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Where to Watch and Stream The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18

These energetic ladies know it's always a good time in the OC.

By Jamontae Hickman & Sophie Vilensky

In case you didn’t know, California girls are unforgettable — specifically the fabulous ladies of the OC, who have made their grand return.

How to Watch

Watch The Real Housewives of Orange County on Peacock and the Bravo App.

The Season 18 premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County delivered a “whirlpool of emotions,” according to the show’s press release. In the new season, the cast whoops it up during fun vacations, while dressed up in the best plaid attire, and amid the discovery of many lies.

Here’s everything you need to know on how to tune into this season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, as well as details on where you can relieve all the drama from seasons past.

Where can I watch The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18?

Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

New episodes of the series will be available to stream the next day on Peacock, BravoTV.com, and in the Bravo app.

The season kicked off with a 75-minute supersized episode on July 11.

The RHOC Season 18 Cast wearing silver dresses in front of a sunset.

When are new episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County available on Peacock?

You can stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County the day after they air on Bravo — that's Fridays — on Peacock.

Episodes are released at 6 a.m. ET.

Tamra Judge wearing a silver dress in front of a sunset

Where can I watch The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 trailer?

The RHOC Season 18 trailer was released on June 6, and you can watch the video at the top of this post. 

This season is one for the books as the ladies welcome a new housewife to the group and RHOC alum Alexis Bellino returned with her “fiery personality and a heightened level of drama” in a friend role.

RELATED: Heather & Terry Dubrow Are "Routinely Commuting" Between Two Homes on Season 18 of RHOC

There are cameos in Season 18 from Vicki Gunvalson and The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsTeddi Mellencamp Arroyave and Sutton Stracke.​​

Katie Ginella wearing a silver dress in front of a sunset.

Who is in The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 cast?

Shannon Storms BeadorTamra JudgeHeather DubrowEmily SimpsonGina Kirschenheiter, and Jennifer Pedranti all returned for Season 18.

RELATED: RHOC Season 18 Cast Brings Heat Amid New Tensions & Surprise Cameos (No, Not Just Alexis Bellino)

They are joined by new Housewife Katie Ginella as well as familiar face Alexis Bellino, who returned as a friend.

Emily Simpson wearing a silver dress in front of a sunset.

Where can I stream past seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County

Naturally, there's plenty of drama to catch up on.

If you're ready to whoop it up right now, Seasons 1 through 17 are currently streaming on Peacock and in the Bravo app. Seasons 3-17 are available on BravoTV.com.

The full cast of RHOC at the Season 17 reunion stage with Andy Cohen.

When did The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 premiere?

The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 premiered on June 7, 2023 on Bravo. The season featured 18 episodes, including a drama-filled 2-part reunion that kicked off on October 4.

RELATED: The RHOC Ladies Transformed into Each Other and We Honestly Can’t Handle It (PHOTOS)

"Welcome to the circus… I mean the RHOC," wrote Heather Dubrow in an Instagram post showing off some photos from the season. "Games will be played, champs will be served, tea will be spilled."

"Who’s ready for the madness?" she added.

Heather Dubrow and Terri Dubrow embracing and looking at each other while on their deck.

Where can I watch The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 trailer?

Storms were a-brewin' in the Golden State! The RHOC Season 17 teaser came with all the heat as we got to see the return of Tamra Judge and get the first peek of then-new ‘Wife Jennifer Pedranti.

As for the drama, the two-minute clip was full of it, as the ladies were involved in several heated arguments that led to a few tears.

RELATED: RHOC Season 17 Welcomes a New Wife, New Drama — and a Surprise Trailer Cameo from Vicki Gunvalson

The trailer also showed that the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, made an appearance during the new season. Catch a glimpse of the video in its glory below.

Your First Look at The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17

Who was in The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17 cast?

Tamra Judge returned to the show in Season 17 after a two-year hiatus, joining Season 16 cast members Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson.

Tamra also introduced the group to a new Housewife, yoga studio owner and mom of five Jennifer Pedranti.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Taylor Armstrong also joined the Season 17 cast in a friend-of role, becoming the first ’Wife in franchise history to swap cities — even if she just traveled down the California coast.

Gina, Emily, Jennifer, Tamra, Taylor, Shannon, and Heather pose together in costumes.

Where to watch extended episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 17?

Fans can watch extended, never-before-seen versions of RHOC Season 17 episodes on Peacock now. These are longer versions of the Season 17 episodes that premiered on Bravo, featuring bonus footage. 

Originally published Jun 3, 2023.

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