Thu, Nov 5, 2009
The fifth season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County kicks off with Vicki Gunvalson enjoying life, traveling, working hard and strengthening her relationship with her husband, Donn. Jeana Keough's business has collapsed under the weight of the sagging economy and she's forced to economize - something she admits she's not very good at doing. Tensions between Tamra Barney and her husband, Simon, are high as they also deal with financial woes including the possible sale of their house. Gretchen Rossi is trying to move on with her life in the wake of her late fiancé's death and is dating again. Everyone is on edge as the ladies come together to support Lynne Curtin's private jewelry show. Though both Tamra and Gretchen vow to get along it doesn't take long for the name-calling and insult hurling to get under way.
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Lynne Curtin's private showing for the ladies of her cuff line comes to a screeching halt thanks to a heated fight between rivals Tamra Barney and Gretchen Rossi. The camps divide, with Tamra unloading her feelings on her friend, Vicki Gunvalson, while Gretchen tells her side of the story to Jeana Keough and Lynne. But Lynne is feeling her loyalties pull in two directions now that she and Tamra Barney have grown closer. Meanwhile, Simon sells a luxury car to an acquaintance and his wife - Jim and Alexis Bellino - and he invites them on a double date so Alexis can meet Tamra.
Thu, Dec 3, 2009
As Vicki Gunvalson's daughter, Briana, recovers from her breakup with her high school sweetheart, Vicki tries to set her up with the son of one of her insurance colleagues. Simon and Tamra Barney attend a BBQ party at the Gunvalson's. Meanwhile, Gretchen Rossi flies to Michigan to visit with her deceased fiancé's kids. Back in Orange County, Lynne Curtin and her family settle into their new home in Laguna Beach. New housewife Alexis Bellino and her husband, Jim, have their weekly date night to reconnect with each other where he surprises her with a special gift.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
It's plastic surgery day for the Curtins when Lynne undergoes a face-lift, while her oldest daughter Raquel has a bump removed from her nose. Meanwhile, Tamra Barney jumps back into the real estate game by showing her first house in several years and Vicki travels to Florida for an insurance convention and invites all the Housewives to join her for a ladies-only getaway.
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Alexis Bellino and Tamra Barney continue to grow closer and meet for a game of tennis. After the match, the ladies talk about Gretchen Rossi's upcoming Tupperware party and Alexis is shocked to learn that the two are still feuding. Later, Gretchen and her boyfriend, Slade Smiley, go to the Del Mar races with Alexis and her husband, Jim.
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
The summer is coming to an end and Tamra Barney shares that she is ready to resolve her marriage issues, fully aware that their kids are feeling the tension at home. Gretchen Rossi is preparing for the debut of her new makeup line, Lynne Curtin visits her mom to get some advice on her teen daughters, and Alexis Bellino wants to throw a cooking party for the Housewives.
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Now that Tamra Barney's marriage is feeling more stable, she decides to get Simon's name tattooed on her ring finger. The Curtins throw a housewarming where a heated argument breaks out between Simon and Vicki. The next morning after the party, the Curtins are delivered devastating news.
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
After the tongue-lashing Vicki Gunvalson felt she endured from the other girls during their San Francisco trip, she seeks comfort from her old, tattered friendship with Jeana Keough. Lynne Curtin is staying with her mother while she figures things out in regards to her marriage with Frank. Gretchen Rossi's long time makeup artist and current business partner, Ronn Ann, discuss preparations for the upcoming Women's Empowerment Expo where Gretchen will unveil her new makeup line.
Thu, Mar 4, 2010
It's the final party of the summer and as Tamra Barney and her husband, Simon, get ready the tension between them reaches the breaking point. Housewives past and present gather to celebrate the end of another summer in beautiful Orange County. Alexis Bellino and her husband, Jim, invite the Curtins to join them at their church, hoping it will help the situation with their daughters.