The Real Housewives of New York City

10 Worst Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City

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 - S11E4

#10 - Making Up Is Hard To Do (Season 11 - Episode 4)

Bethenny throws a lunch sit-down with Dorinda and Luann so the two can hash out their issues. Later, Luann begins her court-ordered community service and discusses her first meeting with her parole officer. Tinsley gets a visit from Dale, who puts pressure on her to figure out what's going on with Scott. Ramona goes on a blind date, while Barbara is shown the door by Dorinda.

The episode was rated 6.88 from 76 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S2E5

#9 - New York State of Mind (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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As the summer winds down, LuAnn prepares Victoria for boarding school. The Countess is the topic of Ramona and Bethenny's conversation in the Hamptons, and Jill arrives at Alex and Simon's Brooklyn home to offer renovation pointers. Meanwhile, Bethenny reaches out to LuAnn during a lunch---but the results may be hard to swallow.

The episode was rated 6.87 from 31 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S1E5

#8 - Careful, She Bites (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Bethenny serves up healthy culinary pointers to Alex, but events turn sour when romantic problems are disclosed. Elsewhere, Alex basks in a birthday bash on a yacht; and Ramona's daughter preps for a school dance.

The episode was rated 6.84 from 38 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S1E2

#7 - The Hamptons (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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As Jill and Allyson journey to a plush health center on Martha's Vineyard, Ramona gears up for a Hamptons-based fashion show and LuAnn's daughter participates in an elite equestrian competition. Meanwhile, Ramona serves up a cooking party, but things turn testy when one housewife isn't invited.

The episode was rated 6.78 from 51 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S13E1

#6 - Back in the Big Apple (Season 13 - Episode 1)

The New York ladies are back; Ramona visits Luann's new apartment, and learns she has a new neighbor; Leah is working on her conversion to Judaism, and invites Eboni to join Ramona and Luann for a brunch at Sonja's townhouse.

The episode was rated 6.75 from 36 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S5E12

#5 - All How You Spin It (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Aviva throws a charity event to benefit children in need of prosthetics—but tensions rise when both Ramona and Sonja are no-shows. Elsewhere, Aviva's fear of flying could keep her from attending Carole's trip to St. Barts.

The episode was rated 6.75 from 28 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S1E3

#4 - Fashion Week (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Shopping and fashion come to the fore when Jill squires her daughter on an expensive shopping trip, and Bethenny later hits the stores with Jill. Meanwhile, Ramona attends a Fashion Week show, but catty problems arise when she scores a choice seat at the event; and Ramona's daughter struts her stuff at an elite modeling agency.

The episode was rated 6.74 from 42 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S12E20

#3 - No Party Like a Mob Party (Season 12 - Episode 20)

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Leah hosts a party for the 15th anniversary of her brand, Married to the Mob. Luann meets with a ghostwriter for her new memoir and Dorinda celebrates her birthday out on the town with the ladies and John.

The episode was rated 6.67 from 43 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S13E10

#2 - Light As A Feather, Stiff As A Bored (Season 13 - Episode 10)

In Salem, Eboni's pointed question reverberates throughout the group, leading to an emotional revelation at dinner and some new body ink. The ladies take a trip back in time to the historical Pioneer Village and later at dinner, Bershan ruffles some feathers with a few of the ladies when she voices her opinion of them.

The episode was rated 6.59 from 32 votes.

The Real Housewives of New York City - S13E14

#1 - Hanger Pains (Season 13 - Episode 14)

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Leah practices Hebrew and studies for her conversion while Ramona’s foray into real estate continues with a high end showing. Eboni meets with a genetic investigator and Sonja tries her hand with, 'Mr. Right.'

The episode was rated 6.56 from 36 votes.

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