The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - 201In the first episode of the second season of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Slade is green with envy as Jo heads off to a Playboy party at the mansion with her girlfriend JJ. Jo and Slade are back together as a couple, but both are mistrusting of each other, especially since Slade’s romantic encounter with Lauri when Jo and Slade were broken up. Lauri is ecstatic after meeting George, the man of her dreams. George is a wealthy businessman in Orange County with four kids. Both families are spending time together and getting to know one another, while Josh is away at a special residential program working on his behavioral and substance abuse problems. Jeana is excelling as a real estate agent in the community while Shane struggles with a recent back injury, which is keeping him from playing professional baseball. As usual, Kara and Shane fight while Jeana's husband Matt tries to keep his cool. Kara and kid brother, Colton, bond after the death of their dog, Shire. Jeana has lunch with her girlfriend, Tammy, who needs a new place to live in the community after her house was severely damaged by a flood. She is a single mother of three who just ended a ten-year relationship. Vicki tries to give her son, Michael, a taste of working in the "real world' after he slacked off all summer and grated on Vicki's nerves with his defiant behavior. Also, Vicki hires a new staffer to hold down the fort and learn the insurance business. Vicki meets up with her mother at dinner and is reminded as to why she constantly craves affection and affirmation. Meanwhile, Kimberly is leaving Orange County with her family and moving to Chicago. After a skin cancer scare with her son, Travis, Kimberly and her husband decided to move the kids to Chicago.
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Episode 2 - 202As Jo gets used to her newfound financial independence, she also finds herself drawn to the much more lively Los Angeles, much to Slade's chagrin. Meanwhile, Lauri is enjoying her vacation with George in beautiful St. Tropez. Back in Orange County at Lauri's townhouse, however, things are less-than-perfect. Lauri's daughter Ashley is charged with keeping a handle on everything, and things quickly dissolve into a mess. In the Keough household, Shane's back injury keeps him home, and he is driving everyone up the wall - especially Colton. Tensions escalate until Shane and Colton nearly come to blows. Meanwhile, Jeana is busy trying to keep Colton focused on a tryout for an important baseball scout team. Tammy Knickerbocker moves to a rental house in the community with her daughter, Lindsey, and her son Ryley. As Tammy settles in, she tries to celebrate her birthday with a fancy dinner and a trip to Vegas with her two teenage daughters who create nothing but drama. Vicki drives her family, friends and co-workers insane as she preps for a relaxing two-week cruise to Europe. Her blood pressure reaches an all-time high as she tries to figure out how to let go of her business for two whole weeks.
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Episode 3 - 203Jo has been partying in L.A. into the wee hours, and Slade isn't pleased. They take a trip to the wine country to try to reconnect, which starts off well until Slade starts teasing Jo about being pregnant. Lauri is becoming a Republican because George is a big contributor to the Republican Party. She even buys a conservative black dress to go to a Republican fundraiser at the swanky St. Regis Hotel. Later, Lauri and her three kids have a "New Brady Bunch" dinner with George's four kids. One of George's daughters wonders aloud if Lauri is pregnant. Jeana takes a tour of the houses she currently owns, charting her rise from Playboy Playmate to real estate mogul. She tries to instill in her daughter, Kara, the need to save her money and pressures her to go to a good "networking" university. Tammy is still trying to navigate her way from being worth millions of dollars just ten years ago to losing it all, on top of being a single mother of three. As she tours her old estate, the biggest in all in the community, her younger daughter Lindsey is still troubled by the divorce and pines over the loss of her trust fund status. Vicki returns from her two-week cruise and is concerned about Lauri, hoping she doesn't lose her independence to George. Meanwhile, Vicki ships Michael back to school and sends her daughter, Briana, to Chicago to visit her dad. With the nest empty, Vicki and Donn decide to visit their favorite getaway, Lake Havasu.
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Episode 4 - 204Jo seeks advice from her role model and friend, Jeana, about the struggles with her new independence and the pull of her relationship with Slade. Jeana, Jo, Lauri and Vicki attend the Orange County Home & Garden expo together. Unresolved tension between Jo and Lauri stemming from Lauri's relationship with Slade comes to a head and Jo finally learns the truth about the nature of Lauri's relationship with Slade. Feeling hurt and betrayed, Jo invites Jeana’s son - the studly Shane - out for a night on the town with her and her girlfriends. Lauri and Josh have a painful heart-to-heart. As he prepares for his 18th birthday, Josh is realizing that the future is in his hands and only he can set himself on the path to success. Lauri does her best to include her son as she builds a new life with George. Tammy's rebellious daughter, Megan, makes an effort to re-connect with her family. She invites an unenthusiastic Tammy to a Pit Bull breed show, where she introduces her new boyfriend, Roman. Megan also ponders a nose job. Vicki's daughter Briana will soon be attending nursing school. Vicki finds it hard to let go of her obsession with work - and her daughter - when they take a day trip together to drop some things off at Briana’s new condo.
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Episode 5 - 205Resentment surfaces when Slade is more than generous to Jo on her birthday, when all Jo wants to do is party with her girlfriends in L.A. Feeling unappreciated and bitter, Slade decides that it's time for a guy's night out with his buddies...and some girls. Lauri and George decide to take the entire family on a lavish vacation to Maui, Hawaii. After an adventurous boat ride with the family, Lauri confides in Ashley that she feels guilty that Josh was not able to enjoy the trip with them. Jeana welcomes a strange houseguest into her home when Shane invites a girl he met on the Internet to come spend a few days with them. Everyone is on eggshells from the moment the "Miss Canada Galaxy" contestant arrives at their front door. Shane's hosting skills are put to the test as he attempts to make "Canada" feel welcomed. Jeana throws a small BBQ for Labor Day weekend. When 17-year-old Lindsey finally gets her driver's license, can daddy resist the need to buy her a luxury car? Will Orange County drivers ever be safe again? Meanwhile, Vicki's patience is tested when she tries to balance work and taking care of Lucy, the new puppy.
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Episode 6 - 206Jo and Slade's relationship is pushed to the brink and the couple attends a therapy session with a "love doctor." Lauri's daughter, Sophie, turns nine and since George's daughter, Bria, is turning ten, they throw a double birthday bowling bash for the girls. The Waring / Peterson "Brady Bunch" is in full attendance - even son Josh. But the family fun is tarnished when Josh and Ashley bicker bitterly over him wanting to move into Lauri’s townhouse with her. Sophie's over-the-top gifts include a cell phone and a horse. Jeana's oldest Shane ponders a possible career after baseball by going shopping for his first suit with a family friend, while Jeana and daughter Kara have a shopping splurge to look for dresses to wear to Vicki's upcoming party. Tammy's oldest daughter -- moody Megan -- is spending more time hanging out with her sister Lindsey back home. She still broods about the materialism of the community, and accuses her little sister of wanting to marry for money. Vicki and husband Donn are now a pair of "empty nesters" looking to make a love re-connection. Donn decides to take charge and plan a surprise trip to Catalina, and the couple embarks on a weekend getaway to rekindle the romance in their marriage. All the housewives and their families attend a big backyard bash at Vicki's house. Jo arrives separately from Slade, but when he shows up with a sexy date on his arm, all hell breaks loose.
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Episode 7 - 207Jo ponders a career in the entertainment business. Lauri is somewhat fed up with her work at Vicki's insurance business and plans to start a jewelry business of her own with her good friend, Lorelei. Kara's boyfriend, Steven, is on his way to his first year of college. Kara struggles with her high school sweetheart going away to school. Shane questions Steven and Kara's relationship, wondering out loud if Steven will stray, further stirring up Kara’s fears. While Tammy is out of town for the weekend, Lindsey and Megan find time between Lindsey's work and Megan's life with boyfriend Roman to spend quality time together. Against Megan's suggestion, Lindsey throws a party for her teenage friends. Vicki is in the planning stages of expanding her insurance business even more, hopefully getting it to the place where she can fulfill her goal of working less and spending more time with her family.
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Episode 8 - 208Jo drops a bomb on Slade. Is she ready for the consequences? Lauri discovers that her daughter, Ashley, has trashed her townhouse and is furious at herself for letting her stay there rent-free. Unable to confront her daughter, she seeks advice from George. Colton and Kara prepare to go back to school—by purchasing hundreds of dollars worth of clothes on their mother’s credit card. The Keough family dogs are out of control once again, so Jeana hires a dog trainer to tame her wild beasts. Her thought is if she can’t control the kids, she can at least try to control the animals. Meanwhile, Matt offers nothing but resistance and Jeana continues to struggle in her marriage. Tammy struggles with her ex-boyfriend about parenting their son, Ryley. Tammy also takes a giant leap into the singles world by going on a date. Vicki and Donn are having issues at home. As Vicki’s energy begins to drain Donn, she seeks the help of an astrologer to figure out why she acts the way she does. The other ladies join the party and are amazed at how accurate the astrologer’s readings are. The advice they get is surprisingly in tune with each housewife’s unique life predicament.
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Episode 9 - 209Jo continues to pursue an entertainment career and enjoy more time in Los Angeles. Lauri confronts Ashley about the messy townhouse. She also learns that her daughter is not enrolled in college, which had been a condition of her living in the townhouse rent-free. Since Lauri is living with George, she considers selling the townhouse. Jeana does a provocative guest appearance on Sirius Playboy Radio. It's also Jeana's birthday. A day that's supposed to be a celebration ends bitter sweetly. Tammy must make a decision once and for all about her current relationship. Vicki "surprises" Michael, and Michael is not too happy about it.
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Episode 10 - ReunionThe "housewives" get together to dish on some of the more dramatic and sensational events from the second season and reflect on how their lives have been impacted by the series on "The Real Housewives of Orange County Reunion: Watch What Happens." The special will also feature new interviews with the ladies on their personal reactions as they watched the series on television, and how their relationships have changed.
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