8.9/1028 votes#1 - Jingle Bells and Prison Cells
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2016
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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8.3/1015 votes#2 - A Very Hairy Christmas
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2016
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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8.2/1012 votes#3 - Leopard Is the New Black
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2016
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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7.5/1015 votes#4 - A Life to Envy
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2016
Melissa's boutique opens, Teresa records her audio book, Jacqueline makes progress on her business venture, plus Dolores and her daughter discuss veterinary school. Later, Siggy and Teresa duel over tabloid gossip.
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7.9/1011 votes#5 - Dinner Interrupted
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2016
Tensions between Jacqueline and Teresa boil over at a dinner party; Siggy's children confront her with shocking news; Dolores starts a journey toward financial independence; Melissa's children walk in Fashion Week; Teresa and Melissa grow closer.
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8.1/1013 votes#6 - Swimming With the Gefilte Fishes
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2016
Teresa bids adieu to her ankle bracelet and the ladies plan a trip to celebrate. Also: Siggy reconnects with her religious roots; Dolores makes headway on her home renovation; and Melissa corners Jacqueline about a dust-up with Teresa.
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8.1/1012 votes#7 - Spa-Cation
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2016
After being on home confinement for over a month, Teresa says goodbye to her ankle bracelet and the ladies plan a trip to celebrate; Siggy returns to her religious roots; Melissa confronts Jacqueline about involving Joe Gorga in her fight.
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8.4/1012 votes#8 - All Bets Are Off
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2016
Melissa prepares her daughter for a dance. In addition, Jacqueline presides over a poker night, but things get dicey with Rosie; Teresa has a book-launch party that gets interrupted; and Siggy comforts a mourning Dolores.
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7.9/1012 votes#9 - Driving Miss Siggy
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2016
Unexpected visitors arrive for Teresa's book signing. Meanwhile, Melissa focuses on her marriage by throwing a family dinner; Dolores' business partner tries to fire her up; and Jacqueline gets inside perspective into her husband's new business venture.
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8.1/1012 votes#10 - Cut the Cancer Out
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2016
Emotions soar in New Jersey when Jacqueline chokes up over a special proposal and Teresa fumes during a strained family reunion. In addition, Dolores focuses on her gym business, and Melissa suggests a group getaway to Vermont.
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7.8/1013 votes#11 - Rage on My Ass
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2016
The group heads to Vermont to a white mountaintop resort, but the trip has a rocky start when Jacqueline clashes with Teresa's pal, Robyn. Later, the heat is on when tempers flare around the bonfire.
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8.2/1014 votes#12 - The Other "C" Word
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/2016
The group is divided on the second day in Vermont. Here, Jacqueline is consoled in the wake of her dustup with Robyn. Then, Jacqueline loses her cool with Teresa and Melissa, and Dolores and Siggy at last reach their breaking point.
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8.5/1012 votes#13 - Picking Sides
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/2016
The wives try to regroup following a turbulent Vermont trip. Also: Melissa receives bad news about her boutique; Jacqueline's husband reveals shocking family news; Siggy has an important conversation; and Teresa prepares for her husband's stay in prison.
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8.2/1013 votes#14 - The Importance of Being Family
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 10/16/2016
Teresa tries to stay strong as she bids adieu to her husband, who begins a prison sentence. Meanwhile, Siggy visits the Holocaust Memorial and reflects on her father's experiences, and a possible ray of hope shines on Jacqueline and Teresa's friendship.
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7.7/1013 votes#15 - Nama'stay Away From Me
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 10/23/2016
Anger swells as Dolores hosts a housewarming party. Meanwhile, Melissa plans for her fashion show; Teresa recovers from her first week without Joe; Siggy sharpens focus on her mother; and one phone call stirs up tension between Jacqueline and Dolores.
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8.1/1012 votes#16 - And Then There Were Four
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 10/30/2016
Melissa hosts her first Envy Fashion Show while striving to prove the legitimacy of her boutique; Dolores surprises her ex-husband; Teresa contemplates her financial future; the women meet for lunch, during which Siggy plays mediator.
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8.8/1013 votes#17 - Reunion (1)
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 11/6/2016
The Reunion opens with no one backing down when Melissa and Teresa face Jacqueline. Also, Dolores reflects on happier days when the group was in harmony; Siggy discusses her hysterectomy; and Teresa delivers a shocking accusation.
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7.9/1013 votes#18 - Reunion (2)
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 11/13/2016
The group is divided during ongoing reunion dramas. Joe Gorga and Chris Laurita enter the fray to address Teresa's stern accusation; Jacqueline bids adieu to a relationship; and Siggy's wish for the group comes true in a shocking conclusion.
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Jingle Bells and Prison Cells" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" season 7. It scored 8.9/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/10/2016. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "A Very Hairy Christmas".