The Real Housewives of Orange County (season 15)

The fifteenth season of the American reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County premiered on October 14, 2020, on Bravo and concluded on January 27, 2021. It is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

The Real Housewives of Orange County
Season 15
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Starring
  • Shannon Storms Beador
  • Kelly Dodd
  • Gina Kirschenheiter
  • Emily Simpson
  • Braunwyn Windham-Burke
  • Elizabeth Lyn Vargas
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes15
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseOctober 14, 2020 (2020-10-14) –
January 27, 2021 (2021-01-27)
Season chronology

The Real Housewives of Orange County focuses on the lives of Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas.

Production and crew

Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, Thomas Kelly, Brian McCarthy, Megan Sanchez-Warner, Scott Dunlop and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Evolution Media.[1]

In January 2020, Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge announced their departures from the series.[2][3] Judge was previously offered to return to the series for three episodes to wrap up her storylines but instead decided to depart the series.[4] With Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Braunwyn Windham-Burke returning, with Elizabeth Lyn Vargas joining as a new cast member.[5]

Production on the series was halted in March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[6] While production was halted, the cast filmed themselves.[7] Production on the series resumed in July 2020.[8] That same month, Storms Beador announced she and her three daughters had tested positive for COVID-19, with the series remaining in production.[9][10] In August of the same year, Storms Beador announced she had recovered and tested negative for the virus.[11]

Former housewife Jeana Keough served as narrator in the opening of the first episode.[12]

Episodes
See also: List of The Real Housewives of Orange County episodes
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 15 episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [13]Original air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
2551"An Unexpected Secret"October 14, 2020 (2020-10-14)1.05[14]
The fifteenth season begins with Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Storms Beador each celebrating significant moments in their lives; despite this, Storms Beador voices her frustrations concerning Dodd. New housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas' unconventional relationship leaves Dodd and Braunwyn Windham-Burke shocked, and Emily Simpson celebrates her anniversary with husband, Shane Simpson.
2562"Tequila Truth Serum"October 21, 2020 (2020-10-21)1.11[15]
While focusing on her fiancé Rick Leventhal, Kelly Dodd beings to wonder about Shannon Storms Beador. Elizabeth Lyn Vargas and new boyfriend, Jimmy, discover shared heritage, which they bond over. Elsewhere, Braunwyn Windham-Burke begins to struggle with her new identity, while she and the other women begin to make remarks concerning the size of Gina Kirschenheiter's home.
2573"The Splash Heard Round the OC"October 28, 2020 (2020-10-28)1.00[16]
Emily Simpson is hoping to ease the estrangement between her and Shannon Storms Beador, while Storms Beador is ready to show off her recent accomplishments. When Kelly Dodd and Gina Kirschenheiter question Elizabeth Lyn Vargas' relationship, Kirschenheiter confronts Storms Beador and Braunwyn Windham-Burke concerning their opinions about her home.
2584"The Aftershock"November 4, 2020 (2020-11-04)1.01[17]
As Shannon Storms Beador's housewarming party continues, Braunwyn Windham-Burke attempts to reconcile her friendship with Gina Kirschenheiter.
2595"An Unexpected Guest"November 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)1.09[18]
In her attempt to reconcile with Gina Kirschenheiter, Braunwyn Windham-Burke opens up about her alcoholism, while Kirschenheiter continues with her legal case against her ex-husband. Elizabeth Lyn Vargas struggles with her relationship with her sister, while Windham-Burke's son experiments with drag.
2606"The Vow Renewal"November 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)1.06[19]
Braunwyn Windham-Burke and her husband renew their vows. As the COVID-19 pandemic in California picks up, Shannon Storms Beador stocks up on supplies. Elsewhere, Kelly Dodd is on the receiving end of bad news.
2617"Renewals and Regrets"November 25, 2020 (2020-11-25)0.98[20]
As Braunwyn Windham-Burke and her husband renew their vows, Kelly Dodd and Shannon Storms Beador fail to see eye-to-eye. In a sign of solidarity with Windham-Burke's sobriety, Gina Kirschenheiter decides to stop drinking and Storms Beador extends an olive branch.
2628"The Calm Before the Storm"December 2, 2020 (2020-12-02)1.12[21]
2639"The Lies That Bind"December 9, 2020 (2020-12-09)1.08[22]
26410"The Great OC Escape"December 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)1.00[23]
26511"A Submerged Secret"December 23, 2020 (2020-12-23)1.03[24]
26612"The Unmasking of Elizabeth Vargas"December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)1.02[25]
26713"Trouble in Newport Beach"January 6, 2021 (2021-01-06)0.82[26]
26814"Making Waves"January 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)1.01[27]
26915"Reunion Part 1"January 20, 2021 (2021-01-20)1.08[28]
27016"Reunion Part 2"January 27, 2021 (2021-01-27)1.10[29]

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