Real Housewives Of Orange County Season 2 Cast

Okay, let's talk Real Housewives of Orange County, Season 2. The OGs were finding their stride! We're diving deep, folks. Prepare for some unpopular opinions.

The Ladies of the OC: Season 2

Remember when reality TV felt… a little more real? Before everyone had a publicist and a carefully curated storyline? Yeah, Season 2 of RHOC was almost that time.

Jeana Keough: The Heart (and Hustle)

Jeana. Ah, Jeana. She was selling houses and raising a family. All while looking amazing.

She felt the most relatable of the bunch, didn't she? I might get yelled at for this, but I kind of admired her hustle.

Vicki Gunvalson: The Insurance Queen

Vicki, Vicki, Vicki. The OG of the OGs. We all know her motto: "Whoop it up!"

Let's be honest. She was a whirlwind of energy. Her relationship drama was... well, classic Vicki.

Don't hate me, but sometimes I found her a little too much. Like, dial it back to a seven, girl!

Jo De La Rosa: The Young One

Jo was young and in love (or so she thought). Her relationship with Slade Smiley was... a choice.

Remember all the drama surrounding their engagement? It was truly iconic reality TV. But cringey!

Unpopular opinion alert: I always felt a little bad for Jo. She seemed genuinely sweet, and that relationship was... something.

Lauri Waring Peterson: The Single Mom

Lauri, the single mom trying to make it work. She was juggling kids and relationships.

Her storyline was definitely more grounded than some of the others. Remember when she started dating George?.

I always appreciated her honesty. She was a breath of fresh air amidst all the manufactured drama. Maybe?

Tammy Knickerbocker: The Newbie

Tammy joined the crew and brought some fresh drama. Or tried to, anyway.

She seemed a little... out of place, maybe? Like she was trying too hard to fit in.

Okay, unpopular opinion time: I kind of forgot she was even on the show. Sorry, Tammy!

Season 2 Shenanigans

Season 2 was a goldmine of awkward moments and questionable fashion choices. Remember all the giant sunglasses?

The arguments felt less produced and more... real. (Relatively speaking, of course.)

Final Thoughts (and More Unpopular Opinions)

Looking back, Season 2 RHOC was a simpler time. The drama was smaller. The hair was bigger.

The houses weren't quite as McMansion-y yet. Everything felt… more accessible, somehow.

I know, I know, people love to hate on the OC Housewives. But deep down, we all secretly enjoy watching their lives unfold (or unravel) on screen.

So, who was your favorite Housewife from Season 2? And what's your most unpopular RHOC opinion? Let's discuss!