I seem to have totally blocked last week’s episode from my mind. I was thinking this was the first episode. Before we get started tonight I have to say it seems like for the most part everyone comes out the other end of this season with all the friendships intact. Some are stronger than others but based on social media I am thinking the new girls are both good fits. We shall see.
I’m already 20 minutes late with this recap and a nearby gunshot just set off Banjo and my heart rate. Ugh. Sorry. Speaking of hearts, Eddie’s cardiac ablation worked but there are now other areas of his heart causing problems. I’m just glad they buy health insurance. It’s supposedly good in California. All the housewives have to buy private insurance because they are independent contractors (unless it is different in California, I know California laws have a lot of things for people in the entertainment industry.) Anyway, I know a few housewives that don’t buy insurance and that is stupid with the amount of money they make. Sorry. Pet Peeve. I have health insurance envy.
Vicki sent Eddie and Tamra a casserole. Or Chinese food. Either way, Eddie is not having it. Tamra loves that Vicki is groveling. And it may not be gunshots though that is what it sounds like it might be fireworks because it continues to happen. Sorry. Again.
Shannon’s tiny four thousand square foot house she is renting has the most amazing bathroom. I long for a nice bathtub. David is sending Shannon and the girls to Mexico so that she will be in a whole nuther country when he takes his girlfriend to Park City to ski. David might be even weirder than Shannon. I’m just saying. Why don’t rich people know how to pack?
Tamra and Emily go for mani/pedis. What type of manicure involves tinfoil? I’ve never seen that. I HATE getting mani/pedis but I love when it is over. It’s been over a year since my last confession mani/pedi and I really must go. Oh Kelly shows up. Kelly says she has 50/50 custody one week on, one week off. Emily says her husband is half Persian and Mormon. Wow. That’s a weird combination. Emily says that Mormon men make great husbands. You don’t have to worry about them gambling or drinking and they are good “in the sack.” She thinks Mormon’s don’t watch porn. I have two words for her, Jodi Arias. Because Gina can’t have kids her sister carried her three kids, her husband has two more kids from a previous marriage. Gina tells a heartbreaking story about her attempts to carry a child herself that ends with losing twins at four months. She has nine embryos left and her husband doesn’t want another kid.
Vicki is already emasculating Steve. There is nothing a cop wants less than having his girlfriend declare on national TV that she feels like the man of the house. Vicki wants to apologize to Eddie for repeating rumors that he is gay.
We finally meet Gina at cut fitness. She is the one whose husband is divorcing her. Probably over the show. Cut Fitness hats are the new THE AGENCY hats. Gina’s husband lives in LA. She seems to like it that way. So the divorce can’t be that much of a shock. On the other hand. I’d love a weekends only husband,that is like my perfect set up. Gina annoys the fuck out of me.
In a production heavy scene, Vicki is off to lunch with Tamra and Eddie. This is the most overproduced scene of the episode. Vicki’s face changes all the time. Tamra said that her son came home and said some kid said that his step dad was gay. Vicki tries to quote the Bible. This is all fake. But eventually Eddie forgives Vicki. Then Vicki says “Will you make my body look like Tamara’s?” I wonder what production had to do to make Eddie film this scene.
Gina and Shane celebrate their anniversary. Gina’s lipstick is horrible. She needs to hire somebody for makeup. Or maybe ask Shane to do it. Why are the husbands of this show always the type that have their sexual orientation questioned?
The big explosive ending is that Vicki and Steve went on a double date with Micheal and his new girlfriend. A few times. I don’t know that I would tell my friend that either.
Next week the drama continues and I’m team Vicki. Shannon is hurt that David has a new girlfriend. They all go to Mexico.
Sorry. There was a lot of commotion going on the the hood last night and I got distracted with other things before posting this.
Tinfoil is for gel nails or something.
Ugh, I wanted Eddie to say GTFO to Vicki. But, production. Vicki is tired and I’m
Beyond over her.
It’s to hold the cotton soaked in polish remover over previous gels… thus making it easier to pry off without damaging the mail.
I’ve had gel nails for the last few years; they make my weak, brittle, nails look less respectable for 3 weeks at a time! But the prying off was ruining my nails underneath, so I decided to grow them out. Anybody else have the same experience?
Yes! I got nails done for my wedding….never again. They were ruined for months. Get some ProStrong nail formula with calcium and fluoride in it. I used to get it from QVC I think. Expensive, but a miracle for bad nails
Funny, they all wear black now but I remember the matching french manicures when the show first started.
Yes, have them, got them recently after having silk wraps forever but nobody does them anymore so switched to gel. Will try the ProStrong if I can find it. Thanks Shellie for the heads up as my nails are really thin.
TT, sooo missed reading your Recaps – just spit wine all over my rug. Cheers!
Yaasss I wish Eddie would have told Viki to f off. Again, she’s not getting an Academy Award this year. The fake (no tears) crying is ridiculous. She is such a tool and she doesn’t even realize it.
I’m looking forward to the Mexico trip! I really don’t understand why Kelly was so upset. All she did last week was talk about how she wished he was dating or had a girlfriend. I don’t like seeing Kelly’s daughter so involved in her personal life. She needs to be a kid.
I think Kelly was upset because she heard about the whole situation with Vicki from other people. She felt that Vicki should have told her. I wouldn’t want to hear news like this from various sources either, especially when one of the people directly involved professes to be my friend.
Not up to Vicki to tell…maybe her husband should have said something…
Why would Kelly care…she didn’t want Michael remembrr??
I totally agree. I feel Michael should have told Kelly, however, Kelly was gonna overreact it didn’t matter who told her. I know I’m in the minority I like Vicki. I can forgive anyone. I’ve learned to accept people for who and what they are. Life is to short.
I’m all for the instructors ordering me around so I don’t laze off at the gym but Eddie’s “the last to finish is a big slut” line wouldn’t do much for my motivation. I’d just be like “tell me something I don’t know brah”. ?
I get Kelly’s viewpoint, I’d be pretty upset / angry / slash a bitches tyres if a so-called-friend was double dating with my ex and didn’t tell me. She should go on a date with Donn for the drama of it all.
California insurance is a MESS! They have weird laws but maybe that protects the consumers more? I guess it depends if you are on an HMO or PPO.
I’m going to read a few more recaps before I buy this season of RHOOC.
I feel sorry for Emily. She is in a loveless marriage and is already mentioning divorce. I don’t think she’ll get that second daughter, either.
I’m liking Gina so far. I think she’ll liven things up.
I do think Vicki was sincere in her apology but I don’t buy it for one second that she is going to quit talking about people behind their backs.
The little jabs added when she was talking about it in her talking heads is proof that she was not sincere and that she has not changed. Vicki simply cannot get out of her own way. Her mouth cannot stop when it needs to. I cannot stand the woman.
Vicki is scum.
i am in total agreement with you. vicki IS scum.
I have to fast forward through her scenes because she literally nauseates me. So fake.
Why would Vicki go on a double date with Kelly’s ex other than to start shit? Vicki is not a nice person and of course Kelly feels betrayed. Kelly shouldn’t care that he’s dating, but she does. She’s human!
Agreed. Vicki was a total dick.
Scammy scum
Ah, come on, tell us how you really feel.
Why can’t Vicki just apologize like a normal person? It doesn’t need to be that dramatic. Apologize, mean it, and move on!
Kelly 100% over reacted. Vicki is not doing anything wrong (for once)
When she starts crying and the baby talk and acting like she can’t catch her breath = cringe. The woman has issues. I remember an early season she was visiting her home state and kept asking her mom “Do you love me? Tell me you love me!”.
I don’t think Kelly was mad at Vicki setting her ex up and going out on a double date. I think she was mad because Vicki never gave her a heads up. I know in that situation I would want to have at least a heads up. Nothing is worse than finding it out through other sources. Girl code. Friend code.
Exactly!
Exactly I agree. Kelly should of just been told by Vickie.If Vicki was is Kelly’s friend she should given a heads up Steve and Michael are friends and we set your ex up and went out to eat.
Instead Kelly gets to see her friend and ex out on a double date in the media.
If Kelly would of double dated with Brooks and one of her friends Vicki would be dragging Kelly to hell.
Vickie as Andy said knows how to create drama and who the hell is vicki to say It is always about Kelly.Well Vicki isn’t always about Vicki .
I completely agree. In relationships including friendship open communication is necessary. I don’t care if they are more co-workers, kelly stood behind Vicki when no one else would.
And then Vicki proceeded to be a huge bitch to Kelly. Telling her she’s “out of line” as Kelly is crying. Making fun of her saying “I don’t roll that way” ROLL?ROLL?!!! Telling her it’s not HER fault if her ex is dating now.
Perhaps if Vicki had a tiny bit of compasion or kidness towards Kelly. Even one little miniscule amount of sensitivity towards her, that whole debacle would’ve been different.
Vicki (Vicky? I don’t know) needs a good old fashion ass kicking. I want to punch her in her little beady eyed puckered gopher face SO BADLY.
And i WAS CRYING during her emotional apology to Eddie!!!! I literally cried and felt like OMG she has a heart…..cut to her being the biggest cunt on earth to the only lady who has stood by her side since the disgusting cancer scheme she and Brooks cooked up.
I hate her more than Ashley right now! Never been this pissed watching a TV show. I’m sorry to vent so hard guys. I just UGH cannot stand that fake, miserable, jealous, controlling, backstabbing, lying, manipulating, un evolved, selfish, drama queen, disgusting, self serving pos woman.
I pray that the ladies all stand up for Kelly. Divorce is soooo personal. I don’t care how happy Kelly said she was divorcing Michael. Vicky was OUT OF LINE!
I think certain people are missing different chips in their brains. I see it with my soon to be ex: he’s incredibility self-involved, lacks sensitivity and the ability to be empathetic. I see that Vicki as well. I don’t think she gets, “it” until she experiences it for herself.
I would be gutted if one of my friends went out on a date with my ex; that’s a real betrayal and violation of any kind of friend code. On top it, she turned it around and made it all about Kelly being f-ed up. I think Vicki makes great tv but this really bothered me.
I agree kelnlola
Thanks for the recap. I don’t know if I can bring myself to start watching OC, because I can’t stand Vicki, Tamra, or Kelly. I skipped OC last season too. Maybe I should give it a shot to see what I think of the two new cast members.
I’d be pissed if my girlfriend went on a double date with my ex without telling me. When you get divorced you are supposed to get to keep your girlfriends, they are not supposed to go out drinking with your ex and his new piece having fun and drinks. I totally get where Kelly is coming from.
I can’t decide if I like Emily’s husband (don’t think so) or hate him (quite possibly). Something about his eyes is off. I thought the way he was completely dismissive of her wanting another baby was cold and controlling. He didn’t even want to discuss it with her. Apparently they have nine frozen embryos, but he has to sign off if she wants to use one. I won’t make a final decision as to what I think of him until I’ve watched the show a bit more, but it’s not looking good. He basically told her that, if she wanted another baby, she’d better go out and find a guy to give her one, because he wasn’t going along with it at all. I can understand that he may not want any more children, but at least talk about it and validate her feelings.
I’m usually not in the position of defending Vicki, but I completely disagree with how Kelly reacted when she found out Vicki knew about her ex’s new girlfriend. The way I see it, Vicki didn’t set Michael (whom Kelly dumped) up with the new girlfriend – they just met at a get-together at her house. What’s she supposed to do then? Go running to Kelly and tell her that her he met someone else, plus give all the details every time they go to dinner together? Perhaps Michael doesn’t want Kelly knowing his business, since they aren’t together any more. Ex-wives (and husbands) can get vindictive and jealous, even though they no longer want their wife/husband for themselves. Vicki’s boyfriend is supposedly good friends with Michael, and I’m sure he wouldn’t be comfortable knowing that Vicki was running to Kelly with gossip. By the same token, Vicki and Steve shouldn’t tell Michael anything about Kelly’s private life. Kelly should have accepted that Vicki was in a very difficult position and understood that Vicki didn’t feel she should be the one to tell her Michael had someone new, but no, Kelly goes off like a banshee on a cold, rainy night in ancient Ireland. Vicki couldn’t win with this one. She did the right thing and tried to be like Switzerland – neutral. In her case, she ended up in the war anyway.
I actually thought Vicki’s apology to Eddie was genuine, but painfully cringeworthy. It came close a couple of times to looking as though she was going to stir up trouble again, but Tamra nipped her in the bud. Vicki’s looking more and more like she’s got a screw loose (or maybe a whole empty baby jar full), but then I suppose we knew that. She seems like one of those friends who could drain the living soul out of you. What do they call them, psychic vampires? Usually best to stay far, far away. It was nice that Eddie accepted the apology but, like he told her, it’ll take a long time for him to trust her again. As in never.
Good episode and great recap. Thank you.
Emotional ?♂️
She could have told Kelly “Michael is still good friends with Steve. We are in touch and sometimes socialize, I would prefer not to tell information about the other to either you or Michael, but for the sake of transparency both of you are still in my lives.”
Yep, you said it best! This is a time where girl code has to be bent, because Vickie”s guy is friends with Michael. To me, it would be way different if that wasnt the case. But, it is good to put that out there ahead of time. It is a tough situation though, and I dont like to gossip back and forth between people as it is. I dont think who Michael is dating is info he owes Kelly, and isnt info Vickie owes her either. Plus, Kelly wanted the divorce and didnt want to even act married. That woman isnt a side piece, shes someone giving needed friendship, support, romance to poor Michael. One womans trash is another womans treasure. Every idiot should know that, and it really shouldnt be any of Kelly’s concern. She didnt wamt him, so no one else is allowed to? Yet, Vickie should give some sympathy. At least say hey I didnt know what to do! We are friends with you both and dont want to betray eithers privacy. To me, if it bugs you that much who the person youre divorcing is dating, then perhaps you made a mistake. Otherwise, get over yourself.
I feel like all signs point to Emily and her husband have been an agreed-upon “arrangement.” The fact that he is Mormon and she isn’t speaks volumes. That is insanely rare. Couple that with the fact that they never dated? And he comes from money? Seems like a marriage of convenience, him needing to keep up appearances and keep certain family members appeased.
*having an agreed upon arrangement
I agree but don’t necessarily think it’s a bad thing – the original concept and subsequently the vast majority of marriages throughout history have been to solidly assets/land/family lines.
It’s only within the last century of “love marriages” we see 60%+ of them failing.
Yeah, hopefully we at least see more of their “friendship” as the season progresses… during their anniversary dinner, they didn’t even seem to like each other, but I guess we all have bad days ?♀️
I feel exactly like you do TT re mani/pedi. My hands/feet are so sensitive that it’s on the verge of painful. I’m going to a wedding and have to get one but I’m going in tipsy AF
This season is off to a pretty slow start. Your recaps are way more exciting than the actual show. I’m interested to see if the new cast members add anything interesting to this season. If not, it would be interesting to see them start from scratch with a new group of ladies who all know each other.
Tamara looks so beautiful this season. Last episode, when she was on a walk with Emily, she looked stunning.
I think Kelly wasn’t totally wrong with her feelings (I mean they’re her feelings so she can’t really be wrong) but her approach, as usual, was terrible. I think it makes sense that her friend going on a double date with her ex would make her upset but yelling at someone about it is a bit ridiculous.
I like Gina so far. I loved the scene where her daughter pulled a sprig from the rosemary bush. That little girl is going places.
I don’t care for Emily and her husband so far. I guess conversations like “how many kids do you want?” don’t happen when you spontaneously marry someone who you never even dated. While her husband seemed dismissive of the conversation, it’s probably not the first time they’ve talked about this. If I went to my husband right now and said I wanted one more, he’d blow me off too. Especially since we have one still in diapers who is running us ragged.
The fact that there are so few comments about this episode/show speaks volumes. Nothing happened that mattered enough for people to comment/have an opinion.
Not loving the new girls (at least the lawyer one) and the OGs are just same old same old stories and conversations.
Very boring start to the season.
I haven’t watched OC or Atlanta. I’ll just read Tamara’s recaps. Can’t stand Vicki. The reason I don’t watch. If Kelly did that to Vicki she’d try to crucify her. Just sayin.
Vicki will do anything to not upset Steve or his ideas. She’s too anxious to get him to commit and propose. I hope he stays cautious as I assume he has a pension to protect. Erika ‘s sister- in- law lives across the street from her. They have that party planning business that started as a hobby.
* Emily…sorry
Vicki never lets me down. She moved into the OC but quickly discovered she didn’t fit in because she’s not athletic, not blessed with good looks and doesn’t have the kind of education required for a prestigious career. So, she does the next best thing and bullies everyone around her into feeling even less positive about their self-worth.
She doesn’t seem to have a single faithful friend, other than perhaps Gina from the first few seasons, who she also fought with for years. I wanted hers to be a rags to riches story for so long but I’ve watched it become a rags to riches by being an absolute B—— to everyone story that has played itself out for me.
I hope Tamara and Eddie get some good health news. And that the new about to be divorced housewife has some friends who’ll have her back during the difficult times to come. Probably the only reason she agreed to be on this show, she really needs the money.
Ive allways thought Vickie’s biggest problem that blew up her life, is the desire to be the hot girl. Its what drove her to cheat, get hoodwinked by the most blatent con man, and lose her marriage and alot of respect. I thought her friendship with Tamra heightened that need big time, and brought out that insecurity worse, because Tamra is the hot girl, and is younger and pretty. Vickie cant compete on her level. So her and Tamra were frenemies, never friends because theres too much jealousy and competiveness. Neither one is a nice person at heart, and enjoys seeing people implode to feel superiour. It will be interesting to see if Steve stays with Vickie. I really think Vickie misses Brooks, and is not as appreciative of Steve, perhaps even boerd by him. She wants the Brooks drama, and the challenge of proving shes the hot girl who gets someone like that to love her. I just dont know if Steve isnt gonna figure out he deserves someone who is really into him, and not just desperate to not wind up alone. Theres a big difference there, and Im sure he has way more options than she does.
Janet, you are an intuitive Jedi. For realz.
Awww thanks! I was thinking all of Vickie’s list of chores, for Steve might run him off eventually too.. Unless, hes a man that likes being bossed around and emasculated. I have a neighbor who did that to a boyfriend she wanted to marry her and who was very nice, and he confided to my husband how much he hated it. He left and married someone else. I think the chores have to be their idea, especially when youre older, and its not a house you got together. Men like to be able to come in and relax in their home. You do not catch Tamra doing that to Eddie, because shes smarter than that.
I AM A LAWYER JUST SO YOU KNOW I AM A LAWYER I AM A LAWYER AND TOO BUSY TO BE A SIZE TWO BUT THATS BECAUSE I AM A LAWYER. i wonder if she has a job?
Lol. But side-note…she’s in great shape- size 2 is unrealistic for her height…Sad that she doesn’t appreciate her body ?
His face is precious, the ever picture being worth a thousand words, LOL. His coloring isn’t very good. I hope they are able to stabilize his heart. Must be so scary.