The Real Housewives of Orange County, A Source of Discontent

Shannon is loving the single life as Jenn preps for her wedding. Gina finds her home life returning to center. Emily reveals a heartbreaking family issue. Tamra opens up about her past trauma in therapy.

Hoping to heal her friendships, Katie extends an olive branch to the group. Tamra faces off with longtime foe Gretchen Rossi, who returns through her new friend, Jenn. Emily and Shane's parenting styles clash.

Heather finds herself negotiating a birthday conundrum as two of her guests refuse to be in the same room. Jenn and Katie support their kids as they move in and out. Shannon introduces her dating 'bench' to Emily and Gina.

Heather's birthday party wraps up just as Tamra arrives and her plus-one catches Gretchen and Slade off-guard. Katie finds herself at the center of rumors regarding her connections with bloggers.

The heat builds up at Gina's housewarming party when Jenn learns that Tamra has been showing unflattering photos of her from the past. The group visits New Orleans and embarks on a riverboat cruise.

As the New Orleans trip continues, the ladies keep the festivities going by attending a dog parade and making voodoo dolls. Jenn continues to question the intention behind sharing the unflattering picture.

The ladies wake up in New Orleans after Tamra's dramatic departure. Shannon finds herself in murky waters when she shows up late to a gator boat tour.

Emily throws a Persian New Year party for the women, but has a surprise activity to uncover the truth behind the rumors swirling in the group. Heather's family's future is up in the air as she waits for offers on her L.A. mansion.

Following Emily's party, Katie believes she was set up and pleads her case to Jenn. Gina recounts the frightening moment surrounding Matt's heart attack. Emily shares that she and Shane are not seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to parenting Luke.

The ladies embark on dueling trips as Tamra invites Shannon, Jenn and Gina to Temecula in an effort to rebuild her friendship with Shannon. Heather takes the opportunity to host an adult sleepover in Beverly Hills with Emily and Gretchen.

After an explosive dinner in Temecula, Tamra tries to turn the trip around for the ladies. Heather, Emily and Gretchen's wild night out in West Hollywood ends with Gretchen revealing salacious gossip about Tamra.

The women return from two tense trips with most feeling the planned bonding failed to take hold. Tamra joins Sophia on a music-school tour. Jenn realizes her upcoming wedding is having a greater emotional impact on her kids than she anticipated.

Tamra decides to give herself some space from Gretchen; Emily and Shane are more in sync after receiving a diagnosis for Luke; Jenn expresses her concerns as Dawson preps to leave for the Marines.

Tamra meets with Katie in hopes of uncovering the truth; Shannon and Jenn's friendship continues to blossom when they engage their dogs with a pet psychic; Heather hosts an event for the Trevor Project.

Shannon hosts an elaborate bridal lunch for Jenn. Heather opens up about her complicated relationship with her father and his connection to Amsterdam. Gina and Travis celebrate their family being back together.

As the Amsterdam trip continues, the ladies visit the famous tulip fields where Jenn and Shannon's friendship is called into question. Emily tries one last time to broker peace between Tamra and Gretchen, which leads to a surprising realization.

In the season finale, the ladies partake in several local activities in Amsterdam. Emily receives a distressing call from Shane. Heather finds comfort in visiting her parents' former home before spreading her father's ashes.

They may live in the lap of luxury, but life isn't always perfect for the women who reside in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the U.S.

They may live in the lap of luxury, but life isn't always perfect for the women who reside in one of the wealthiest enclaves in the U.S.

They may live in the lap of luxury, but life isn't always perfect for the women who reside in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the U.S.

They may live in the lap of luxury, but life isn't always perfect for the women who reside in one of the wealthiest enclaves of the U.S.