The show that launched a global phenomenon is back and ready for another juicy season.
On Thursday, June 11, Bravo released the official trailer for season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Jennifer Pedranti are back for more fun as they film with the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson.
In the new season, former Playboy Playmate of the Year and WWE wrestler Carmella Garcia also joins the show.
“20 years of Housewives baby,” Tamra says in the sneak peek. “And trust me, we’re not done.”
In the monumental season, fans will be able to see plenty of Housewives from seasons past, including Jeana Keough, Jo De La Rosa, Lizzie Rovsek, Tammy Knickerbocker, Elizabeth Vargas, Peggy Tanous, Lynne Curtin and more.
“We’re still doing our thing after 20 years,” Gina proclaims. Shannon adds, “I’m a completely different person from when I started.”
In true Real Housewives fashion, drama awaits as Tamra confronts a cast member who said, “I chose fame over being a mom.”
While Gina celebrates her engagement to Travis Mullen, Emily appears to be questioning her marriage to Shane Simpson.
As for Vicki, she’s ready to bring Shannon and Tamra together after years of disagreements.
“I see a different Vicki. You are lighter,” Shannon explains before footage rolls of Vicki screaming, falling and almost peeing her pants.
According to Bravo, this season will also feature plenty of surprises, including Heather’s mom, Carole Lewis Kent, moving from New York to Los Angeles. Vicki’s relationship with her boyfriend, Michael Smith, is questioned when the women learn there’s a ring without a proposal.
As for Carmella, the busy mom of four teenagers claims to be a “girls’ girl.” As she develops a friendship with Emily, things get rocky between her and Vicki.
“I’m so excited about season 20. I think the fans will be too because I feel like it’s really just a throwback to old school Housewives,” Emily exclusively shared with Us Weekly at the 2026 Newport Beach TV Fest on Friday, June 5. “It felt to me the way Housewives felt when it first came out. It’s the kooky ladies that are all friends that live behind the gates that are nutty, and I feel like that’s the way it felt this season.”
The Real Housewives of Orange County season 20’s supersized premiere airs on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
