The Real Housewives of New York City

10 Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City - Season 5

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.

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The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E9

#15 - Dirty Ol' Dad (Season 5 - Episode 9)

The ladies have a dinner get-together in Miami with Sonja and her date—who happens to be Aviva's lusty father. Later, Aviva seeks advice on how to deal with Ramona, and Carole calls out LuAnn about a past misdeed.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E4

#14 - A Diss-Invite (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Ramona plans a lunch gathering to discuss her issues. Sonja is invited, but she instead opts to have a secret meeting with LuAnn. Meanwhile, Sonja hosts a party, but cracks begins to show in her friendship with Ramona.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E7

#13 - Good Trip, Bad Fall (Season 5 - Episode 7)

A London getaway winds down with a game of croquet and a battle royal heating up between Carole and LuAnn. Back in the Big Apple, Aviva throws her anniversary party, where she ends up taking a tumble down stairs in front of everyone.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 35 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E6

#12 - I'm UK, You're UK (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Carole, Sonja, LuAnn and Heather bask in a trip to England. The ladies stay at a well-appointed penthouse and later have a slumber party, where they bond, play games—and dish on Ramona. In New York, Ramona and Aviva shop for shoes.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 29 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E11

#11 - This Party is Toast (Season 5 - Episode 11)

Carole throws a holiday bash, and Aviva's libidinous father is among the partygoers. Elsewhere, Sonja arrives at her photo shoot an hour late, irking Heather; Carole completes her book and invites the ladies on an island getaway to celebrate.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 27 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E16

#10 - What Happens in St. Barths Doesn't Stay in St. Barths (Season 5 - Episode 16)

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The wives return from their vacation, but fallout from the trip creates dramas. Elsewhere, a surprise awaits Carole when she crosses paths with a former suitor.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 25 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E15

#9 - Vacation, All I Never Wanted (Season 5 - Episode 15)

The ladies' vacation continues, yet Ramona frets that it's turning into a couple's retreat. On the final night, Sonja and Ramona spark tension when they duck out on the wives' original plans to see a concert.

The episode was rated 7.08 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E5

#8 - The Cool Girls (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Plans for Heather's London trip spin into motion, but Aviva grows concerned that Ramona will be excluded. Ramona and Heather meet to table their differences, but things sour quickly—and Ramona leaves without a London invitation. Meanwhile, Sonja is enlisted to plan an anniversary party for Aviva.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E14

#7 - Slutty Island (Season 5 - Episode 14)

An island getaway continues with a party at the ladies' villa, but only two guests make appearances. Later, the wives take in a yachting adventure; and Aviva heads to St. Barts despite her fear of flying.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 26 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E13

#6 - Pirate Booty Call (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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The ladies land in St. Barts—sans Aviva, whose phobias keep her home. The wives delight in their high-level villa and take in a night that features tequila shots, a pirate-theme performance and flirtations with their sightly liaison.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E3

#5 - Boozy Brunch (Season 5 - Episode 3)

Carole throws a brunch in her hip neighborhood; Sonja sets out to launch a catering company; Heather invites some of the gang to tag along on her business trip to London.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E1

#4 - A New New York (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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Season 5 begins with Sonja hosting a party to introduce three new cast members—Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson. But the successful bash takes a dramatically downward turn when Ramona arrives and revelations come to light.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E18

#3 - All's Well That Doesn't End Well (Season 5 - Episode 18)

Social events spin out of control in the Season 5 finale. Here, Ramona is seemingly at the center of showdowns, including Heather's fund-raiser (Ramona vs. Sonja) and Carole's book party (Ramona vs. Heather, plus Ramona vs. Aviva).

The episode was rated 7.39 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E20

#2 - Reunion, Part 2 (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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Conclusion. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion featuring the regrouped New York ladies. Topics include Season 5's confrontations.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 19 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E19

#1 - Reunion, Part 1 (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Part 1 of 2. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition featuring the Big Apple ladies.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 22 votes.

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