The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 8, Episode 18: Cold Shoulders

1

Bullies and Babies

Vicki's daughter gives birth to a baby boy. Tamra moves in with her new business partner and fiancée. Heather hosts a clambake and doesn't invite Alexis, which leads to tension in the group.

44 min

2

Evil Eyes and Evil Faces

Vicki becomes the topic of gossip; Vicki and Tamra try to repair their friendship; Gretchen visits Slade.

44 min

3

Making Up Is Hard to Do

Alexis is invited to be the first to meet Vicki's new grandson; Tamra tries to repair her relationship with Vicki; Heather wants to have her home featured in a magazine.

44 min

4

Its My Party and I'll Scream if I Want to

Vicki invites Alexis to a party at Tamra's new gym; Gretchen and Slade deal with personal issues; Tamra rethinks her decision to invite Alexis to the party when things get out of control.

44 min

5

The Party Is Done

Tamra's explosion at the party has widespread effects, leaving Vicki torn between Tamra and Alexis; Gretchen goes to New York to support Slade; Lydia encourages Alexis to make amends.

44 min

6

A Star Is Reborn

Alexis struggles after the events at Tamra's party; Vicki doesn't show at the new wine business, leaving Tamra angry; Lydia celebrates with her mom; Heather receives an exciting offer, which is soured by Terry.

44 min

7

Whines by Wives

A fight between Tamra and Vicki ends their Malibu trip; Alexis and Jim open their trampoline park; Heather and Terry hit a roadblock.

44 min

8

Hot in Orange County

While Heather is in Hollywood filming a guest role on Hot In Cleveland, Terry struggles at home alone with the kids. Meanwhile, Alexis pursues her own acting career in Orange County. Gretchen and Slade ruffle some feathers when they are inconsiderate on Heather’s big day. Then, Lydia confronts her mother about her marijuana smoking habit.

44 min

9

Speech Therapy

Vicki is torn between spending time with Brooks or babysitting her grandson; Lydia convinces Alexis to talk to Tamra; Gretchen visits a fertility doctor; Tamra gives a speech at the Los Angeles Women's Expo.

44 min

10

Viva Mexico

Tamra and Alexis confront each other; Heather and Gretchen disagree while planning Tamra's bachelorette party; as the ladies head to Mexico, Gretchen gets some shocking information about Vicki's past.

44 min

11

Dirty Dancing in Mexico

While still in Puerto Vallarta, Vicki, Lydia and Tamra continue their night away partying — while Heather and Gretchen continue to sit back in the limo. Gretchen tells Vicki how much she was annoyed by her antics but Tamra shocks the ladies when she tells the specifics of her past to Gretchen. Back at the resort, Mexican strippers arrive to spice up the night but Lydia is a bit nervous about the whole situation. Alexis, home in Orange County, asks Jim for an item that he is unwilling to purchase.

44 min

12

Chicks and Salsa

Heather and Alexis meet at the coffee house to fix their friendship. Briana prepares emotionally for Ryan's upcoming deployment. All the ladies, and husbands, come together for Lydia's salsa dance party but Lydia brings her claws out once Slade starts to make rude remarks. Brooks surprises Vicki at the party with flowers and the room begins to fill with rumors regarding her love life. Gretchen is told that Alexis will be at Tamra's wedding dress shopping trip and questions whether she will attend or not.

44 min

13

Wedding Dress Stress

Tamra is frustrated with the slow progress on her fitness studio, while Heather's acting career speeds ahead as she lands another guest role on a popular sitcom. Tamra shops for a wedding dress with the whole gang, but her beautiful day turns ugly when Lauri drops a bomb on Vicki about who Brooks is spending time with. After dinner, Tamra and Heather question Gretchen's honesty.

44 min

14

The Cold War

Lydia goes on a ski vacation with the ladies, Heather and Gretchen get into a heated argument, and Tamra confronts Vicki about the rumours she's spreading.

44 min

15

Hold Your Tongue

Lauri's accusations cause a fight; Gretchen questions her friendship with Tamra; Heather guest stars on a new sitcom.

44 min

16

Crossroads

Alexis comes face-to-face with Gretchen; Heather and Terry receive a surprising offer; Vicki struggles to keep things professional with Brooks; Gretchen plans a surprise marriage proposal for Slade.

44 min

17

An Immodest Proposal

Gretchen proposes to Slade; Heather and Terry tell the kids that they've sold the house; Vicki hears Slade insult her on his radio show; Vicki's Winter Wonderland party is full of surprises.

44 min

18

Cold Shoulders

Gretchen and Heather argue; when her husband faces the ladies, Alexis is brought to tears; Briana's husband verbally attacks a party guest; Tamra and Gretchen accuse each other of lies; Vicki and Lydia ambush Slade.

44 min

19

Reunion (1)

Gretchen and Vicki vie for Tamra's friendship; Lydia is forced to defend herself; Lauri Petersen returns.

44 min

20

Reunion (2)

Gretchen confronts the other ladies; Heather confronts Gretchen about auditions; Gretchen is reduced to tears.

44 min

21

Reunion (3)

Briana and Vicki's boyfriend confront each other, leaving Vicki in tears.

44 min

22

Secrets Revealed

Never-before-seen footage, including Alexis preparing for her audition, Lydia confessing about herself and Doug, and Vicki and Gretchen battling for the title of Tamra's BFF.

44 min