Real Housewives of Orange County season 18 episode 4: Recap and more details explored

Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality TV series is currently running season 18. The season premiered on Bravo on July 11, 2024. The show revolves around the lives of the cast living in Orange County, California, and documents their personal and professional lives.

Season 18 of Real Housewives of Orange County has produced four episodes so far. Episode four, released on July 1, 2024, opens with Heather and Terry Dubrow discussing their new aboard in Beverly Hills. Heather shows her apprehensions about renting her current penthouse in Los Angeles, saying:

"I really don't want to rent the place. I have made, like, four gym friends down there. It's literally the world's most expensive closet at this point. I don't even shower at that house. I shower here, I get dressed here."

The episode continues with a dive bar session and Katie's 'Drinking and Driving ' golf event. The official synopsis of the episode, titled Not My Cup of Tee, reads:

"After Katie shares controversial information about Heather, the two come head-to-head at Katie's golf event; Jenn is upset with Emily for her comments about her financial woes."

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Heather vs Katie: Real Housewives of Orange County

Katie Ginella enters in episode four with some new surprises to throw at Heather. The episode features some heated conversations in the group about Heather and her relationship with the paparazzi.

The feud between Heather and Katie goes back to Sutton's party where Katie says that Heather gave her the cold shoulder and alleges that she went behind her back to get information about her from two of her friends. Heather completely denied that allegation, saying:

"I have been nothing but nice to Katie. I barely know her. she isn’t even a blip on my radar."

Katie sums up the conversation by telling Heather that she is lying about the whole thing. Katie urges on the fact that she has proof that Heather alerted the paparazzi but Heather swears on her kids that she has not done anything of that sort.

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What else happened on Real Housewives of Orange County: Episode 4, Not My Cup of Tee

In the much-anticipated fourth episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, the episode kicks off with intense conversations revolving around the drama surrounding Heather and Katie. The focus then shifts to Shannon's lavish home and the financial challenges faced by Jenn.

The dive bar party, initially supposed to address Heather's paparazzi controversy, quickly spirals into a chaotic scene as the housewives fire soda guns at both the crowd and themselves.

As the dust settles from the wild party, the episode introduces two intriguing new friends, Archie Beador and Vicki Gunvalson, who make an impactful entrance at Shannon's residence.

Vicki has checked herself out of the hospital with a staph infection and joins Shannon. Shannon shares her problem that John Janssen is suing her for $75,000 for her face lawsuit. Vicki comes out in support of Shannon.

“You paid for all the upgrades on the flights, all the clothing, all his paraphernalia, and that’s only the stuff I know. He’s a je*k,” Vicki said.

The episode also follows Jenn's financial crisis and her luxurious spending habits. Emily and Gina talk about how she goes overboard on spending when it comes to hair and makeup. They also bring in the topic of Jenn's Vegas visit with Ryan.

Jenn's money problem has been the talk of the town in the Real Housewives of Orange County. Gina and Emily find it quite amusing that with all those habits Jenn is still bickering about her financial issues.

The episode ends with Katie's golf event, where Heather is confronted by Tamra Judge. Katie goes around talking about Heather to other wives. Tamra feels vindictive about the fact that Heather is calling on paparazzi, and also feels the whole Disneyland scene was planned by Heather.

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Real Housewives of Orange County premiers on Bravo on Thursdays at 9 pm ET.