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The Best Episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 13 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    S2:E13

    Part 1 of 2. Host Andy Cohen presides over a reunion installment, in which the privileged ladies of the Big Apple reconvene to remember the diva dramas of Season 2.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 14 - Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    S2:E14

    The New York City wives reunite to relive the drama from the season and dissect the meatier moments.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 7 - Kelly vs. Bethenny
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    S2:E7

    In one corner: Kelly. In the other: Bethenny. The two housewives square off in a diva duel during a downtown bar meeting. In other unfolding dramas, all six wives assemble at a magazine party, where Kelly reflects on her fight with Bethenny. And there's back-and-forth tension over an upcoming tennis match.

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  4. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 8 - Game, Set, Feud
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    S2:E8

    Jill gets set to play her doubles tennis match against Ramona and Mario, but it could be a histrionic racket when her pro tennis partner opts out and Jill invites Simon to play with her. It's game, set, drama when the other wives attend the match. Meanwhile, Jill shows her home redesign to Bethenny; and Bethenny seeks help with her product-logo design.

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  5. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 15 - The Lost Footage
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S2:E15

    The dynamic divas from New York City are featured in previously unseen footage from the sudsy series' second season.

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  6. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 9 - Wife in the Fast Lane
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    S2:E9

    A business theme features Ramona busy on her skin-care line and throwing a showcase party for the product. Meanwhile, LuAnn meets with a writer to finish her book; Bethenny promotes her food fare; and Kelly works on her jewelry business in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Simon hopes to add a special touch to Alex's birthday.

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  7. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 11 - Van Kempens House Party
    7.4/10(45 votes)

    S2:E11

    Alex celebrates the renovation of her home by throwing a house party. The other housewives are invited, but long-standing ill will threatens to spoil the fun. Other developments find an apprehensive Bethenny setting out on a blind date. And Ramona visits a nip/tuck doctor.

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  8. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 1 - There's a New Girl in Town
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    S2:E1

    Season 2 lifts off with tension surrounding Jill, whose published interview incites a feud with Alex and Simon. Meanwhile, social butterfly Bethenny spends the summer in the Hamptons with Jill. And new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon is introduced.

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  9. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 4 - If You Have Nothing Nice to Say...
    7.3/10(53 votes)

    S2:E4

    Alex and her family return from the Hamptons, only to pack and prep for a vacation in St. Barts. Meanwhile, Jill launches an epic redesign of her home; and LuAnn pens a book on etiquette---though Bethenny questions her expertise in such matters. In the dueling diva department, LuAnn and Ramona butt heads. Meanwhile, Bethenny participates in a magazine shoot.

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  10. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 5 - New York State of Mind
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    S2:E5

    As the summer winds down, LuAnn prepares Victoria for boarding school. The Countess is the topic of Ramona and Bethenny's conversation in the Hamptons, and Jill arrives at Alex and Simon's Brooklyn home to offer renovation pointers. Meanwhile, Bethenny reaches out to LuAnn during a lunch---but the results may be hard to swallow.

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  11. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 6 - Runway Run-In
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    S2:E6

    The ladies have a passion for fashion as they attend various Fashion Week shows, but not without catty bickering between Ramona and Simon, not to mention between Kelly and Bethenny. As for Kelly, she covers all the fashion action for her column. And designer Zang Toi throws a private fashion show for Jill and her friends.

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  12. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 10 - Unfashionably Late
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    S2:E10

    A sultry photo shoot involves Kelly, who goes before the cameras to pose for the photo invitation to her Halloween bash, which the other wives ultimately attend. Meanwhile, a shopping spree results when LuAnn's daughter arrives from boarding school. And Jill, in a radio interview, chats about the suffering American economy and its impact on the rich.

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  13. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 12 - Charity Wives
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    S2:E12

    In the Season 2 finale, fiery feuds and catty conflicts erupt when the housewives try to work together to organize Jill's charity event. Meanwhile, LuAnn tutors Bethenny in the fine art of modeling, after which Bethenny struts her stuff on the catwalk at a Moroccan fashion show.

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  14. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 2 - Hamptons Retreat... But No Surrender
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jill offers support to Bethenny, who sheds light on her romantic life. Meanwhile, Jill snoops for information about new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon, an act that creates tension with Ramona. In the Hamptons, Alex and Simon shop until they drop. And Jill's parents pay a visit from Florida.

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  15. The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2 Episode 3 - On Their High Horses
    7.0/10(50 votes)

    S2:E3

    LuAnn's housekeeper returns after a monthlong trip to the Philippines---to the relief of LuAnn, who had been saddled with the extra house chores. In other developments, Jill organizes a charity event; Simon and Alex enjoy a spa day; Kelly participates in an elite Hamptons horse show; and Ramona's husband organizes a tennis doubles rematch with Jill---resulting in a volley of egos.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)".