Best Episodes
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.
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A live music festival courts drama; Caroline's family goes to the Fancy Food Festival in Washington, D.C., but plans to sell water there may go awry after a night of drinking.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 30 votes.
Caroline celebrates her anniversary; Kathy hosts a pool party; Teresa and Joe have a blow out; Jacqueline tries to deal with Ashley's new life.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 29 votes.
The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 1 of the Season 4 Reunion.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 28 votes.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back, and things in the Garden State are not coming up roses. Questions about Jacqueline’s absence from the season three reunion are answered. Caroline struggles to fix her friendship with Teresa and receives a long-feared health diagnosis. Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, has overstayed her welcome at home, resulting in a shocking ultimatum. Tempers flare between Teresa and her brother, Joe, when their families head down to the Jersey Shore. Melissa tries to bring her family back together, but hurtful accusations threaten to destroy her reputation and her marriage.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 28 votes.
Kathy tries to find love for her sister at the gay bar; Teresa and her brother, Joe discuss their issues in therapy; Jacqueline and Caroline discuss whether Teresa and her husband are still invited to the Napa trip; Rosie visits Teresa.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 25 votes.
Kathy continues to overprotect her children when she tries to shield her son from an admirer. Ashley gets a lift to airport, but leaving the nest proves harder than she thought. Meanwhile, Caroline struggles to help with Lauren's growing insecurity over her weight and Melissa cooks up a musical surprise for Joe. At Jacqueline’s poker night, Teresa’s attempt to apologize for her cook book turns into a brawl that leaves one husband with a black eye and a sore ego.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 29 votes.
While Teresa is concocting the latest product in her growing business empire, Kathy makes her humble start at an old gelato stand in her native town of Patterson. An accusation that Teresa is stealing family recipes for her own financial gain throws ice water on Teresa's reconciliation with Kathy. Meanwhile, Jacqueline's husband, Chris, calls the husbands together for a sit down that exposes feuds and frail friendships, which sets the stage for a trip to Napa that can implode at any second.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 30 votes.
Teresa takes a big step with her brother; Melissa hosts a party for her radio debut; Teresa moves away from Jacqueline and Caroline.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 23 votes.
It's time to hang ten as the Housewives decide to take on California's supreme surfing waves. Jacqueline and Teresa try and see if their friendship can survive, meanwhile Caroline worries for her daughter Lauren, as she reaches her boiling point. Also Caroline's son, Albie, shares some breaking news regarding the state of his relationship with his girlfriend.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 25 votes.
The women flee to the California coast to escape Hurricane Irene; tensions between Caroline, Jacqueline and Teresa escalate; Teresa confronts Kathy.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 33 votes.
Jaime announces he will marry Rich; Caroline, Teresa, and Jacqueline come together but Joe makes a joke that goes too far; Kathy and Rosie have a heart-to-heart conversation.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 27 votes.
Joe gives Teresa a shocking ultimatum; insecurities are revealed by Lauren when she talks with her dad about her weight loss; Jacqueline hosts a dramatic family field day.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 26 votes.
The lost footage from Season 4 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 12 votes.
Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, is running out of options; Lauren makes a shocking decision regarding her weight loss; Teresa explores options with her bankruptcy attorney.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 32 votes.
The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 2 of the Season 4 Reunion.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 28 votes.
