The Real Housewives of Orange County Return for Season 18

The Real Housewives of Orange County are officially returning for season 18. The highly anticipated 18th season of the reality show includes returning cast members Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter and Jennifer Pedranti. Joining the show as a full-time cast member is new cast member Katie Ginella.

In addition to the returning cast and new housewife, former RHOC cast member Alexis Bellino is officially making her return as a friend and Vicki Gunvalson will make several appearances during the season.

RHOC Returns for season 18 on Thursday, July 18th at 9:00 PM. See the highly anticipated first look: