How to watch 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' Season 18 premiere

If you've been following The Real Housewives of Orange County closely each season, you're probably already planning your watch party for this week. The newest season brings back a familiar face, Alexis Bellino, which means more drama is about to ensue. Bellino's last appearance on the popular show was in Season 8, but she wasn't invited back for the following season.

Here's how to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 premiere this week and when it'll air. We'll also tell you which cast members are returning for another season.

When is The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 premiere?

The 18th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County will premiere on Thursday, July 11 at 9 p.m. EST on the Bravo channel via cable and satellite TV.

How to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County premiere live without cable

If you're not currently a cable or satellite TV subscriber, there are other ways to watch the RHOC Season 18 premiere live — like a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV or Fubo.

How to stream The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18

If you don't want to sign up for a live TV streaming trial, you can still stream RHOC, you just won't be able to watch it on July 11. Instead, you'll have to wait until the next day, July 12, to watch it. You can view it the next day on Peacock.

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Stream 'The Real Housewives of Orange County'

The Real Housewives of Orange County streams exclusively on Peacock, alongside all the Bravo shows and more. For $5.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, plus, you'll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and Hallmark movie, and movies like Five Nights at Freddy's and the Super Mario movie. 

For $12 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

And if you're a student looking to catch the new season of Love Island, Big 10 basketball games and more, you can take advantage of Peacock's student discount and get an ad-supported subscription for just $1.99/month for 12 months. 

$5.99/month at Peacock

When will each episode air?

Here's a list of every season 18 episode of RHOC so far and their air dates.

1. Exes and OCs: July 11, 2024

2. Rent and Reputations: July 18, 2024

3. Red Flags and Flag Football: July 25, 2024

4. (untitled): August 1, 2024

Who is in Season 18 of RHOC?

Here's the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18.

• Shannon Storms Beador

• Heather Dubrow

• Tamra Judge

• Gina Kirschenheiter

• Emily Simpson

• Jennifer Pedranti

• Katie Ginella

• Alexis Bellino

What's the newest RHOC episode about?

Here's a sneak peek of the first Season 18 episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County.