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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 7 - When Joes Collide
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 8 - Scum One, Scum All
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 19 - Reunion (Part 1)
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S5:E19

    The season's most talked-about moments with Joe Guidice and Joe Gorga.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 20 - Reunion (part 2)
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S5:E20

    Teresa and Joe speak about the charges they're faced with; Rosie shares her experience; the ladies discuss the season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 21 - The Real Housewives Tell All (1)
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S5:E21

    Never-before-seen footage, from extravagant events to bizarre antics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 22 - The Real Housewives Tell All (2)
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S5:E22

    More never-before-seen footage from the season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 9 - On Thin Guid-Ice
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 14 - Horse Whisper to a Scream
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 6 - Drinking With the Enemy
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 11 - Children of the Scorned
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    S5:E11

    Joe spends time with his goddaughter; Teresa hosts a charity event and confronts Jacqueline; Jacqueline makes an impulsive decision that has her family worried.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 10 - Best Frenemies Forever
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 12 - Hair-binger of Doom
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 3 - It's My Party and I'll Fight If I Want To
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 15 - Zen Things I Hate About You
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 18 - Salon, Farewell
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    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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  16. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 2 - A Manzo of Her Word
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 5 - Everything Is Coming Up Rosie
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 16 - The Blonde Drops a Bombshell
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    S5:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 17 - Hair We Go Again
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 1 - Garden State of Emergency
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 4 - Gym Rats
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Episode 13 - Spaghetti Western & Meatballs
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"When Joes Collide" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/14/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Scum One, Scum All".