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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1!

A fast-paced reality show that follows several incredibly busy and ambitious Manhattan women. Watch as they balance envious social calendars, challenging careers, and motherhood, with...
Genre:Reality
Network:Bravo

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City" season 1. It scored 1/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/22/2008. This episode is rated 5.0 points higher than the second-best, "Meet the Wives".

  • Pilot
    1.0/101 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 0 - Aired 1/22/2008

    Bravo gives viewers a sneak peek of the upcoming series "The Real Housewives of New York City," an up close and personal look at this season's Housewives and a preview of what's to come.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Meet the Wives
    6.0/1048 votes

    #2 - Meet the Wives

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2008

    Ramona heads to the Hamptons for the summer, only to embarrass her daughter at a pool party. In other events, LuAnn also gears up for the Hamptons; Bethenny focuses on her career and her relationship with her boyfriend; and Alex vacations in St. Barts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hamptons
    6.5/1043 votes

    #3 - The Hamptons

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2008

    As Jill and Allyson journey to a plush health center on Martha's Vineyard, Ramona gears up for a Hamptons-based fashion show and LuAnn's daughter participates in an elite equestrian competition. Meanwhile, Ramona serves up a cooking party, but things turn testy when one housewife isn't invited.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fashion Week
    6.5/1039 votes

    #4 - Fashion Week

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2008

    Shopping and fashion come to the fore when Jill squires her daughter on an expensive shopping trip, and Bethenny later hits the stores with Jill. Meanwhile, Ramona attends a Fashion Week show, but catty problems arise when she scores a choice seat at the event; and Ramona's daughter struts her stuff at an elite modeling agency.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Social Wife
    6.4/1037 votes

    #5 - Social Wife

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2008

    Four of the housewives gather for dinner at a ritzy restaurant, but not all goes down easy when Alex annoys Bethenny. Other wives' tales: Ramona hits the town with her gal pals; LuAnn socializes with her twentysomething niece; Bethenny tries to take her romance to the next level; and Ramona escorts her daughter to a film audition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Careful, She Bites
    7.0/1035 votes

    #6 - Careful, She Bites

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2008

    Bethenny serves up healthy culinary pointers to Alex, but events turn sour when romantic problems are disclosed. Elsewhere, Alex basks in a birthday bash on a yacht; and Ramona's daughter preps for a school dance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Girls' Night Out
    7.3/1036 votes

    #7 - Girls' Night Out

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2008

    LuAnn's son objects to her busy social schedule when she and Bethenny go to dinner after having drinks at the house. Elsewhere, an aloof Jason is late to a dinner with Bethenny, Jill and Bobby; and Alex brings Simon to a girls-only night, a move that irks Ramona.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Second Chances
    6.8/1035 votes

    #8 - Second Chances

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2008

    In the Season 1 finale, the de Lesseps family visits the Statue of Liberty. Meanwhile, Bobby showers Jill with various gifts---but he fails to win points with an offering of lingerie. And Jill throws a holiday bash for the housewives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion: Watch What Happens
    7.8/1036 votes

    #9 - Reunion: Watch What Happens

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/22/2008

    Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition, featuring the New York cast recapping Season 1 highlights and lowlights. Addressed: the dynamic between Jill and Ramona; and Bethenny's romantic dramas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lost Footage
    6.9/1031 votes

    #10 - The Lost Footage

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2008

    Previously unseen footage from the sudsy, New York-based reality show is presented. Included: insight into Bethenny's romantic life; drama at a Hamptons party; extended snippets of a catfight; and sparked rumors.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A