
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 continue to focus on living large; plastic surgery, working out, shopping, drinking, dancing, and dining out top their agendas; ladies come and go through the show's run, with entrepreneur Vicki Gunvalson having been a series regular for each season; other ladies who have been featured for multiple seasons include Tamra Judge, previously known as Tamra Barney, and Heather Dubrow.

Carmella throws a pool party at her Rancho Santa Fe house where she introduces the ladies to her kids and boyfriend.

Gina begins to question her friendship with Heather; Emily questions Heather over her true feelings about Carmella; Tamra and Shannon's rekindling comes to a halt when Shannon puts up a boundary that causes Tamra to bail on their lunch.

The ladies split up for dual trips to Los Olivos and La Quinta. Emily, Jenn and Shannon question their host Vicki, who prioritizes work over her guests; Gina confronts Heather about doing real estate business with Carmella while talking behind her back; after being pressed about her relationship, Vicki reaches a boiling point, leaving Jenn and Emily to decide whether to stay or abandon ship.

As the two group trips come to a close, Jenn and Emily make a bold statement that leaves Vicki taken aback; back in the OC, Heather gives her mother a look at her new apartment while Travis surprises Gina.