Ep 8. Episode 8

The Real Housewives of Orange County season 3 episode 8, named "Episode 8", sees tensions continue to rise between the women. Jeana's daughter Kara comes home from college and announces that she wants to get a tattoo. This causes Jeana to worry that she is losing control of her daughter, who is growing up too fast. Meanwhile, Vicki and Donn continue to struggle with their marriage, and Vicki confides in Jeana that she is considering a divorce.

Lauri is also dealing with marital issues, as her fiance George is showing signs of jealousy and possessiveness. She confides in Tamra that she is unsure if she wants to go through with the wedding. Tamra tries to comfort her friend and urges her to talk to George about her concerns.

In a lighter moment, Tamra decides to throw a "dress up like a drag queen" party for her husband Simon's birthday. The women all arrive in outrageous costumes, but the fun is short-lived when Lauri and Gretchen get into a heated argument. The argument stems from divided opinions on whether or not Lauri should have invited Gretchen's ex-boyfriend to her engagement party.

As tensions continue to mount between the women, they all gather for a dinner party at Vicki's house. The night starts off well, with the women sharing laughs and drinks. However, things take a turn when Vicki brings up her marriage troubles and suggests that Donn isn't holding up his end of the bargain. This prompts Tamra to bring up the fact that Vicki has been flirting with other men, causing Vicki to storm out of the room.

The other women are left to pick up the pieces and try to make amends. Jeana takes it upon herself to approach Vicki and apologize for her behavior, while Tamra tries to smooth things over with Donn. Lauri and Gretchen have a heart-to-heart and both agree that they need to put their differences aside and move forward.

As the episode comes to a close, the women reflect on the ups and downs of their friendships. They all agree that they have their fair share of drama, but at the end of the day, they are there for each other. The Real Housewives of Orange County season 3 episode 8 is a reminder that even the strongest friendships can hit rough patches, but true friends will always find a way to come back together.