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The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Series 7 sees Vicki's divorce finalised; Tamra and Gretchen attempting to put their differences aside; the introduction of a new housewife (Heather) who throws a party for everyone; and Gretchen performing with the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas.
Episode 1
Stranger Things Have Happened
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 2
Southern Hospitality
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 3
The Honeymoon Is Over
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 60 mins
Heather throws a "painting party," but it's Gretchen and Tamra who get the brush off when Alexis and Vicki dish about them. Meanwhile, Gretchen and Slade get the scoop on Vicki's new boyfriend.
Episode 4
Who's Laughing Now
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 5
He Said What?
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 60 mins
Tamra and Vicki fume when they discover they were the subjects of Slade's insulting comedy-routine jokes. Meanwhile, Vicki worries about her daughter's looming surgery; Alexis frets about her nose surgery; and Tamra hosts a party with a 1980s theme.
Episode 6
The Party's Over
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 60 mins
Tamra's 1980s-style party sours fast when Slade and other OC men crash the bash. Slade vigorously goes on the defensive when he's cornered about the content of his comedy routine, and diva dramas spill over when the others take sides. Later, Alexis' forthcoming nose job becomes a hot topic for additional dishing.
Episode 7
Under the Knife
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 8
Dirty Housewives
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 60 mins
Vicki receives news about Briana's health, and Alexis' nose cast is removed. Meanwhile, a "Mud Run" for charity results in multiple injuries for three wives; and emotions swell when Tamra contemplates finalizing her divorce.
Episode 9
Bowling for Champs
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 60 mins
Heather hosts an evening of champagne and bowling, but the wives spare no one when an erratic confrontation occurs. Elsewhere, two romances make progress; Tamra gets moral support during surgery to remove her breast implants; and Alexis continues working at the local news station.
Episode 10
Cabin Fever
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 11
What's New, Pussycat?
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 60 mins
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.
Episode 12
Bombs Away
Tue, May 1, 2012 61 mins
The wives are in attendance when a jittery Gretchen takes the stage in a performance with the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas. Elsewhere, Tamra hopes to open a gym; Alexis visits a talent coach to hone her hosting talents; and Briana breaks shocking news.
Episode 13
Whine & Cheese
Tue, May 8, 2012 62 mins
Slade has a critical conversation with Gretchen's father just as Gretchen confides to Tamra that she has uncertainties about ever marrying Slade. Meanwhile, Vicki and Tamra cohost a sophisticated wine party, where big news about Briana is announced.
Episode 14
Happily Never After
Tue, May 15, 2012 61 mins
Slade's plan to shop for an engagement ring with Heather gets derailed; Alexis hosts an overblown birthday bash for her twins; Tamra tries to get her "Simon" tattoo surgically removed; Vicky has an all-out battle royal with Briana that could damage their relationship for good.
Episode 15
Scream Therapy
Tue, May 22, 2012 60 mins
Vicki's mother-daughter dispute pushes her to the breaking point; Tamra and Slade face their past; Gretchen and Slade pursue counseling; and Alexis tries to patch up differences with Tamra.
Episode 16
Rumble in the Jungle
Tue, May 29, 2012 60 mins
The ladies head to Costa Rica in a jungle getaway that includes a zip-line adventure, shifting loyalties, erratic behavior (courtesy of Vicki) and a group intervention that calls out Alexis on her phony lifestyle.
Episode 17
Monkey Business
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 61 mins
The ladies' getaway in Costa Rica turns tense when Alexis responds to accusations aimed at her by Heather and Tamra. Elsewhere, the wives embark on a white-water-rafting adventure, but it's a shaken Vicki who makes waves.
Episode 18
Will He or Won't He?
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 60 mins
An on-location segment tests Alexis' chops as a reporter. Elsewhere, Gretchen discovers Slade's plan to pop the big question, resulting in a tense showdown between the two. And Tamra is the recipient of a surprise getaway to Bora Bora.
Episode 19
Finale Part I: Let Them Eat Cake
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 60 mins
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 7 finale, Heather celebrates her new last name with a high-end bash featuring all the ladies. Tensions rise when Alexis encounters the women for the first time since Costa Rica. Later, all-out chaos erupts when one person commits the ultimate party faux pas.
Episode 20
Finale Part II: Are You In or Out?
Tue, Jun 26, 2012 60 mins
Conclusion. Party dramas continue at Heather's luxury bash. Here, bizarre conduct forces Heather to take action; a husband crashes the party and confronts another husband; and a battle royal ensues between Vicki and Tamra.
Episode 21
Reunion Part 1
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. The Orange County wives reunite to cast light on the dramas of Season 7. Included: Alexis demands an apology from the ladies; and Vicki is accused of hypocrisy.
Episode 22
Reunion Part 2
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 60 mins
Conclusion. The Orange County wives reunite to cast light on the wows and woes of Season 7. Here, Vicki and her romance revolve around much of the drama.
Episode 23
Lost Footage
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 60 mins
Previously unseen clips of housewife dramas from Season 7 are featured. Included: an unlikely double date; the pursuit of dream careers; and fiery reunion showdowns.