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{{short description|New Jersey-based reality television series in the United States}}
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*'''Current Housewives'''<hr>
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* ]<br><small>(season 1 - present)</small>
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* ]<br><small>(season 1 - present)</small>
* Teresa Aprea
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*'''Former Housewives'''<hr>
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* Dina Manzo<br><small>(seasons 1–2)</small>
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* Danielle Staub<br><small>(seasons 1–2)</small>
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* Jennifer Aydin
* Jackie Goldschneider
* Danielle Cabral
* Rachel Fuda
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| language = English | language = English
| num_seasons = 5 | num_seasons = 14
| num_episodes = 82 | num_episodes = 249 <!--as of August 11, 2024-->
| list_episodes = List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes | list_episodes = List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes
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* Lucilla D'Agostino Kuzminski
* Nate Green
* Rebecca Toth Diefenbach * Rebecca Toth Diefenbach
* Valerie Haselton * Valerie Haselton
* Lucilla D'Agostino
* Jim Fraenkel
* Omid Kahangi
* Caroline Self
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* Tess Gamboa Meyers
* Amy Kohn
* Luke Neslage
* Deanna Markoff
* Dorothy Toran
* Jessica Sebastian
* Jordana Hochman
* Lauren Volonakis
* Taylor Lucy Choi
* Sarah Howell
* Mioshi Hill
* Maggie Langtry
* Lisa Levey
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| runtime = 41 to 44 minutes | runtime = 41–43 minutes
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| company = Sirens Media<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Leftfield Pictures Acquires ‘Real Housewives Of NJ’ Producer Sirens Media|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/leftfield-pictures-acquires-real-housewives-of-nj-producer-sirens-media/|publisher=]|date=March 20, 2013}}</ref>
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* ''Teresa Gets Married''
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'''''The Real Housewives of New Jersey''''' is an American reality television series that debuted on May 12, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo Adds "Fashion Show," "New Jersey" in May|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/03/16/bravo-adds-fashion-show-new-jersey-in-may-30679/7997/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=March 16, 2009}}</ref> and airs on ]. It is the network's fourth installation of '']'' franchise. ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' chronicles the lives of five women in and around several communities in northern ]. '''''The Real Housewives of New Jersey''''', abbreviated '''''RHONJ''''', is an American ] series that premiered on May 12, 2009, on ]. Developed as the fourth installment of '']'' franchise, it has aired fourteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in the state of ], primarily in ].


The cast of the recent fourteenth season consists of ], ], ], ], Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, with former housewife Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler serving as friends of the housewives. Previously featured cast members include original housewives ], ], ] and ]; and subsequent housewives ], Teresa Aprea, ], ] and ].
==Production history==
''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' was first announced when Bravo released its 2008-2009 programming on April 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo Increases Programming Hours by 45%, Unveils New Slate Including 12 Returning Franchises and Four New Series and Specials|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2008/04/15/bravo-increases-programming-hours-by-45-percent-unveils-new-slate-including-12-returning-franchises-and-four-new-series-and-specials-27260/20080415bravo01/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=April 15, 2008}}</ref> It was later announced that the series would debut on May 12, 2009, with ], ], ], ], and ] as the cast. For the first time in the franchise, the series followed housewives who are related to one another: sisters Caroline and Dina are married to brothers Albert and Tommy Manzo, and Jacqueline Laurita is married to Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita.<ref>{{cite web|title=A New Real Housewives Of New Jersey Cast Member Revealed!|url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/09/exclusive-a-new-real-housewives-new-jersey-cast-member-revealed/|work=Radar Online|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=September 2, 2010}}</ref> Dina and Tommy Manzo would later end up divorced.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fowler|first=Brandi|title=Former Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dina Manzo Splits from Husband|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/384483/former-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-star-dina-manzo-splits-from-husband|work=E!|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=February 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dina Manzo Separates From Husband: 34 Other 'Real Housewives' Who Have Divorced|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/dina-manzo-separates-_n_2616854.html|work=The Huffington Post|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=02/04/2013}}</ref> With the first season averaging 2.55 million total viewers, Bravo announced the renewal of the second season on October 6, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo Announces Series Pickups for "The Real Housewives of D.C." and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey"|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/10/06/bravo-announces-series-pickups-for-the-real-housewives-of-dc-and-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-32956/20091006bravo01/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 8, 2013|date=October 6, 2009}}</ref> The second season premiered on May 3, 2010, with Dina Manzo departing the series after the seventh episode of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dina Manzo: Why I Left ‘Real Housewives’|url=http://okmagazine.com/uncategorized/dina-manzo-why-i-left-real-housewives/|work=OK! Magazine|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=June 17, 2010}}</ref>


The success of the show has resulted in the spin-offs '']'' and '']''.
The third season renewal was announced on August 31, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey' Reunion Earns Highest-Rated Episode in 'Real Housewives' Franchise History|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/08/31/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-reunion-earns-highest-rated-episode-in-real-housewives-franchise-history/61771/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=August 31, 2010}}</ref> It was later revealed on September 7, 2010, that Danielle Staub would not returning to the show.<ref name=DailyNews-danielle>{{cite web|last=Shahid|first=Aliyah|title=Danielle Staub to leave 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' Bravo announces|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/danielle-staub-leave-real-housewives-new-jersey-bravo-announces-article-1.442350|work=New York Daily News|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=September 7, 2010}}</ref> Season 3 premiered on May 16, 2011, with a 90-minute episode as well as new housewives Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20481566,00.html|title=Real Housewives of New Jersey Returns&nbsp;– with New Ladies!|website=People Magazine|date=April 13, 2011}}.</ref> The third season delivered the highest rated season premiere in the network's history and the highest rated season premiere in '']'' franchise<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey' Delivers Highest Rated Season Premiere with 1.9 Million Viewers|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-delivers-highest-rated-season-premiere-with-1-9-million-viewers/93087/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 18, 2013|date=May 17, 2011}}</ref> but was later surpassed by '']''. After season 3, ''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' was the only ''The Real Housewives'' series within the franchise that features a main cast who are all married until '']'' also met the criteria starting with its third season. Season 4 was announced on June 7, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|last=Gorman|first=Bill|title="Real Housewives Of New Jersey" Renewed For Season 4, "The Real Housewives Of Orange County" Finale Delivers Highest Rated Episode Of The Series|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/07/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county-renewed-for-season-4-finale-delivers-highest-rated-episode-of-the-series/94938/|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=June 7, 2011}}</ref> with the fourth season premiering on April 22, 2012.<ref name=s4>{{cite web|title=Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Heads to the Shore in Season Four Premiering April 22 at 10PM ET/PT|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/22/bravos-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-heads-to-the-shore-in-season-four-premiering-april-22-at-10pm-et-pt-919510/20120322bravo02/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 7, 2013|date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> All of the Season 3 housewives returned.<ref name=s4/> Bravo announced that the fifth season would premiere June 2, 2013, with the season four cast returning.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=Bravo Greenlights 17 New and 18 Returning Unscripted Series|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/02/bravo-greenlights-17-new-and-18-returning-unscripted-series/176000/|publisher=]|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo Renews Bevy Of 'Real Housewives' Shows, Sets 'New Jersey' Premiere Date|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/02/bravo-real-housewives-renewed_n_2999784.html|publisher=]|date=April 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Takeda|first=Allison|title=See The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Cast Picture From Season Five|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/see-the-real-housewives-of-new-jerseys-cast-picture-from-season-five-201334|publisher=]|date=April 3, 2013}}</ref> Kim DePaola<ref>{{cite web|last=Nsenduluka|first=Benge|title='Real Housewives' New Jersey Housewife Jennifer Dalton Joining Pal Teresa Giudice?|url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/real-housewives-new-jersey-housewife-jennifer-dalton-joining-pal-teresa-giudice-87309/|publisher=]|accessdate=April 21, 2013|date=December 27, 2012}}</ref> and Jennifer Dalton have joined as "friends of the housewives".


==Production==
==Current Housewives==
=== Seasons 1–5 ===
]
''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' was announced by ] on April 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo Increases Programming Hours by 45%, Unveils New Slate Including 12 Returning Franchises and Four New Series and Specials|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2008/04/15/bravo-increases-programming-hours-by-45-percent-unveils-new-slate-including-12-returning-franchises-and-four-new-series-and-specials-27260/20080415bravo01/|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=July 8, 2013|date=April 15, 2008}}</ref> The ] premiered on May 12, 2009, and starred ], ], ], ] and ] with Dolores Catania as a friend of the housewives. For the first time in '']'' franchise, the series followed cast members who are related to one another: sisters Caroline Manzo and Dina Cantin were at the time married to brothers Albert and Tommy Manzo, and Laurita is married to Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita.<ref>{{cite web|title=A New Real Housewives Of New Jersey Cast Member Revealed!|url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/09/exclusive-a-new-real-housewives-new-jersey-cast-member-revealed/|work=Radar Online|access-date=July 8, 2013|date=September 2, 2010}}</ref> Dina and Tommy Manzo would later end up separated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fowler|first=Brandi|title=Former Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dina Manzo Splits from Husband|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/384483/former-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-star-dina-manzo-splits-from-husband|work=E! Online|publisher=NBCUniversal|access-date=July 8, 2013|date=February 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Dina Manzo Separates From Husband: 34 Other 'Real Housewives' Who Have Divorced|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/dina-manzo-separates-_n_2616854.html|work=The Huffington Post|access-date=July 8, 2013|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> The ] premiered on May 3, 2010, with Dina Manzo departing the series after the seventh episode.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dina Manzo: Why I Left 'Real Housewives'|url=http://okmagazine.com/uncategorized/dina-manzo-why-i-left-real-housewives/|work=OK! Magazine|access-date=July 7, 2013|date=June 17, 2010}}</ref> Staub left the show after the second season.<ref name=DailyNews-danielle>{{cite web|last=Shahid|first=Aliyah|title=Danielle Staub to leave 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' Bravo announces|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/danielle-staub-leave-real-housewives-new-jersey-bravo-announces-article-1.442350|work=]|access-date=July 7, 2013|date=September 7, 2010}}</ref>


The ] premiered on May 16, 2011, with new housewives ], Teresa Giudice's sister-in-law, and ], Teresa's cousin. Kathy's sister, Rosie Pierri, appeared as a guest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20481566,00.html|title=Real Housewives of New Jersey Returns&nbsp;– with New Ladies!|work=]|date=April 13, 2011|access-date=May 12, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912045047/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20481566,00.html|archive-date=September 12, 2015}}</ref> It delivered the highest rated season premiere in Bravo's history and the highest-rated season premiere in ''The Real Housewives'' franchise at the time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey' Delivers Highest Rated Season Premiere with 1.9 Million Viewers|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-delivers-highest-rated-season-premiere-with-1-9-million-viewers/93087/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521162832/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-delivers-highest-rated-season-premiere-with-1-9-million-viewers/93087/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 21, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=May 18, 2013|date=May 17, 2011}}</ref>
===Teresa Giudice===
{{Main|Teresa Giudice}}
(Season 1&nbsp;– present)


The ] premiered on April 22, 2012.<ref name=s4>{{cite web|title=Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Heads to the Shore in Season Four Premiering April 22 at 10PM ET/PT|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/03/22/bravos-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-heads-to-the-shore-in-season-four-premiering-april-22-at-10pm-et-pt-919510/20120322bravo02/|work=The Futon Critic|access-date=July 7, 2013|date=March 22, 2012}}</ref> This season served as Dolores Catania's final season as a friend until Season 7 where she would become a main cast member. Dina Manzo appeared as a guest during the fourth season. The ] premiered on June 2, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Takeda|first=Allison|title=See The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Cast Picture From Season Five|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/see-the-real-housewives-of-new-jerseys-cast-picture-from-season-five-201334|work=]|date=April 3, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2015}}</ref> Caroline Manzo and Laurita left the show after the fifth season.<ref name=LauritaExit>{{cite web|last=Nilles|first=Billy|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey': Dina Manzo demands Jacqueline Laurita's exit|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/10/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-dina-manzo-demands-jacqueline-lauritas-exit.html|publisher=]|access-date=October 24, 2013|date=October 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410221119/http://zap2it.com/2013/10/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-dina-manzo-demands-jacqueline-lauritas-exit/|archive-date=April 10, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Teresa Giudice (née Gorga) (born May 18, 1972) was born and raised in New Jersey. Her parents immigrated from Italy and raised Teresa and her brother Giuseppe, also known as Joe, in an Italian Catholic home. She grew up in ] where she met her husband of more than ten years, Joe. Teresa has four daughters—Gia (born on January 8, 2001), Gabriella (born on October 4, 2004), Milania (born on February 2, 2006) and baby Audriana (born on September 14, 2009).<ref>{{cite web|title=New Jersey Housewives’ Teresa Giudice Delivers Baby!|url=http://www.realitytea.com/2009/09/15/new-jersey-housewives-teresa-giudice-delivers-baby/|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref>


=== Seasons 6–8 ===
After graduating from ] with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management, Giudice worked as an associate buyer for ] in New York before deciding to stay home with her children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice/celebrities/teresa-guidice/|work=nbc.com|title=The Celebrities: Teresa Giudice: Bio|program=The Celebrity Apprentice}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/bio/teresa-giudice|work=bravotv.com|title=Bios: Teresa Giudice&nbsp;— Cast|program=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}</ref> She owns an online boutique, TG Fabulicious, and has co-authored three successful Italian cookbooks, each of which is a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2010-06-13/paperback-advice/list.html|work=nytimes.com|date=June 13, 2010|title=Best Sellers June 13, 2010 - Paperback Advice, How-To & Misc. - Also Selling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best Sellers: Paperback Advice, How-To And Miscellaneous: Sunday, June 26th 2011|date=June 26, 2011|work=nytimes|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9405EFD6153EF935A15755C0A9679D8B63}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Best Sellers: Paperback Advice, How-To And Miscellaneous: Sunday, June 10th 2012|date=June 10, 2012|author=Guidice, Teresa with MacLean, Heather|http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E4DF133EF933A25755C0A9649D8B63|work=nytimes.com}}</ref> The first, ''Skinny Italian'', a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking, was published May 4, 2010, her second cookbook, ''Fabulicious'', was published May 3, 2011, and Giudice's third cookbook, ''Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit'', was released on May 8, 2012. Giudice has also created her own line of Bellini called Fabellini, along with a haircare line named ''Youthful 8 Milania Collection''.<ref>{{cite book|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather|title=Skinny Italian|publisher=]|isbn=978-1401310356 |date=September 30, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Fabulicious|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather|publisher=Running Press|date=May 3, 2011|isbn=978-0762442393 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather|title=Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit|publisher=Running Press|isbn=978-0762445448 |date=May 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Milania Hair Care|url=http://www.milaniahaircare.com/pages/About-Milania-Hair-Care.html|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref>
The ] premiered on July 13, 2014.<ref name=season6official>{{cite web|title=Dina Manzo Returns! First Look at 'RHONJ' Season Six|url=http://www.bravotv.com/blogs/the-dish/dina-manzo-returns-first-look-at-rhonj-season-six|work=The Dish|date=14 May 2014|publisher=Bravo|access-date=May 14, 2014|quote=May 14, 2014}}</ref> It featured the return of Dina Manzo as a full-time cast member and new cast members ], Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harnick|first=Chris|title=The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 6 Scoop: Fistfights, Major Drama and Sexy Times Ahead!|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/508706/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-6-scoop-fistfights-major-drama-and-sexy-times-ahead|work=E! Online|publisher=NBCUniversal|access-date=February 22, 2014|date=February 22, 2014}}</ref> Wakile was demoted to a "friend of the housewives" role, while Laurita also appeared as a guest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-6-jacqueline-laurita-back/39477.htm|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey' season 6 cast: Jacqueline Laurita to return|first=Azalea|last=Pena|website=Christiantoday.com|date=13 August 2014 |access-date=3 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bricker|first1=Tierney|last2=Sobol|first2=Beth|title=Real Housewives of New Jersey's Kathy Wakile Breaks Silence on No Longer Being a Housewife in Season 6|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/541924/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-s-kathy-wakile-breaks-silence-on-no-longer-being-a-housewife-in-season-6|work=E! Online|publisher=NBCUniversal|access-date=November 8, 2014|date=May 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/real-housewives-new-jersey-jacqueline-laurita-fan-support/#:~:text=The%20former%20cast%20member%20appeared%20in%20seasons%201,Real%20Housewives%20Episodes%20That%20Will%20Hook%20New%20Viewers|title = Real Housewives of New Jersey: 5 Times Fans Supported Jacqueline (And 5 Times They Didn't)|website = ]|date = 14 August 2021}}</ref> Aprea, Cantin and Napolitano left the show, while Marchese was fired after the sixth season.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/article/real-housewives-new-jersey-amber-marchese-exits|title=Amber Marchese Exits The Real Housewives of New Jersey|magazine=]|date=November 10, 2015|access-date=November 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dina-manzo-will-not-return-to-real-housewives-of-nj/|title=Dina Manzo will not return to 'Real Housewives of NJ'|date=May 9, 2016 |first=Diana |last=Falzone |publisher=] |access-date=May 24, 2016}}</ref>


Laurita returned as a full-time cast member in the ], which premiered on July 10, 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-renewed-teresa-giudice-melissa-gorga-jacqueline-laurita-1201698449/|title='Real Housewives Of New Jersey' Renewed; Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga & Jacqueline Laurita To Return |magazine=] |first=Denise |last=Petski |date=February 8, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> The season also featured ] and ] as new cast members, Dolores Catania was a friend of the show for the first four seasons and was originally cast for the show in Season 1 but backed out for personal reasons. Kathy Wakile and Rosie Pierri appeared as "friends of the housewives".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2016/05/24/teresa-giudice-slings-insults-in-real-housewives-return/|title=Teresa Giudice slings insults in 'Real Housewives' return |access-date=May 24, 2016 |first=Jaclyn |last=Hendricks |date=May 24, 2016 |work=]}}</ref> Aprea and Napolitano also appeared as guests.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harnick|first1=Chris|title=Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 7 Trailer: It's Teresa Giudice vs. Jacqueline Laurita?|url=http://www.eonline.com/au/news/767434/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-7-trailer-it-s-teresa-giudice-vs-jacqueline-laurita|newspaper=E! Online|date=24 May 2016|publisher=E News|access-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Next on RHONJ: Drama, Drama, Drama|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-7/episode-8/videos/next-on-rhonj-drama-drama-drama|website=Bravo|date=26 August 2016|access-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref> The season marked the final appearance of Laurita, Wakile and Pierri in the show.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Iaboni|first1=Rande|title=EXCLUSIVE: Jacqueline Laurita Opens Up About Her Son's Autism and Why She Won't Be Returning to ''RHONJ''|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/214186_exclusive_jacqueline_laurita_opens_up_about_her_son_s_autism_and_why_she_won_t_be_returning_to_rhonj/|access-date=April 10, 2017|work=]|publisher=]|date=April 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403221540/http://www.etonline.com/news/214186_exclusive_jacqueline_laurita_opens_up_about_her_son_s_autism_and_why_she_won_t_be_returning_to_rhonj/|archive-date=April 3, 2017|location=United States}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2017/05/kathy_wakile_rhonj_restaurant.html|title=Hold the drama: Former 'RHONJ' star Kathy Wakile opening Italian restaurant|website=nj.com|first=Vicki|last=Hyman|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=May 8, 2017}}</ref> Staub returned to the show as a "friend of the housewives" for the ], which premiered on October 4, 2017. It also featured ] as the new cast member.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Quinn|first1=Dave|title=Danielle Staub Returns to RHONJ — and What Furniture Is Teresa Giudice Flipping Now?|url=http://people.com/tv/real-housewives-new-jersey-season-8-trailer-exclusive/|access-date=August 22, 2017|work=]|publisher=]|date=August 22, 2017|location=United States}}</ref> Flicker left the show afterwards.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Corinthios|first1=Aurelie|title=Siggy Flicker Leaving the ''Real Housewives of New Jersey'' After 2 Seasons|url=http://people.com/tv/siggy-flicker-leaving-real-housewives-new-jersey/|access-date=December 22, 2017|work=]|publisher=]|date=December 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223030430/http://people.com/tv/siggy-flicker-leaving-real-housewives-new-jersey/|archive-date=December 23, 2017|location=United States|language=en}}</ref>
''Fabulicious'' cookbook caused a dispute with fellow castmate ] after Giudice wrote that Caroline was "1/16th Italian" and "as Italian as the ]". The dispute spilled into the third season reunion, where Manzo also accused Giudice of causing the issues between Caroline and her sister, Dina, who are no longer on speaking terms, an accusation that both Dina Manzo and Teresa Giudice have denied.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/books/bestseller/bestpaperadvice.html?_r=1&ref=bestseller|title=Best Sellers&nbsp;– Paperback Advice|date=September 3, 2010|work=The New York Times|accessdate=September 4, 2010|first=Jennifer|last=Schuessler}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.borders.com/online/store/TitleDetail?sku=1401310354 |title=Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It: Live La Bella Vita and Look Great, Too!&nbsp;– Teresa Giudice&nbsp;– Paperback (ISBN 9781401310356)&nbsp;– Buy Books, Music and Movies at Borders |publisher=Borders.com |date=May 4, 2010 |accessdate=August 21, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|url=http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-06-26/paperback-advice/list.html|date=June 26, 2011|accessdate=October 16, 2011|title=Best Sellers: Also Selling|first=Jennifer|last=Schuessler}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|work=Fabulicious!|publisher=Running Press|authors=Giudice, Teresa and MacLean, Heather|year=2011|ISBN=ISBN 0762442395; ISBN 978-0-7624-4239-3}}</ref>


=== Seasons 9–14 ===
Additionally, she is a committee member for her former co-star, ]'s charity, Project Ladybug.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref><ref>. Tvwatch.people.com (May 21, 2009).</ref> On February 19, 2012, Giudice was a cast member on season 12 of '']''. She was fired on May 6, 2012 (]), placing fifth after raising $60,000<ref>http://www.nephcure.org/Teresa-Check-Presentation</ref> for her charity, ].
The ] premiered on November 7, 2018, with Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider joining the cast and Staub returning as a friend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/bravo-renews-vanderpump-rules-and-19-other-shows-1202750400/ |title=Bravo Renews 'Vanderpump Rules' and 19 Other Shows, Expands to Seven Nights a Week |author=Otterson, Joe |date=April 11, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref> The ] premiered on November 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Celebrates a Decade of Family, Friendship, and Frenemies When Season 10 Premieres on Wednesday, November 6 at 9PM ET/PT|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/09/25/bravos-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-celebrates-a-decade-of-family-friendship-and-frenemies-when-season-10-premieres-on-wednesday-november-6-at-9pm-et-pt-539214/20190925bravo01/|work=]|date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> The season marked Staub's final appearance, as she announced her resignation from the show for the second time in January 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRihqSajWu8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/dRihqSajWu8 |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Danielle Staub Announces Departure from RHONJ |website=] |date=January 8, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Filming for the ] was postponed by Bravo in March 2020 due to the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-11-filming-postponed-due-coronavirus/ |title=Real Housewives Of New Jersey Season 11 Filming Postponed Due To Coronavirus |author=O'Brien, Jennifer |website=] |date=March 15, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref> The eleventh season premiered on February 17, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-11-trailer-exclusive/|title= RHONJ Trailer Tackles Cheating Rumors and an Explosive Fight Between Joe Gorga and Teresa Giudice |website=People|first=Jodi|last=Guglielmi |date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2021}}</ref> The ] premiered on February 1, 2022, with Traci Johnson added as a friend of the housewives.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1313602/teresa-giudice-margaret-josephs-go-to-war-in-shocking-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-trailer|title=Here's Your First Look at the Shocking Real Housewives of New Jersey Trailer |website=E News|first=Samantha|last=Bergeson |date=December 20, 2021 |access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>
On July 29, 2013, Teresa Giudice, 41, and her husband, Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, 43, both of Towaco, N.J., were charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud in a 39-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury. The indictment also charges Giuseppe Giudice with failure to file tax returns for tax years 2004 through 2008, during which time he allegedly earned nearly $1 million.


The ] premiered on February 7, 2023, with new full-time housewives Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda joining the cast, as well as Jennifer Fessler joining as a friend of the housewives, alongside former housewife Jackie Goldschneider.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/tv/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-13-trailer/ | title=Watch the dramatic first trailer for season 13 of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' | magazine=]}}</ref>
Status: Married


The ] premiered on May 5, 2024, with the entire cast from the thirteenth season returning.<ref>{{Cite web |title='RHONJ' Season 14 Trailer Teases Turmoil in Teresa Giudice's Home as Costar Claims Luis Ruelas 'Pissed Her Money Away' |url=https://people.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-14-trailer-8605199 |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> In June 2024, it was reported that there would not be a traditional reunion for the fourteenth season, making this for the first time in the show’s history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-14-reunion-canceled-exclusive-8655924|title=The Real Housewives of New Jersey Won't Have a Traditional Reunion for Season 14 (Exclusive)|website=People|first=Dave|last=Quinn|date=June 1, 2024|access-date=June 1, 2024}}</ref>
===Caroline Manzo===
{{Main|Caroline Manzo}}
(Season 1&nbsp;– present)


==Cast ==
Caroline Manzo (née Laurita) (born August 23, 1961) has been married for over 27 years to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Caroline Manzo&nbsp;— Biography|url=http://carolinemanzo.com/biography.html|accessdate=November 28, 2012}}</ref> Albert Manzo's brother, Tommy Manzo, is the second husband of Manzo's sister and former cast mate, Dina Manzo, making the two sisters by both marriage and blood.
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The couple have three children: Albert "Albie" Manzo IV (born May 27, 1986), Lauren Manzo (born in 1988), and Christopher Manzo (born May 23, 1989). Manzo is the owner of two businesses: Opus Properties, a real estate firm, and a children's accessories line. In addition, she serves on the board of her sister Dina's charity foundation, Project Ladybug.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cast&nbsp;— Caroline Manzo|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/bio/caroline-manzo|accessdate=November 28, 2012}}</ref> In season 4, she is also portrayed partnering with daughter Lauren in a boutique store. It was rumored that Manzo was not going to return for season 5, but these rumors were confirmed false by fellow cast member ].<ref>{{cite web|last=PERRICONE|first=KATHLEEN|title=Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita will not return to 'Real Housewives of New Jersey': report|url=http://www.articles.nydailynews.com/2011-10-03/entertainment/30259194_1_caroline-manzo-jacqueline-laurita-gorga|publisher=New York Daily News|accessdate=November 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='RHONJ' Exclusive: Melissa Gorga Puts Caroline Manzo Rumors to Rest: She’s Coming Back!|url=http://www.intouchweekly.com/entertainment/news/rhonj-exclusive-melissa-gorga-puts-caroline-manzo-rumors-rest-she-s-coming-back#.UKt-7YWmAzN|accessdate=November 28, 2012}}</ref>
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===Jacqueline Laurita===
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(Season 1&nbsp;– present)
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Jacqueline Laurita (née Grippe) born April 26, 1970 is a stay-at-home mother married to Chris Laurita, brother of Caroline and ]. Together, Jacqueline and Chris have two sons: Christopher "C.J." Laurita, Jr. (born in 2002) and Nicholas Laurita (born June 11, 2009). Jacqueline also has a daughter, Ashlee Holmes (born '''Ashley''' on December 1, 1990), from a previous marriage. After several miscarriages and fertility problems, which she discussed on the show, Laurita gave birth to Nicholas shortly after the Season 1 Reunion show. In 2012, Laurita revealed that Nicholas had been diagnosed with autism.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bauer|first=Zoe|title=Celebrities With Autistic Children|url=http://omg.yahoo.com/news/celebrities-autistic-children-171500943.html?_esi=1|work=Yahoo OMG!|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref>
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Her father, Jerome "Jerry" Grippe, was an Army colonel, and Jacqueline moved with her family to locations such as South Korea, Germany and Virginia; she graduated from Chantilly High School in ] in 1988. Jacqueline spent most of her adult life in ], where her parents reside.<ref>{{cite web|work=BravoTV.com|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/bio/jacqueline-laurita|title= Jacqueline Laurita official biography on Bravo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=imdb.com|work=Internet Movie Database|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3403497/bio|title= Jacqueline Laurita}}</ref> In "How I Met Chris",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jacquelinelaurita.com/How%20I%20Met%20Chris.pdf|title=How I Met Chris|author=Jacqueline Laurita|accessdate=September 29, 2012}}</ref> Jacqueline describes the roles her father (who was senior vice president of operations at the ], his then-coworker ], and a fellow convention model played in her meeting her husband in 1996 at a Chicago sporting goods trade show, their courtship, and jobs she held at ] and as a licensed cosmetologist, convention and product model, on-call cocktail waitress for Samston hotel and casino, and freelance makeup artist.
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During Season 2, the majority of drama around Jacqueline involved teenage daughter, Ashley. The drama led up to one of the most infamous moments in the show's history; Ashley pulled Housewife Danielle Staub's hair, causing Staub to slap Jacqueline's daughter with a lawsuit.<ref>{{cite news|accessdate=May 14, 2011|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-01-30/gossip/27052670_1_fashion-show-real-housewives-hair|title= N.J. 'Housewife' Jacqueline Laurita's daughter found guilty of pulling out Danielle Staub's hair; It was said Jacqueline Laurita is leaving the Housewives series during the fourth season saying quote(I want to spend more time with my family and go back to a semi normal life)...
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Shortly following Season 3, Jacqueline had a dramatic falling out with cast member and longtime friend Teresa Giudice. The feud consisted of a long Twitter war,<ref>{{cite web|title=Teresa Giudice: Jacqueline Laurita Has 'Lost Her Mind'|date=June 18, 2012 AT 10:45&nbsp;am|author=Corneau, Allison|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/teresa-giudice-jacqueline-laurita-has-lost-her-mind-2012186|work=usmagazine.com|work=US Weekly|accessdate=July 13, 2012}}</ref> which ended with Laurita's referring to Giudice as "scum" and claiming that Giudice had stabbed her in the back several times. The falling out was so volatile that Laurita decided not to attend the season 3 reunion.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=July 13, 2012|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/real-housewives-new-jerseys-caroline-243135|work=hollywoodreporter.com|title='Real Housewives of New Jersey's' Caroline Manzo Addresses Jacqueline and Teresa's Feud (Video): On Sunday's 'Watch What Happens Live', the housewife stays diplomatic about her cast mates' catfight|date=October 3, 2011|author=Nededog, Jethro}}</ref>
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===Melissa Gorga===
{{Main|Melissa Gorga}}
(Season 3&nbsp;– present)

Melissa Gorga (''née'' Marco, born March 21, 1979) is married to Giuseppe (Joe) Gorga, who is the younger brother of Teresa Giudice. Melissa and Joe have three children: Antonia, Gino, and Joey. Melissa, who in the past has worked as a teacher, has parlayed her fame from ''Real Housewives'' into a music career. Her single, "On Display", was released on ] dance chart selections on August 13, 2011<ref>{{cite web|date=August 13, 2011|work=itunes.apple.com|copyright=AGJ Entertainment|title=On Display|artist=Gorga, Melissa|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rockstar/id534600812?i=534600815}}</ref> to mixed critical reviews. Gorga has stated that she continues to work on her music and has released several new singles, which have been previewed on several Season 4 episodes, as well as a four-track ]. As of July 5, 2012, she has released two additional singles on iTunes: "How Many Times", released Apr 29, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|work=itunes.apple.com|date=April 29, 2012|copyright=AGJ Entertainment|title=How Many Times|artist=Gorga, Melissa|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/how-many-times-single/id522896232}}</ref> and "Rockstar", released June 10, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|date=June 10, 2012|work=itunes.apple.com|copyright=AGJ Entertainment|title=Rockstar|artist=Gorga, Melissa|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rockstar/id534600812?i=534600815}}</ref>

Melissa, along with music superstars ] and ], is an ambassador for Voli Light Vodka, which bills itself as "the world's first low-calorie vodka".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cityguideny.com/eventinfo.cfm?id=110687|work=cityguideny.com|title=Voli Vodka Presents Melissa Gorga&nbsp;— The Wine Guy Smithtown|date=June 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-4/bio/melissa-gorga|work=bravotv.com|title=Bios: Melissa Gorga: Cast|program=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}</ref>

Status: Married

===Kathy Wakile===
{{Main|Kathy Wakile}}
(Season 3&nbsp;– present)

Katherina "Kathy" Wakile (née Pierri, born October 4, 1965) currently resides in ] with her husband of 21 years, Richard "Richie" Wakile, and their two children, Victoria (born 1994) and Joseph (born 1996). Her family is very close to that of her cousin Joe Gorga (Teresa Guidice's brother) and his wife, fellow Housewife Melissa Gorga. Unlike her other castmates, Kathy is not married to an Italian-American. Her husband, Rich, is Lebanese-American. Kathy is passionate about food and one day plans to open her own restaurant or catering business. Kathy has had several arguments with her cousin Teresa throughout season three of the show and is often dragged into feuds between Teresa and Teresa's sister-in-law Melissa. Kathy has introduced several new ] since joining the show.{{what|date=June 2013}} Additionally, she and Victoria frequently participate in events that raise awareness for brain cancer, an illness they take close to heart, as Victoria needed an operation to remove a benign ]; this incident was discussed on '']''.{{when|date=June 2013}}{{cn|date=June 2013}}

Status: Married

==Former Housewives==

===Dina Manzo===
(Season 1&nbsp;– Season 2)

Claudine "Dina" Manzo<ref>. (PDF) .</ref> (née Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) is a mother, an ], and the founder of the non-profit organization, Project Ladybug.<ref></ref> Project Ladybug is dedicated to supporting St. Joseph's Hospital ] and helping children with cancer.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref>She and her family live in ]. She married her second husband, Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, in 2005. Tommy's elder brother and business partner, Albert Manzo, is married to Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two also sisters-in-law. Tommy and Dina's wedding was featured on the ] television show ''My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding.''<ref>http://www.vh1.com/video/my-big-fat-fabulous-wedding/full-episodes/my-big-fat-fabulous-wedding-dina-and-tommy/1562895/playlist.jhtml</ref> In February 2013, Dina announced that she and Tommy had separated in October 2012.<ref name="huffingtonpost.com">{{cite news|journal=Huffington Post|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/dina-manzo-separates-_n_2616854.html|date=February 4, 2013|title=Dina Manzo Separates From Husband: 34 Other 'Real Housewives' Who Have Divorced}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|journal=New York Daily News|title=Dina Manzo, former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star, separated from husband of seven years: The reality star announced the October split from husband Tommy on Twitter to her 297,000 followers|author= Rachel Maresca |date=February 2, 2013, 2:23 PM}}</ref>

Dina has a daughter, Alexia ("Lexi", born on January 25, 1996{{citation needed|date=April 2013}}) from her previous marriage to George Hadjiapostoli<ref name="huffingtonpost.com"/> (co-owner of Nisha nail salon in ]{{citation needed|date=April 2013}}). Season 1 focuses on the struggles Dina, like many other mothers, faces as Alexia grows up.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref>

In 2010, Dina produced the return of the ] comedy, '']'', at the ] in New York City.<ref>http://www.biggayitalianwedding.com ''My Big Gay Italian Wedding'' Official Website.</ref> Dina also stars in ''Dina's Party'', on ]. The show follows her event planning company, known for its outlandish celebrations and parties. It premiered on September 10, 2011.<ref>http://tvovermind.zap2it.com/tv-news/rhonjs-dina-manzo-returns-reality-tv-hgtv/54307</ref> Dina made an appearance on episode 18 of Season 4 ("]", airdate September 9, 2012), appearing at Teresa Giudice's Fabellini launch party.

Manzo has signed a development deal with ] Entertainment for her own reality-documentary series, which will showcase her life as she moves on from her divorce.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=‘Real Housewives’ Alum Dina Manzo To Star In Docu-Reality Series Produced By Al Roker|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/real-housewivess-dina-manzo-to-topline-docu-reality-series-produced-by-al-roker/|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=February 13, 2013}}</ref>

Status: Divorced

===Danielle Staub===
{{Main|Danielle Staub}}
(Seasons 1&nbsp;– 2)

Danielle Staub (born July 29, 1962) is divorced and a single mother of two daughters, Christine Staub (born in 1994) and Jillian Staub (born in 1998). She was the only cast member who entered filming as a relative stranger to the group; she was friends with only Jacqueline once filming began.{{cn|date=June 2013}}

After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed by Bravo that Staub would not be returning to the show for season 3.<ref name="DailyNews-danielle"/>
In the spring of 2012, Staub joined part of dialastar, a telephone service that allows fans to talk to their favorite celebrities. In the summer of 2012, Staub had filed for bankruptcy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Danielle Staub files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy|url=http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/Former_Real_Housewives_of_New_Jersey_star_Danielle_Staub_files_for_Chapter_7_bankruptcy.html|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Danielle Staub files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/former_real_housewives_of_nj_s.html|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref>

Status: Divorced


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==Housewives History==
|+ Main cast
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|- |-
| Teresa Giudice
! || colspan="15" width="15%" | Current
| colspan="14" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|- |-
| nowrap | Jacqueline Laurita
| Teresa Giudice || colspan="5" {{yes2|'''Main'''}}
| colspan="5" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{cMain}}
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Caroline Manzo
| Jacqueline Laurita || colspan="5" {{yes2|'''Main'''}}
| colspan="5" {{cMain}}
| colspan="10" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Dina Manzo
| Caroline Manzo || colspan="5" {{yes2|'''Main'''}}
| colspan="2" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cMain}}
| colspan="9" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Danielle Staub
| Melissa Gorga || colspan="2" {{n/a|}} || colspan="3" {{yes2|'''Main'''}}
| colspan="2" {{cMain}}
| colspan="5" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="3" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="5" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Melissa Gorga
| Kathy Wakile || colspan="2" {{n/a|}} || colspan="3" {{yes2|'''Main'''}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}} <!--Season 2, episode 13 shown briefly sitting at a table at Audriana's christening.-->
| colspan="12" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|- |-
| Kathy Wakile
| Kim DePaola || colspan="1" {{n/a|}} || colspan="3" {{no2|Guest}} || colspan="1" {{no2| '''Recurring'''}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}} <!--Season 2, episode 13 shown briefly sitting at a table at Audriana's christening.-->
| colspan="3" {{cMain}}
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Amber Marchese
| Jennifer Dalton || colspan="4" {{n/a|}} || colspan="1" {{no2| '''Recurring'''}}
| colspan="5" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cMain}}
| colspan="9" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Teresa Aprea
! || colspan="15" width="15%" | Former
| colspan="5" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Nicole Napolitano
| Dina Manzo || colspan="1" {{yes2| Main}} || colspan="1" {{yes2|Mid-Season}} || colspan="1" {{n/a|}} || colspan="1" {{no2|Guest}} || colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="5" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Siggy Flicker
| Danielle Staub || colspan="2" {{yes2| Main}} || colspan="3" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="6" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cMain}}
| colspan="7" {{n/a|}}
|- |-
| Dolores Catania
| Kim Grantell || colspan="1" {{n/a|}} || colspan="2" {{no2|Guest}} || colspan="2" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="2" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="8" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| Margaret Josephs
| colspan="7" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="7" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| Jennifer Aydin
| colspan="6" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="6" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| nowrap | Jackie Goldschneider
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="4" {{cMain}}
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| Danielle Cabral
| colspan="12" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
| Rachel Fuda
| colspan="12" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cMain}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|-
! colspan="17" | Friends of the housewives <!--Friends are in order of when they joined in official capacity.-->
|-
| Kim Granatell
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="12" {{n/a|}}
|-
| Kim DePaola
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="7" {{n/a|}}
|-
| Jennifer Dalton
| colspan="4" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="10" {{n/a|}}
|-
| Rosie Pierri
| colspan="2" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="4" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="1" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="8" {{n/a|}}
|-
| Traci Johnson
| colspan="11" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}}
| colspan="2" {{n/a|}}
|-
| Jennifer Fessler
| colspan="7" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="1" {{cGuest}} <!--Season 8, episode 12 shown attending the opening of the Gorga's restaurant.-->
| colspan="4" {{n/a|}}
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|]}}
| colspan="1" {{TBA}}
|} |}


==Episodes== == Episodes ==
{{Main|List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes}} {{Main|List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes}}
{{:List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes}} {{:List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes}}


===Web series=== ==Broadcast history==
''The Real Housewives of New Jersey'' airs regularly on ] in the United States;<ref name="TheFutonCritic">{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/real-housewives-of-new-jersey/listings/ |title=Shows A-Z – real housewives of new jersey, the on bravo|publisher=The Futon Critic |access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> most episodes are approximately forty-two minutes in length,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-10/id1483681975 |title=iTunes – TV Shows – The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Season 10 |date=12 May 2009 |publisher=] (US). ] |access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> and are broadcast in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-season-2/id368055790 |title=iTunes – TV Shows – The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Season 2 |date=12 May 2009 |publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. |access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref> Since its premiere, the series has alternated airing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings and has been frequently shifted between the 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 PM timeslots.<ref name="TheFutonCritic"/>
''Boys to Manzo'' debuted during the series' third season. It is a ] starring Caroline's sons Albie and Chris Manzo as well as their roommate at the time, Greg Bennett. It features the three living their bachelor lives in their ] apartment. The series ran for only seven episodes.<ref>http://www.bravotv.com/search?query=boys+to+manzo</ref>


==Ratings== == Spin-offs ==
The series' success has resulted in a development of ] series. Caroline Manzo's sons, Albie and Chris, had a web series spin-off alongside their roommate and friend Greg Bennett, ''],'' which premiered on May 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuperinsky|first1=Amy|title=Real Housewives of New Jersey: Manzo brothers take up residence on Bravo webcast|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2011/06/real_housewives_of_new_jersey_19.html|website=NJ.com|access-date=January 16, 2017|date=June 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Starr|first1=Michael|title=Manzo Boys Get A Spinoff|url=https://nypost.com/2011/06/01/manzo-boys-get-spinoff/|website=NY Post|access-date=January 16, 2017|date=June 1, 2011}}</ref> Caroline Manzo moved on from the original show to her own spin-off, ''],''<ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Zach|title=Caroline Manzo Reveals Why She Quit Real Housewives of New Jersey|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/470256/caroline-manzo-reveals-why-she-quit-real-housewives-of-new-jersey|publisher=E! Online. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014|date=October 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20745143,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014134158/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20745143,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 14, 2013|title=Caroline Manzo Is Leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey|last=Rouse|first=Wade|work=]|publisher=Time Inc.|date=October 14, 2013|access-date=May 18, 2014}}</ref> which premiered on October 5, 2014, on Bravo.<ref name="august2014">{{cite press release|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Manzo'd With Children' to Premiere Sunday, October 5 on Bravo|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/21/manzod-with-children-to-premiere-sunday-october-5-on-bravo/295593/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822195232/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/21/manzod-with-children-to-premiere-sunday-october-5-on-bravo/295593/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 22, 2014|publisher=]|access-date=April 8, 2014|date=August 21, 2014}}</ref> It featured her daily life with her husband, sons and daughter<ref>{{cite web|title=''Manzo'd with Children'' Season 1: Cast & Info|date=19 August 2014|url=http://www.bravotv.com/manzod-with-children/about|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 18, 2014}}</ref> and lasted for three seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/manzod-with-children-ending-after-three-seasons-w469608|title='Manzo'd With Children' Ending After Three Seasons: See the Manzo Family's Reactions|website=]|first=Megan|last=French|date=February 28, 2017|access-date=March 1, 2017}}</ref>
The first part of the second season reunion gathered 3.9 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode of the season at the time of its airing and the second highest rated episode of the franchise after the January 30, 2011 episode of '']''.<ref name="livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite news|url=http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/08/bravo-renews-two-housewives-reunion-sets-record.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+live_feed+%28The+Hollywood+Reporter+-+Live+Feed%29 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | first=James | last=Hibberd | title=Bravo renews two 'Housewives,' reunion sets record | date=November 30, 2010}}</ref>
<ref name="ratings">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/08/31/bravos-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-reunion-earns-highest-rated-episode-in-real-housewives-franchise-history-delivering-39-million-total-viewers/20100831bravo03/|title=Breaking News&nbsp;– Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" Reunion Earns Highest Rated Episode in "Real Housewives" Franchise History Delivering 3.9 Million Total Viewers|last=Bravo TV|date=August 31, 2010|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>. TVbytheNumbers (August 24, 2010).</ref>


In October 2015, a three episode spin-off, ''],'' premiered. It followed the life of the Giudice family during Teresa's incarceration, including her nearly daily phone calls from prison, and featured Melissa Gorga and her husband, Joe, and Rosie Pierri.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/article/teresa-giudice-prison-shakedown-details-real-housewives-new-jersey-teresa-checks-in|title=Teresa Giudice Wanted to Hide News of Her Prison Shakedown from Daughter Gia|access-date=October 19, 2015|date=October 16, 2015|work=]|publisher=]|first=Lanford|last=Beard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-teresa-giudice-family-special|title=See How the Giudice Family is Coping Since Teresa's Departure|access-date=October 18, 2015|work=The Daily Dish|date=September 14, 2015|first=Jordan|last=Upmalis|publisher=Bravo Media}}</ref>
The third season opener had the second to the highest rated season premiere ever for the network, and the highest rated season premiere within the franchise.<ref>. Nbcuniversal.presscentre.com (May 17, 2011).</ref> The fourth season opened with 2.95 million viewers, the highest opening of the series and the highest season premiere ever for the network.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}})


In December 2018, an after-show featuring season 9's cast was released online through Bravo.com and ]. It featured their reactions to the most recent episode and thoughts on the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/rhonj-is-getting-an-after-show-and-its-full-of-wild-reveals-exclusive-115253|title='RHONJ' Is Getting an After-Show and It's Full of Wild Reveals (Exclusive)|website=]|first=Brice|last=Sander|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=February 7, 2019}}</ref> An after-show for the tenth season started streaming online on December 11, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/rhonj-cast-reveal-season-10-secrets-spoilers |title=Watch the RHONJ Cast Spill the VERY Naked Truth About Each Other |date=December 4, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2019 |author=Vena, Jocelyn}}</ref>
===DVD Releases===
In April 2010, ] stores released the first season on DVD. The second season was released on January 9, 2011.


Giudice and Melissa Gorga starred in the first season of the ] spin-off, ''].'' They traveled to ] alongside several other Housewives cast members from other cities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/real-housewives-series-on-peacock-all-stars-cast|title=The Real Housewives Are Planning the Ultimate Series on Peacock|website=]|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=April 26, 2021|access-date=May 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/ramona-singer-teresa-giudice-more-real-housewives-stars-confirmed-to-appear-in-all-stars-spinoff/|title=Ramona Singer, Teresa Giudice, More Real Housewives Stars Confirmed to Appear in All-Stars Spinoff|website=People|first1=Jodi|last1=Gugelimi|first2=Benjamin|last2=VanHoose|date=April 26, 2021|access-date=May 1, 2021}}</ref>
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''Teresa Gets Married'', featuring the August 2022 nuptials of Giudice and Luis "Louie" Ruelas, aired on Bravo on May 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teresa Giudice 'Enjoyed Every Minute' of Her Wedding Despite Family Drama Right Before She Said 'I Do' |url=https://people.com/teresa-giudice-enjoyed-every-minute-of-her-wedding-despite-family-drama-7501643 |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
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* {{Metacritic television|title=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}
* {{TV Guide|296939|The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}


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New Jersey-based reality television series in the United States

The Real Housewives of New Jersey
GenreReality television
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons14
No. of episodes249 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Rebecca Toth Diefenbach
  • Valerie Haselton
  • Lucilla D'Agostino
  • Jim Fraenkel
  • Omid Kahangi
  • Caroline Self
  • Andy Cohen
  • Tess Gamboa Meyers
  • Amy Kohn
  • Luke Neslage
  • Deanna Markoff
  • Dorothy Toran
  • Jessica Sebastian
  • Jordana Hochman
  • Lauren Volonakis
  • Taylor Lucy Choi
  • Sarah Howell
  • Mioshi Hill
  • Maggie Langtry
  • Lisa Levey
Camera setupMultiple
Running time41–43 minutes
Production companySirens Media
Original release
NetworkBravo
ReleaseMay 12, 2009 (2009-05-12) –
present (present)
Related

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, abbreviated RHONJ, is an American reality television series that premiered on May 12, 2009, on Bravo. Developed as the fourth installment of The Real Housewives franchise, it has aired fourteen seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in the state of New Jersey, primarily in North Jersey.

The cast of the recent fourteenth season consists of Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, with former housewife Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler serving as friends of the housewives. Previously featured cast members include original housewives Dina Cantin, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo and Danielle Staub; and subsequent housewives Kathy Wakile, Teresa Aprea, Amber Marchese, Nicole Napolitano and Siggy Flicker.

The success of the show has resulted in the spin-offs Manzo'd with Children and Teresa Checks In.

Production

Seasons 1–5

The Real Housewives of New Jersey was announced by Bravo on April 15, 2008. The first season premiered on May 12, 2009, and starred Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Teresa Giudice, Dina Cantin and Danielle Staub with Dolores Catania as a friend of the housewives. For the first time in The Real Housewives franchise, the series followed cast members who are related to one another: sisters Caroline Manzo and Dina Cantin were at the time married to brothers Albert and Tommy Manzo, and Laurita is married to Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita. Dina and Tommy Manzo would later end up separated. The second season premiered on May 3, 2010, with Dina Manzo departing the series after the seventh episode. Staub left the show after the second season.

The third season premiered on May 16, 2011, with new housewives Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice's sister-in-law, and Kathy Wakile, Teresa's cousin. Kathy's sister, Rosie Pierri, appeared as a guest. It delivered the highest rated season premiere in Bravo's history and the highest-rated season premiere in The Real Housewives franchise at the time.

The fourth season premiered on April 22, 2012. This season served as Dolores Catania's final season as a friend until Season 7 where she would become a main cast member. Dina Manzo appeared as a guest during the fourth season. The fifth season premiered on June 2, 2013. Caroline Manzo and Laurita left the show after the fifth season.

Seasons 6–8

The sixth season premiered on July 13, 2014. It featured the return of Dina Manzo as a full-time cast member and new cast members Amber Marchese, Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano. Wakile was demoted to a "friend of the housewives" role, while Laurita also appeared as a guest. Aprea, Cantin and Napolitano left the show, while Marchese was fired after the sixth season.

Laurita returned as a full-time cast member in the seventh season, which premiered on July 10, 2016. The season also featured Dolores Catania and Siggy Flicker as new cast members, Dolores Catania was a friend of the show for the first four seasons and was originally cast for the show in Season 1 but backed out for personal reasons. Kathy Wakile and Rosie Pierri appeared as "friends of the housewives". Aprea and Napolitano also appeared as guests. The season marked the final appearance of Laurita, Wakile and Pierri in the show. Staub returned to the show as a "friend of the housewives" for the eighth season, which premiered on October 4, 2017. It also featured Margaret Josephs as the new cast member. Flicker left the show afterwards.

Seasons 9–14

The ninth season premiered on November 7, 2018, with Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider joining the cast and Staub returning as a friend. The tenth season premiered on November 6, 2019. The season marked Staub's final appearance, as she announced her resignation from the show for the second time in January 2020.

Filming for the eleventh season was postponed by Bravo in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The eleventh season premiered on February 17, 2021. The twelfth season premiered on February 1, 2022, with Traci Johnson added as a friend of the housewives.

The thirteenth season premiered on February 7, 2023, with new full-time housewives Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda joining the cast, as well as Jennifer Fessler joining as a friend of the housewives, alongside former housewife Jackie Goldschneider.

The fourteenth season premiered on May 5, 2024, with the entire cast from the thirteenth season returning. In June 2024, it was reported that there would not be a traditional reunion for the fourteenth season, making this for the first time in the show’s history.

Cast

Teresa GiudiceDina ManzoDanielle StaubMelissa GorgaDolores CataniaSiggy Flicker
Main cast
Cast member Seasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Teresa Giudice Main TBA
Jacqueline Laurita Main Friend Main
Caroline Manzo Main
Dina Manzo Main Guest Main
Danielle Staub Main Friend
Melissa Gorga Guest Main TBA
Kathy Wakile Guest Main Friend
Amber Marchese Main
Teresa Aprea Main Guest
Nicole Napolitano Main Guest
Siggy Flicker Main
Dolores Catania Guest Guest Main TBA
Margaret Josephs Main TBA
Jennifer Aydin Guest Main TBA
Jackie Goldschneider Main Friend TBA
Danielle Cabral Main TBA
Rachel Fuda Main TBA
Friends of the housewives
Kim Granatell Friend Guest
Kim DePaola Guest Friend Guest
Jennifer Dalton Friend
Rosie Pierri Guest Friend
Traci Johnson Friend Guest
Jennifer Fessler Guest Friend TBA

Episodes

Main article: List of The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes
The Real Housewives of New Jersey episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedAverage
Viewers
(millions)
First airedLast aired
110May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12)July 9, 2009 (2009-07-09)2.25
218May 3, 2010 (2010-05-03)September 6, 2010 (2010-09-06)2.74
321May 16, 2011 (2011-05-16)October 23, 2011 (2011-10-23)2.66
424April 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)October 21, 2012 (2012-10-21)2.66
522June 2, 2013 (2013-06-02)October 20, 2013 (2013-10-20)2.29
619July 13, 2014 (2014-07-13)November 20, 2014 (2014-11-20)1.86
718July 10, 2016 (2016-07-10)November 13, 2016 (2016-11-13)1.54
816October 4, 2017 (2017-10-04)January 31, 2018 (2018-01-31)1.24
918November 7, 2018 (2018-11-07)March 6, 2019 (2019-03-06)1.22
1019November 6, 2019 (2019-11-06)March 18, 2020 (2020-03-18)1.18
1115February 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)May 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)1.05
1216February 1, 2022 (2022-02-01)May 17, 2022 (2022-05-17)1.04
1319February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)June 13, 2023 (2023-06-13)0.93
1414May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05)August 11, 2024 (2024-08-11)0.73

Broadcast history

The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs regularly on Bravo in the United States; most episodes are approximately forty-two minutes in length, and are broadcast in standard definition and high definition. Since its premiere, the series has alternated airing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings and has been frequently shifted between the 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 PM timeslots.

Spin-offs

The series' success has resulted in a development of spin-off series. Caroline Manzo's sons, Albie and Chris, had a web series spin-off alongside their roommate and friend Greg Bennett, Boys to Manzo, which premiered on May 30, 2011. Caroline Manzo moved on from the original show to her own spin-off, Manzo'd with Children, which premiered on October 5, 2014, on Bravo. It featured her daily life with her husband, sons and daughter and lasted for three seasons.

In October 2015, a three episode spin-off, Teresa Checks In, premiered. It followed the life of the Giudice family during Teresa's incarceration, including her nearly daily phone calls from prison, and featured Melissa Gorga and her husband, Joe, and Rosie Pierri.

In December 2018, an after-show featuring season 9's cast was released online through Bravo.com and YouTube. It featured their reactions to the most recent episode and thoughts on the season. An after-show for the tenth season started streaming online on December 11, 2019.

Giudice and Melissa Gorga starred in the first season of the Peacock spin-off, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. They traveled to Turks and Caicos alongside several other Housewives cast members from other cities.

Teresa Gets Married, featuring the August 2022 nuptials of Giudice and Luis "Louie" Ruelas, aired on Bravo on May 23, 2023.

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