The Real Housewives of Orange County premiered in 2006 and with the 15th season airing now, fans have enjoyed plenty of addictive episodes over the years. The cast has changed a lot, with new faces being added to the roster and OGs like Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge having departed.
Every city of the Real Housewives franchise on Bravo has some feuds between the cast members and RHOC is no stranger to that. When fans have caught up with every episode, it's definitely time to check out some other fictional and reality series that deliver just as many wild moments and surprising storylines.
The O.C. (2003-2007)
Teen drama The O.C. had some sad moments as couples broke up, families fought, and main character Marissa Cooper tragically passed away.
If people love The Real Housewives of Orange County, why not watch a fictional show about rich teenagers living in the same area? Over four seasons, The O.C. is all about a tight group of friends and how they handle the problems that life throws their way. With an awesome soundtrack and just the right amount of melodrama, it's a truly fun watch.
The Hills: New Beginnings (2019-present)
With a second season coming soon, The Hills: New Beginnings offers fans of The Hills the chance to catch up with some of the OG cast members. Wondering what Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are doing now? What about Audrina Patridge or Brody Jenner? Check out the first season of this reboot and get caught up before new episodes drop.
Mischa Barton has joined the cast, and all the same drama is still here, from parties featuring siblings that can't stop arguing to relationships and friendships that seem to be on super shaky ground.
Selling Sunset (2019-present)
Selling Sunset has great cast members and with three seasons ready on Netflix ready for binge-watching, this is a perfect bet for fans of RHOC.
First of all, there's the sunny California setting, as the real estate agents working at the Oppenheim Group live in L.A.. Second, the agents don't all get along well, and their fights, misunderstandings, and secrets are just as juicy as all of the beloved storylines on RHOC. Pop culture fans will also want to watch to see how Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley's divorce went down, as the aftermath is the focus of a few episodes.
Laguna Beach (2004-2006)
MTV has always been the perfect place to go when searching for reality programming, including recent faves like Teen Mom OG and Catfish, which has a fascinating casting process.
Back in the 2000s, people loved watching Laguna Beach, which was the predecessor to The Hills. It starred Lauren Conrad and her friend group, including Lo Bosworth and Kristin Cavallari, as they finished up high school and experienced high levels of drama. Anyone who enjoys the friendship arguments on RHOC will find this show entertaining too.
Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce (2014-2018)
The Real Housewives franchise has constantly shown that friendship isn't a simple thing. Many of the cast members have known each other for a long time and yet they can't seem to find enough common ground to stop fighting.
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce is a fast-paced drama about self-help author Abby and her group of pals. They're all searching for love and career success, and with five seasons, there are many episodes to get into when looking for a weekend binge-watch.
BH90210 (2019)
Fans of '90s dramas Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place won't want to miss BH90210, the reboot that aired in the summer of 2019.
A metaseries that looked at the Beverly Hills 90210 cast working on a reboot, it deals with the pressures of long-term friendship, fame, and living the good life in California, themes that come up on RHOC all the time. It's also fun to see the gang back together and reprising their beloved characters. Just like the RHOC cast, the BH90210 actors tried their best to get along but couldn't help let old wounds get in the way sometimes.
True Tori (2014)
Tori Spelling's marriage to Dean McDermott has lasted a long time, as the pair tied the knot in 2006, and they have gone through an unimaginable amount of pain. McDermott cheated on Spelling and that was the focal point of their reality series True Tori.
This series aired for two seasons on Lifetime and featured Tori going to therapy and hanging out with her friends as she figured out what to do about her relationship.
Secrets And Wives (2015)
This Bravo reality series got a single season that aired in the summer of 2015. On RHOC, friends often keep things from one another, and yet those secrets never stay silent for very long since the group tends to be pretty chatty.
Secrets and Wives is a good bet for those who love RHOC as it's also about friends going through marriage problems and figuring out the next stage of their lives. This show doesn't shy away from tough issues, and neither does the Real Housewives franchise, as many of the women have gotten vulnerable about their past and current struggles.
UnREAL (2015-2018)
Those who love The Bachelor (and all the funny memes about the reality show) will want to check out UnREAL.
This Lifetime drama starred Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer as Rachel and Quinn, respectively, tough producers of a dating reality series that was completely manufactured. The show takes a look at how "unreal" this type of programming is, and it's like watching two shows in one. Once viewers start watching, they won't be able to miss an episode, as it's fun to examine just what it takes to film this type of show.
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (2006-present)
Fans of Million Dollar Listing will want to know more about the cast members. This show premiered in 2006, the same year as RHOC, and features real estate agents living the good life in California.
There have been 12 seasons so far and every episode has some dramatic moments, as it's one of those shows that has big personalities and interesting properties. People looking to see beautiful houses in California often get glimpses on RHOC, as the cast lives in stunning mansions. Former RHOC cast member Heather Dubrow even chronicled her journey building her home on the show. Million Dollar Listing is the perfect blend of personal drama and gorgeous homes.