Every now and then, a Real Housewives finale comes around that leaves us shaking. I’m talking about dramatic reveals, heated fights, and emotional roller coasters, all in one fell swoop. Also, Dear Bravo, we’ll take 15 more episodes just like these, please.
Each of these iconic episodes demands an award. Since we aren’t trophy makers, we’ll use our words instead to give each the honor that they deserve. Get your Sonja Morgan reading glasses on, as we’re reliving the most shocking Real Housewives finales thus far.
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – Season 4
Phew, chiiilld. The ladies of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 delivered! Seriously, the Season 4 finale was so iconic, I’ve already watched it multiple times, and it aired pretty recently. Here, more than one colossal bombshell was dropped by Heather Gay, who deserves a raise, NOW.
First, Heather collected 99% of the women together on a stunning beach in Bermuda. But it wasn’t the views that drew us in. More so, it was her words that revealed that Monica Garcia, the cast’s newest addition, was a traitor. You see, Heather had gathered substantial proof that Monica was running the Reality Von (Tea)se Instagram account.
This page has been posting gossip about Jen Shah since 2021. Additionally, this account has also thrown a few smaller shades of snark at the others, like Heather, who defended Jen right up until the time of her prison sentencing. When Monica was confronted, she partially owned up, claiming that Heather’s hairdresser was also involved.
In anger, Heather tore into Monica, hotly expressing that this cast was a ride or die friends group, so being sneaky and divisive just isn’t it. Then, Heather gave up the second bombshell. Jen had given her the often dismissed and lied about black eye from Season 3. We laughed, we cried, we threw things, which gives us the absolutely correct grounds to claim that the RHOSLC Season 4 Finale was the most shocking viewing experience thus far.
Real Housewives of Orange County – Season 7
The ladies and their men fought up a storm during Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Season 7 finale. Most of this anger stemmed from Vicki Gunvalson‘s then-boyfriend, Brooks Ayers, who sucked. Therefore, we supported Tamra Judge‘s frustrations and her calling out of Brook’s shady, manipulative ways.
Unable to take the heat, Vicki and Brooks made a hasty exit for the door. Yet, Tamra followed, trying to get Vicki to see just how badly Brooks was playing her. Yet, Tamra failed, and Vicki delivered a now iconic Real Housewives catchphrase, screeching, “You were supposed to be my friend, my soulmate, my sister!” to Tamra.
Elsewhere, Jeana Keough returned, and she and Tamra finally made amends. Then, one of Alexis Bellino‘s and Gretchen Rossi‘s friends, Sarah, ate a bow off of an expensive cake, well before the cake was to be served. Heather Dubrow‘s manners entered the chat, telling Sarah “You broke the bow off my cake and ate it.” Sarah held her ground, refusing to apologize, and Heather lost it, kicking Sarah out of her home.
Truly, the RHOC Season 7 Finale gave us anger, pettiness, and brief glimpses of peace. We learned who Brooks really was and wasn’t, and the finale showed the demise of Vicki and Tamra’s longstanding friendship, which they’ve since repaired, naturally. It was everything that we needed, making it one of the most shocking and satisfying Real Housewives finales yet.
Real Housewives of New Jersey – Season 1
When Real Housewives of New Jersey first premiered, it slayed. During a formal dinner, Teresa Giudice brought up a book that was written about Danielle Staub. In correcting Teresa, Danielle told her costar to “pay attention.” These were fighting words apparently, because Teresa’s reaction made the Season 1 Finale a still-quoted piece of Real Housewives history.
After slow-blinking for several hours seconds, Teresa finally found her words. “I am paying attention. Obviously, there has to be something else…prostitution whore, you were f*cking engaged 19 times!” Teresa yelled, right before flipping the table over.
Teresa had to be restrained by the men, which saw Chris Manzo getting tossed to the side “like a ragdoll” by Teresa. Overall, the RHONJ Season 1 Finale was chaotic, legendary, and shocking.
Real Housewives of Potomac – Season 5
The ladies on Real Housewives of Potomac always deliver. However, the RHOP Season 5 Finale takes the cake for this series, if you ask us. Within, we saw fights, an engagement, and the breaking of the fourth wall.
Mainly, viewers saw just how problematic Michael Darby is. Seriously, he’s one of the worst Real Housewives husbands. At a party hosted by Robyn and Juan Dixon, Michael was walking around like on a high. Until Juan proposed to Robyn that is, causing Michael to weirdly spiral.
After Juan proposed, Michael grabbed him for a shot, even though Michael had promised Ashley Darby he wouldn’t drink. As Juan toasted to friendship, Michael toasted to a bachelor party, saying, “Just you and I, without no cameras or nothing.” In a different corner, Candiace Bassett was arguing with Karen Huger, causing Michael to pony up to Chris Bassett next.
“Brother, you need to control your wife, she’s out of control,” Michael said, as Chris placed a hand on Michael’s too close chest. At this, Michael began flying around, yelling, “You’re going down you stupid motherf*cker! I’m calling my lawyer right now, you’re going to jail!” Michael then went into the production room, fighting them for casting “low life” people, while also asking “Did you just touch me?” to security, who were escorting him out.
Then, the episode wrapped, letting us know that Ashley was pregnant, and that she and Michael were “stronger than ever.” It was wild, and all over the map. Seriously, RHOP’s Season 5 Finale was the definition of shocking.
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