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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 9 - December: Berkshires County
    9.4/10(48 votes)

    S8:E9

    Tensions between Luann and Bethenny reach explosive levels; Ramona accuses Luann of breaking the "girl code;" Dorinda has an epic meltdown; Jules' first weekend away with the ladies takes a turn as she is confronted with a family emergency.

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  2. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 6 Episode 20 - The Last Leg
    9.3/10(42 votes)

    S6:E20

    Sonja has a confrontation with Harry and LuAnn. Aviva makes her return to the group, which causes insults and accusations to be thrown around between the ladies.

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  3. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 3 Episode 12 - Sun, Sand and Psychosis
    9.1/10(71 votes)

    S3:E12

    A Virgin Island getaway turns nasty when an argument breaks out between Kelly and Bethenny, ruining a peaceful breakfast and precipitating a meltdown for Kelly. Later, Bethenny cooks up dinner, but it's hard to swallow when there are yet more blowups. Cut to the Big Apple, where Jill mulls over going to the Virgin Islands to see all the drama in person.

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  4. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 17 - Ship Happens
    9.1/10(44 votes)

    S10:E17

    Tensions arise at breakfast as Luann and Dorinda continue their argument from the night before, as do Carole and Bethenny; the ladies ditch the city for a private island and some fun in the sun, despite the strained relations; and the day ends abruptly with a traumatic boat ride after the ladies are rushed off the island due to high seas.

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  5. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 11 Episode 15 - Life Is Not a Cabaret
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    S11:E15

    Tinsley shares a recent picture of Ramona locking lips with Harry Dubin; Sonja loses it after leaving an AA meeting, but Luann doesn't let that rain on her cabaret parade; the women confront Luann over her selfish ways; Bethenny has a panic attack.

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  6. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 7 Episode 14 - Conch Blocked
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    S7:E14

    Bethenny plans to make lunch for the women, but Ramona stirs up tension when she wants everyone to go out to eat instead. Later, Ramona's antics interrupt the ladies' night of dancing, and Sonja plans a fun day at a hotel.

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  7. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 7 Episode 15 - Don't Be All, Like, Uncool
    8.9/10(42 votes)

    S7:E15

    A profanity-laced dinner continues, with Dorinda storming off and Heather dashing after her. Later, Heather tries to confront LuAnn and Ramona for their late-night antics. Also: Grievances air and tensions rise at Kristen's decorating dinner.

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  8. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 23 - Reunion (3)
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    S8:E23

    Reunion dramas include Sonja opining on how she was treated by the ladies during Season 8. Also, the women discuss the lighter side of their Miami excursion, and Luann is on the hot seat when the conversation turns to Tom.

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  9. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5 Episode 14 - Slutty Island
    8.8/10(42 votes)

    S5:E14

    An island getaway continues with a party at the ladies' villa, but only two guests make appearances. Later, the wives take in a yachting adventure; and Aviva heads to St. Barts despite her fear of flying.

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  10. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 10 - Unhappy Holidays
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    S8:E10

    Dramas in the Berkshires continue. In one corner: Bethenny. In the other: LuAnn. In the city, Jules adapts to life without a nanny, and the ladies gather for Ramona's holiday party, where pressures to apologize stir up tension.

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  11. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 18 - Body of Evidence
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    S8:E18

    The women celebrate Luann's engagement with mixed feelings and mixed cocktails; Jules struggles with long-distance parenting; tensions between Luann and Ramona boil over, while Sonja's feelings about Luann's engagement finally comes to light.

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  12. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 21 - Reunion (1)
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    S8:E21

    The New York ladies reunite. Here, Dorinda recalls her toughest, most embarrassing moments with John; the women dish on Luann's ex and sharpen focus on Ramona's love life; and a look back at a Berkshires trip causes accusations to soar between Luann and Bethenny.

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  13. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 8 Episode 22 - Reunion (2)
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    S8:E22

    A reunion continues with the Big Apple ladies. Here, Bethenny gets emotional about her life situation, Dorinda addresses her inclination to meddle, and the group zeros in on the saga revolving around Tom.

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  14. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 Episode 4 - The Etiquette of Friendship
    8.8/10(38 votes)

    S9:E4

    Ramona’s Hampton’s dinner party continues and barely into the salad, Dorinda takes the conversation to a new level when she confronts Sonja about her incessant trash talking. Carole disinvites Ramona from her Election Night party because she doesn’t believe Ramona is taking the presidential election seriously enough. Tinsley gets drinks with Luann and Dorinda, but leaves out her roommate Sonja.

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  15. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 Episode 18 - Make Out, Make Up
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    S9:E18

    Fresh off of their day trip to Tequila, the ladies drink up and strip down back at the villa. Sonja spreads the love to all the ladies while Bethenny and Ramona have a nude detente in the pool. Dorinda and Bethenny get into a fight that leads to knives flying. Some of the ladies split off for a day of fishing and whale watching. At their final dinner Luann flubs the rules of a game.

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  16. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 16 - Guess Who’s Arguing At Dinner?
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    S10:E16

    As the ladies head out for a day of shopping in Cartegena, Bethenny continues to unravel and the women’s patience with her begins to run out. Carole approaches Sonja for insight on Bethenny. Later over dinner, Tinsley, Ramona, and Sonja try to not eavesdrop on a heated conversation between the two distant friends. A comment Luann makes to Dorinda sends Dorinda off the deep end and puts their friendship on the rocks.

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  17. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5 Episode 13 - Pirate Booty Call
    8.7/10(42 votes)

    S5:E13

    The ladies land in St. Barts—sans Aviva, whose phobias keep her home. The wives delight in their high-level villa and take in a night that features tequila shots, a pirate-theme performance and flirtations with their sightly liaison.

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  18. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 7 Episode 13 - Sonja Island
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    S7:E13

    Ramona and Bethenny have a tear-filled heart to heart after the other ladies go to bed. In the morning, Dorinda has a serious talk with Sonja, reminding her to stand up for herself and not allow the other women to walk all over her. Sonja decides to skip the yacht outing where the other women have luxurious day connecting with each other.

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  19. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 Episode 13 - A Bronx Tale
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    S9:E13

    An old-school skirmish erupts between Dorinda and Sonja during a lunch in the Bronx. Tinsley breaks down during therapy. The ladies head to Vermont for a snowy weekend, despite tension between Ramona and Bethenny. Tinsley's life decisions are discussed.

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  20. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 Episode 16 - Three Tequila...Floor!
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    S9:E16

    The ladies arrive in Mexico, with Ramona and Sonja scrambling for the best villa room and swiftly alienating themselves. Tinsley addresses a damaging article about her. Luann takes a boozy tumble. Bethenny reprimands Sonja for her bad behavior.

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  21. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 8 - A Frittered Friendship
    8.7/10(36 votes)

    S10:E8

    It's time for the ladies to make their annual visit to the Berkshires. Carole confides in Dorinda and Ramona about some tension with Bethenny, which puts Dorinda in an uncomfortable place. All of the ladies get decked out for a 1920's murder mystery dinner party taking place at Blue Stone Manor, but it's an argument between Carole and Bethenny's that has the ladies guessing whodonnit?

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  22. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16 Episode 6 - Moskito Madness
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S16:E6

    Still reeling from the news of her divorce filing, Sai grills Carole, which upsets Daisy. Jessel learns of a rumor from Sai, dragging her into the middle of Sai’s argument with Erin.

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  23. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 5 Episode 17 - Don't Make Room for Daddy
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    S5:E17

    Aviva's father returns and visits a health-food store with his daughter; Sonja negotiates a settlement with her former husband; and Heather preps for her fashion show and has a surprise request for Aviva.

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  24. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 7 Episode 6 - Double Down on Delusion
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    S7:E6

    The ladies take a limo ride to Atlantic City to celebrate Ramona's birthday, her first without Mario. A lavish dinner, raucous gambling, dirty dancing and dramas surrounding Sonja are in the cards.

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  25. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 7 Episode 21 - Reunion (2)
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    S7:E21

    The Big Apple ladies reunite. Included: LuAnn and Carole's feud continues with no resolution in sight; Kristen and Heather recall their conflicts with Dorinda; and Ramona apologizes for her past behavior.

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Best Episodes Summary

"December: Berkshires County" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City". It scored 9.4/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/1/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Leg".