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The Real Housewives of Orange County – Season 19, Episode 12 Defense Is the Best Offense

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The Real Housewives of Orange County – Season 19, Episode 12

Defense Is the Best Offense

Aired Sep 25, 2025

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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. Everyone reunites when Gretchen hosts a tactical training event. The ladies learn self-defense, but a shocking rumor about Tamra leads to an explosive confrontation.

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Synopsis

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. Everyone reunites when Gretchen hosts a tactical training event. The ladies learn self-defense, but a shocking rumor about Tamra leads to an explosive confrontation.

Executive Producer: Thomas Kelly, Douglas Ross, Alex Baskin, Dave Rupel, Brian McCarthy
Network: Bravo
Rating: TV-14 (L|D)
Genre: Reality, Entertainment, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 25, 2025