The Real Housewives of New York City

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City - Season 12

A fast-paced reality show that follows several incredibly busy and ambitious Manhattan women. Watch as they balance envious social calendars, challenging careers, and motherhood, with the hustle and bustle of the big city all around.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E1

#15 - Back in the NY Groove (Season 12 - Episode 1)

The New York ladies are back and moving forward! Sonja struggles with an empty nest after her daughter has left for college, while Luann celebrates the end of her probation. Ramona is on the prowl and looking for love, and at Dorinda’s end of summer party, Tinsley and Dorinda’s fractured relationship comes to a head. A new housewife, Leah McSweeney, joins the ladies to witness all the drama.

The episode was rated 7.28 from 67 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E2

#14 - Stooping to a Lower Level (Season 12 - Episode 2)

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In the city, Tinsley defends herself to Sonja and Leah over her continuing feud with Dorinda. To celebrate the end of summer the ladies head out to Ramona’s house in the Hamptons for a long weekend. Tinsley’s flu leaves her voiceless and Leah’s tattoos become big news. Despite being relegated to the basement, Luann apologizes to the women for her behavior over the last year.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 62 votes.

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#13 - Hurricane Leah (Season 12 - Episode 9)

The ladies head to Newport, R.I., for a much needed weekend getaway; Leah invites her sister Sarah to join the trip, which Ramona is not happy about; the drama continues between Tinsley and Dorinda, and Leah loses her cool at the evening clambake.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 51 votes.

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#12 - Hitting All the Wrong Cenotes (Season 12 - Episode 18)

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On day three in Mexico, the ladies tread carefully at breakfast when Dorinda snaps at Sonja and Leah. Luann and Leah pick up two single men while on a stroll down the beach and bring them back to the villa. While Dorinda stays in bed, the ladies enjoy a fancy dinner with their new male friends.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 45 votes.

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#11 - How Ya Like Them Apples? (Season 12 - Episode 7)

Tinsley vents to Leah’s boxing coach about her issues with Dorinda, while across town Dorinda confirms to Sonja that she and John are officially on a break. Luann opens up to Leah about her relationship with drinking. The ladies take a day trip to a local orchard, where things get hostile between the group.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 51 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E13

#10 - Not Feeling Jovani (Season 12 - Episode 13)

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Dorinda hosts the women at Blue Stone Manor for a relaxing weekend in the Berkshires. Sonja confronts Luann about paying her less than she deserves to perform in her cabaret show, and Dorinda steps in to defend Sonja. Meanwhile, Elyse approaches Ramona about the current state of their friendship.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 60 votes.

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#9 - Back On The Hump (Season 12 - Episode 17)

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The episode was rated 7.39 from 44 votes.

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#8 - Not Very Merry-Achi (Season 12 - Episode 16)

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Luann hosts a spa day for the women she met through the Fortune Society. Ramona gives Sonja a talking-to over her birthday night antics and gives Leah the cold shoulder. The women head to Cancun, Mexico, where Leah confronts Ramona.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 42 votes.

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#7 - Reunion Part 3 (Season 12 - Episode 24)

The drama continues when Dorinda calls out Ramona for not supporting her; Dorinda becomes emotional as she defends herself against accusations that she has an issue with controlling her anger; the ladies attempt to end the reunion on a high note.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 39 votes.

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#6 - Don't Mansion It (Season 12 - Episode 3)

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The girls weekend in the Hamptons continues. Ramona brings the ladies to a local winery where they learn about Leah’s past and Dorinda’s present. Ramona's hosting continues at a mansion party that evening with a group of new friends she's trying to impress. Despite Ramona’s constant reminders to behave themselves, Sonja loses control after being triggered by Ramona’s friend Elyse.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 60 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E21

#5 - Viva la Dysfunction (Season 12 - Episode 21)

In the season finale, the women look to the future but can't escape the past. Luann records a new song that she hopes to feature in her upcoming cabaret. Leah continues to rebuild her relationship with her mother. Sonja clashes with Ramona on how to prepare the townhouse for sale. An invasive surgery has Dorinda looking back at her tumultuous year. And when the ladies come together for Sonja’s Drag Queen Bingo party, the evening goes from fabulous to ferocious when an old wound is ripped back open.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 36 votes.

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#4 - Reunion Part 1 (Season 12 - Episode 22)

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Before the cast members relive some of the most outrageous moments from the season, they express their frustrations about the behavior of one of the ladies during quarantine.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 52 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E15

#3 - Episode 15 (Season 12 - Episode 15)

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The episode was rated 7.65 from 46 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E23

#2 - Reunion Part 2 (Season 12 - Episode 23)

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The ladies relive their trips to the Hamptons, Newport and Mexico, including all the drama in between; Ramona addresses Leah's behavior, and tempers flare when she claims Leah ruined her birthday party with her risqué dance moves.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 41 votes.

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#1 - Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party (Season 12 - Episode 4)

Hamptons weekend wraps with a tennis grudge match between Luann and Ramona, while Sonja's dog groomers make a house call and Luann gets in on the action; a girls' night at Ramona's house turns into a wild ruckus.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 58 votes.

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