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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.
High Tide, Low Blow (Episode 1)
Air date: 2012-04-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Caroline struggles to repair her friendship with Teresa and receives a diagnosis she feared. Jacqueline's daughter Ashley has spent more time than she should have at home, resulting in an ultimatum.
Poker Face (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-04-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Ashley has a hard time leaving the nest; Teresa's attempt at an apology turns into a violent brawl; Melissa has a musical surprise for Joe.
Third Eye Blind (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-05-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: It's a gossip filled cruise down the Jersey coast; Jacqueline plays referee between two sisters-in-law.
Drowning Pool (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-05-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Caroline celebrates her anniversary; Kathy hosts a pool party; Teresa and Joe have a blow out; Jacqueline tries to deal with Ashley's new life.
Spoiled Sports (Episode 5)
Air date: 2012-05-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Joe gives Teresa a shocking ultimatum; insecurities are revealed by Lauren when she talks with her dad about her weight loss; Jacqueline hosts a dramatic family field day.
Uncivil Union (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-06-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jaime announces he will marry Rich; Caroline, Teresa, and Jacqueline come together but Joe makes a joke that goes too far; Kathy and Rosie have a heart-to-heart conversation.
True Love True Lies (Episode 7)
Air date: 2012-06-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Caroline finds out what Teresa really thinks of her; Melissa debuts her new song with a party; Joe reaches out to his sister one last time.
Best Friends For Never (Episode 8)
Air date: 2012-06-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, is running out of options; Lauren makes a shocking decision regarding her weight loss; Teresa explores options with her bankruptcy attorney.
Public Displays of Rejection (Episode 9)
Air date: 2012-06-24
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Teresa takes a big step with her brother; Melissa hosts a party for her radio debut; Teresa moves away from Jacqueline and Caroline.
Temporary Shrinkage (Episode 10)
Air date: 2012-07-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Kathy tries to find love for her sister at the gay bar; Teresa and her brother, Joe discuss their issues in therapy; Jacqueline and Caroline discuss whether Teresa and her husband are still invited to the Napa trip; Rosie visits Teresa.
The Sniff Test (Episode 11)
Air date: 2012-07-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Melissa oversees an overblown birthday bash for her daughter but an awkward meeting between Teresa and Jacqueline takes the cake. Meanwhile, Kathy serves up a meal for her sister's new flame and Caroline's son considers introducing his new girlfriend to his family.
The Jersey Side Step (Episode 12)
Air date: 2012-07-15
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: A live music festival courts drama; Caroline's family goes to the Fancy Food Festival in Washington, D.C., but plans to sell water there may go awry after a night of drinking.
Sit Down and Man Up (Episode 13)
Air date: 2012-07-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Kathy opens a gelato stand in Patterson; Teresa is accused of profiting off her family's recipes; the husbands meet and expose feuds and frail friendships which threaten to jeopardize the Napa trip.
Pack Your Baggage (Episode 14)
Air date: 2012-07-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The women flee to the California coast to escape Hurricane Irene; tensions between Caroline, Jacqueline and Teresa escalate; Teresa confronts Kathy.
If this RV is a Rockin' (Episode 15)
Air date: 2012-08-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The housewives decide to try surfing; Caroline has family issues; Jacqueline and Teresa try to see if their friendship can survive.
Whine Country (Episode 16)
Air date: 2012-08-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The gang's getaway on the west coast continues with a visit to Napa Valley for a business meeting at a vineyard.
Hot Tub of Sour Grapes (Episode 17) 7.0
Air date: 2012-08-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Friendships may be beyond repair when Teresa and Caroline have one last blowout after Caroline overhears a conversation between Teresa and Kathy.
Dinasty of Denial (Episode 18)
Air date: 2012-09-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: New alliances are formed after the trip; Kathy goes to college for a day with her daughter; Teresa invites her ally, Dina, to her Fabellini release party.
A Bald Canary Sings (Episode 19)
Air date: 2012-09-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Kathy tries to make a business deal while Melissa meets with a music hot-shot; Kim D's annual Porsche Fashion Show; Teresa makes a shocking discovery.
Strip Down Memory Lane (Episode 20)
Air date: 2012-09-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Melissa prepares to confront her past; a distressing phone call sends Joe Gorga and Rich Wakile to Melissa's rescue; Teresa and Jacqueline's friendship is tested.
Reunion (1) (Episode 21)
Air date: 2012-09-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 1 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Reunion (2) (Episode 22)
Air date: 2012-10-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 2 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Reunion (3) (Episode 23)
Air date: 2012-10-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 3 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Lost Footage (Episode 24)
Air date: 2012-10-21
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The lost footage from Season 4 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
