The Real Housewives of Orange County season 1

Last updated

The Real Housewives of Orange County
Season 1
RHOC Season1Cover.png
Cover used by the iTunes Store
(Left to right) Gunvalson, De La Rosa, Waring, Bryant, and Keough
Starring
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network Bravo
Original releaseMarch 21 (2006-03-21) –
May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of The Real Housewives of Orange County , an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from March 21, 2006, until May 9, 2006, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

Contents

The Real Housewives of Orange County focuses on the lives of Kimberly Bryant, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough and Lauri Waring. It consisted of eight episodes, all of which aired on Tuesday evenings. [1]

Production and crew

In April 2005, The Real Housewives was announced as one of six reality television series ordered by the American television channel Bravo; [2] before its premiere, it was renamed The Real Housewives of Orange County in January 2006. [3] One of its producers, Scott Dunlop, commented that it was originally planned to be set in a single gated community in Coto de Caza, California. [4] A press release issued by the network noted that the series was inspired by the scripted soap operas Desperate Housewives and Peyton Place , and would document the lives of upper-class women who "lead glamorous lives in a picturesque Southern California gated community where the average home has a $1.6 million price tag and residents include CEOs and retired professional athletes." [3]

In August 2016, Keough, now a former cast member, revealed on Oprah: Where are they Now? that it was her family that inspired the series due to the producer, Scott Dunlop, being her neighbor at the time and writing the show about Keough and her family. Keough also went on to claim the success of the show was the time was due to timing, saying "the writers’ strike was on, so we became hugely successful for lack of anything else on TV." [5] [6]

The series premiere "Meet the Wives" was aired on March 21, 2006, while the seventh episode "The Finale" served as the season finale, and was aired on May 2, 2006. [7] [8] It was followed by a reunion which marked the conclusion of the season and was broadcast on May 9, 2006. [9] [10] Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Evolution Media. [9]

Cast and synopsis

Five housewives were featured during the first season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, who were described as "women who are living lives of privilege and indulgence, replete with gorgeous homes, privileged offspring and fabulous bling." [11] The first season sees Bryant discussing her family's move from Baltimore to Coto de Caza while dealing with a health scare, [12] [13] while De La Rosa's relationship with her fiancé Slade Smiley presents struggles. [7] [12] [13] Gunvalson runs her own insurance company, for which Waring is an employee. [14] Waring struggles financially after her divorce from her unnamed ex-husband, deals with her teenage son Josh's frequent run-ins with the law, and unexpectedly sees her young adult daughter Ashley move back in with the family after previously living in Los Angeles. [7] [14] [15] [16] With her husband Matt Keough often away traveling for work, Keough raises her children Shane, Kara, and Colton fairly independently. [8] [13] [17] [18]

Episodes

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 1 episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Meet the Wives"March 21, 2006 (2006-03-21)0.43 [19]
Shane is nervous about high school graduation and the pressure of making it big in baseball as his father did. Kimberly discusses the option of breast implants. Jo begins to deal with her being engaged to an older, richer man.
22"Is It Hunting Season, Yet?"March 28, 2006 (2006-03-28)N/A
Shane is hired by Jo to hunt rabbits that are invading the neighborhood. Kimberly is being pressured into upgrading her car and Vicki gets pretty wild on a cruise.
33"Upgrading Has Nothing to do With You Honey"April 4, 2006 (2006-04-04)N/A
Shane is in Arizona visiting a college. Kara passes the time by spending money and Vicki and Lauri get Botox treatments.
44"Talk, Talk, Talk"April 11, 2006 (2006-04-11)N/A
Kimberly and Scott go house hunting with Jeana. Shane takes a liking to Jo. Lauri has problems with her 16-year-old son. Vicki and her husband have an argument over Briana.
55"Cut the P and Lem out of Problem and you get ROB"April 18, 2006 (2006-04-18)N/A
Jo is having problems taking care of the house. Josh gets out of juvenile hall. Vicki's husband is working on a house flip. Colton breaks his hand.
66"Shocking News"April 25, 2006 (2006-04-25)N/A
Slade's parents come visiting. Vicki attends her high school reunion and Kimberly is awaiting news from her doctor.
77"The Finale"May 2, 2006 (2006-05-02)N/A
Jo and Slade continue to have problems. Shane prepares to leave for college.
88"Reunion"May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)N/A
The five women reunite to tell their stories and reflect on the show.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeana Keough</span> American actress

Jeana Ellen Keough is an American television personality, realtor, actress, and model. Keough graduated from Whitnall High School located in Greenfield, Wisconsin in 1972. When she was younger, she worked as a model and actress, including as one of the three beautiful muses in the ZZ Top music videos "Legs", "Sharp Dressed Man" and "Gimme All Your Lovin". She was also the Playboy Magazine Playmate of the Month in November 1980.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> California-based reality television series in the United States

The Real Housewives of Orange County, abbreviated RHOC, is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 21, 2006. It has aired seventeen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Orange County, California.

The Real Housewives is an American reality television franchise that began on March 21, 2006, with The Real Housewives of Orange County. Each installment of the franchise documents the personal and professional lives of a group of affluent women residing in or around a certain city or geographic region. Eleven different series have been produced in the United States, with another 21 international adaptations. The American series is currently broadcast on Bravo; previously, the Miami installment aired for a time on Peacock.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vicki Gunvalson</span> American reality television personality and businesswoman

Victoria Gunvalson is an American reality television personality and businesswoman. She is best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), featuring in 15 of the 17 seasons since its 2006 premiere. She is the founder and CEO of Coto Insurance.

<i>The Real Housewives of Atlanta</i> season 2 Season of television series

The second season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from July 30, 2009 until November 12, 2009, and was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. Its executive producers are Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton, Glenda Hersh, Carlos King, Steven Weinstock and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 2 Season of television series

The second season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from January 16, 2007 until March 20, 2007, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 3 Season of television series

The third season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from November 6, 2007 until January 29, 2008, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 4 Season of television series

The fourth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from November 25, 2008 until June 11, 2009, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 5 Season of television series

The fifth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from November 5, 2009 until March 11, 2010, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 6 Season of television series

The sixth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from March 6, 2011 until June 20, 2011, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 7 Season of television series

The seventh season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from February 7, 2012 until July 24, 2012, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 8 Season of television series

The eighth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from April 1, 2013, until September 1, 2013, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 9 Season of television series

The ninth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from April 14, 2014, until September 8, 2014, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers were Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of New York City</i> season 3 Third season of the reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City

The third season of The Real Housewives of New York City, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired March 4, 2010 until June 24, 2010, and is primarily filmed in New York City, New York. Its executive producers are Andrew Hoegl, Barrie Bernstein, Lisa Shannon, Pam Healy and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 10 Tenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County

The tenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired June 8, 2015 until November 12, 2015, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 11 Season of television series

The eleventh season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired June 20, 2016, until November 21, 2016, and is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 12 Season of television series

The twelfth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired from July 10, 2017, until November 27, 2017 and is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 13 Season of television series

The thirteenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired from July 16, 2018, until December 9, 2018, and is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 14 Season of television series

The fourteenth season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, is broadcast on Bravo. It aired on August 6, 2019, until December 26, 2019, and is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

<i>The Real Housewives of Orange County</i> season 15 Season of television series

The fifteenth season of the American reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County premiered on October 14, 2020, on Bravo and concluded on January 27, 2021. It is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

References

  1. ↑ "Episode Guide". Bravo. December 3, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bravo Launches Most Aggressive Slate of Original Programming for 2005-06 Season". The Futon Critic . Futon Media. April 26, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' to premiere March 21". Reality TV World. January 6, 2006. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Eades, Mark (January 10, 2007). "Producer gets real about the real housewives". Orange County Register . Freedom Communications. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Jeana Keough Says The Real Houswives was Inspired by Her Family". Where Are They Now?. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  6. ↑ "'Real Housewives of Orange County' News: Jeana Keough Says She Left Show To Save Soul, Says Bravo Franchise Is Based On Her". Parent Herald. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "Episode One". Bravo. NBCUniversal. March 21, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  8. 1 2 "Episode Seven". Bravo. NBCUniversal. May 2, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Shows A-Z - Real Housewives of Orange County, The on Bravo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  11. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Orange County, Season 1". iTunes . Apple Inc. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Episode Five". Bravo. NBCUniversal. April 18, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  13. 1 2 3 "Episode Six". Bravo. NBCUniversal. April 20, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  14. 1 2 "Episode Two". Bravo. NBCUniversal. March 28, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Episode Three". Bravo. NBCUniversal. April 4, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Episode Four". Bravo. NBCUniversal. April 11, 2006. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  17. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 1". TV.com. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  18. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 1". Amazon. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Brings in Big Hair, Big Drama and the Highest Rated Housewives Franchise Series Premiere Ever". May 13, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2022.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.