A showcase of the lives of a group of wealthy New Jersey housewives with strong personalities, who go through countless highs and lows together, while each dealing with their own ambitions and dramas.
EPISODE 1
Thicker Than Water
An exploration of the lives of five affluent New Jersey women; business owner Caroline prepares for her son to graduate; Teresa becomes a stage mum and is convinced her daughter Tia will be a successful dancer.
EPISODE 2
Mama Knows Best
Jacqueline is concerned about her daughter's declining grades; Caroline's daughter decides she is ready for beauty school; Danielle tries to befriend Dina.
EPISODE 3
Not One of Us
Danielle invites the women over for a spa party, but the festivities turn from fun to frightening; Jacqueline is pressured by her family to end the friendship.
EPISODE 4
Black & White & Read All Over
Teresa manages her daughter's acting career while trying to move her family into their dream home; the women discuss Danielle's shady past; Teresa's husband has a nasty confrontation with Danielle.
EPISODE 5
Casinos and C-Cups
Dina, Caroline and Teresa shop and gamble in Atlantic City, N.J.; Teresa considers plastic surgery to please her husband; Danielle breaks up with her boyfriend and feuds with Jacqueline at a birthday lunch.
EPISODE 6
Finale
Never-before-seen footage from the first season; new commentary from the housewives and their families; post-dinner gathering.
Teresa Giudice
Melissa Gorga
Margaret Josephs
Dolores Catania
Jennifer Aydin
Danielle Cabral
Rachel Fuda
Jackie Goldschneider
Danielle Staub
Siggy Flicker
Jacqueline Laurita