7.6/1038 votes#1 - Thicker Than Water
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2009
The lives of five affluent housewives - Teresa, Jacqueline, Caroline, Dina and Danielle - in New Jersey reveals a surprising twist: three of the housewives are related. Meanwhile, Caroline, who owns two businesses, prepares for her son's graduation party while mum-of-three Teresa plots her daughter Tia's road to stardom after watching her dancing.
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6.3/1028 votes#2 - Mamas Knows Best
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2009
Danielle tries to warm to Dina but the women find themselves at a loss in each other's company, Jacqueline worries her daughter isn't getting good enough results at school while Teresa and daughter Gia receive good news about an audition. Meanwhile, Caroline's daughter concedes that she's ready to do her beauty course.
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6.7/1024 votes#3 - Not One of Us
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2009
Danielle tries to bring tranquillity to the housewives' lives by organising a Moms' Night Out Spa Party but the mood turns sour when her guests circulate rumours. Later, Caroline and Dina pressure Jacqueline to end her friendship with Danielle.
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7.3/1021 votes#4 - Black & White and Read All Over
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2009
Teresa is busy juggling her daughter's acting career and trying to move house. Meanwhile, the other housewives are busy discussing Danielle's alleged dodgy past, and Jacqueline decides to confront Danielle about the rumours which culminates in a showdown between Danielle and Teresa's husband.
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7.8/1022 votes#5 - Casinos and C-Cups
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2009
Dina, Caroline and Teresa head to Atlantic City for a weekend of shopping, gambling and spa treatments. Teresa has an argument with her husband about plastic surgery after going bikini shopping, while Danielle is down in the dumps after splitting up with her boyfriend and turns to her children for support. Later, she pops out for a friendly birthday lunch with Jacqueline.
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7.4/1023 votes#6 - Finale
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/16/2009
Teresa's plans for a civilised dinner with the housewives and their families are scuppered when the ladies discuss Danielle's past. Danielle blames Dina for spreading rumours about her even when Caroline admits responsibility for gossiping about her, and an argument breaks out between the housewives and Teresa gets angry with her guests. Later, Teresa's husband tried to placate the guests with champagne.
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8.7/1026 votes#7 - The Last Supper
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/2009
There's more big hair and big drama with never-before-seen footage from the series as well as unseen footage from the housewives' dramatic reunion.
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8.9/1020 votes#8 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/23/2009
Featuring a further look at previously unseen and explosive scenes from Teresa's dinner party. Battle lines are drawn and friendships on the line.
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9.1/1023 votes#9 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/25/2009
Danielle's book is still at the forefront of the housewives' minds and the ladies chide her for bringing it to the dinner party. Later, Danielle asks whether she was the reason Jacqueline and Dina briefly stopped speaking to each other and both give her separate answers.
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8.4/1018 votes#10 - The Lost Footage
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/9/2009
This episode shows extended footage of the best fights and funniest moments from the series and offers more insight into the lives of the housewives.
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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1
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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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Thicker Than Water" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/12/2009. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "Mamas Knows Best".