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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!

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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 the hustle and bustle of the big city all around.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Wives
    6.5/10(60 votes)

    #1 - Meet the Wives

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hamptons
    6.8/10(54 votes)

    #2 - The Hamptons

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 3 - Fashion Week
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Fashion Week

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 4 - Social Wife
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Social Wife

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 5 - Careful, She Bites
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #5 - Careful, She Bites

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 6 - Girls' Night Out
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Girls' Night Out

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 7 - Second Chances
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Second Chances

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunion: Watch What Happens
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Reunion: Watch What Happens

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 1 Episode 9 - The Lost Footage
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    #9 - The Lost Footage

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meet the Wives" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/4/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Hamptons".