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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
Episodes
9
Avg. Rating
6.7
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
5.9
6.4
6.4

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meet the Wives" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City" season 1. It scored 5.9/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/4/2008. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Hamptons".

  • Meet the Wives
    5.9/10(50)

    #1 - 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
    6.4/10(45)

    #2 - 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
    6.4/10(41)

    #3 - 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
    6.3/10(39)

    #4 - 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
    6.9/10(37)

    #5 - 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
    7.3/10(38)

    #6 - 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
    6.7/10(37)

    #7 - 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
    7.8/10(39)

    #8 - 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
    6.9/10(32)

    #9 - 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