The Real Housewives of Orange County

Shannon is loving the single life as Jenn preps for her wedding. Gina finds her home life returning to center. Emily reveals a heartbreaking family issue. Tamra opens up about her past trauma in therapy. Heather deals with problems at her Beverly Hills mansion. Katie finds herself at odds with some of the ladies as they question her association with bloggers.

Hoping to heal her friendships, Katie extends an olive branch to the group. Tamra faces off with longtime foe Gretchen Rossi, who returns through her new friend, Jenn. Emily and Shane's parenting styles clash. Gina exposes a shocking allegation that leaves Shannon feeling completely betrayed.

Heather finds herself negotiating a birthday conundrum as two of her guests refuse to be in the same room. Jenn and Katie support their kids as they move in and out. Shannon introduces her dating "bench" to Emily and Gina. Katie's apology attempt to Shannon is met with an explosive reaction.

Heather's birthday party wraps up just as Tamra arrives and her plus-one catches Gretchen and Slade off-guard. Katie finds herself at the center of rumors regarding her connections with bloggers. Heather enlists the help of Josh Altman and Josh Flagg with the sale of her Beverly Hills home. Tamra and Jenn have a one-on-one that takes a turn for the worse.

The heat builds up at Gina's housewarming party when Jenn learns that Tamra has been showing unflattering photos of her from the past. The group visits New Orleans and embarks on a riverboat cruise where Emily suggests that Shannon is holding Jenn back from moving forward with Tamra. Gina and Jenn share updates on the dynamics in their home lives. As the ladies indulge in some local fare, they reveal their favorite sexual positions.

As the New Orleans trip continues, the ladies keep the festivities going by attending a dog parade and making voodoo dolls. Jenn continues to question the intention behind sharing the unflattering picture. Shannon remains cautious when Tamra extends an olive branch. Tamra confides in Gretchen about a shocking rumor she believes Katie is spreading to the press, only for it to completely backfire and derail the whole night.

The ladies wake up in New Orleans after Tamra's dramatic departure. Shannon finds herself in murky waters when she shows up late to a gator boat tour. Katie's explanation of contacting an influencer leaves even her closest allies to question her stories. When the group returns to Orange County, Emily and Shane hit an emotional wall in navigating their son's medical condition. Heather confronts Tamra after being ghosted, leading to cracks in their friendship.

Emily throws a Persian New Year party for the women, but has a surprise activity to uncover the truth behind the rumors swirling in the group. Heather's family's future is up in the air as she waits for offers on her L.A. mansion. Shannon receives dating advice from her father on his 96th birthday. Gina provides moral support to Gretchen after feeling betrayed by her close friend, Katie.