It's all about family and friends in this first episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Meet Caroline, Danielle, Dina, Jacqueline and Teresa – five of the most affluent and drama-filled women in the Garden State. While Caroline's focused on getting her sons ready for the real world (one is going to law school and the other is trying to start his own strip club), Teresa attends her daughter's dance recital and decides her eight-year-old is destined for stardom. Danielle gets back in the dating game with a man she met online and sisters-in-laws, Dina and Jacqueline get together for girls' night out in Manhattan.
Not only are the ladies bringing out the drama, but the kids are piling it on too. Jacqueline is upset over her daughter’s declining grades, while Teresa and her daughter Gia receive some exciting news about an upcoming audition, and Caroline’s daughter decides she is finally ready for beauty school. Meanwhile, Danielle attempts to befriend Dina, but that only adds to their already existing tension.
For the New Jersey housewives, being fabulous is all about being a great mom and a great friend, but when Danielle invites all the ladies over for a Mom's Night Out Spa Party - the party goes from fabulous to frightening. The claws come out and rumors begin to swirl about Danielle, and Jacqueline's family puts pressure on her to end the friendship.
Teresa is busy juggling her daughter's acting career while trying to move her family into their dream home. While the ladies decide to get together to discuss Danielle's shady past, Jacqueline takes it upon herself to confront Danielle about the rumors and her possible connections south of the Border. Drama seems to follow Danielle as she and Teresa's husband are involved in a nasty confrontation.
Luck be a lady! Dina, Caroline and Teresa head to Atlantic City for a girls' weekend of gambling, shopping and spa treatments. After bikini shopping and an argument with her husband about "the bigger the better," Teresa struggles with the idea of getting plastic surgery. The relationship drama continues as Danielle breaks up with her boyfriend and turns to her children for support. Meanwhile, Jacqueline invites Danielle out for a friendly birthday lunch and the claws come out erupting in a major catfight.
In the beginning, Teresa and Danielle are sitting together on one couch, while the Laurita/Manzo sisters are on the other couch. It is announced that Teresa and Jacqueline are pregnant; Jacqueline is due the following week AND Teresa is due in September 2009. The episode ended in a cliffhanger, with Caroline accusing Danielle of having planned something ominous for Dina.
Everyone’s favorite Jersey Girls are back for a brand new season of even bigger drama. The table flip was just the beginning, and in the premiere episode, the girls pick up right where they left off. The family is as thick as thieves, and Danielle is still trying to make her way into their inner circle. The birth of Jacqueline’s baby boy brings the Manzo sisters even closer together, and when Caroline throws her annual Sherriff’s Fundraiser and doesn’t invite Danielle, Danielle makes sure that everyone knows she is still being shut out.
While family is the most important thing to these Jersey housewives, it’s also the source of lots of drama. Jacqueline and her daughter Ashley continue to butt heads over Ashley’s bad girl behavior. When Caroline’s daughter’s boyfriend causes a riff in the Manzo clan, Caroline does her best to stay away and let her babies work it out themselves. Meanwhile, Teresa and Danielle’s daughters are both invited to model in the upcoming NYC Fashion Week, and in an effort to move forward and focus on the positive, Danielle extends an olive branch to her former friends to celebrate Christine’s success.
The Jersey drama continues when Danielle accuses Jacqueline of not being her own woman. Dina is tired of all the negativity, so she makes a date with a Zen Expert to purge Danielle from her life. Meanwhile, a very pregnant Teresa and a very determined Danielle see their daughters modeling in Fashion Week. Both Moms could not be more proud, but when mishaps unfold on the runway, the futures of their daughters’ fashion careers are both put into question.
The big day has finally arrived for Teresa and Joe as they welcome their fourth bambino into the world. Meanwhile, Chris Manzo scores big when he gets an inside look into his dream business, and Jacqueline gets an inside look into her husband’s secret safe. As the Brownstone prepares for a big night, Danielle gets an invitation she can’t refuse, but makes sure to get “back-up” from an old friend before she RSVPs.
Baby Audriana is home from the hospital and although Teresa and Joe couldn’t be happier with their fourth princess, Teresa pleads with Joe to get “snipped.” After all – “happy wife, happy life.” Meanwhile, Jacqueline and Ashley are still struggling to get along, but in true Manzo form, Caroline’s kids reach out and try to bridge the gap. After a heartfelt invitation to a charity event at the Brownstone, Danielle calls in some favors as she prepares to walk into the lion’s den one more time. But the road of good intentions gets bumpy for Danielle when she and her protective entourage perceive that the Brownstone has set up a "big surprise".
After the outburst at the Brownstone, another battle breaks out, but this time via Facebook, when Danielle accuses Jacqueline’s teenage daughter of threatening her life. Wanting to put an end to the drama, Jacqueline and Teresa confront Ashley about the alleged attacks. Surrounded by all of this negative energy, Dina decides to follow her energist’s advice and sets up a face-to-face meeting with Danielle to officially cut her out of her life. Despite Caroline’s advice, Dina meets with Danielle one-on-one but the negative energies ignite into yet another confrontation.
Danielle, feeling empowered after standing up to the Manzo clan, decides it time to live again. With the help of her "loyal friends" (and a few moves from her professional past), Danielle brings sexy back. Meanwhile, Jacqueline hosts a poker night with the guys and finds out even more scandalous details from Danielle’s ex, Steve. Dina can’t deal with the constant fighting, and makes a big decision that changes everything.
Caroline has lunch with two of her sisters (not seen before on the show) to discuss Albie. Jacqueline and Teresa lunch with Kim D., owner of Posche, who invites them to a fashion show Danielle may attend. Danielle hears that Kim D. asked Jacqueline and Teresa, goes to Posche to confront Kim, claims the desk clerk desk insulted her and refuses to shop there again. Jacqueline's daughter Ashley agrees to model at the fashion show. Caroline wants her husband to retire but he only considers cutting back his work hours. Danielle arrives late for the show with Kim G. and a bodyguard. Because Kim D. sits with Jacqueline and Teresa at the show, Danielle feels that Kim D. arranged the show to insult her. After the show, Teresa tries to have a conversation with Danielle. Despite Kim G.'s efforts to keep everyone calm, Danielle is unpleasant with Teresa.
Teresa and Joe celebrate their 10 year anniversary in true Giudice style. Trying to stay out of the drama, juicy Joe has his own issues to deal with when his new business gets some help from some very hands-on customers and his little princesses learn a tough lesson in the process. Meanwhile, Ashley continues her mission to prove Danielle is not the changed person she claims to be. And while Danielle is trying to focus on the positive by planning her daughter Christine’s sweet 16, she gets sidetracked when a friend, who knows a thing or two about fighting, decides to give her some self-defense lessons.
Dina stops by to celebrate with the ladies for the christening of Teresa and Joe's new baby girl, Audriana. Unfortunately, troubling issues develop afterward. Meanwhile, Danielle tries to forge harmony with her ex-flame while also getting into a fierce confrontation with her supposed friend Kim G. Later, Caroline, Teresa and Jacqueline try to flee from all the prima-donna drama by planning a trip to Venice.
The Italy extravaganza continues as Teresa and Joe give everyone an all-out tour of their hometown, complete with hordes of relatives and a family dinner like only the Giudice’s can create. Not to be outdone, Danielle meets with a private investigator in an effort to reconnect with her own family roots, and finds that sometimes blood is not thicker than water.
The ladies are back on Jersey's shores and are determined to put Danielle out of their lives for good. An emotional dinner at Teresa’s leads to a commitment from Caroline and an invitation Danielle cannot turn down. The showdown that everyone was waiting for finally takes place - Caroline and Danielle face off, but this time there are no books, no family, no distractions and nowhere to run.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back, and things in the Garden State are not coming up roses. Questions about Jacqueline’s absence from the season three reunion are answered. Caroline struggles to fix her friendship with Teresa and receives a long-feared health diagnosis. Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, has overstayed her welcome at home, resulting in a shocking ultimatum. Tempers flare between Teresa and her brother, Joe, when their families head down to the Jersey Shore. Melissa tries to bring her family back together, but hurtful accusations threaten to destroy her reputation and her marriage.
Kathy continues to overprotect her children when she tries to shield her son from an admirer. Ashley gets a lift to airport, but leaving the nest proves harder than she thought. Meanwhile, Caroline struggles to help with Lauren's growing insecurity over her weight and Melissa cooks up a musical surprise for Joe. At Jacqueline’s poker night, Teresa’s attempt to apologize for her cook book turns into a brawl that leaves one husband with a black eye and a sore ego.
There is trouble on the high seas when the housewives’ cruise down the Jersey coast is filled with gossip about Caroline and smack talk between Kathy and Teresa. Melissa's anger over being called a gold digger finally simmers over at a Summer Solstice party, leaving Jacqueline to play referee when the sisters-in-law face off.
While Teresa is concocting the latest product in her growing business empire, Kathy makes her humble start at an old gelato stand in her native town of Patterson. An accusation that Teresa is stealing family recipes for her own financial gain throws ice water on Teresa's reconciliation with Kathy. Meanwhile, Jacqueline's husband, Chris, calls the husbands together for a sit down that exposes feuds and frail friendships, which sets the stage for a trip to Napa that can implode at any second.
It's time to hang ten as the Housewives decide to take on California's supreme surfing waves. Jacqueline and Teresa try and see if their friendship can survive, meanwhile Caroline worries for her daughter Lauren, as she reaches her boiling point. Also Caroline's son, Albie, shares some breaking news regarding the state of his relationship with his girlfriend.
The great Jersey caravan stomps its way through Napa for a business meeting with a local vineyard. But all work and no play make the Housewives dull gals, and too much horseplay threatens to ruin the deal for good. And in a shocking moment of truth, one phone call could change Teresa’s life forever.
Temperatures aren't the only thing rising as the Housewives round out their California trip with a relaxing dip in the hot tub. Tempers flare when Caroline overhears a conversation between Teresa and Kathy. In one last blowout between Teresa and Caroline, it looks as though some friendships are just beyond repair. Meanwhile, Joe Giudice and Chris Laurita try to sort out their own issues over wine and cigars, but it turns into a battle zone when the men get involved with the women's issues that ultimately end in an early departure for some of the ladies.
The ladies form new alliances after their return from the west coast. The Gorgas left Napa early to show their support of Teresa, but now Melissa hopes to calm the wake that Teresa left behind by asking Caroline to forgive her cantankerous sister-in-law. While Kathy goes to college for a day with her daughter Victoria, Caroline gets her crack at being an oracle on Sirius Radio. In the end, it's not just Teresa's new alcoholic beverage that's fizzing, when she invites her longtime ally and sister of the enemy, Dina, to her Fabellini release party.
With the adults' relationships on the mend, Joe makes up for lost time with his goddaughter, Gia, but an unexpected comment leaves him speechless. Old grudges die hard when Teresa hosts a charity event and confronts Jacqueline about an unresolved comment threatening their fragile reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jacqueline makes an impulsive decision that fills her husband Chris, sister-in-law, Caroline, and daughter Ashlee with worry, but at least she has Kathy on her side!
Suspicion is in the air when a scandalous article about Melissa's marriage rocks New Jersey and Teresa's hair product launch puts Melissa face to face with a gossip-mongering ex-friend. As Jacqueline celebrates her return from LA (and her new tummy), an encounter with Caroline leaves Kathy questioning her partnership with Rich.
An unorthodox therapy brings the Housewives up close and personal with a horse's hoof, opening old wounds and leaving Caroline in tears over an admission from her husband. A traditional Native American drum circle plays backdrop as Melissa and Jacqueline face their trust issues and Kathy finally takes a stand. In a shocking moment of truth, Teresa's husband, Joe, makes a revelation about his current legal issues that leaves everyone speechless.
The grand opening party takes a distressing turn when a new face becomes involved in a confrontation with the Giudice-Gorga clan. Teresa wants to clear her name, but harsh accusations leave everyone wondering if she's really behind rumors about Melissa's marriage. Kathy, Jacqueline, and Caroline try to focus on their own families, while struggling to repair the damage that has been done...
Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe, fight to keep their family intact as they embark on a very public legal battle for their freedom. Fortunately, Teresa has support from her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, after resolving a long time family feud, and veteran housewife Dina Manzo, Teresa's oldest friend who is dealing with a public divorce. Joining in the chaos is Melissa’s longtime friend Amber Marchese, a breast cancer survivor, as well as identical twin sisters, Nicole Napolitano and Teresa Aprea. Sparks fly almost immediately when everyone gets together for a Harvest Party as Amber confronts Melissa about not being there for her when she had cancer.
Joe and Melissa are hoping to rake in the money with their new business - a state of the art trash truck. Meanwhile, Teresa focuses on her dessert line, Fabilicious, and invites friends and family over to try out her new recipes. When the twins hear that someone has started a rumor about Nicole, it becomes clear that things are about to get messy.
The conflict in Florida heats up as Jim has a difference of opinion with Dina, Melissa, and the twins as the shocking rumor about the twins’ family is revealed. Back in Jersey, Teresa and Joe feel the weight of their legal situation and plan a getaway to New York City, while their estranged friends Chris and Jacqueline struggle to keep the spice in their relationship.
Back from their explosive trip to Florida, Teresa and Rino plan a tasting party to launch their new restaurant, but several names are conspicuously absent from the guest list -- Teresa Giudice and Amber. With her Ladybug event only weeks away, Dina takes it upon herself to get Teresa to apologize to the twins for spreading the rumor, but getting Teresa to apologize could be a fool’s errand. Meanwhile, Melissa questions Amber about her home life with Jim, and Nicole meets Jacqueline for the first time.
As Dina's Ladybug Charity event fast approaches with simmering tension between Teresa and Teresa. Melissa and Joe break ground on their dream home, and Amber loses her hair again, but this time for a good cause. Finally, after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges, Teresa and Joe Giudice learn their fate in federal court.
Teresa and Joe Giudice sit down with Andy Cohen for their first post-sentencing interview.
During a bonding trip to Atlantic City the ladies of NJ bare it all, unveiling scandalous secrets, skimpy clothes, and sexy dance moves! Joe Giudice takes on a gamble of his own in babysitting mischievous Milania. Kathy and Teresa get into a war of words when Teresa takes offense to Kathy's Christmas gift.
During a bonding trip to Atlantic City the ladies of NJ bare it all, unveiling scandalous secrets, skimpy clothes, and sexy dance moves! Joe Giudice takes on a gamble of his own in babysitting mischievous Milania. Kathy and Teresa get into a war of words when Teresa takes offense to Kathy's Christmas gift.
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The honeymoon is over when the Lauritas host the Giudices for dinner and old tensions between the ladies quickly boil over. Elsewhere, Siggy's kids confront her with shocking news, Dolores starts the journey toward financial independence, and Melissa's kids walk in Fashion Week. With everything going on, Teresa and Melissa find themselves growing closer.
A group trip to a spa is planned to celebrate Teresa's first weekend of freedom since removing her ankle bracelet. Also: Melissa's new business gets off to a rocky start; Siggy leaks new details about her husband's past; Dolores' 12-year-old dog is ill; Jacqueline isn't sure what to do about her son; and Teresa and Jacqueline assess their relationship.
Featuring the most memorable moments from seven seasons of drama, hijinks, family and friendships, go back to where it all began to relive the memories that had everyone flipping out. The trip down memory lane will include past family and friends – Dina, Caroline, Jacqueline, Kathy, Rosie and more. The special will also catch viewers up on where hot and cold in-laws Teresa and Melissa left things last season, as well as Siggy and Dolores’s impact on the group.
As Dolores begins to get serious with her new boyfriend David, Siggy comes up with a plan for dealing with her empty nest syndrome. Margaret starts developing a shoe line while Teresa, Melissa, and Joe prepare for the Gorga's tasting party. As tensions rise among the ladies, everyone is nervous that the group could explode when everyone is back together. Meanwhile, Melissa and Teresa get into a huge fight, threatening the progress of the restaurant.
Featuring the best and worst moments from past seasons, going back to where it all began; the trip down memory lane includes family and friends.
Days after the explosive Prohibition party, Teresa and Louie prepare to celebrate the wedding of their dreams. With news of Melissa and Joe not attending, Teresa and her family make the best of the circumstances and celebrate with their chosen family. Jennifer and Dolores join Teresa as bridesmaids while Margaret, Danielle, Jackie and Jenn Fessler attend as guests. Margaret is torn between keeping the peace with Teresa and supporting her friendship with Melissa.
After a tumultuous season, the ladies of the Garden State reunite for an epic showdown. Dolores dives deeper into her relationship with Paul. Danielle and Rachel’s feud hits a new tipping point. Teresa makes shocking new allegations against Melissa, which places even more strain on the relationship between Gorgas and the Giudices.
As the reunion continues, Jennifer and Rachel continue their nose job jabs. Margaret opens up about her ex-husband's death. New revelations from Jennifer make Danielle question her friend’s intentions. Some startling claims against Louie cause an ugly battle to brew between Rachel, Margaret and Teresa.
The reunion concludes as the New Jersey men join the stage for a ferocious face-off. John and Frank speculate on Louie’s involvement with a private investigator. Paul and Dolores tackle tough questions about their future. Teresa’s and Joe’s tempers boil over, causing what was once a tight brother and sister bond to reach its lowest point.
Dolores mulls over the next steps in her relationship with Paulie. Jennifer Aydin and Melissa sit down for a tense discussion about their ongoing issues. Margaret emotionally reflects on the strain in her marriage caused by Jan’s sudden passing. At Danielle’s Boujie Brunch, all hell breaks loose when Danielle questions Teresa and Jennifer’s loyalty. Rachel and Teresa argue in defence of their husbands.
Teresa invites Jackie over for a friendly visit. An innocent conversation between Dolores and Paul takes a sour turn when his divorce becomes the focus. Margaret recruits her friends for a charity golf outing. Jen Fessler meets with Jennifer Aydin for lunch. Danielle embraces the chaos of New York Fashion Week as Boujie Kidz takes the runway by storm. In search of an apology, the Fudas agree to meet with Teresa and Louie.
Hostility remains at an all-time high between Teresa, Louie and the Fudas following their attempted sit down. Dolores discusses Paulie’s recent job proposal with her mom and daughter. The Gorgas throw a limoncello-themed housewarming party where they receive an unwelcome gift. Danielle and Jennifer Aydin dig deeper into the root cause of their contention. Jackie continues to campaign against Margaret, who brings out the receipts.
Summer means frequent trips down to the Jersey Shore for the Giudice family. During what may be the Giudices' last trip to their shore house before it goes on the auction block, Joe Giudice and the girls celebrate the 4th of July with the Gorgas, but the trip is bittersweet as Joe Giudice prepares the girls for his own prison term. Later, Joe Giudice dines with an ex-convict in Little Italy to hear all about prison life.
Featuring the best and worst moments from 10 seasons, go back to where it all began to relive the memories. The trip down memory lane will include past family and friends of the Real Housewives of New Jersey.