The Real Housewives of New Jersey

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Season 5

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.

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The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E15

#15 - Zen Things I Hate About You (Season 5 - Episode 15)

A high-wire course is a trust test for Teresa and Melissa; Teresa and Jacqueline grow closer; Caroline and Kathy intervene when tensions boil over between Teresa and her brother.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 25 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E9

#14 - On Thin Guid-Ice (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Teresa, her brother and their spouses see a relationship expert; Caroline has a surprising healing agenda.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 27 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E7

#13 - When Joes Collide (Season 5 - Episode 7)

The ladies head to Lake George; Teresa prepares to confront Jacqueline; a relationship-building exercise goes awry and threatens to destroy the whole group.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 34 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E12

#12 - Hair-binger of Doom (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Suspicion is in the air when a scandalous article about Melissa's marriage rocks New Jersey and Teresa's hair product launch puts Melissa face to face with a gossip-mongering ex-friend. As Jacqueline celebrates her return from LA (and her new tummy), an encounter with Caroline leaves Kathy questioning her partnership with Rich.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E16

#11 - The Blonde Drops a Bombshell (Season 5 - Episode 16)

Jacqueline faces her fear of public speaking; Caroline debates on selling her family home; an unsettling secret surfaces.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 29 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E13

#10 - Spaghetti Western & Meatballs (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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The ladies go to Arizona to celebrate Melissa's birthday; Jacqueline struggles to mend her relationship with Teresa; Kathy receives a message from another realm.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 30 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E6

#9 - Drinking With the Enemy (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Rumors about cheating spread. Meanwhile, Teresa plans a healing retreat, where she may have to face Jacqueline, and Kathy attempts to elude all the drama.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 30 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E3

#8 - It's My Party and I'll Fight If I Want To (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Teresa's father goes to the ICU just as the family gears up for a birthday party. Elsewhere, tension grows between Kathy and Teresa; Caroline returns to an unkempt mansion; and a white lie infuriates Teresa.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E17

#7 - Hair We Go Again (Season 5 - Episode 17)

Caroline's boys open their new restaurant; Melissa goes to Orlando for a live radio performance; Teresa and Jacqueline face their enemies at the opening of their boutique.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E5

#6 - Everything Is Coming Up Rosie (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Jacqueline meets with the doctor to discuss her son's medical issues. Melissa and Joe fight over rumors Teresa has been saying. Caroline feels that her children are becoming too much like their father.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 22 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E11

#5 - Children of the Scorned (Season 5 - Episode 11)

With the adults' relationships on the mend, Joe makes up for lost time with his goddaughter, Gia, but an unexpected comment leaves him speechless. Old grudges die hard when Teresa hosts a charity event and confronts Jacqueline about an unresolved comment threatening their fragile reconciliation.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 23 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E18

#4 - Salon, Farewell (Season 5 - Episode 18)

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The grand opening party takes a distressing turn when a new face becomes involved in a confrontation with the Giudice-Gorga clan. Teresa wants to clear her name, but harsh accusations leave everyone wondering if she's really behind rumors about Melissa's marriage. Kathy, Jacqueline, and Caroline try to focus on their own families, while struggling to repair the damage that has been done...

The episode was rated 7.74 from 27 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E8

#3 - Scum One, Scum All (Season 5 - Episode 8)

Teresa's husband and brother fight; Caroline tries to keep the family together.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E14

#2 - Horse Whisper to a Scream (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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An unorthodox therapy brings the Housewives up close and personal with a horse's hoof, opening old wounds and leaving Caroline in tears over an admission from her husband. A traditional Native American drum circle plays backdrop as Melissa and Jacqueline face their trust issues and Kathy finally takes a stand. In a shocking moment of truth, Teresa's husband, Joe, makes a revelation about his current legal issues that leaves everyone speechless.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 22 votes.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey - S5E10

#1 - Best Frenemies Forever (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Tessa and Jacqueline come face to face; Caroline's husband makes a shocking demand; Melissa and Joe get an offer.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 23 votes.

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