Scott Dunlop
Director
The Real Housewives of Orange County (2006)
Season 8
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.
Released March 21, 2006
Episode 44 min
14+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.housewife, imdb.color-in-series-title, imdb.place-name-in-series-title, imdb.county-name-in-series-title, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.docusoap-reality-tv
Watch Providers: Bravo TV, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Evolution Media, Dunlop Entertainment
Network: Bravo
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S8E1 - Bullies and Babies
Vicki's daughter gives birth to a baby boy. Tamra moves in with her new business partner and fiancée. Heather hosts a clambake and doesn't invite Alexis, which leads to tension in the group.
April 1, 2013, midnight
S8E2 - Evil Eyes and Evil Faces
Vicki becomes the topic of gossip; Vicki and Tamra try to repair their friendship; Gretchen visits Slade.
April 8, 2013, midnight
S8E3 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Alexis is invited to be the first to meet Vicki's new grandson; Tamra tries to repair her relationship with Vicki; Heather wants to have her home featured in a magazine.
April 15, 2013, midnight
S8E4 - Its My Party and I'll Scream if I Want to
Vicki invites Alexis to a party at Tamra's new gym; Gretchen and Slade deal with personal issues; Tamra rethinks her decision to invite Alexis to the party when things get out of control.
April 22, 2013, midnight
S8E5 - The Party Is Done
Tamra's explosion at the party has widespread effects, leaving Vicki torn between Tamra and Alexis; Gretchen goes to New York to support Slade; Lydia encourages Alexis to make amends.
April 29, 2013, midnight
S8E6 - A Star Is Reborn
Alexis struggles after the events at Tamra's party; Vicki doesn't show at the new wine business, leaving Tamra angry; Lydia celebrates with her mom; Heather receives an exciting offer, which is soured by Terry.
May 6, 2013, midnight
S8E7 - Whines by Wives
A fight between Tamra and Vicki ends their Malibu trip; Alexis and Jim open their trampoline park; Heather and Terry hit a roadblock.
May 13, 2013, midnight
S8E8 - Hot in Orange County
While Heather is in Hollywood filming a guest role on Hot In Cleveland, Terry struggles at home alone with the kids. Meanwhile, Alexis pursues her own acting career in Orange County. Gretchen and Slade ruffle some feathers when they are inconsiderate on Heather’s big day. Then, Lydia confronts her mother about her marijuana smoking habit.
May 20, 2013, midnight
S8E9 - Speech Therapy
Vicki is torn between spending time with Brooks or babysitting her grandson; Lydia convinces Alexis to talk to Tamra; Gretchen visits a fertility doctor; Tamra gives a speech at the Los Angeles Women's Expo.
May 27, 2013, midnight
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S8E10 - Viva Mexico
Tamra and Alexis confront each other; Heather and Gretchen disagree while planning Tamra's bachelorette party; as the ladies head to Mexico, Gretchen gets some shocking information about Vicki's past.
June 3, 2013, midnight
S8E11 - Dirty Dancing in Mexico
While still in Puerto Vallarta, Vicki, Lydia and Tamra continue their night away partying — while Heather and Gretchen continue to sit back in the limo. Gretchen tells Vicki how much she was annoyed by her antics but Tamra shocks the ladies when she tells the specifics of her past to Gretchen. Back at the resort, Mexican strippers arrive to spice up the night but Lydia is a bit nervous about the whole situation. Alexis, home in Orange County, asks Jim for an item that he is unwilling to purchase.
June 10, 2013, midnight
S8E12 - Chicks and Salsa
Heather and Alexis meet at the coffee house to fix their friendship. Briana prepares emotionally for Ryan's upcoming deployment. All the ladies, and husbands, come together for Lydia's salsa dance party but Lydia brings her claws out once Slade starts to make rude remarks. Brooks surprises Vicki at the party with flowers and the room begins to fill with rumors regarding her love life. Gretchen is told that Alexis will be at Tamra's wedding dress shopping trip and questions whether she will attend or not.
June 17, 2013, midnight
S8E13 - Wedding Dress Stress
Tamra is frustrated with the slow progress on her fitness studio, while Heather's acting career speeds ahead as she lands another guest role on a popular sitcom. Tamra shops for a wedding dress with the whole gang, but her beautiful day turns ugly when Lauri drops a bomb on Vicki about who Brooks is spending time with. After dinner, Tamra and Heather question Gretchen's honesty.
July 1, 2013, midnight
S8E14 - The Cold War
Lydia goes on a ski vacation with the ladies, Heather and Gretchen get into a heated argument, and Tamra confronts Vicki about the rumours she's spreading.
July 8, 2013, midnight
S8E15 - Hold Your Tongue
Lauri's accusations cause a fight; Gretchen questions her friendship with Tamra; Heather guest stars on a new sitcom.
July 15, 2013, midnight
S8E16 - Crossroads
Alexis comes face-to-face with Gretchen; Heather and Terry receive a surprising offer; Vicki struggles to keep things professional with Brooks; Gretchen plans a surprise marriage proposal for Slade.
July 22, 2013, midnight
S8E17 - An Immodest Proposal
Gretchen proposes to Slade; Heather and Terry tell the kids that they've sold the house; Vicki hears Slade insult her on his radio show; Vicki's Winter Wonderland party is full of surprises.
July 29, 2013, midnight
S8E18 - Cold Shoulders
Gretchen and Heather argue; when her husband faces the ladies, Alexis is brought to tears; Briana's husband verbally attacks a party guest; Tamra and Gretchen accuse each other of lies; Vicki and Lydia ambush Slade.
Aug. 5, 2013, midnight
S8E19 - Reunion (1)
Gretchen and Vicki vie for Tamra's friendship; Lydia is forced to defend herself; Lauri Petersen returns.
Aug. 12, 2013, midnight
S8E20 - Reunion (2)
Gretchen confronts the other ladies; Heather confronts Gretchen about auditions; Gretchen is reduced to tears.
Aug. 19, 2013, midnight
S8E21 - Reunion (3)
Briana and Vicki's boyfriend confront each other, leaving Vicki in tears.
Aug. 26, 2013, midnight
S8E22 - Secrets Revealed
Never-before-seen footage, including Alexis preparing for her audition, Lydia confessing about herself and Doug, and Vicki and Gretchen battling for the title of Tamra's BFF.
Sept. 1, 2013, midnight
Network: Bravo
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 15400 min.
Released: March 21, 2006
Last Air Date: Dec. 11, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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