What would you consider the eras of OC?

For me it's:

1-3: Documentary era (Not drama-focused when it came to the cast; was more centered on the individual lives of the women rather than how they interacted socially)

4-6: Tamra vs Gretchen era (One of the first feuds in housewives history that kicked off the franchise's conflict style; lasted for three seasons in a row before the dynamics changed in season 7)

7-11: Heather/Brooks era (Heather's presence and wealth elevated the show and Brooks and Vicki's relationship was the catalyst to the show's peak during this era)

12-15: Out of Touch era (Ranging from poor casting decisions to the downfalls of Vicki/Tamra/Kelly, RHOC was in the dark ages in this era and lacked quality compared to the previous two eras)

16-present: Renaissance era (I only titled it 'Renaissance' as it marked the revival/return of veteran housewives, starting with Heather and later Tamra, coupled with Taylor Armstrong and Alexis Bellino returning as recurring cast members and Vicki as a guest.)