The Real Housewives franchise has become a reality TV phenomenon since the first series, Real Housewives of Orange County, premiered on Bravo in 2006. Inspired by daytime soap operas, the shows were designed to give viewers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged women who spend a lot of time getting into catfights with their so-called friends.

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The show has expanded to take in cities across the States and there are even international versions of Real Housewives, but the Beverly Hills show is often the most scandalous and glamorous and has featured some impressive Hollywood cameos over the seasons.

Updated on August 27th, 2021, by Lynn Gibbs: The women of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills bring drama, fashion, and wealth to every season. Bravo has done a great job over the years of casting women who make great reality TV and create tremendous storylines. However, not every storyline is as entertaining as the next. There are some that stick out to viewers as some of the most dramatic and amusing while others were simply fillers. Filler storylines aren't as grand and create smaller issues within the group but don't necessarily take up the entire season. The best storylines from the series, however, are anything but filler...

Dubai Holiday

Eileen, Lisa, and Katherine on a Dubai Holiday in RHOBH

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, often just shortened to RHOBH, may be based in the luxurious LA suburb, but the ladies themselves love nothing more than a five-star holiday in some of the world’s most exclusive destinations. In a generally underrated season of RHOBH, their trip to Dubai in season 6 summed up the kind of over-the-top opulence that is just a regular part of the Housewives’ lives.

Even the $40,000-a-night hotel rooms weren’t enough to keep the women happy, however, as the trip descended into the usual backbiting and arguments.

Eileen Davidson's Poker Night

Poker Night real housewives of beverly hills

Fans watch The Real Housewives for the drama, but the Beverly Hills gals do seem to attract more than their fair share of controversy – especially when the wine has been flowing.

In season 5 of RHOBH, Eileen hosted what was supposed to be a fun poker night for the gals, only for Kim Richards to ruin the party with her inebriated arguments. As it turns out, it was said that Kim had taken pain medication before attending the party, which didn't mix safely with her cocktails. This made Kim's behavior erratic and memorably controversial, causing massive problems between her and her sister, Kyle.

Psychic Dinner Party

Allison DuBois insulting Faye on RHOBH

One of the most memorable cameo appearances on RHOBH was psychic Allison DuBois, who has helped detectives solve crimes and who served as the original inspiration for the TV show Medium.

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Season 1 saw Camille invite DuBois to dinner with the rest of the Housewives, only for the psychic to create mayhem by dooming Kyle’s marriage to failure. Suspicions were high that the whole evening with DuBois was a set-up by Camille, who was in a rather heated feud with Kyle at the time.

Camille Gets Her Revenge On Dorit

Camille gives Dorit a ball gag on an episode of RHOBH

All the Housewives have their arguments and quarrels, but some of them really know how to hold a grudge. In one classic episode, Camille finally got her revenge on Dorit, when she gave her an X-rated gift; a ball gag. This stunning faux pas has stuck with fans over the years.

More commonly used in the bedroom, the gift was chosen to suggest that Dorit might want to keep her mouth shut after she had called Camille some pretty unpleasant names. Dorit has made some shocking decisions before, but this "gift" from Camille was even more shocking. As light-hearted as Camille meant the gift to be, Dorit did not find it funny and was instantly insulted.

An Epic Trip To Amsterdam

Eileen, Lisa, and Lisa smiling at dinner on an episode of RHOBH

The RHOBH took their drama on tour in season 5, when the women enjoyed a vacation in Amsterdam. It didn’t take long for the fur to start flying when the group met up for dinner and drinks, and the episode has gone down in history as one of the most iconic RHOBH fights of all time.

Kim Richards and Lisa Rinna were the main protagonists on this occasion, with Lisa almost resorting to physical violence after Kim made some very catty comments about actor Harry Hamlin, Lisa’s husband. Lisa's best quotes during this argument have become fan-favorites for RHOBH aficionados.

Kyle And Kim Fight In The Limo

Kyle and Kim Richards fighting in the limo on RHOBH

The catfights on RHOBH may be legendary, but there is nothing like a good old-fashioned family argument between the Richards Sisters to increase the drama. Kyle and Kim Richards are both tempestuous characters, so it is hardly surprising that they have had a few run-ins on the show.

This sibling rivalry came to a head when the two found themselves screaming at each other in the back of a limousine, with Kyle berating Kim about the alcohol problems which she went on to address in later seasons.

Taylor's Rant Becomes A Meme

Taylor screaming held back by Kyle Richards

When Taylor Armstrong had a meltdown during an RHOBH season 2 dinner in Malibu, it was just one more crazy chapter in the Real Housewives story.

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Little did Taylor—or fans—know that this was to become one of the most iconic episodes of all time when a photo of an angry Taylor being held back became part of the famous “woman yelling at cat” meme. Not everyone knows where it comes from, but it quickly became one of the best Real Housewives memes, and Taylor herself has embraced the internet fame she's received for it.

Pandora's Wedding

Lisa helping Pandora with her dress and Lisa, Ken, and Pandora on Pandora's wedding day on RHOBH

Lisa Vanderpump has undoubtedly been the big breakout star of RHOBH and has even had her spin-off series, Vanderpump Rules. When Lisa’s daughter, Pandora, was getting married, the extravagant and expensive nuptials dominated everything that the Vanderpump family did for months.

The over-the-top wedding ceremony brought season 2 of RHOBH to a close, with Pandora marrying Jason Sabo in a celebration that brought new meaning to the word lavish, with Lisa controlling every aspect of the day to make sure it all went perfectly.

Game Night Gone Wrong

Kim and Kyle pointing at Brandi in an episode of RHOBH

There seems to be an inability on the part of any of the Real Housewives casts to have a night out (or in) without drinking a lot of alcohol.

Aside from the terrible hangovers that they must all suffer, downing bottles of wine also leads to some drunken confrontations, such as the blazing row on the game night between Kim and Kyle (who were on the same side for once) and newcomer Brandi, who was only introduced as a regular cast member in the now-iconic episode. This storyline clearly proved that, between Kim and Brandi, RHOBH has had some of the most entertaining Housewives in the franchise.

A Disasterous Hong Kong Dinner

Dorit and Lisa Rinna looking shocked on RHOBH

The row between Kim and Lisa Rinna in Amsterdam may have been dramatic, but it was completely overshadowed by the RHOBH trip to Hong Kong, which resulted in two of the most celebrated rows of the whole series.

Erika blew up at Eileen after an off-the-cuff comment rubbed her the wrong way, and just as everyone was starting to calm down, Lisa Rinna stunned everybody by accusing Dorit of doing drugs at her recent dinner party. For sheer drama value, RHOBH fans can’t beat two fights for the price of one.

Puppygate Led To LVP's Demise

A picture of the dog involved in Puppygate on RHOBH

In season 9 of RHOBH, a storyline revolving around an adopted puppy took over the entire season. Dorit adopted a puppy from Lisa Vanderpump's organization, Vandeprump Dogs. But when the dog didn't get along with Dorit's kids, they gave the dog to a friend. Unfortunately for Dorit, that fRiend then gave the dog to the shelter. Lisa Vanderpump got word that Dorit's dog from Vanderpump Dogs was essentially in a kill shelter and broke down.

Fans supported Dorit because she never had bad intentions, but the situation led to Lisa Vanderpump leaving the series. Puppgate made everyone pick sides, and when LVP realized she didn't even have her best friend Kyle on her side, she left. The storyline was one of the most momentous of the entire show for this reason alone.

Denise Vs. Brandi: Who Was Telling The Truth

Denise and Brandi smiling on a golf course in RHOBH

After a great first season, Denise came back for season 10 with some great quotes and a hefty storyline. Unlike in her first season, Denise was more reserved this time. She didn’t talk as much about her love life with her husband, and she wasn’t comfortable talking about things she once was. Her attempt at a new image failed, however, when former Housewife Brandi Granville came on and told the women that she had been in an intimate relationship with Denise while she’s been married to Aaron.

To make matters worse, Brandi felt duped by Denise because she wasn’t in an open relationship like she assumed. When the women heard Brandi’s story, they brought it up to Denise. Mortified, Denise denied every allegation Brandi threw her way and tried changing the story. The “did they or didn’t they?” storyline went on for the entire season and led to the end of Denise’s time on the show, captivating fans right to the end.

Tom And Erika's Personal Lives Are Revealed

Erika hugging Tom before he goes to work on RHOBH

Season 11 dropped a huge bombshell on the women: Erika was getting divorced from her husband of over 20 years. Erika is usually tight-lipped, so no one knew they were having issues. But as time went on, more and more came to light. Not only was Erika leaving Tom but the two were being investigated for fraud.

The women became more and more shocked as the season went on because they were finding out as the rest of the world did, putting them on the same page as fans for a change. Erika and Tom's future on the show is unknown, but Erika has said that she would be at the season 11 reunion when they film. The uncertainty has kept fans intrigued and they're eager to see how it all plays out in the end.

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