Meet the five privileged ladies from the Garden State as they join their own reality show in the Real Housewives franchise. The cast includes a pair of sisters who married brothers.
The children of the Garden State wives are the center of dramas: as her daughter's declining grades has Jacqueline stressed out; Teresa and her daughter await an upcoming audition; and Caroline's daughter hopes to go to beauty school. Meanwhile, friction builds between Danielle and Dina.
Danielle invites the ladies for a mom's-night-out-bash, but the appeal of the spa party diminishes when rumors swirl and friendships become strained.
Danielle is the center of attention when her fellow ladies gather together to chat about her past and Danielle's clash with Teresa's husband. Meanwhile, Teresa struggles to move into her new home while offering support for her daughter's acting career.
Dina, Caroline and Teresa head to Atlantic City for the weekend, but Teresa finds herself in drama when she bickers with her husband and considers having plastic surgery. Elsewhere, Danielle and her boyfriend find their relationship crumbling, and a catfight breaks out in what was a quaint birthday lunch.
The New Jersey girls find tension rising to their limits as they congregate for Teresa's year-end party.
A special edition in which the unused footage and commentary from the Jersey girls and their families is shown, along with reflections on their dinner.
Andy Cohen hosts this reunion of the Jersey girls so they can chat it up, and dish it out.
A continuation of the reunion as the drama comes straight from the mouths of the Garden State housewives cast.
Previously unseen footage from season 1 is shown featuring the well-tended women of the Garden State, Caroline, Dina, Jacqueline, Teresa and Danielle.
Danielle tries to make her way into the inner circle; Jacqueline's baby boy brings the Manzo sisters closer together; Caroline throws her annual Sheriff's fundraiser.
Teresa encounters her brother for the first time since the tumultuous christening. Elsewhere, Melissa tries to fulfill her dream of being a pop star; Caroline plans to offer matronly advice on the radio; and Jacqueline's daughter plots to get a car.
Caroline takes to the airwaves with her new radio show. Meanwhile, the Gorga siblings attempt to settle their differences, but they invariably stir up more tension; and Jacqueline plays referee in a face-off between Teresa and Melissa.
Teresa and Melissa attempt to make peace, after which some of the gang journey to the Catskills. Back in the Garden State, Kathy savors the flavor of scouting for restaurants and Melissa prepares for a holiday dance recital. This spins into motion a family reunion---and it won't include Teresa.
The holiday season looms in the Garden State, but it's not so merry when friction rises in Caroline's family. Meanwhile, Jacqueline throws a holiday bash. And Teresa and Joe try to add sizzle to their romantic life despite their financial troubles.
The Jersey girls jingle all the way during Christmas, but it's much more naughty than nice when clashing and trashing mar Melissa's holiday party.
The holiday season turns frosty when the Manzos tangle with Kim G. Meanwhile, Teresa and Kathy throw separate Christmas bashes; and Teresa isn't very merry in the wake of a decision.
It's Christmas morning and housewives are stirring. Caroline receives a long-overdue present and Melissa considers herself the luckiest woman in Jersey. But there aren't many ho-ho-ho's for Teresa, whose holidays take a not-so-merry turn.
The wives get set to ring in the new year by trying fresh approaches to life: Teresa works on her new cookbooks; Melissa tries to live out her dream; and Caroline's daughter vows to shed pounds. The gang then celebrates New Year's Eve at the Brownstone, but backstabbing and finger-pointing prevail.
Teresa's children have a play date with Melissa's children, yet the kids seemingly show more maturity than their parents. Meanwhile, Kathy mulls over how to nurture her teen daughter. And Ashley's father pays her a surprise visit, but there may be more going on than simply a family reunion.
Verbal warfare and an agonizing decision lowlight Jacqueline's relationship with her daughter. Meanwhile, Teresa's financial woes escalate. And the wives trek to Kathy's food-tasting bash, featuring surprise guests and unsavory behavior from Teresa and Melissa.
Caroline's pride spills over when her two sons set out to launch their bottled-water line. Meanwhile, Lauren's grand opening for her cosmetic venture brings Jacqueline together with her daughter; and Teresa's brother attends her book-signing event.
The ladies leave Jersey for paradise as they travel to Punta Cana. Teresa gives Caroline and Al a VIP ticket to her sexy fashion show before the entire gang heads out on their private cruise. It's all bikinis, beer and booze until Kathy and Teresa come to blows on the beach.
The wives continue their vacation in Punta Cana, but they discover the open-air market and streets can be hazardous (especially in heels). Back in the Garden State, Ashley considers getting a tattoo.
In the Season 2 finale, the ladies return to New Jersey and focus on banishing Danielle from their lives. All the mama dramas then come to a head in the form of the ultimate showdown. In one corner: Caroline. In the other: Danielle.
The Garden State ladies reunite to hash out the dramas of Season 3
The conclusion of a reunion featuring the Jersey girls trashing and clashing over Season 3's antics. Andy Cohen hosts.
The Season 4 opener sharpens focus on Jacqueline's absence at the Season 3 reunion. Meanwhile, Caroline's friendship with Teresa is tested; a stunning ultimatum involves Jacqueline's daughter; accusations fly about Melissa; and Teresa heads to the shore with her brother and his family.
Kathy continues to overprotect her children when she tries to shield her son from an admirer. Ashley gets a lift to the airport, but leaving the nest proves harder than she thought. Meanwhile, Caroline struggles to help with Lauren's growing insecurity over her weight, and Melissa cooks up a musical surprise for Joe. At Jacqueline's poker night, Teresa's attempt to apologize for her cook book turns into a brawl that leaves one husband with a black eye and a sore ego.
There is trouble on the high seas when the housewives’ cruise down the Jersey coast is filled with gossip about Caroline and smack talk between Kathy and Teresa. Melissa's anger over being called a gold digger finally simmers over at a Summer Solstice party, leaving Jacqueline to play referee when the sisters-in-law face off.
Caroline celebrates her wedding anniversary. Elsewhere, Jacqueline struggles to accept Ashley's new life in Las Vegas, and Kathy throws a pool party, but the event sinks thanks to sparring between Teresa and her brother.
Jacqueline hosts a family field day that has everyone picking sides.