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The Real Housewives of New Jersey S5E16 — The Blonde Drops a Bombshell
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey•Season 5•Episode 16

The Blonde Drops a Bombshell

6.5/10 · 21 votesSep 15, 201343 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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

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Episode Summary

"The Blonde Drops a Bombshell" is episode 16 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 5. It scored 6.5/10 from 21 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on September 15, 2013.

Next: E17 · Hair We Go AgainBest of Season 5