage from last season continues to flourish; Tamra gives her mom a plastic surgery appointment; and Jeana would like to redecorate.
Gretchen urges Jeff, her fiancé, to buy a motorcycle. Lauri finds out about the skin care business, when she goes to visit her daughter Ashley. Vicki and Donn have a bitter sparring match over their marriage during the date night. Simon, Tamara's husband, attempts to start a business out of their house.
The Barney's 10th wedding anniversary is to be celebrated with a trip to California's wine country, not expecting the drama of the Gunvalson's joining them. Meanwhile, now that Jeanna is separated, she decides its a great time to reinvent herself; Gretchen and Jeff prepare themselves for an auto race; and Lauri's fairy tale life gets rocked by bad news.
Despite her fiance being a patient in the hospital, Gretchen throws a burlesque party. Meanwhile, the Gunvalson's have found a yacht they'd love to buy, but Brianna is not sold on the idea. And Jeana, Vicki and Tamra's night out ends in bitterness. Housewife Lynne Curtin joins the cast.
Fireworks explode as Jeana, Vicki and Tamra gather for a 4th of July getaway. Meanwhile, Gretchen receives news about her fiance while she is on vacation in the mountains. And, the newest housewife arranges a birthday celebration for her daughter.
Gretchen asks that her ailing fiance's kids start making their visits to see him in rotation, and take advantage of meeting former cast member Jo De La Rosa while they are in Hollywood. Elsewhere, Lynne looks forward to her challenging daughter's upcoming birthday, until an argument over clothes can derail the day. The housewives meet at the OC's new chic restaurant, which may cause a blooming friendship to melt.
Gretchen receives an expensive diamond-encrusted engagement ring in the mail, while her fiance remains hospitalized. Meanwhile, Micheal throws a pool party at home while his mom is away, but is ratted out by one of the housewives. Also, the women gather at the racetrack, where hot drama unfolds due to a cold snubbing.
Vicki heads to Chicago to visit her family, but things get gusty in the windy city with her relationship with her mother. Elsewhere, Lynne and her husband grow upset over missing wine. Then Gretchen has reached the boiling point while caring for her ailing fiance. And Tamara hires a big name chef to cook dinner, which will feature tequila tasting.
Tamra's son makes a pass at a drunken Gretchen, which causes the other housewives to question whether so is alright. Elsewhere, Lynne works hard on making her new jewelry business a success, and the ladies head to Santa Monica for a day of shopping.
Vicki and Jeana head to Chicago to meet up with former O.C. housewife, Kimberley Bryant, and pal around with Vicki's high school friends. Meanwhile, Gretchen worries about her financial state; Tamra and her siblings try to come to terms with the divorce of their parents; and Lynne throws a cocktail party.
The girls of Orange County head to Sin City (Las Vegas) for an overnight journey of diva fun and drama. Elsewhere, Lynne's mother gives her parenting advice; Jeana heads to Wisconsin to visit her family; Vicki still dreams of owning a yacht; an Gretchen's fiance is finally released from the hospital.
Jeana and her daughter Kara feel out of place as she moves into an apartment in Berkley, among all the hippies. The long journey continues as Tamra is taken to visit her estranged father in Iowa. Gretchen is off to Dallas to meet up with her old college friends. Lynne heads to San Diego for a romantic passage.
Jeana sets out to her first date since her marriage crumbled. Meanwhile, Lynne puts the pressure on her BMW driving daughter to find some means of employment. Finally, both past and present housewives assemble for a end of summer gathering.
The housewives of Orange County have a tell-all reunion reflecting on season four.
The ladies of Orange County return to offer up some unseen footage from the fourth season.
Vicki comes up with a plan as to how to surprise Donn on their anniversary; Alexis takes the twins out for a manicure/pedicure; Lynne has a facelift; and Tamra shows her first house in years.
Vicki has a romantic surprise for Donn; Alexis gets her kids ready for church; Tamra weighs the pros and cons of letting Gretchen back into her life; and Gretchen takes Alexa shopping.
Season 7 begins with Vicki finalizing her divorce and welcoming a new man in her life. Meanwhile, Alexis lands a job as a news correspondent; and Tamra and Gretchen try to put their feud behind them. Former actress Heather Dubrow joins the cast.
Vicki hosts a dinner party, but Peggy and Alexis stir the pot with a fiery feud. Drama is at such a high boil that Peggy ends up making a game-changing decision. Meanwhile, Gretchen poses nude at a charity photo shoot; newbie housewife Heather Dubrow flaunts her privileged life; Vicki and Tamra embark on an overnight trip to Catalina.
Tamra's budding friendship with Gretchen affects Vicki; Alexis and Heather try to make amends over lunch; Vicki and her daughter have a deep conversation about Vicki's new boyfriend; and Slade tries to launch a new career as a comic.
Tamra's budding friendship with Gretchen affects Vicki; Alexis and Heather try to make amends over lunch; Vicki and her daughter have a deep conversation about Vicki's new boyfriend; and Slade tries to launch a new career as a comic.
Tamra and Vicki react to Slade's comedy set, while Alexis plans for plastic surgery.
The '80s Bunco Party gets out of hand when Slade arrives.
A jittery Alexis goes under the knife for sinus surgery. The medical theme continues with Briana's thyroid surgery and Tamra's decision to have her breast implants removed. Meanwhile, Heather investigates the logistics of opening a restaurant; and Gretchen prepares for her Las Vegas debut in a Pussycat Dolls show.
Vicki finally gets some answers about Briana's health, while the rest of the ladies particpate in a "mud run" for charity.
Things get tense when Gretchen's friend Sarah confronts Vicki at a bowling party.
Alexis organizes a camping trip, complete with glamorous amenities. Meanwhile, Tamara recovers from her implant-removal surgery; and Vicki reveals to Tamara that she's striking up a friendship with Alexis.
Heather heads to Hollywood for an audition, but her aspiration to be a working actress creates conflict. Elsewhere, Alexis hopes to host her own TV show and sets out to hire a coach. Later, the ladies attend Gretchen's performance with the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas.
Slade ponders proposing to Gretchen, while Vicki hosts a party to share Briana's big news.
Slade enlists Heather's help with his proposal for Gretchen, whlie Vicki and Briana battle about Brooks.
Vicki deals with the aftermath of her fight with Briana, while Tamra and Alexis try to hash out their issues.
The ladies head to Costa Rica -- but things get heated about Alexis' behavior.