The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 8

First aired: 3/31/2013 22 episodes

As Tamra Barney plans her wedding to Eddie, her joy is overshadowed by a fierce tug-of-war for her loyalty between Gretchen Rossi and Vicki Gunvalson, a rivalry exacerbated by the return of Lauri Peterson and her damaging rumors about Vicki. Hoping to land her dream home on a luxury magazine cover, Heather Dubrow introduces wealthy heiress Lydia McLaughlin to the group, though the spiritual newcomer quickly becomes overwhelmed playing peacekeeper during a high-stakes trip to Mexico. Meanwhile, professional jealousy erodes Gretchen and Heather’s mutual trust, leaving a cautious Alexis Bellino caught in the crossfire as she attempts to mend fences with the women who previously alienated her.

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Episodes

1. Bullies and Babies

Aired: 4/1/2013

Vicki's daughter gives birth to a baby boy. Tamra moves in with her new business partner and fiancée. Heather hosts a clambake and doesn't invite Alexis, which leads to tension in the group.

2. Evil Eyes and Evil Faces

Aired: 4/8/2013

Vicki becomes the topic of gossip; Vicki and Tamra try to repair their friendship; Gretchen visits Slade.

3. Making Up Is Hard to Do

Aired: 4/15/2013

Alexis is invited to be the first to meet Vicki's new grandson; Tamra tries to repair her relationship with Vicki; Heather wants to have her home featured in a magazine.

4. Its My Party and I'll Scream if I Want to

Aired: 4/22/2013

Vicki invites Alexis to a party at Tamra's new gym; Gretchen and Slade deal with personal issues; Tamra rethinks her decision to invite Alexis to the party when things get out of control.

5. The Party Is Done

Aired: 4/29/2013

Tamra's explosion at the party has widespread effects, leaving Vicki torn between Tamra and Alexis; Gretchen goes to New York to support Slade; Lydia encourages Alexis to make amends.

6. A Star Is Reborn

Aired: 5/6/2013

Alexis struggles after the events at Tamra's party; Vicki doesn't show at the new wine business, leaving Tamra angry; Lydia celebrates with her mom; Heather receives an exciting offer, which is soured by Terry.

7. Whines by Wives

Aired: 5/13/2013

A fight between Tamra and Vicki ends their Malibu trip; Alexis and Jim open their trampoline park; Heather and Terry hit a roadblock.

8. Hot in Orange County

Aired: 5/20/2013

While Heather is in Hollywood filming a guest role on Hot In Cleveland, Terry struggles at home alone with the kids. Meanwhile, Alexis pursues her own acting career in Orange County. Gretchen and Slade ruffle some feathers when they are inconsiderate on Heather’s big day. Then, Lydia confronts her mother about her marijuana smoking habit.

9. Speech Therapy

Aired: 5/27/2013

Vicki is torn between spending time with Brooks or babysitting her grandson; Lydia convinces Alexis to talk to Tamra; Gretchen visits a fertility doctor; Tamra gives a speech at the Los Angeles Women's Expo.

10. Viva Mexico

Aired: 6/3/2013

Tamra and Alexis confront each other; Heather and Gretchen disagree while planning Tamra's bachelorette party; as the ladies head to Mexico, Gretchen gets some shocking information about Vicki's past.

11. Dirty Dancing in Mexico

Aired: 6/10/2013

While still in Puerto Vallarta, Vicki, Lydia and Tamra continue their night away partying — while Heather and Gretchen continue to sit back in the limo. Gretchen tells Vicki how much she was annoyed by her antics but Tamra shocks the ladies when she tells the specifics of her past to Gretchen. Back at the resort, Mexican strippers arrive to spice up the night but Lydia is a bit nervous about the whole situation. Alexis, home in Orange County, asks Jim for an item that he is unwilling to purchase.

12. Chicks and Salsa

Aired: 6/17/2013

Heather and Alexis meet at the coffee house to fix their friendship. Briana prepares emotionally for Ryan's upcoming deployment. All the ladies, and husbands, come together for Lydia's salsa dance party but Lydia brings her claws out once Slade starts to make rude remarks. Brooks surprises Vicki at the party with flowers and the room begins to fill with rumors regarding her love life. Gretchen is told that Alexis will be at Tamra's wedding dress shopping trip and questions whether she will attend or not.

13. Wedding Dress Stress

Aired: 7/1/2013

Tamra is frustrated with the slow progress on her fitness studio, while Heather's acting career speeds ahead as she lands another guest role on a popular sitcom. Tamra shops for a wedding dress with the whole gang, but her beautiful day turns ugly when Lauri drops a bomb on Vicki about who Brooks is spending time with. After dinner, Tamra and Heather question Gretchen's honesty.

14. The Cold War

Aired: 7/8/2013

Lydia goes on a ski vacation with the ladies, Heather and Gretchen get into a heated argument, and Tamra confronts Vicki about the rumours she's spreading.

15. Hold Your Tongue

Aired: 7/15/2013

Lauri's accusations cause a fight; Gretchen questions her friendship with Tamra; Heather guest stars on a new sitcom.

16. Crossroads

Aired: 7/22/2013

Alexis comes face-to-face with Gretchen; Heather and Terry receive a surprising offer; Vicki struggles to keep things professional with Brooks; Gretchen plans a surprise marriage proposal for Slade.

17. An Immodest Proposal

Aired: 7/29/2013

Gretchen proposes to Slade; Heather and Terry tell the kids that they've sold the house; Vicki hears Slade insult her on his radio show; Vicki's Winter Wonderland party is full of surprises.

18. Cold Shoulders

Aired: 8/5/2013

Gretchen and Heather argue; when her husband faces the ladies, Alexis is brought to tears; Briana's husband verbally attacks a party guest; Tamra and Gretchen accuse each other of lies; Vicki and Lydia ambush Slade.

19. Reunion (1)

Aired: 8/12/2013

Gretchen and Vicki vie for Tamra's friendship; Lydia is forced to defend herself; Lauri Petersen returns.

20. Reunion (2)

Aired: 8/19/2013

Gretchen confronts the other ladies; Heather confronts Gretchen about auditions; Gretchen is reduced to tears.

21. Reunion (3)

Aired: 8/26/2013

Briana and Vicki's boyfriend confront each other, leaving Vicki in tears.

22. Secrets Revealed

Aired: 9/1/2013

Never-before-seen footage, including Alexis preparing for her audition, Lydia confessing about herself and Doug, and Vicki and Gretchen battling for the title of Tamra's BFF.