The Real Housewives of Orange County

Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is the reality behemoth that started it all. RHOC as referred to by fans, was the first-ever installment in mega-popular The Real Housewives franchise, and the show has been on the air since 2006. The series offers a look at affluent families living in a protected Southern California enclave, and the real-life housewives who reside in one of the wealthiest planned communities in the country. Now on it’s 18th season, The Real Housewives franchise is one of the most beloved series on television, and RHOC regularly ranks in the top cable ratings year after year. The show’s ever-evolving cast have become celebrities in their own rights and holding a coveted orange has become the ultimate honor for aspiring housewives.