Information for Parents

The Real Housewives of Orange County

The Real Housewives of Orange County

Common Sense Media Age 15

Parents Need To Know

Message

Wealth, physical beauty, prestige, and power are the main themes of the show. Family and hard work are also themes (even though they often get lost in the shuffle).

Violence

Rabbit hunting with guns, but no blood.

Sex

Provocative clothing, women in underwear and tiny bathing suits, sexy dancing, talk of "getting some."

Language

Some minor cursing, like "hell" and "damn." Stronger language is rare and bleeped.

Consumerism

Luxury brands are everywhere -- Mercedes, BMW, Louis Vuitton, etc.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Lots of drinking. Jo is clearly alcohol dependent. On a Mexican vacation, parents do shots with their teens. One child discusses his use of drugs in a remorseful way -- he eventually goes to juvenile hall.
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