The Real Housewives of New Jersey

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Season 2

Bravo heads to the Garden State for this installment of the "Housewives" franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends: The cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives through the years have included Caroline Manzo, a devoted wife and mother of three adult children; former Las Vegas cosmetologist Jacqueline Laurita, who is now a full-time housewife; and Teresa Giudice, a mother of four who runs her household without help from a nanny or personal assistant.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S2E8

#15 - Bubbies Gone Bad (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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The episode was rated 6.85 from 20 votes.

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#14 - The Heads of Family Will Roll (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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The ladies are back on Jersey's shores and are determined to put Danielle out of their lives for good. An emotional dinner at Teresa’s leads to a commitment from Caroline and an invitation Danielle cannot turn down. The showdown that everyone was waiting for finally takes place - Caroline and Danielle face off, but this time there are no books, no family, no distractions and nowhere to run.

The episode was rated 6.95 from 22 votes.

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#13 - Catty-Walk (Season 2 - Episode 3)

The Jersey drama continues when Danielle accuses Jacqueline of not being her own woman. Dina is tired of all the negativity, so she makes a date with a Zen Expert to purge Danielle from her life. Meanwhile, a very pregnant Teresa and a very determined Danielle see their daughters modeling in Fashion Week. Both Moms could not be more proud, but when mishaps unfold on the runway, the futures of their daughters’ fashion careers are both put into question.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 21 votes.

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#12 - Generation Vexed (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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While family is the most important thing to these Jersey housewives, it’s also the source of lots of drama. Jacqueline and her daughter Ashley continue to butt heads over Ashley’s bad girl behavior. When Caroline’s daughter’s boyfriend causes a riff in the Manzo clan, Caroline does her best to stay away and let her babies work it out themselves. Meanwhile, Teresa and Danielle’s daughters are both invited to model in the upcoming NYC Fashion Week, and in an effort to move forward and focus on the positive, Danielle extends an olive branch to her former friends to celebrate Christine’s success.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 26 votes.

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#11 - Country Clubbed (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Teresa and Danielle face off at the Posche fashion show, the cops intervene, and the fight is retold from both sides.

The episode was rated 7.05 from 20 votes.

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#10 - Posche Spite (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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Caroline has lunch with two of her sisters (not seen before on the show) to discuss Albie. Jacqueline and Teresa lunch with Kim D., owner of Posche, who invites them to a fashion show Danielle may attend. Danielle hears that Kim D. asked Jacqueline and Teresa, goes to Posche to confront Kim, claims the desk clerk desk insulted her and refuses to shop there again. Jacqueline's daughter Ashley agrees to model at the fashion show. Caroline wants her husband to retire but he only considers cutting back his work hours. Danielle arrives late for the show with Kim G. and a bodyguard. Because Kim D. sits with Jacqueline and Teresa at the show, Danielle feels that Kim D. arranged the show to insult her. After the show, Teresa tries to have a conversation with Danielle. Despite Kim G.'s efforts to keep everyone calm, Danielle is unpleasant with Teresa.

The episode was rated 7.05 from 20 votes.

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#9 - Staub Wounds (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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The episode was rated 7.06 from 18 votes.

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#8 - Don't Drink the Holy Water (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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Dina stops by to celebrate with the ladies for the christening of Teresa and Joe's new baby girl, Audriana. Unfortunately, troubling issues develop afterward. Meanwhile, Danielle tries to forge harmony with her ex-flame while also getting into a fierce confrontation with her supposed friend Kim G. Later, Caroline, Teresa and Jacqueline try to flee from all the prima-donna drama by planning a trip to Venice.

The episode was rated 7.13 from 24 votes.

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#7 - The Chanels of Venice (Season 2 - Episode 14)

Teresa, Caroline and Jacqueline set sail on a cruise to Italy with their families, but the mix of three family generations can make for some rough waters. Back in Jersey and with the other wives away, Danielle slyly maneuvers onto enemy turf.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 18 votes.

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#6 - Water Under The Table (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Everyone’s favorite Jersey Girls are back for a brand new season of even bigger drama. The table flip was just the beginning, and in the premiere episode, the girls pick up right where they left off. The family is as thick as thieves, and Danielle is still trying to make her way into their inner circle. The birth of Jacqueline’s baby boy brings the Manzo sisters even closer together, and when Caroline throws her annual Sherriff’s Fundraiser and doesn’t invite Danielle, Danielle makes sure that everyone knows she is still being shut out.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 37 votes.

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#5 - Babies, Bubbles and Bubbies (Season 2 - Episode 4)

The big day has finally arrived for Teresa and Joe as they welcome their fourth bambino into the world. Meanwhile, Chris Manzo scores big when he gets an inside look into his dream business, and Jacqueline gets an inside look into her husband’s secret safe. As the Brownstone prepares for a big night, Danielle gets an invitation she can’t refuse, but makes sure to get “back-up” from an old friend before she RSVPs.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 24 votes.

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#4 - The Hills Are Alive With Giudice (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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The Italy extravaganza continues as Teresa and Joe give everyone an all-out tour of their hometown, complete with hordes of relatives and a family dinner like only the Giudice’s can create. Not to be outdone, Danielle meets with a private investigator in an effort to reconnect with her own family roots, and finds that sometimes blood is not thicker than water.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 12 votes.

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#3 - Reunion (2) (Season 2 - Episode 18)

The cast reunites for an explosive part two of the season 2 reunion special.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 13 votes.

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#2 - Play At Your Own Risk (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Danielle, feeling empowered after standing up to the Manzo clan, decides it time to live again. With the help of her "loyal friends" (and a few moves from her professional past), Danielle brings sexy back. Meanwhile, Jacqueline hosts a poker night with the guys and finds out even more scandalous details from Danielle’s ex, Steve. Dina can’t deal with the constant fighting, and makes a big decision that changes everything.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 21 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S2E17

#1 - Reunion (1) (Season 2 - Episode 17)

Part 1 of a two-part reunion edition features reassembled Jersey girls Teresa, Caroline, Jacqueline and Danielle dissing and dishing about Season 2's panorama of mama dramas.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 14 votes.

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