
While in quarantine, Emily and Shane really lean on each other when times get tough, ultimately testing the true strength of their marriage.Ģ020 is a year of renewal for Braunwyn as she moves into a new 8000 square foot home in Newport, celebrates 20 years of marriage to her husband Sean and embarks on a new journey of her own. When she is presented with an opportunity to design a bathing suit, she dives headfirst to pursue her true passion. She even lets “fun Emily” out and finds an unexpected ally in the group.

With a new hip and outlook on life, Emily experiences a rebirth in her marriage with Shane. Gina also faces new challenges as she struggles to home-school the kids while facing criticism for not joining the ladies for a “quarantine happy hour.” Meanwhile, she is faced to make a tough decision regarding her ex-husband that could change the dynamic of her family. Tensions with the ladies arise when she hears that some of the women are criticizing her new home. Trying her best to co-parent, Gina celebrates her daughter’s birthday and invites her ex-husband and his new girlfriend. As the election looms, Kelly’s political beliefs and tone-deaf jokes threaten her relationships with the women.Īfter a difficult year, Gina is happier than ever as she moves into her new townhome with her boyfriend Travis and their combined six children. During stay-at-home orders, Kelly makes waves among the ladies when she jet-sets around the country visiting New York City, the Hamptons and Miami. Starting the year off on a high following her engagement to Fox News Reporter Rick Leventhal, Kelly is eager to settle into their new home in Newport as she waits for him to officially get transferred to the LA bureau. She documents their journey to recovery on her cell phone. Shannon’s worst fears eventually come to fruition when she learns that along with her three daughters, she too has contracted COVID-19. When the news of coronavirus hits, it brings her anxiety to all-time high and causes tension between her and John. As the sole member left in the Tres Amigas, Shannon makes peace with Kelly, but quickly gets herself into hot water with a few of the ladies. Coming up this season, Shannon starts the year off in complete bliss with her boyfriend John and a new place to call home for her and her three daughters in Newport. The season documents their lives from February to August 2020 with self-shot footage during quarantine.

The impact of coronavirus definitely takes its toll on the women and their relationships at home and with each other as they each try to adjust to their new reality. The ladies are joined by new housewife Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, a soon to be divorcee who is ready to kick off the next chapter of her life with a little fun in the OC.Ģ020 starts off on a real high for the ladies with new homes, boyfriends, a fiancé and a new a hip! Past secrets emerge and newfound happiness is questioned as the ladies press to find out if everything is what it seems. Returning for season 15 are housewives: Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Braunwyn Windham-Burke. The Real Housewives of Orange County returns to Fox Arena next month for season 15.
