The Real Housewives of New Jersey — Season 4
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About this season
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.
Episodes (24)
1. High Tide, Low Blow
Aired 22 April 2012 • 43 min
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.
2. Poker Face
Aired 29 April 2012 • 43 min
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.
3. Third Eye Blind
Aired 6 May 2012 • 43 min
It's a gossip filled cruise down the Jersey coast; Jacqueline plays referee between two sisters-in-law.
4. Drowning Pool
Aired 13 May 2012 • 43 min
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.
5. Spoiled Sports
Aired 20 May 2012 • 43 min
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.
6. Uncivil Union
Aired 3 June 2012 • 43 min
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.
7. True Love True Lies
Aired 10 June 2012 • 43 min
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.
8. Best Friends For Never
Aired 17 June 2012 • 43 min
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.
9. Public Displays of Rejection
Aired 24 June 2012 • 43 min
Teresa takes a big step with her brother; Melissa hosts a party for her radio debut; Teresa moves away from Jacqueline and Caroline.
10. Temporary Shrinkage
Aired 1 July 2012 • 43 min
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.
11. The Sniff Test
Aired 8 July 2012 • 43 min
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.
12. The Jersey Side Step
Aired 15 July 2012 • 43 min
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.
13. Sit Down and Man Up
Aired 22 July 2012 • 43 min
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.
14. Pack Your Baggage
Aired 29 July 2012 • 43 min
The women flee to the California coast to escape Hurricane Irene; tensions between Caroline, Jacqueline and Teresa escalate; Teresa confronts Kathy.
15. If this RV is a Rockin'
Aired 12 August 2012 • 43 min
The housewives decide to try surfing; Caroline has family issues; Jacqueline and Teresa try to see if their friendship can survive.
16. Whine Country
Aired 19 August 2012 • 43 min
The gang's getaway on the west coast continues with a visit to Napa Valley for a business meeting at a vineyard.
17. Hot Tub of Sour Grapes
7.0Aired 26 August 2012 • 43 min
Friendships may be beyond repair when Teresa and Caroline have one last blowout after Caroline overhears a conversation between Teresa and Kathy.
18. Dinasty of Denial
Aired 9 September 2012 • 43 min
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.
19. A Bald Canary Sings
Aired 16 September 2012 • 43 min
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.
20. Strip Down Memory Lane
Aired 23 September 2012 • 43 min
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.
21. Reunion (1)
Aired 30 September 2012 • 43 min
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.
22. Reunion (2)
Aired 7 October 2012 • 43 min
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.
23. Reunion (3)
Aired 14 October 2012 • 43 min
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.
24. Lost Footage
Aired 21 October 2012 • 43 min
The lost footage from Season 4 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.