| Rent and Reputations | |
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| Episode No. | Season: 2
Overall: 310 |
| Air date | July 18, 2024 |
| Previous | "Exes and OCs" |
| Next | "Red Flags and Flag Footballs" |
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Rent and Reputations is the second episode of the eighteenth season and the three-hundredth-and-tenth episode ever produced of The Real Housewives of Orange County. It premiered on July 18, 2024, to an audience of 0.65 million live viewers.
Official Synopsis[]
On Bravotv.com: "Tamra and Shannon come face-to-face in a heated debate. Alexis shares details of her “promised ring.” Jenn’s parents come to visit and help the kids adjust to Ryan’s home. Gina fears her professional reputation is at risk after vouching for Jenn. Heather and Shannon try to repair their friendship. New housewife Katie accidentally fuels the fire when she reveals Jenn is harboring a grudge against Gina."[1]
Summary[]
Alexis had just stormed off from her argument with Shannon. Alexis vents to Tamra while Shannon does the same to Gina, Heather goes between the two. Tamra states that she felt for Shannon when Alexis announced that she's dating John but Shannon showed the texts of Tamra telling her to "grow the f up" and her commenting under Alexis's announcement photo.
Jenn tells Katie about her eviction, and she had decided to move in with Ryan to maintain stability for her kids. Gina vents to Tamra and Heather about Jenn possibly jeopardizing her career reputation as she vouched for Jenn to move in without a credit check.
Shannon and Alexis bicker across the room, while Jenn and Gina plan a meeting to address their issues.
The lunch officially commences, Heather introduces the Question Booth, an imitation of a money blowing machines but with anonymous questions written by the guests. Alexis wishes to move forward with Shannon without animosity as her friendship goal in response to the question she got. Shannon vacates the room as Alexis begins to discuss a promise ring she received from John and stating she thinks they'll get married with the ladies. Tamra follows Shannon to confront her about talking behind her back. Minor argument ensued with no resolution.
Gina shows a house as a realtor, much more in her element compared to previous year. Gina calls Emily and she talks about that her growing resentment to Jenn because a deal fell through in result of Jenn's eviction.
Shannon, Jenn, and Katie meet up to exercise. The ladies discuss John briefly, Katie talks about how she met her husband of 7 years as they were both traveling golf journalists. Katie states Heather took a glance at her at Sutton Stracke's Christmas party but did not say hi. Jenn talks about Emily knowing her situation despite not telling her, indicating that Gina is telling other people her business. Katie asked Jenn what Ryan's profession is and she responded with mortgage and real estate development in the past but nothing at the moment.
Katie is introduced formally, she was adopted by a white family, therefore she never truly connected with her Korean roots. She has three kids from her previous marriage, the oldest Kaili is with her, second oldest Gavin is in San Diego finishing up his school year, and her third oldest Max is in Atlanta with her ex. Katie gave birth to Kaili at the age of 20, Kaili connects well with Katie's current husband Matt. Katie and Matt has Bandon together.
Shannon, Emily, and Gina practice flag football in anticipation of Emily's flag football event coming up. Gina speak up for Shannon against Alexis due to her past unpleasant experiences with John. Shannon apologizes again to Gina as she draws parallel between her and Gina's DUI's and they connect on a deeper level.
Tamra and Eddie have lunch, Eddie wants to move to Big Bear but Tamra wants to only stay there occasionally. Tamra talks about her anger with Shannon, she thinks Shannon is lying about her sobriety. Tamra also expresses worries about Jenn moving in with Ryan, especially the consequences if the relationship ends.
Jenn's parents visit Jenn and Ryan, Jenn talks about her kids are settling into Ryan's place. Jenn breaks down about needing to stand on her own and not keep leaning on her parents.
Shannon and Heather meet for dinner, Shannon is not happy about Heather inviting Alexis to events. Shannon denied that she told Tamra that they need to bring Heather down before Season 17 Reunion. They address their issues and decide to move on while still being cautious of each other.
Gina, Emily, and Katie meet for dinner. Katie tells Gina what Jenn told her when they were exercising. Gina refuted that she was telling other people Jenn's situation and that Jenn had posted on Instagram. Gina's animosity toward Jenn grows.
Gina and Jenn meet to address the elephant in the room. The meeting gone off at a bad start as Gina noticed Jenn has professional glam and new clothes on (while not being able to pay for rent). Argument ensued immediately as all the issues come to a head, leading to Gina storming out and issues unresolved.
Starring[]
Main Housewives[]
- Tamra Judge
- Heather Dubrow
- Shannon Beador
- Emily Simpson
- Gina Kirschenheiter
- Jennifer Pedranti
- Katie Ginella
Friends[]
- Alexis Bellino
- Lauren
- Pamela (Shannon's friend)
Husbands[]
- Eddie Judge
- Ryan Boyajian
- Matt Ginella
Quotes[]
- Alexis: "I have your ex-boyfriend, if you don't like it, there's the door Shannon Beador!"