The seventeenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, aired between: June 7, 2023, and October 11, 2023, continuing to star: Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson; plus
(re-)introducing: Tamra Judge (after a two-season hiatus) and Jennifer Pedranti. Premiering on Bravo, this season consisted of eighteen episodes and premiered to an average of 0.78 million viewers per episode.
Cast[]
In July 2022, Noella Bergener and Jennifer Armstrong, after both being involved in only one season, confirmed their exits from the franchise on social media.
In April 2023, it was announced the season would premiere on June 7, 2023. New housewife, Jennifer Pedranti, joined the show with Tamra Judge returning after a two-season pause. Taylor Armstrong, originally from the Beverly Hills installation, appeared on the series as a ‘Friend of the Housewives’ throughout the season. Former housewife, Vicki Gunvalson, made several guest appearances during the season.
Taglines[]
Shannon: "In Orange County, I call the shots, and it’s always tequila."
Heather: "I live my life in HD - sharp, bright and more focused than ever."
Emily: "If you’re going to waste my time, at least hand me a taco."
Gina: "The difference between my past and present? Well, that’s just apples and oranges."
Jennifer: "My core may be strong, but my resilience is stronger."
Tamra: "I might’ve been on pause, but now, I’m ready to play."
Reunion[]
| Sofa 1 | Host | Sofa 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Simpson | Shannon Beador | Tamra Judge | Andy Cohen | Heather Dubrow | Gina Kirschenheiter | Jennifer Pedranti |
Episodes[]
| Episode Overall | Episode Number | Title | Original Air Date | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 1 | "Here Comes The Judge" | June 7, 2023 | 1.03 |
| 292 | 2 | "Friendship Overboard" | June 14, 2023 | 0.79 |
| 293 | 3 | "We Cut It Close(ed)" | June 21, 2023 | 0.76 |
| 294 | 4 | "You Can’t DB Serious" | June 28, 2023 | 0.78 |
| 295 | 5 | "Campfire Confessions" | July 5, 2023 | 0.72 |
| 296 | 6 | "Big Trouble in Big Sky" | July 12, 2023 | 0.78 |
| 297 | 7 | "Oh Nobu You Didn’t" | July 19, 2023 | 0.67 |
| 298 | 8 | "Backyard Bikini Clash" | July 26, 2023 | 0.77 |
| 299 | 9 | "Loose Lips and Relationships" | August 2, 2023 | 0.81 |
| 300 | 10 | "A Doppelgänger Disaster" | August 9, 2023 | 0.73 |
| 301 | 11 | "It’s My Fiesta and I’ll Cry If I Want To" | August 23, 2023 | 0.74 |
| 302 | 12 | "Pumpkins and Paparazzi" | August 30, 2023 | 0.72 |
| 303 | 13 | "Big News, Bigger Secret" | September 6, 2023 | 0.68 |
| 304 | 14 | "Viva La Tres Amigas" | September 13, 2023 | 0.80 |
| 305 | 15 | "The Tipping Point" | September 20, 2023 | 0.82 |
| 306 | 16 | "Welcome To The Freak Show" | September 27, 2023 | 0.78 |
| 307 | 17 | "Reunion Part 1" | October 4, 2023 | 0.83 |
| 308 | 18 | "Reunion Part 2" | October 11, 2023 | 0.82 |
Trivia[]
- This is the first season to feature Jennifer Pedranti.