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The Real Housewives of Orange County
Season 3
Cover used by Amazon
(Left to right) Barney, Gunvalson, Keough, Waring and Knickerbocker
Starring
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseNovember 6, 2007 (2007-11-06) –
January 29, 2008 (2008-01-29)
Season chronology
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Season 4
List of episodes

The third season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from November 6, 2007 until January 29, 2008, and was primarily filmed in Orange County, California. Its executive producers are Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen.

The Real Housewives of Orange County focuses on the lives of Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough, Lauri Waring Tammy Knickerbocker, Tamra Barney and Quinn Fry. It consisted of 12 episodes, all of which aired on Tuesday evenings.[1]

Production and crew

The season premiere "Behind The Orange Curtain" was aired on November 6, 2007, while the eleventh episode "Here Comes The Bride" served as the season finale, and was aired on January 22, 2008.[2][3][4][5] It was followed by a reunion special that aired on January 29, 2008, which marked the conclusion of the season.[6][7][8] Adam Karpel, Alex Baskin, Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart, Scott Dunlop, Stephanie Boyriven and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Evolution Media.[7]

Cast and synopsis

Four of the five housewives featured on the second season of The Real Housewives of Orange County returned for the third installment. Jo De La Rosa departed the series; after breaking up with Slade Smiley De La Rosa moved to Los Angeles to peruse a singing career.[9] Two new housewives filled De La Rosa's place, spitefire Tamra Barney and devout Christian Quinn Fry.[10]

Barney tries easing the tension between her adult son Ryan and her husband Simon, after the former moves back into the family home.[2] Barney approaches turning 40 and will try anything to stay young, which includes botox, clubbing and riding on the back of a Harley Davidson.[11][12][13][14] Fry made her mid-season debut on the series during the sixth episode "The Boys of Summer", on December 11, 2007. Fry, a devout Christian balances faith and her love for younger men. Through the rest of the season Quinn juggles two younger men that she is dating, Billy and Jared.[15][16][17][18] Vicki Gunvalson's struggle from last season continues as she experiences difficulty accepting her children Michael and Briana's independence as young adults, and sees her relationship with her husband Donn suffer from her commitment to expanding her insurance company.[2][12] Tension between Gunvalson and Jean Keough arise, as Gunvalson rents out her property through Keough.[18] Keough's kids continue to grow as Shane leaves to play minor league baseball in Canada, Colton becomes more like his brother, and Kara graduates highschool.[2][11] Keough has had enough of her husband's resistance and lack of parenting and files for separation from Matt.[16][17][19] Tammy Knickerbocker and her daughters deal with the sudden death of Knickerbocker's ex-husband Lou, who is also her daughter's father.[2][11][13] With the death her ex-husband, Knickerbocker's daughter begin to lash out and party too much.[14] Waring continues to celebrate her engagement and plans her wedding to George Peterson.[2][11][12][15][17]Lauri marries George with her son's attendance, and is now known as Lauri Peterson.[3]

Taglines

  • Jeana: "I love money and now I'm loving life."[20]
  • Lauri: "You know what, I'm living the O.C. lifestyle again. I feel like royalty."
  • Quinn: "I love having a younger man in my life."
  • Tammy: "No matter how much money you have, you can always rely on others."
  • Tamra: "I'm the hottest housewife in Orange County."
  • Vicki: "Everything's got to be huge, large, and grand."

Episodes

No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Original air date
191"Behind The Orange Curtain"November 6, 2007 (2007-11-06)
Vicki gives Briana a new car. Lauri is busy with wedding plans. Tammy and her daughters experience a tragedy. Kara graduates from high school, and the cast is joined by new housewife Tamra Barney, following Jo De La Rosa's departure.
202"My Baby is All Grown Up"November 13, 2007 (2007-11-13)
Vicki and Jeana make a pact to get in shape. Vicki has buyer's remorse after buying a smaller home. The Keoughs leave for northern California.
213"Girls Gone Wild"November 20, 2007 (2007-11-20)
McKenzie, Lindsey, Megan and Ashley head to South Beach, Miami. Vicki and Donn host a weekend at their vacation home; tensions build between Simon and Ryan putting Tamra in the middle.
224"Pantry Raid!"November 27, 2007 (2007-11-27)
All the housewives have dinner together. Vicki and Jeana are in week six of boot camp. Tamra gets Botox and goes clubbing with her husband and son.
235"Rebels Without a Cause"December 4, 2007 (2007-12-04)
Vicki visits her daughter Briana and discusses her future with Colby. A booze cruise turns ugly. Tamra has regrets about her son.
246"The Boys of Summer"December 11, 2007 (2007-12-11)
Lauri and Ashley discuss wedding plans over lunch. Michael begins an internship in Seattle. Jeana and Colton travel to Vancouver to watch Shane play minor league baseball. Tamra's business leaves little time for her husband.
257"Moving Violations"December 18, 2007 (2007-12-18)
The housewives head to San Diego for time together. A conflict between Jeana and Vicki threatens their friendship. Lauri travels to Oklahoma to spend time with Sophie.
268"Family Vacation"January 1, 2008 (2008-01-01)
Lauri and George plan a family vacation. Vicki invites Jeana and her children on their family vacation. Tamra struggles to find time with Simon.
279"Frienemies"January 8, 2008 (2008-01-08)
Vicki berates Jeana. Lauri asks her daughter to be her Maid of Honor. Quinn tries to force Billy to commit. Tamra helps Ryan move out of her house.
2810"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"January 15, 2008 (2008-01-15)
Tamra celebrates her 40th birthday aboard Simon's new yacht. Jeana contemplates divorce. Quinn and Billy have different ideas about their relationship.
2911"Here Comes The Bride"January 22, 2008 (2008-01-22)
In the season three finale, the ladies celebrate Lauri's wedding.
3012"Real Housewives Confess: A Watch What Happens Special"January 29, 2008 (2008-01-29)
All six of the Housewives reunite for a sit and tell.

References

  1. ^ "Episode Guide". Bravo. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Ep1: Behind the Orange Curtain". Bravo. NBCUniversal. November 6, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Ep11: Here Comes the Bride". Bravo. NBCUniversal. January 29, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  4. ^ "Season 3, Episode 1 Behind the Orange Curtain". TV Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Season 3, Episode 11 Here Comes the Bride". TV Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  6. ^ "The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 3 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Shows A-Z - Real Housewives of Orange County, The on Bravo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  8. ^ "Season 3, Episode 12 A Watch What Happens Special". TV Guide. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  9. ^ Laudadio, Marisa. "Jo De La Rosa: My Life After the Real Housewives". Bravo. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  10. ^ "The Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 3". Amazon. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  11. ^ a b c d "Ep2: My Baby Is All Grown Up". Bravo. NBCUniversal. November 13, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  12. ^ a b c "Ep3: Girls Gone Wild". Bravo. NBCUniversal. November 20, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Ep4: Pantry Raid!". Bravo. NBCUniversal. November 27, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Ep5: Rebels Without a Cause". Bravo. NBCUniversal. December 4, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Ep6: The Boys of Summer". Bravo. NBCUniversal. December 11, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  16. ^ a b "Ep7: Moving Violations". Bravo. NBCUniversal. December 11, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  17. ^ a b c "Ep8: Family Vacation". Bravo. NBCUniversal. January 1, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  18. ^ a b "Ep9: Frenemies". Bravo. NBCUniversal. January 9, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  19. ^ "Ep10: Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". Bravo. NBCUniversal. January 15, 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  20. ^ "Every 'Housewives' Tagline Ever". Bravo TV. June 6, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
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