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The Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 6

16 episodes Premiered Mar 5, 2011 Updated Oct 9, 2026

As the women attempt to move past old traumas, deeply rooted conflicts resurface when Alexis Bellino introduces her friend Peggy Tanous, sparking an intense, unspoken rivalry between the two wealthy mothers. Tamra Barney navigates a volatile divorce while finding solace in a steamy new romance with Eddie Judge and drawing community whispers over her close friendship with a local lesbian. The group's emotional stabili

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Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series focuses on the personal and professional lives of several wealthy women residing in Orange County, California.
  • ⚡ The show offers a view into the lives of several women and their families living in one of the wealthiest communities in the country.
  • ⚡ Viewers are taken inside the gates to show that the lives of these women are not always perfect.
  • ⚡ The program is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 21, 2006, and has aired nineteen seasons.
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Season overview

As the women attempt to move past old traumas, deeply rooted conflicts resurface when Alexis Bellino introduces her friend Peggy Tanous, sparking an intense, unspoken rivalry between the two wealthy mothers. Tamra Barney navigates a volatile divorce while finding solace in a steamy new romance with Eddie Judge and drawing community whispers over her close friendship with a local lesbian. The group's emotional stability crumbles entirely as Gretchen Rossi clashes with Tamra once again, and Vicki Gunvalson spirals into a vulnerable emotional tailspin amidst escalating marital discord.

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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S6·E1 Mytharc

Amped Blondes and Evil Eyes

Mar 6, 2011 · 44 min

Season 6 begins with Tamra organizing a shopping party. She invites all the ladies in an effort to be more social, but the drama heightens when a boozy Gretchen misbehaves and call

S6·E2 Core

Shameless in Seattle

Mar 13, 2011 · 44 min

Vicki travels to Seattle for a conference, with her daughter tagging along. Meanwhile, Gretchen grows uncertain about taking her relationship with Slade to the next level, and a co

S6·E3 Core

A New Lease on Life

Mar 20, 2011 · 44 min

Alexis, Gretchen and Peggy assemble for a shop-'til-you-drop get-together. In due time, dinner conversation turns racy when they spill their lusty secrets. Elsewhere, Alexis and he

S6·E4 Core

Body Shots

Mar 27, 2011 · 44 min

Tamra and Vicki travel to Cabo San Lucas for a weekend of sunbathing, girl talk, and tequila shots.

S6·E5 Core

No Hate

Apr 3, 2011 · 44 min

Peggy consults a nip-tuck surgeon. Meanwhile, Vicki has trouble balancing her workload demands with family time. And Fernanda throws a party to celebrate her citizenship, but tensi

S6·E6 Core

What a Difference a Year Makes

Apr 10, 2011 · 44 min

Gretchen surprises her parents with a vow renewal ceremony for their 40th anniversary.

S6·E7 Core

Riches to Rags

Apr 17, 2011 · 44 min

Vicki visits Tamra at her hew house to gossip about the rumors surrounding the Bellino’s possible home foreclosure. Gretchen is upset that all the men in her life are fat, both the

S6·E8 Core

Kiss and Tell

Apr 24, 2011 · 44 min

For Gretchen’s birthday, Slade surprises her with a poor man’s party of take-out food and a unique gift that leaves her speechless. Peggy and Tamra are excited to model in an OC De

S6·E9 Core

Whine Pairings

May 1, 2011 · 44 min

Peggy and Micah throwing their annual dinner party and hire celebrity chefs, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Miliken of Border Grill, to cater the event. Tamra’s new boyfriend, Eddie, m

S6·E10 Core

It's Not a Competition

May 8, 2011 · 44 min

Peggy and Alexis discuss their ever-fraying relationship, but their conversation only creates more tension. Meanwhile, Slade's mother arrives and corners him about his job status;

S6·E11 Core

Cutting Loose

May 15, 2011 · 44 min

Antics and dramas accent a getaway to San Antonio, during which Alexis cuts loose and candidly discusses her home life. In the OC, Tamra's court case against her ex-husband reaches

S6·E12 Core

Fashion Victim

May 22, 2011 · 44 min

Peggy orchestrates a surprise trip to Las Vegas with her husband. Also there to spin giddy in Sin City: Tamra and Eddie. Meanwhile, Gretchen corners Slade about the debt-related pr

S6·E13 Core

Girl Fight

Jun 5, 2011 · 44 min

In the Season 6 finale, Vicki leaves the hospital and continues to deal with her personal problems. Despite all this, she still hosts her annual fall party. Drama lets loose at the

S6·E14 Core

Reunion (1)

Jun 12, 2011 · 44 min

Part 1 of 2. Andy Cohen mediates a reunion installment featuring the Orange County ladies, who recall the frantic antics and historic histrionics of Season 6.

S6·E15 Mytharc

Reunion (2)

Jun 13, 2011 · 44 min

Andy Cohen hosts the conclusion of a two-part reunion, a chatty and catty affair featuring the Orange County ladies recounting the wives' tales of Season 6.

S6·E16 Mytharc

Lost Footage

Jun 20, 2011 · 44 min

It's a soapy-saga swirl when the Orange County ladies are featured in previously unseen footage. An eating disorder, gay marriage and divorce are some of the issues that take cente

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