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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey

We head to the Garden State for this installment of the “Housewives” franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends. The...
  1. Background image for Jingle Bells and Prison Cells
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Jingle Bells and Prison Cells

    S7:E1

    Melissa breaks ground on her new boutique, Envy; Jacqueline hosts a holiday cocktail party; after nearly a year in prison, Teresa returns home to her family just in time for Christmas.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - A Very Hairy Christmas

    S7:E2

    Melissa hosts a Christmas Eve dinner, during which she reunites with Teresa; Jacqueline gets a surprise call from Teresa as Dolores attempts to reconcile the two former friends; Joe Giudice and Gia are at odds over her New Year's Eve plans.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Abs & Jabs

    S10:E9

    As Melissa prepares for her Envy fashion show, Teresa continues siding with Danielle over Margaret; Joe Gorga becomes increasingly concerned about Teresa's mental state; Jackie discusses her eating issues with her kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Hot Tub of Sour Grapes
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Hot Tub of Sour Grapes

    S4:E17

    Friendships may be beyond repair when Teresa and Caroline have one last blowout after Caroline overhears a conversation between Teresa and Kathy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - When Joes Collide

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Scum One, Scum All

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Hair-binger of Doom

    S5:E12

    An article about Melissa's marriage causes problems; Jacqueline returns from L.A.; Kathy questions her partnership with Rich.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Salon, Farewell

    S5:E18

    Someone new gets involved in a confrontation, Teresa tries to clear her name, and Kathy, Jacqueline and Caroline focus on their own families.

    Director:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Leopard Is the New Black

    S7:E3

    Jacqueline surprises Teresa by showing up on her doorstep wanting answers; while shopping for her boutique, Melissa hits a roadblock with her opinionated business partner; Siggy throws a leopard-themed birthday party for Dolores.

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  11. Background image for New Friends, Same Jersey
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - New Friends, Same Jersey

    S13:E1

    When Melissa throws a 1980s-inspired roller-skating party, Teresa takes the opportunity to mend fences with Margaret, not her brother; while Dolores draws boundaries with Frank and her new man, Jennifer struggles to move forward from past offenses.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Holidazed and Confused

    S3:E8

    The holiday season looms in the Garden State, but it's not so merry when friction rises in Caroline's family. Meanwhile, Jacqueline throws a holiday bash. And Teresa and Joe try to add sizzle to their romantic life despite their financial troubles.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Garden State of Emergency

    S5:E1

    The wives' holiday homes are in ruins after Hurricane Sandy, Jacqueline faces her son's diagnosis of autism, and Caroline's shocking offer to Joe Gorga could push the wives toward war.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - A Manzo of Her Word

    S5:E2

    Melissa considers selling her house and moving. Meanwhile, Kathy is tested by her son and her husband; the Lauritas host a poker night; and Caroline and Teresa square off in a fiery exchange.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - It's My Party and I'll Fight If I Want To

    S5:E3

    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.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Gym Rats

    S5:E4

    Melissa's past is comes back to haunt her. Kathy hosts a birthday celebration for her daughter and husband. Teresa becomes emotional after she runs into her brother while out.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

    S5:E5

    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.

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  18. Background image for Drinking With the Enemy
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Drinking With the Enemy

    S5:E6

    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.

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  19. Background image for On Thin Guid-Ice
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - On Thin Guid-Ice

    S5:E9

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

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Best Frenemies Forever

    S5:E10

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

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  21. Background image for Spaghetti Western & Meatballs
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Spaghetti Western & Meatballs

    S5:E13

    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.

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  22. Background image for Horse Whisper to a Scream
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Horse Whisper to a Scream

    S5:E14

    Unorthodox therapy opens old wounds and leaves Caroline in tears; Melissa and Jacqueline face their trust issues; Teresa's husband reveals something shocking.

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  23. Background image for Zen Things I Hate About You
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Zen Things I Hate About You

    S5:E15

    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.

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  24. Background image for The Blonde Drops a Bombshell
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Blonde Drops a Bombshell

    S5:E16

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

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  25. Background image for Hair We Go Again
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Hair We Go Again

    S5:E17

    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.

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  26. Background image for The Last Supper
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Last Supper

    S10:E7

    The Jersey ladies prepare for Easter as Teresa’s family deals with Joe losing his appeal. Jennifer’s daughter discovers a surprising secret about her family and Jackie faces new challenges with her eating disorder.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jingle Bells and Prison Cells" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/10/2016. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Very Hairy Christmas".