In Season 15 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Braunwyn Windham-Burke are among the housewives from Season 14 are returning. Joining with them is Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, a new housewife getting divorced and ready to start the next chapter of her life with some fun in the OC.
The year two thousand twenty is off to a great start with new homes, boyfriends, a fiancé, and a new hip for the housewives. As they investigate to see if everything is as it seems, past truths come to light, and newfound happiness is questioned.
Cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15
- Shannon Beador – is an American actress, television personality, and entrepreneur.
- Kelly Dodd – an American television personality and an entrepreneur
- Gina Kirschenheiter – an American television personality and an entrepreneur
- Emily Simpson – an American television personality and a successful lawyer
- Braunwyn Windham-Burke – an American television personality and an activist
- Elizabeth Lyn Vargas – an American television personality and a CEO of an online music company
Episode 0 - How They Got Here 2020
Reminisces about the memorable moments from previous seasons, which were complete with excitement, drama, and conflict. Catch up on the ladies’ drama with Vicki Gunvalson’s problems with the love tank, Tamra Judge’s fading friendship, Shannon Beador’s troubled marriage, and Kelly Dodd’s divisive entry.
Episode 1 - An Unexpected Secret
RHOC Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, and Gina Kirschenheiter are all commemorating momentous occasions in their lives. Despite this, Shannon expresses her displeasure with Kelly.
Kelly and Braunwyn Windham Burke are astonished by the unusual relationship of new housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. At the same time, Emily Simpson celebrates her anniversary with her husband, Shane Simpson.
Two scenes towards the end of the premiere represent major choices for two of the more recent cast members. First, Gina and Travis consult with a lawyer about the next steps in her divorce and whether or not she wants to file for a restraining order against Matt due to his alleged history of domestic abuse. The young mother is considering what course of action would be best for her and her children at this difficult time.
Episode 2 - Tequila Truth Serum
While concentrating on Rick Leventhal, her fiance, Kelly thinks about Shannon. Jimmy, Elizabeth’s new lover, and she learns they have common roots, which helps them to connect. While the other women start to make comments about Gina’s house size, Braunwyn starts to struggle with her new identity.
After a little digression with Kelly, who worries that she is becoming more and more like her mother and that Jolie could make a joke about White Claw, poor Braunwyn’s miserable week goes on. The newest Housewife informs Braunwyn about the passing of her alcoholic father.
Episode 3 - The Splash Heard Round the OC
Shannon is prepared to flaunt her new house, boyfriend, figure, and updated food line at her housewarming celebration. Emily is optimistic that she will be able to reconcile with Shannon at last. Gina and Kelly query Elizabeth’s romantic involvement. In the meantime, Gina confronts Braunwyn and Shannon regarding their remarks about her new house.
Real housewide Braunwyn is constantly five steps behind everything that is happening in her life. Gina calls her a sloppy drunk in an attempt to get under her skin, which forces Braunwyn to acknowledge that she has been sober for 30 days. The revelation does nothing to calm Gina’s rage, and Braunwyn storms out of the party as the show comes to a close.
Episode 4 - The Aftershock
Real housewife Braunwyn Windham-Burke makes an effort to make amends with Gina as Shannon’s housewarming celebration proceeds. After Braunwyn departs, the women get together over some tequila shots.
The episode ends with Braunwyn reaching out to the other women to talk about her upcoming vow renewal in Palm Springs. Shannon makes a big deal out of being seriously hurt on the phone while Braunwyn’s daughter Hazel endearingly rolls around on the couch. Gina informs Emily that Braunwyn texted her to have a talk.
Episode 5 - An Unexpected Guest
Braunwyn attempts to move past her violent outburst at Shannon’s housewarming celebration and make amends. When Braunwyn confides in Gina about her ongoing battle with alcohol, their friendship abruptly changes. Shannon is concerned about the impact of her parent’s divorce on her girls as Sophie Beador continues to write her book about dealing with it while Jacob Windham-Burke engages in drag experiments.
Elizabeth, meantime, finds it difficult to comprehend her sister’s problems. Gina attempts to strike a balance while dealing with the following steps in the case against her ex-husband.
Episode 6 - The Vow Renewal
Shannon gathers supplies as the Coronavirus approaches California, and Kelly receives devastating news. Elizabeth and Braunwyn develop a bond over addiction and flimsy friendships. Before renewing her vows, Braunwyn pays her mother, Dr. Deb, her first visit in several months, and she must deal with an awkward reunion.
Gina and Emily start to investigate Elizabeth’s story’s inconsistencies. Later, as Braunwyn and Sean renew vows with an ordained drag queen, Kelly confronts Shannon about her rival water line plan.
Episode 7 - Renewals and Regrets
Shannon receives the heartbreaking news that Sophie’s vow renewal with their father a few years ago seemed much more optimistic than Braunwyn’s vow renewal. Shannon’s response to the remark foreshadows the rest of her evening. While the ladies continue to doubt Elizabeth’s relationship with Jimmy, Shannon offers Braunwyn a helping hand.
The conversation returns to Elizabeth’s relationship drama now that everyone is poolside. It turns out that she texted her ex-husband to express her regret over getting a divorce. That she is so cool with not having sex with her partner when she is obviously not over her ex makes a bit more sense.
Episode 8 - The Calm Before the Storm
Gina, Emily, and Shannon are working on deciphering Elizabeth’s contradictory stories on their final day in Palm Springs. At the same time, Kelly alerts Elizabeth that the women are up to something. Shannon enters full panic mode when the Coronavirus starts to spread back in the OC.
Gina deals with personal issues, Kelly worries about her company, and Emily is concerned about school closings. In therapy, Braunwyn works through the problems from her background that contributed to her sobriety and grows more concerned about maintaining her recovery as the imminent lockdown approaches.
Episode 9 - The Lies That Bind
During the required lockdown brought on by the global pandemic, the women started to film their own lives. Elizabeth changes her mind about going through with her divorce, Emily and Shane’s romance changes, and Kelly moves across the nation to be with her fiance, Rick. Gina weighs in whenever Shannon and John are having a disagreement.
Braunwyn fights through the stress of the quarantine to maintain her sobriety and marriage. Elizabeth also extends an invitation to the ladies for a bonding vacation to Lake Arrowhead as Braunwyn investigates Elizabeth’s past.
Episode 10 - The Great OC Escape
Elizabeth arranges for the ladies to take a weekend retreat to Lake Arrowhead. Still, due to health issues, some of them cannot go. Brauwnyn struggles to establish her new standard in the group and marriage as she pursues sobriety.
Before engaging in a contentious discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement and racial inequalities in America, the women spend the day at the lake.
Episode 11 - A Submerged Secret
Gina receives distressing news on the second day of the trip to Lake Arrowhead. At the same time, Braunwyn and Elizabeth argue over Braunwyn looking into Elizabeth’s background. After some outdoor exercise and fresh air, Elizabeth makes a startling admission.
While Shane is in the hospital, Shannon receives heartbreaking news at home. Emily attempts to maintain composure for her children.
Episode 12 - The Unmasking of Elizabeth Vargas
While Elizabeth shares her darkest secrets with Braunwyn, Gina and Kelly try fly fishing as the women continue to enjoy their trip to Lake Arrowhead. Shannon phones the ladies back in the OC with some unexpected news, and Emily welcomes Shane home from the hospital. Kelly, Rick, and Jolie Dodd establish themselves in a suburban lifestyle, while Braunwyn suffers from the status of her marriage.
Braunwyn confesses to Emily at the end of the episode that Sean is envious of how much she leans on Shari instead of him. Braunwyn frequently talked about her best friend Shari during the trip, whom she affectionately refers to as her “wife.” Braunwyn appears to have never thought to attempt doing what doesn’t feel nice when Emily asks.
Episode 13 - Trouble in Newport Beach
While Emily shares a piece of startling news, Shannon gets her oldest daughter Sophie ready for college while the gang is back in the OC. Shannon and John work through their troubles from quarantine as Braunwyn and Sean Burke talk about their marital concerns. Still, Shannon worries that the harm has already been done.
Kelly arrives at the residence and discovers Shannon has her $1 million divorce settlement check out in plain sight. The two discuss how Gina expressed worry for Shannon and John but never followed up with her and how Braunwyn isn’t being totally open about her connection to Shari, sowing the seeds for what will be the finale drama.
Episode 14 - Making Waves
When Emily hosts a chic beach party, the women finally get together after several months apart. But the group’s unfinished business causes the gloves to be rapidly removed. Shannon’s animosity toward Gina astounds Gina, and Braunwyn struggles with changing feelings in her relationships.
Sean’s continuous presence in Braunwyn’s home is brought up by Emily, not for the first time. Braunwyn responds that she needs to be selfish for now but is working on her marriage. She acknowledges that she isn’t an expert in everything, but she is being open and honest about her current situation.
Episode 15 - Reunion Part 1
The reunion starts with Shannon defending herself in response to the negative remarks about Gina’s new house and her role in researching Elizabeth’s past. When Braunwyn makes a charge against Shannon, Kelly and Emily call her out for trying to cover it up, which causes a rift. Emily becomes upset over Shane and their experience with COVID-19, and Andy questions Kelly about her contentious remarks on the pandemic.
An intense encounter results from Braunwyn making a startling revelation about Elizabeth’s past. When Shannon exposes Braunwyn’s, feelings are sincere.
Episode 16 - Reunion Part 2
In the second installment of the reunion, Braunwyn struggles to accept her previous actions with Shannon’s daughter. Regarding her relationship with Travis, Gina provides an update. While the girls challenge Braunwyn about her honesty, Andy confronts Kelly about her social media activities.
Elizabeth shares her experience of growing up in a cult. Sean talks with the women about Braunwyn, their contemporary marriage, and their future. The women toast the end of the season and discuss the lessons they took away from the most trying year that put their relationships and friendships to the test.
The Real Housewives of Orange County Quick Facts
- an American reality TV series
- broadcast on Bravo TV
- aired from October 14, 2020, to January 27, 2021
- 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.
- Consists 17 episodes