The Real Housewives of Orange County, Not So Silent Night

Vicki struggles with the finalizing of her divorce from Donn and new wife-on-the-block Shannon gives Heather a sneak preview of her wardrobe.

A trip to Hawaii causes Vicki to question her relationship. Newcomer Shannon ruffles some feathers by inviting the ladies for a 'real' homecooked meal.

Shannon's life is examined by the established housewives, Heather feels overlooked and Vicki stands up to Briana.

A charity party turns...less charitable when Tamra and Heather chat to former beauty queen, Lizzie, and Shannon is whisked away on a romantic retreat.

Shannon and Vicki bond over Feng Shui, Lizzie is pushed to breaking point and arguments erupt over a chair (that's right).

Heather and Shannon struggle to get along, Vicki finds it hard to cope with Briana's decision to move away and Heather's hoedown takes a dramatic twist.

A trip to Oklahoma leaves Vicki upset, and back in the OC Heather and Shannon try to reconcile their differences.

Shannon is excited about her annual Christmas party, but holiday cheer quickly turns into holiday jeer when the ladies get together. Meanwhile, Vicki mourns Briana's move to Oklahoma, and Tamra gets a dose of reality when she gets some shocking news about her son.

Tamra comes clean about her issues with Heather, Vicki gets a lovely surprise and Shannon seeks support from Tamra after a nasty email from her husband.

Shannon faces rumours about her relationship and is turned away from Heather's house, while Tamra orders a robotic baby for the benefit of Eddie.

Shannon makes a run for Puerto Vallarta to join Vicki and Brooks, Lizzie's personal life faces scrutiny and Heather hires a personal chef.

In Mexico, Shannon and David try to resolve the differences in their marriage, while in the OC there are some new puppies for Heather.

You said what? Shannon and Heather face up to each other and there's a showdown that's hotter than the OC summer.

Lizzie's party reaches a dramatic climax, Vicki and Briana go to family therapy and Ryan's revelation to Tamra leaves her speechless.

Romance is on Heather's mind when she plans a lavish Valentine's day extravaganza. Lizzie isn't quite so lucky when her birthday celebration ends badly.

Bali gets wilder with the arrival of Heather and Shannon. Back in the OC, Vicki reacts badly to the Valentine's day dinner gossip.

More Bali time for our favourite wives as Shannon and Lizzie realize how two-faced Tamra is, which leads to a dramatic confrontation over a lavish dinner.

Vicki's post Bali get together ends in drama, with Tamra and Shannon at the center of it. Vicki's daughter Briana leaves the OC, upsetting her.

In the reunion special, the ladies face up to some battlegrounds but there's joy when Vicki Skypes with her new grandchild.

The reunion continues with Shannon spilling the beans on her holistic lifestyle, bitching about Lizzie and Tamra facing up to her accusers.

This behind the scenes look at season nine offers never-before-seen footage featuring the outrageous antics of our favourite ladies.