Gina Kirschenheiter joined The Real Housewives of Orange County in season 13 and over three seasons, she talked about her kids, divorce, relocating from Long Island, and her new romance. Gina's episodes range from heartwarming to dark, as she started the show talking about wanting to fit in and then shared more about the awful situation she was facing as she was ending her marriage.
Fans appreciate Gina's no-nonsense opinions and she stands out from the cast in a good way, and in these RHOC episodes, she got the opportunity to share her story from the high points to the tough times.
10 "One Apology, Another Betrayal" (S13, E2)
Gina's introduction happened through her friend Tamra Judge, and while Tamra's dramatic RHOC moments live in fans' minds, it's true that she can be an inclusive and sweet friend who wants people to get along and have fun.
Fans enjoyed meeting Gina and learning that she three kids and is a hilarious, fun-loving person. At the beginning of her days on the reality show, Gina talked about being from Long Island and feeling a little different from everyone in Orange County, which felt refreshing. It felt a little odd that Gina's then husband Matt worked in Los Angeles during the week, and that situation would get worse later on.
9 "Judge, Jury And Gina" (S13, E4)
This episode saw Gina telling her mom that it was hard for Matt to be gone most of the time, as she was essentially a single parent, making this the first moment when viewers wondered if their marriage would make it.
It wouldn't be a RHOC episode without at least one argument, and when Gina went to dinner with Vicki Gunvalson, she heard about Vicki's double date with Kelly Dodd's ex-husband Michael. Gina talked about "girl code" and how it made total sense that Kelly was upset, and Vicki wanted Gina to mind her own business. Viewers liked that Gina spoke her mind and that she didn't back down.
8 "A Peace Treaty, A Blind Date, And A Divorce No One Understands" (S13, E9)
While Gina's divorce got really dark later on, at first Gina seemed very chill about it, and her co-stars couldn't understand what she was telling them. In this season 13 episode, Gina told everyone that she and Matt were splitting up. This led to questions about how a divorce could be so seemingly simple and if Gina was really telling the truth.
Since it turned out that Gina wasn't sharing everything that was going on and how bad her marriage really had gotten, fans can look back on this episode and realize that there was a lot that would come out later on.
7 "Blow Up" (S13, E14)
Fans remember Shannon's worst mistakes on RHOC, but she did try to be a good friend to Tamra, which is why she was so devastated when Gina said that Shannon didn't offer Tamra enough support. From Gina's POV, Shannon ignored Tamra when Tamra's husband Eddie had heart problems. Shannon was shocked and wished that Gina didn't get involved.
Some might say that this episode didn't paint Gina in the nicest light as she could have stayed out of the situation, but it's an important Gina moment as she proved she was a loyal friend no matter what. Sometimes this meant saying something that would push some buttons and she was alright with that.
6 "New Friends, New Flames" (S14, E1)
When RHOC returned for season 14, Gina shared that she had gotten a DUI and that she was really struggling in her personal life.
Not everyone would want to talk about these kinds of topics on reality TV, but Gina has prided herself on being honest and viewers liked hearing her perspective. Gina felt badly about the mistake that she made and she knew that while her life would be difficult for a while, she would come out okay.
5 "Big O's And Broken Toes" (S14, E10)
Of the secrets the RHOC cast kept, Gina took a while to tell her co-stars that Matt had cheated on her, and this season 14 episode is memorable because she was entering the dating world again.
This episode features a storyline that is unfortunately all too relatable: Gina had a date cancel on her. Shane's cousin said that he broke his toe and couldn't make it, and fans felt Gina's disappointment and embarrassment, as she was nervous enough about the date. Viewers like that Gina feels real and puts it all out there, even the awkward times.
4 "Some Fences Are Made to Be Broken" (S14, E19)
In this season 14 episode, Gina told her mom that she wasn't getting divorced and said of Matt, "I’ve been through a lot with him. I’m going to embrace this and I’m going to try this because this is my family" and explained to Emily Simpson that Matt seemed different.
Fans know that Gina later shared that Matt was charged with domestic violence and she knew that leaving him was the right and safe thing to do. While it's sad to think about the pain that Gina was in, this episode is a reminder of the tough times she has overcome to get to a better place today.
3 "An Unexpected Secret" (S15, E1)
While season 15 opened, Gina shared that she had found love again with her boyfriend Travis Mullen. They moved in together and since they each have three children, that made for a full and fun home.
This episode is one of Gina's most significant since fans finally saw her in a good spot after struggling with her divorce and DUI. It felt great to see Gina happy and laughing instead of upset over the developments in her personal life. Gina's new house would create conflict and drama as the season progressed, as Braunwyn Windham-Burke would say that Shannon Beador called it "sad and depressing."
2 "An Unexpected Guest" (S15, E5)
Of the deep subjects the Real Housewives discussed, Braunwyn choosing to share with Gina that she is an alcoholic meant a lot. The two hadn't been getting along but Braunwyn knew that Gina would understand and support her.
Fans loved watching Gina go with Braunwyn to a meeting, as Braunwyn really needed someone in her corner at this moment. It showed viewers that while these cast members could fight, they could also be kind and caring when it mattered.
1 "Making Waves" (S15, E14)
In the season 15 finale, a season of fights and the COVID-19 pandemic came to a close, with Shannon sharing that she was upset that Gina was talking about Shannon and John's relationship issues.
While no one wants a friend to talk about them behind their back, Gina was just trying to help as she worried about Shannon and fans could tell that she had positive intentions. This episode set up what should be a compelling season 16 as fans are eager to see if Gina and Shannon's friendship has changed.
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