In Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vicki’s divorce from Donn is finalized, and Heather gets to know Shannon, her new housemate. Later, Lizzie, a second new housewife, joins the other ladies at a fundraising event, and Heather begins to feel ostracized from the group.
Cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 9
- Vicki Gunvalson – a successful woman and reality TV star who lives in Coto de Caza, California, USA
- Tamra Barney Judge – a well-known businessman, TV host, and real estate agent from the United States
- Heather Dubrow – is an American actress, television personality, and author.
- Shannon Beador – is an American actress, television personality, and an entrepreneur
- Lizzie Rovsek – an American television personality, former Ms. Kentucky, and a fashion designer who owns her own company, Sun Kitten Swimwear
Episode 1 - Hawaii 5 Uh-Oh
RHOC Heather Dubrow’s interior designer took her to Shannon Beador, a brand-new RHOC housewife, to obtain design inspiration. A basketball court, a secret room, a spacious kitchen, and numerous green elements were among Shannon’s home’s amenities. Heather thought some green decorations were excessive, but she still had fun.
Cast member Tamra Judge opened her brand-new gym and the studio is operational. Still, Tamra is uneasy seeing her husband, who is five years her junior, as the girls’ favorite trainer. Although she has to put in more effort to stay in shape, most people undoubtedly think she has nothing to be concerned about.
Episode 2 - Meet & Potatoes
Reality star Vicki Gunvalson is meeting with a counselor. She won’t acknowledge what Briana stated about Brooks Ayers and still demands to be present. The supper is being prepared by Shannon.
Her older daughter Adeline simply grabs money from wherever, including Shannon’s pocketbook. He cracks up as he talks about canceling the dinner party because his kid cut herself.
Episode 3 - Fakes-giving, Fake Friends
Vicki decides to discuss Brooks with Briana. Briana simply stands her ground as Vicki loses her mind. In situations like this, it almost seems strange that Briana is half Vicki.
Vicki hosts Tamra, Eddie, Shannon, and David for a “Fakes-giving” meal because Heather and Terry are away for a holiday. Shannon doesn’t like or understand her when she orders the other two ladies around in the kitchen and then begins talking about Heather.
Episode 4 - Pretty Ugly
Housewife Lizzie Rovsek, who lives in Ladera, where Tamra also resides, was attending a lesson with Eddie at the gym. Terry and Heather have arrived. While talking to Lizzie, Heather can’t stop staring at her poinsettia.
Lizzie is being gotten to know by Heather. In addition to being stunning, Lizzie is the whole deal, as Heather says, and I wholeheartedly concur. The four women are conversing about their children.
Heather has to remark to Sophia and Tamra what an amalgam you two have become. Tamra then begins to act foolishly by complaining that Heather shouldn’t use those phrases.
Episode 5 - I Couldn't Chair Less
Together, Vicki and Shannon discuss holistic healing, with Shannon assuring Vicki that acupuncture and feng shui can relieve her stress. Heather organizes a hoedown party to mark the construction of their new house.
All the women gather for dinner after the Beadors’ holiday decorating. Lizzie and Vicki’s and Shannon and Heather’s disagreements make the supper less than enjoyable.
Episode 6 - Showdown at the Hoedown
Heather was confused when Vicki told her that Shannon was sobbing. Vicki was bored and started to snore as Heather attempted to explain her situation. Heather didn’t find it hilarious. After standing up, she left the conversation.
Heather was furious over the whole thing. She was upset that Tamra Judge was speaking to Shannon behind her back because she had brought Shannon around the RHOC. Heather feels judged by Vicki and Tamra, but she doesn’t want it to disturb her on her special day.
Terry intervened on his own initiative. He instructed Tamra to look after Heather and act politely. Tamra didn’t want him to fight her battles, but they set everything aside to go bull riding and square dancing.
Heather ordered them to turn the bull far up when Tamra was ready to ride it. Tamra ended up falling off and bruising her arm, contrary to what Tamra imagined would happen. She felt dizzy and believed she had broken it.
Episode 7 - Choke-Lahoma
Lizzie visits Becky, who resides on the same street as her. Several members of Lizzie’s family had three children. Shannon accepts Heather’s invitation to dinner, so they may settle their issues.
As a result of Heather’s pals, Shannon, on the other hand, has predetermined views. Heather has participated in this game and is aware that she is not included in it. Heather understands the source of the uneasiness.
Episode 8 - Not So Silent Night
Shannon is eager to throw her yearly holiday party. At the gathering, Lizzie mentions that Tamra has been discussing Heather behind Heather’s back. Tamra receives information regarding her son’s blood test findings. Vicki struggles to adjust to her daughter’s relocation to Oklahoma.
Heather and Tamra discuss her appearance on Good Day LA while at the party. To compete with Heather’s gym, CUT Fitness, which Tamra owns, Heather allegedly told Tamra that she had another gym called Good Day LA.
Episode 9 - Not a Good Day LA
Tamra and Heather went to lunch to discuss their ongoing problems after a chilly appearance on Good Day Los Angeles. Heather learns from Tamra how seriously Shannon’s marriage is crumbling. When her mother comes to visit, Lizzie adjudicates a beauty contest.
Vicki is worried but happy as Brianna and Ryan reveal the gender of their unborn child. Unexpectedly and distraught about her marriage, Shannon shows up at Tamra’s house.
Episode 10 - Skunk in the Barnyard
Shannon has a tendency to take offense to anything Heather says to her. Lizzie was able to see that. Lizzie recognized right away that Shannon was misreading the situation as soon as Shannon began to give her the tale. She is aware that Heather would never be that impolite.
Tamra believes that she and Shannon are doing well. She is intelligent enough to understand that Shannon hasn’t contacted her in a while, though. She called Shannon and invited her to a conversation.
Heather accused Lizzie of slander. When several of her lunch companions inquired about Shannon, Heather informed them that the other woman was having marital issues. She continued by saying that since the information was rumor-based, her pals had also joined in.
Episode 11 - Making Woo-Hoo-Py
When Vicki orders coffee, Shannon orders a “weak” vodka. She tells her side of the night she stopped by the Dubrow house, being sure to paint Heather in as horrible a light as possible.
At dinner that night, Shannon tries to say that David’s love of tequila is new. He takes it the wrong way, and she excuses herself to the restroom. Vicki follows her and comments that they were arguing at the table when Shannon asks her how they came across. It’s clear to Vicki that David’s checked out, and Shannon tears him down instead of building him up.
Episode 12 - La-Bomb-A
One of Bravo’s series, Shannon and David’s lunch date, is one of the most painful to watch and realistic sequences. She begins gushing about how great everything is, but he cuts her off and asserts the obvious. Both are unhappy, and he has had enough of being miserable. He claims that she would treat him better if he made her happy, and they could start over by forgiving one another.
Tamra’s attempt with a phony baby was a total failure. Following the programmed results, she and Eddie were terrible parents and should have returned Astro to the firm they had hired him from. Brooks and Vicki appear to be very content together, in contrast to Shannon and David, who have had trouble in Mexico.
When Tamra blabs about her marital issues, Shannon also has Vicki on her side. Vicki has learned her lesson the hard way with Tamra and is upset with Shannon.
Episode 13 - Point Break
Lizzie considered hosting a dinner party because her parents’ beach property is currently undergoing renovation. Since Heather evicted Shannon from her home, this will be the first time Heather and Shannon have met. Shannon wants to discuss something Tamra said Terry Dubrow said, which will only worsen matters.
Shannon didn’t believe Tamra when she advised her to resolve her conflict with Heather since she was caught in the midst. When dinnertime came around, Shannon stated she would drop the subject.
Heather was drawn inside by Tamra to verify the account. Shannon rejected Heather’s understanding of how the conversation regarding their marriage went when she heard it from her perspective. After yelling, Shannon stormed off. Tamra pleaded with the woman to stop, but nothing worked.
Episode 14 - Fully Loaded
Briana said she despises Vicki’s habit of never asking her how she feels. She believes that her viewpoint is irrelevant and that her mother is the center of attention. Briana disappoints her mother while standing by her spouse.
Tamra discovered the two had discussed getting married once dinner had begun. In actuality, they have a planner and a wedding date set. The date has been selected for September 6. Tamra felt left out, and the news was a little overwhelming for her.
Episode 15 - Valentines and Birthday Whines
Lizzie recently turned 34. She extended an invitation to the women to join her in celebrating the historic day. Since Heather wouldn’t be able to attend, Lizzie hoped that there wouldn’t be any tension between her and Shannon.
Vicki informed Lizzie of the obstacles Vicki and Brooks’ relationship had to overcome due to Tamra’s fabrications. Although Lizzie enjoyed spending time with Vicki and Brooks, she admitted that the party was one of her worst. Lizzie overheard Vicki say something about having to hang out with dumb and dumber people, adding insult to injury.
Episode 16 - Bali Highs & Lows
Bali crowns were a gift from Heather for the ladies. Vicki was a little perplexed by the crowns, but Heather was thrilled about them. They were all worn out from their travels, so the dinner didn’t last very long. There was less time for fighting.
The women got together poolside the following morning to discuss their day. While Danielle and Lizzie lounged in the pool and Heather and Tamra unwound on the beach, Vicki and Shannon went kayaking. Vicki’s description of Lizzie and herself as being “dull and dumber” still infuriated Danielle, but Lizzie just wants to move on.
Lizzie told Shannon about the Tamra and Vicki birthday drama while riding elephants. After learning about Lizzie’s issues, Shannon becomes even more hesitant to be friends with Tamra.
Episode 17 - Eat, Pray, Run
Before Heather and Tamra returned from their bike ride, Shannon, Lizzie, Vicki and Danielle Gregorio relaxed and spoke more about Tamra. According to Lizzie, Tamra reportedly shouted nasty things about Shannon and Vicki.
Vicki expressed her regret for Tamra’s conduct to Shannon. It is evident that Tamra has damaged everyone’s perception of Shannon. The women told Vicki what Tamra had been saying about Brooks after hearing all she had said about Lizzie and Shannon. Vicki was devastated by the news because she had assumed they had ended their relationship.
Episode 18 - All Apologies
However, Tamra has heard from Heather since the trip, and the two of them have been able to rekindle their previous friendship. In other words, they both dislike the same person. This time, Shannon just so happens to be that someone else.
Real housewife Shannon was unaware when she instructed her husband to apologize to Heather for a remark the latter had deemed insulting. He was so surprised when he repeatedly apologized, only to discover that Heather and Terry weren’t going to accept his apology. He claimed that they were looking at him.
Episode 19 - Reunion Part 1
The OC housewives reunite to address Season 9’s problems. In this scene, Lizzie and Tamra argue, Heather and Shannon, talk about their rocky marriage, and Tamra discusses Ryan’s choice to go away.
Episode 20 - Reunion Part 2
The OC girls meet to discuss the triumphs and failures of Season 9. Among the dramas, Shannon reveals her holistic approach; Lizzie is at the center of a dispute, and Tamra defends herself against her attackers.
Episode 21 - Secrets Revealed
There is shown Season 9 footage has never been seen before. A fun painting party, a duck supper in Bali, a therapy session, and reunion dramas were all included.
The Real Housewives of Orange County Quick Facts
- an American reality TV series
- broadcast on Bravo
- aired from April 1, 2013, until September 1, 2013
- primarily filmed in Orange County, California
- The show’s executive producers are Andy Cohen, Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, and Stephanie Boyriven.
- consisted 21 episodes
- Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, and Lydia McLaughlin left after Season 8