Ep 1. Episode 1

The Real Housewives of Orange County is a reality show that follows the glamorous lives of five women and their families in the affluent Orange County. Season 1 episode 1, fittingly titled "Episode 1," introduces us to the ladies who will be at the center of drama, antics and deep friendships throughout the show.

Our first introduction is to Vicki Gunvalson, who is a career woman and married to her husband Donn who works as a businessman. Vicki is a force to be reckoned with, as someone who likes to be in control and is responsible for her family's financial success. She doesn't shy away from telling everyone just how hard she works to keep up her image and luxurious lifestyle.

Next, we meet Kimberly Bryant who comes across as a sweet, demure, and down-to-earth woman. She is a new mother to two children and a dedicated wife to her husband Scott. Despite seeming more reserved than her fellow housewives, Kim's bubbly personality and genuine friendship quickly become apparent to viewers.

Jo De La Rosa is the youngest housewife of the group and comes across as a bit of a free spirit. She is engaged to Slade Smiley and they have a complicated dynamic due to Slade's checkered past and Jo's quest to be taken seriously as an independent young woman.

Lauri Waring joins the group as the single mother of three children, trying to navigate her way through a high-class society following her divorce. Despite her situation, her determination to provide for her children is clear, and her forward-thinking nature hints at the potentially juicy drama that's to come.

Lastly, Jeana Keough is a former model and the longest-standing housewife on the show. She is a mother of three, each of whom maintains a unique yet complicated relationship with their mother. She is also married to a ex-MLB player, Matt Keough, whose career came to a tragic end. She is more than just a pretty face and brings a wealth of life experience to the group of women.

In the first episode, the ladies show us their extravagant homes, luxurious lifestyles, and the superficial persona that comes along with being a "Real Housewife." However, things quickly turn heated when Jo invites Vicki and Kimberly to a fashion show, but forgets to invite Lauri, who feels left out of the events. This small rift sets the stage for the larger conflicts and drama that we would be seeing as the rest of the season unfolds.

Overall, The Real Housewives of Orange County provides a window to show the height of luxury and glamour but also the vices that come with it. The first episode sets the foundation for the show and gives us our first impression of who these women are, the relationships they share with one another, and the personal struggles each one endures behind closed doors.