We head to the Garden State for this installment of the “Housewives” franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends. The cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives through the years have included Caroline Manzo, a devoted wife and mother of three adult children; former Las Vegas cosmetologist Jacqueline Laurita, who is now a full-time housewife; and Teresa Giudice, a mother of four who runs her household without help from a nanny or personal assistant.
Cast: Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania
10 episodes
1. Thicker Than WaterThe lives of five affluent housewives - Teresa, Jacqueline, Caroline, Dina and Danielle - in New Jersey reveals a surprising twist: three of the housewives are related. Meanwhile, Caroline, who owns two businesses, prepares for her son's graduation party while mum-of-three Teresa plots her daughter Tia's road to stardom after watching her dancing.TV-14CC43minMay 12, 2009
2. Mamas Knows BestDanielle tries to warm to Dina but the women find themselves at a loss in each other's company, Jacqueline worries her daughter isn't getting good enough results at school while Teresa and daughter Gia receive good news about an audition. Meanwhile, Caroline's daughter concedes that she's ready to do her beauty course.TV-14CC43minMay 19, 2009
3. Not One of UsDanielle tries to bring tranquillity to the housewives' lives by organising a Moms' Night Out Spa Party but the mood turns sour when her guests circulate rumours. Later, Caroline and Dina pressure Jacqueline to end her friendship with Danielle.TV-14CC43minMay 26, 2009
4. Black & White and Read All OverTeresa is busy juggling her daughter's acting career and trying to move house. Meanwhile, the other housewives are busy discussing Danielle's alleged dodgy past, and Jacqueline decides to confront Danielle about the rumours which culminates in a showdown between Danielle and Teresa's husband.TV-14CC43minJun 2, 2009
5. Casinos and C-CupsDina, Caroline and Teresa head to Atlantic City for a weekend of shopping, gambling and spa treatments. Teresa has an argument with her husband about plastic surgery after going bikini shopping, while Danielle is down in the dumps after splitting up with her boyfriend and turns to her children for support. Later, she pops out for a friendly birthday lunch with Jacqueline.TV-14CC43minJun 9, 2009
6. FinaleTeresa's plans for a civilised dinner with the housewives and their families are scuppered when the ladies discuss Danielle's past. Danielle blames Dina for spreading rumours about her even when Caroline admits responsibility for gossiping about her, and an argument breaks out between the housewives and Teresa gets angry with her guests. Later, Teresa's husband tried to placate the guests with champagne.TV-14CC43minJun 16, 2009
7. The Last SupperThere's more big hair and big drama with never-before-seen footage from the series as well as unseen footage from the housewives' dramatic reunion.TV-14CC43minJun 18, 2009
8. Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)Featuring a further look at previously unseen and explosive scenes from Teresa's dinner party. Battle lines are drawn and friendships on the line.TV-14CC43minJun 23, 2009
9. Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)Danielle's book is still at the forefront of the housewives' minds and the ladies chide her for bringing it to the dinner party. Later, Danielle asks whether she was the reason Jacqueline and Dina briefly stopped speaking to each other and both give her separate answers.TV-14CC43minJun 25, 2009
10. The Lost FootageThis episode shows extended footage of the best fights and funniest moments from the series and offers more insight into the lives of the housewives.TV-14CC43minJul 9, 2009
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If you're gonna mess with my family, you're messing with me.
We head to the Garden State for this installment of the “Housewives” franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends. The cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives through the years have included Caroline Manzo, a devoted wife and mother of three adult children; former Las Vegas cosmetologist Jacqueline Laurita, who is now a full-time housewife; and Teresa Giudice, a mother of four who runs her household without help from a nanny or personal assistant.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Scott Dunlop
- Studio
- Sirens Media
Maturity rating
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