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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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 cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 9 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last Supper
    8.7/10(36 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    S1:E8

    Featuring a further look at previously unseen and explosive scenes from Teresa's dinner party. Battle lines are drawn and friendships on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 1 - Thicker Than Water
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 6 - Finale
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 10 - The Lost Footage
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 5 - Casinos and C-Cups
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 4 - Black & White and Read All Over
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 3 - Not One of Us
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Episode 2 - Mamas Knows Best
    6.3/10(38 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/25/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Supper".