The Real Housewives of New Jersey — Season 5
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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 (22)
1. Garden State of Emergency
6.0Aired 2 June 2013 • 43 min
The wives' holiday homes are in ruins after Hurricane Sandy, Jacqueline faces her son's diagnosis of autism, and Caroline's shocking offer to Joe Gorga could push the wives toward war.
2. A Manzo of Her Word
6.0Aired 9 June 2013 • 43 min
Melissa considers selling her house and moving. Meanwhile, Kathy is tested by her son and her husband; the Lauritas host a poker night; and Caroline and Teresa square off in a fiery exchange.
3. It's My Party and I'll Fight If I Want To
6.0Aired 16 June 2013 • 43 min
Teresa's father goes to the ICU just as the family gears up for a birthday party. Elsewhere, tension grows between Kathy and Teresa; Caroline returns to an unkempt mansion; and a white lie infuriates Teresa.
4. Gym Rats
6.0Aired 23 June 2013 • 43 min
Melissa's past is comes back to haunt her. Kathy hosts a birthday celebration for her daughter and husband. Teresa becomes emotional after she runs into her brother while out.
5. Everything Is Coming Up Rosie
6.0Aired 30 June 2013 • 43 min
Jacqueline meets with the doctor to discuss her son's medical issues. Melissa and Joe fight over rumors Teresa has been saying. Caroline feels that her children are becoming too much like their father.
6. Drinking With the Enemy
6.0Aired 7 July 2013 • 43 min
Rumors about cheating spread. Meanwhile, Teresa plans a healing retreat, where she may have to face Jacqueline, and Kathy attempts to elude all the drama.
7. When Joes Collide
7.0Aired 14 July 2013 • 43 min
The ladies head to Lake George; Teresa prepares to confront Jacqueline; a relationship-building exercise goes awry and threatens to destroy the whole group.
8. Scum One, Scum All
7.0Aired 21 July 2013 • 43 min
Teresa's husband and brother fight; Caroline tries to keep the family together.
9. On Thin Guid-Ice
6.0Aired 28 July 2013 • 43 min
Teresa, her brother and their spouses see a relationship expert; Caroline has a surprising healing agenda.
10. Best Frenemies Forever
6.0Aired 4 August 2013 • 43 min
Tessa and Jacqueline come face to face; Caroline's husband makes a shocking demand; Melissa and Joe get an offer.
11. Children of the Scorned
5.0Aired 11 August 2013 • 43 min
Joe spends time with his goddaughter; Teresa hosts a charity event and confronts Jacqueline; Jacqueline makes an impulsive decision that has her family worried.
12. Hair-binger of Doom
7.0Aired 18 August 2013 • 43 min
An article about Melissa's marriage causes problems; Jacqueline returns from L.A.; Kathy questions her partnership with Rich.
13. Spaghetti Western & Meatballs
6.0Aired 25 August 2013 • 43 min
The ladies go to Arizona to celebrate Melissa's birthday; Jacqueline struggles to mend her relationship with Teresa; Kathy receives a message from another realm.
14. Horse Whisper to a Scream
6.0Aired 1 September 2013 • 43 min
Unorthodox therapy opens old wounds and leaves Caroline in tears; Melissa and Jacqueline face their trust issues; Teresa's husband reveals something shocking.
15. Zen Things I Hate About You
6.0Aired 8 September 2013 • 43 min
A high-wire course is a trust test for Teresa and Melissa; Teresa and Jacqueline grow closer; Caroline and Kathy intervene when tensions boil over between Teresa and her brother.
16. The Blonde Drops a Bombshell
6.0Aired 15 September 2013 • 43 min
Jacqueline faces her fear of public speaking; Caroline debates on selling her family home; an unsettling secret surfaces.
17. Hair We Go Again
6.0Aired 22 September 2013 • 43 min
Caroline's boys open their new restaurant; Melissa goes to Orlando for a live radio performance; Teresa and Jacqueline face their enemies at the opening of their boutique.
18. Salon, Farewell
7.0Aired 29 September 2013 • 43 min
Someone new gets involved in a confrontation, Teresa tries to clear her name, and Kathy, Jacqueline and Caroline focus on their own families.
19. Reunion (Part 1)
Aired 6 October 2013
The season's most talked-about moments with Joe Guidice and Joe Gorga.
20. Reunion (part 2)
Aired 13 October 2013 • 43 min
Teresa and Joe speak about the charges they're faced with; Rosie shares her experience; the ladies discuss the season.
21. The Real Housewives Tell All (1)
Aired 20 October 2013 • 43 min
Never-before-seen footage, from extravagant events to bizarre antics.
22. The Real Housewives Tell All (2)
Aired 20 October 2013 • 43 min
More never-before-seen footage from the season.