Plot Synopsis

Another addition to the REAL HOUSEWIVES, this series follows a group of the Garden State's most affluent ladies and the families they run. These best friends do everything over-the-top, from their decorating, to their dating and their fighting. THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY showcases the McMansions and lavish lifestyles of these women and all the drama that money can buy. Teresa Giudice is a true Jersey girl born and raised, is married to Joe for ten years, and devotes herself to her four beautiful daughters: Gia, Gabriella, Milania and baby Audriana. Caroline Manzo is always putting family first as a devoted wife of 27 years to Albert, who runs The Brownstone, and mother of three children, Albie, 25; Lauren, 23; and Christopher, 22. Jacqueline Laurita is a former cosmetologist from Las Vegas and now a full-time New Jersey housewife, married to Chris -- who happens to be the brother of Caroline Manzo -- and is the mother of 8-year-old CJ, 2-year-old Nicholas, and 20-year-old Ashley from a previous marriage. Melissa Gorga joined RHoNJ in Season 3, but was already part of the family -- her husband Joe is Teresa's brother. Kathy Wakile also joined RHoNJ in Season 3, and she too was already part of the family -- Teresa is her first cousin. In Season 4: Melisa continues to focus on her music career and gets help from celebrity choreographer Chris Judd; Caroline keeps busy with her brother's gay wedding and helps her daughter Lauren with her weight loss issues; Kathy has her mouth and hands full as she expands her delicious dessert line and keeps her two high school teenagers in check; Struggling with certain friendships and loyalties, Jacqueline finds herself at a breaking point.

In Season 5, which premiered on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 8pm ET/PT: Melissa continues to focus on her music career and gets help from celebrity choreographer Chris Judd; Caroline keeps busy with her brother's gay wedding; Kathy expands her delicious dessert line; Jacqueline struggles with certain friendships and loyalties; and the ladies takes trips to the Jersey Shore and Northern California.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY returned for its sixth season on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo, with Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga joined by Dina Manzo and newcomers Amber Marchese, identical twin sisters Teresa Aprea and Nicole Mauriello. This season, Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe, fight to keep their family intact as they embark on a very public legal battle for their freedom. Teresa's oldest friend, and veteran housewife, Dina, returns to help her soul-sister, but ends up revealing her own private pain. With a divorce on the horizon and her daughter, Lexi, heading off to college, Dina attempts to face her fear of dating in the 21st century. Things do not come up smelling like roses this season for Melissa, as she partners with her husband, Joe Gorga, hoping to begin a career in the sanitation business. Melissa's friend from the past, Amber, a no-nonsense Jersey native and breast cancer survivor, tries to rekindle their friendship, but stirs up trouble in the process. Teresa Aprea and Nicole are identical twins with an over- the top Neapolitan style. Teresa Aprea and her husband, Rino, own one of the most prestigious Italian restaurants in Little Italy. Nicole is a two-time divorcee, struggling to balance her career as a jet broker and her new relationship with a man her family doesn't approve of.

Bravo premiered Season 7 of the THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. Teressa Guidice and Melissa Gorga are joined by two new Housewives, Dolores Catania and Siggy Flicker, along with the return of a true Jersey veteran, Jacqueline Laurita. Also appearing this season are sisters Kathy Wakie and Rosie Pierri. This season, Teresa looks to repair fractured relationships with her family and friends. Although her release from prison brings the Giudice family back together, the reunion is short-lived as they only have a few months before Joe begins his sentence. After growing closer to the Gorga family while Teresa was away, Melissa now fears it may all crumble and hopes she can start fresh with her sister-in-law, permanently putting the past behind them. Meanwhile, Jacqueline, whose main focus continues to be helping her autistic son, longs for the "Lucy and Ethel" friendship she had with Teresa and is willing to bury their history if it means a more lighthearted future. Teresa and Jacqueline's longtime friend, Dolores, is a divorced mom of two, focusing on a road toward independence as she emotionally and financially recovers from two failed relationships. Siggy, another friend of Jacqueline's, fits right in with the Jersey group with her dynamic personality and high energy, as she navigates her relationships with her children who find her overbearing at times. But just as these five 'wives begin to form strong bonds, relationships are on the verge of breaking -- and when old friends meet new friends, it may mean no friends for some.

Season 8 of RHONJ premiered on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo, as new housewife Margaret Josephs joins returning Ladies Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Siggy Flicker and Dolores Catania. When thrown into the Jersey scene, the self-proclaimed "powerhouse in pigtails" holds her own, even if that means clashing with some of the other women. Not to mention, the highly anticipated return of Danielle Staub shakes everything up this season when she comes back ready to reopen old wounds and reveal new secrets. This season, the women are faced with new trials and tribulations that test their close-knit friendships. In the midst of their newfound familial peace, Melissa is thrown a curve ball when Joe and Teresa decide to open a family restaurant without consulting her. Dolores has finally found the man of her dreams, but when her ex-husband asks to move back home, it jeopardizes her own romantic future. After finding overwhelming success with her book and speaking engagements, Siggy decides it's time to take her career to the next level. Ironically, this causes relationship issues of her own as her husband questions her commitment to work-life balance. Meanwhile, as Teresa comes to terms with life as a single parent with Joe in prison, her world becomes further fractured by the heartbreaking and sudden death of her mother. The dynamic of the group gets thrown off-course when Danielle Staub re-enters the picture after years of total absence, threatening a 20-year friendship between Teresa and Dolores. Tensions rise even more between Siggy and new housewife Margaret on a ladies trip to Boca, forcing all of the ladies to quickly choose sides. After years of rebuilding old relationships and establishing new ones, will these women rise above the obstacles thrown at their friendships, or will they realize that some bonds are, in fact, meant to be broken? In the 75-minute season opener, "Shaddy Beach," as Teresa struggles with the loss of her mom and the reality of being a single parent, her friends plan a getaway to Boca Raton. Dolores' ex-husband Frank moves back in and Siggy's career aspirations cause friction in her marriage. Siggy introduces Margaret Josephs to their group, but tensions flare when Danielle Staub makes her return.

The ninth season of RHONJ premiered on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo, as Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs are joined by new housewives Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider, along with the return of friend Danielle Staub. This season, shocking revelations lead to shifting alliances, causing old school rules of friendship and family to be pushed to the limit. Teresa continues her journey as an independent woman during the final year of Joe Giudice's prison sentence and decides to enter a bodybuilding competition against her husband's wishes. Meanwhile, Melissa discovers some scandalous secrets about her father sparking her to search for answers. Dolores has been questioning her life choices and struggling with empty nest syndrome more than ever, which is partly due to her distracted workaholic boyfriend David. After becoming fast friends last season, Margaret discovers she's signed up for more than she expected as a bridesmaid in Danielle's upcoming nuptials. When new housewife Jennifer enters the scene, she calls out Margaret for the scandalous affair that ended Marge's first marriage, creating a rift between the two ladies that spirals out of control. But the entire group is forced to pick sides after Teresa rips open old family wounds. And newcomer Jackie quickly proves that she's not afraid to go up against Teresa. However, Jackie finds herself in a position where she has to prove herself after Teresa accuses her of coming between family - the one thing that you NEVER do in Jersey. After years of rebuilding old friendships and forming new ones, these ladies are left wondering if their once close-knit group has been fractured beyond repair.

Season 10 of RHONJ premiered on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo, with Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin returning for the new season. Plus, Danielle Staub returns as a friend for the show's tenth season. From Jersey to the Hamptons and Jamaica, the ladies will weather the storm as this season proves that having fun in the sun is not always as easy as it seems. As Teresa prepares herself and her daughters for her husband's future, she simultaneously is faced with cheating rumors and lingering tension within the group. Melissa is on the brink of celebrating her 40th birthday, and while her career is booming, she still thinks one thing is missing from her perfect family. Margaret is forced to revisit repercussions from a legal battle while struggling with her mother's decision to start a new chapter. And a jab at Teresa's alleged affair leads to new tension among the ladies. Dolores questions her future with David and must make the ultimate decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, after a heated argument with Jackie, the women are forced to pick sides. Jackie opens up to her friends and family about her eating disorder in hopes to become an advocate for others. With her newfound sense of self, she learns to advocate for herself amongst the other ladies. Jennifer undergoes a major physical transformation that has her feeling as confident as ever; but after her daughter and friends accuse her of acting like a bully, she is left feeling rattled. Freshly divorced Danielle continues to clash with Margaret, putting her relationship with Teresa on the chopping block.

Season 11 premiered Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo, with these housewives: Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider, and Jennifer Aydin. After tragically losing her father and ending her marriage, Teresa makes the decision to list her home to create a new chapter for herself and her daughters. Ready to get back in the dating game, she surprisingly meets someone new and her personal life becomes the talk of the town yet again. With her kids growing up quicker than she wants, Melissa is forced to have some uncomfortable conversations. Meanwhile, Melissa's business continues to thrive, and she becomes increasingly independent, but as she and Joe head into their 16th year of marriage, different views about the direction of their life going forward makes them both call into question the future of their relationship. Margaret's home renovations are finally coming about during quarantine, and with a fruitful career under her belt, she decides to write a book revealing the secrets to her life and success in business. But looking back on her past opens old wounds and puts a strain on her relationship with her husband, Joe. Will she have to write a new chapter? On the edge of turning 50, Dolores is feeling and looking her best after a tummy tuck and the extra time she is spending with her kids. But keeping secrets from David proves to be tricky, and pressure mounts when the other women question if she's settling for less while their commitment plans still loom. When cheating rumors swirl around her marriage, Jackie questions her relationships with the women. Will she be able to move forward, or will she decide that her fate lies with a new circle of friends? Jennifer struggles to deal with the lingering awkwardness with Melissa, along with her parents' marital issues due to the pandemic. With her father now living with her, she unleashes trouble in her relationship with her mother. And, as she continues to defend her father, Jennifer begins to wonder whether the fissures between them can ever be healed.

On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT, RHONJ returned for its twelfth season. Returning housewives Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider, and Jennifer Aydin are joined by new friend Traci Johnson. After years of weathering the storm, Teresa is finally getting her ray of sunshine and much deserved happily ever after. With less than a year of relationship bliss, Teresa makes the decision to move in with boyfriend Luis and blend their families. Excited to take things to the next level, Teresa is faced with rumors surrounding her relationship that has the ladies expressing concern and asking questions about the couple's future. Family always comes first for Melissa and this season is no different. After selling her house and moving towns, her daughter Antonia struggles during her junior year of high school as she acclimates to this new normal and recovers from an ACL injury. Following the accusations made by Jennifer last year about Joe's business, Melissa comes to his defense, proving why you should never mess with her family. Will Melissa and Jennifer be able to reconcile, or will Teresa be forced to choose between family and friendship? After revealing an Aydin family secret, Margaret deals with the guilt that comes along with causing pain to Jennifer. Despite her successful book launch, she discovers that her ex-husband was upset with the narrative. Her oversharing nature continues to cause shifts within the group, as well as with her family and past relationships which comes to a head during a group trip to Nashville. With Frankie and Gabby both living in their family's home, Dolores has decided to rent a brand new townhouse and loves the freedom that comes along with it. Things get too close for comfort when Frank invites himself to stay at the Catania's domicile. But, that's not the only struggle she's facing -- after years of the ladies questioning her relationship with David, Dolores contemplates what the future of her love life looks like. Jennifer publicly faces the biggest hardship and insecurity in her marriage when family secrets are revealed and rise to the forefront. After the news is brought to light, not only does Jennifer fight to protect her family, but she's also left to reevaluate her contentious friendship with Margaret. Jackie is forced to face her life-long struggle of an eating disorder and comes to the realization that her road to recovery could be life threatening. While confronting her health issues head on, she also has no problem confronting Dolores as she begins to question her lack of loyalty to her so-called "friends." A turn of events takes place when Jackie comes to Jennifer's defense after reflecting on her own personal difficulties last year. Introduced to the group by Melissa, Traci is no stranger to the spotlight. As the wife of former NFL player, Tiki Barber, she knows what it's like to be in the public eye and values loyalty more than anything. After seeing what Teresa and Jennifer are going through in their relationships, she is forced to revisit past allegations about her own marriage.

RHONJ's 13th season premiered on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo. Returning for the new season are Housewives Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin. The ladies are joined by new Housewives Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Jackie Goldschneider returns as a friend this season, alongside new friend Jennifer Fessler. After a tumultuous year that tested loyalties and reignited feuds, the ladies of the Garden State are learning that when it comes to planting seeds, you reap what you sow. Marriage, friendships and families have been pushed to the limit, but will 2022 be the year to finally repair what's been broken? These relationships will need more than just magic to survive, but one thing is for certain: The ladies of New Jersey will let nothing stand in their way. Teresa Giudice continues to live blissfully in her love bubble as she plans her fairytale wedding to Louie. Since her relationship with Joe and Melissa is on shaky ground, however, will she truly have her happily ever after? As Melissa Gorga continues to renovate her new home, she and Joe have hit an all-time low with Teresa. After numerous failed attempts at making amends, the Gorgas are faced with a decision to fully let go of the fractured relationship. Margaret Josephs thought she had buried the hatchet with Jennifer last year, but recently learned that she's still up to her old tricks. When Margaret's ex-best friend secretly meets with Jennifer and Teresa to spread gossip about her, Margaret must now defend herself against these vicious claims. Dolores Catania is head over heels for her new Irish boyfriend, Paulie, and the couple is moving towards planning a future together. With Frank still in the picture, though, Dolores struggles with her non-traditional relationship with him and how to move on peacefully. Jennifer Aydin's marriage to Bill is still reeling from the effects of his affair being town gossip. Furthermore, with differing parenting styles, Jennifer and Bill are constantly at odds these days. Is therapy enough to help this struggling marriage ... or is it too little, too late? Danielle Cabral is an over-the-top mom, wife and businesswoman who doesn't shy away from anyone and isn't afraid to speak her mind. As she struggles with a broken relationship with her brother, she tries to use her experience to encourage peace between Teresa and the Gorgas, which causes tension within the group. Rachel Fuda is a supermom of three and a business owner who juggles everything with ease. While she and her husband, John, have two small children, John has an older son of his own who Rachel is contemplating adopting. After an abrasive encounter with Jennifer, Rachel begins to question her motives and forms a loyal bond with Margaret and Melissa, creating a divide within the group. Since attacking her eating disorder head on, Jackie Goldschneider is back and more confident than ever. However, with two new girls in the mix, Jackie ruffles some feathers and has a hard time playing nice. Jennifer Fessler is the wise-cracking friend of Margaret who isn't afraid to make her opinions known. Will her unfiltered mouth get her into trouble with some of the other ladies?
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Season 14 of RHONJ debuted on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo. Returning for season 14 are Housewives Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Also returning are Friends Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler. With more division than ever before, this season proves that friendships can change at the flip of a switch. As dynamics change within the circle of friends, the ladies of the Garden State will rely on their core family units for support and understanding. Highlights this season include:

- Teresa is happily in her love bubble with husband Louie and continues to preserve her peace by cutting off her relationship with her brother, Joe, sister-in-law, Melissa, and former friend Margaret. However, as she navigates her new family life with Louie, her emotions are at an all-time high as her daughter Gabriella prepares to go away to college.

- Melissa's world is completely changing as she and Joe send daughter Antonia off to college. Focusing on her family, with her mother getting older, Melissa and her sisters debate over what is best for their mother moving forward. With her store, Envy, thriving, she explores what could be the boutique's next big move.

- Dolores has always been the peacemaker in this group of friends, but this year she's at a crossroads in her relationship with her doting boyfriend, Paulie. As he finalizes his divorce, will Dolores be ready to get her happily ever after?

- After Margaret's ex-husband unexpectedly passed away last year, she's finally coming to terms with the grief and how much it is affecting her relationship with her husband, Joe. While she continues to spar with Teresa, her friendship with Jackie takes in a shocking twist and a turn for the worse.

- Although her loyalties stand with best friend Teresa, Jennifer A. is finally in a good place with the friend group, especially Melissa and Margaret. However, a turn of events has her questioning certain relationships.

- Danielle continues to have unresolved tension with her family, but her business, Boujie Kidz, is thriving as she makes her first appearance at New York Fashion Week. Reeling from last year's explosive drama, she ultimately questions where her friendships stand within the group.

- Rachel's life is busier than ever as she navigates her arthritis issues while also dealing with her youngest daughter's speech and physical delays. When harmful gossip resurfaces regarding her husband John's past, Rachel stands her ground and goes head-to-head with Teresa.

- Jackie's lifelong dream of getting a book deal comes to life, but her relationship with Margaret struggles because of it. As she starts to get closer with Teresa, her ride or dies question where her loyalty stands.

- Jennifer F. continues to find her voice and place in the group while being open to new friendships. When she takes a liking to the other ladies, Margaret and Rachel dispute how good of a friend she really is.