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The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 15 Episodes
Season 15 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2020 - 2021
Episode 0
How They Got Here 2020
Wed, Oct 7, 202022 mins
Reminisces on the memorable moments, jam-packed with all the fun, drama and conflict from the past seasons. Get caught up on the ladies with Vicki's love tank woes, Tamra's wavering friendship, Shannon's rocky marriage and Kelly's polarizing arrival.
Episode 1
An Unexpected Secret
Wed, Oct 14, 202043 mins
Shannon, Gina and Kelly have new significant others and homes. Shannon takes a tour of Gina's new house, venting frustrations about Kelly. Braunwyn and Kelly head to their friend Elizabeth's beach house.
Episode 2
Tequila Truth Serum
Wed, Oct 21, 202043 mins
Kelly is focused on her future with fiancé Rick, but wonders how long her recently brokered peace with Shannon will last. Elizabeth and Jimmy bond over their shared Mexican heritage. Braunwyn struggles with her identity and worries that her friends won't stick around now that she's not "fun" anymore. Gina reveals that she heard Braunwyn made fun of her "small house" but it turns out she isn't the only one making disparaging remarks. Gina also brings up the awkward text messages she had with Sean last year. When Emily calls Braunwyn to clarify, she refuses to discuss over the phone. Later, when rumors start to spread, Braunwyn is forced to reveal a secret to Shannon.
Episode 3
The Splash Heard Round the OC
Wed, Oct 28, 202043 mins
Shannon's got a new house, boyfriend, body, and revamped food line to celebrate and is ready to show it all off at her housewarming party. Emily is hopeful that she can finally make peace with Shannon. Kelly and Gina question Elizabeth's romantic relationship. Meanwhile, Gina confronts Braunwyn and Shannon about the comments they made about her new home.
Episode 4
The Aftershock
Wed, Nov 4, 202043 mins
Shannon's housewarming party continues; Braunwyn attempts to reconcile with Gina; After Braunwyn leaves, the ladies bond over some tequila shots.
Episode 5
An Unexpected Guest
Wed, Nov 11, 202043 mins
After her explosive meltdown at Shannon's housewarming party, Braunwyn finds herself trying to make amends and move forward. Braunwyn opens up to Gina about her life-long struggle with alcohol, and their friendship takes a drastic turn. As Jacob experiments with drag, Sophie continues writing her book about dealing with her parents' divorce leaving Shannon to worry about the effect it had on her daughters. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggles to process her sister's issues. Gina deals with the next steps in the case against her ex-husband and struggles balancing that with their co-parenting relationship.
Episode 6
The Vow Renewal
Wed, Nov 18, 202043 mins
With Coronavirus making its way to California, Shannon stocks up on supplies, and Kelly gets bad news. Braunwyn and Elizabeth bond over addiction and fleeting friendships. Braunwyn visits her mother, Dr. Deb, for the first time in months, ahead of her vow renewal and deals with an uncomfortable reunion. Emily and Gina begin to question discrepancies with Elizabeth's stories. Later, Kelly confronts Shannon about her competing water line idea, which boils over while Braunwyn and Sean exchange vows with an ordained drag queen.
Episode 7
Renewals and Regrets
Wed, Nov 25, 202043 mins
As the celebration of Braunwyn's vow renewal continues, Shannon and Kelly struggle to come to an understanding about their competing businesses. With the distant memory of her own vow renewal on her mind, Shannon lets loose and offers an olive branch to Braunwyn, in hopes of getting their friendship back on track. Gina decides to stay sober to support Braunwyn. Meanwhile, the ladies continue to question Elizabeth's relationship with Jimmy.
Episode 8
The Calm Before the Storm
Wed, Dec 2, 202043 mins
On their last day in Palm Springs, Gina, Emily, and Shannon are busy trying to untangle Elizabeth's ever-changing stories, while Kelly warns Elizabeth that the ladies are on to her. Back in the OC, Coronavirus starts to infiltrate their world causing Shannon to go into full panic mode. Kelly fears for her business, Gina deals with personal matters, and Emily worries about school closures. In therapy, Braunwyn works through her past issues that led her to sobriety and becomes increasingly anxious about staying sober as the impending lockdown looms.
Episode 9
The Lies That Bind
Wed, Dec 9, 202043 mins
The ladies begin to self-document their lives during the mandated lockdown due to the global pandemic. Elizabeth has a change of heart about her divorce proceedings, Emily and Shane's relationship takes a turn, and Kelly travels across the country to be with her fiancé, Rick. When tension arises between Shannon and John, Gina gives her two cents. Meanwhile, Braunwyn struggles to keep her sobriety and marriage intact during the quarantine stress. And as Braunwyn digs into Elizabeth's past, Elizabeth invites the ladies for a bonding trip in Lake Arrowhead and Shannon receives some shocking news.
Episode 10
The Great OC Escape
Wed, Dec 16, 202043 mins
Elizabeth plans a getaway trip to Lake Arrowhead for the ladies, but not everyone is able to make it because of health concerns. On her continued journey to sobriety, Brauwnyn struggles to find her new normal amongst the group and in her marriage. The women enjoy a day on the lake before having a controversial discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement and racial inequality in America.
Episode 11
A Submerged Secret
Wed, Dec 23, 202043 mins
On the second day of the trip in Lake Arrowhead, Gina receives emotional news while Braunwyn and Elizabeth face off about Braunwyn investigating her past. After some fresh air and outdoor activities, Elizabeth makes a shocking revelation. Back in the OC, Shannon gets devastating news and Emily struggles to keep it together for her kids while Shane is in the hospital.
Episode 12
The Unmasking of Elizabeth Vargas
Wed, Dec 30, 202043 mins
As the ladies continue to enjoy their getaway in Lake Arrowhead, Gina and Kelly attempt fly fishing while Elizabeth discloses her deepest, darkest secrets to Braunwyn. Back in the OC, Shannon calls the ladies with surprising news and Emily welcomes home Shane from the hospital. Braunwyn struggles with the state of her marriage, and Kelly, Rick and Jolie settle into suburban life.
Episode 13
Trouble in Newport Beach
Wed, Jan 6, 202143 mins
With the group back in the OC, Shannon preps her oldest daughter Sophie for college while Emily reveals a surprising rumor. As Braunwyn and Sean discuss their marriage problems, Shannon and John work through their issues from quarantine, but she fears the damage has been done. Later, Elizabeth opens up about her past to Emily, and Kelly questions Braunwyn's authenticity.
Episode 14
Making Waves
Wed, Jan 13, 202143 mins
The ladies get together for the first time in months when Emily throws an elegant beach party. But with a lot of unfinished business in the group, the gloves quickly come off. Gina is shocked to learn Shannon is holding a grudge against her and Braunwyn struggles with evolving feelings in her relationships. Later, Elizabeth takes steps to heal the wounds from her past, and Kelly confronts Braunwyn about her authenticity.
Episode 15
Reunion Part 1
Wed, Jan 20, 202144 mins
The reunion begins with Shannon on defense regarding the disparaging comments surrounding Gina's new home and her involvement in digging into Elizabeth's past. Tensions flare when Kelly and Emily call out Braunwyn for deflecting when she makes an accusation about Shannon. Andy presses Kelly about her controversial comments surrounding the pandemic, and Emily gets emotional about Shane and their experience with COVID-19. Braunwyn reveals a surprising connection to Elizabeth's past leading to an explosive confrontation. Emotions run high when Shannon reveals Braunwyn's involvement in a serious incident with her daughter.
Episode 16
Reunion Part 2
Wed, Jan 27, 202144 mins
In part two of the reunion, Braunwyn struggles to come to terms with her past behavior involving Shannon's daughter. Gina shares an update on her relationship with Travis. Andy questions Kelly about her social media posts, while the ladies confront Braunwyn about her authenticity. Elizabeth opens up about growing up in a cult. Sean joins the ladies to discuss Braunwyn, their modern marriage and their future. The ladies close out the season with a toast and share what they learned from the most challenging year that tested their friendships and relationships.
