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	'''''The Real Housewives of New Jersey''''' is a ] program on the ], which follows the lives of women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of '']'' series, following '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref> At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.<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 – 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>		'''''The Real Housewives of New Jersey''''' is a ] program on the ], which follows the lives of women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of '']'' series, following '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref> At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.<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 – 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>

	The third season of the series premiered on May 16, 2011, at 9 pm on Bravo, with a 90 minute episode.<ref>{{cite news\|journal=People\|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20481566,00.html\|title= Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3, Melissa Gorga, Kathy Wakile\|website=People.com }date=April 13, 2011}}.</ref> Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile were the newest housewives to join the cast.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref> On June 7, 2011 ] renewed the series for a fourth season due to record breaking ratings, which premiered on April 22, 2012, at 10 pm on Bravo<ref>http://www.facebook.com/#!/officialcarolinemanzo/posts/10150694390183276</ref> and became the highest rated season premiere in the network's history. As of season 3, ''New Jersey'' is currently the only ''Housewives'' franchise with a main cast of women who are all actually married. With season 4 near towards the end, it is unknown who will return to season 5. Season 4 reunion filmed September 7,2012 in Atlantic City and will air its 3 parts starting September 30th on Bravo.		The third season of the series premiered on May 16, 2011, at 9 pm on Bravo, with a 90 minute episode.<ref>{{cite news\|journal=People\|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20481566,00.html\|title= Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3, Melissa Gorga, Kathy Wakile\|website=People.com }date=April 13, 2011}}.</ref> Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile were the newest housewives to join the cast.<ref>. Bravotv.com.</ref> On June 7, 2011 ] renewed the series for a fourth season due to record breaking ratings, which premiered on April 22, 2012, at 10 pm on Bravo<ref>http://www.facebook.com/#!/officialcarolinemanzo/posts/10150694390183276</ref> and became the highest rated season premiere in the network's history. As of season 3, ''New Jersey'' is currently the only ''Housewives'' franchise with a main cast of women who are all actually married. With season 4 near towards the end, it is unknown who will return to season 5. Season 4 reunion filmed September 7, 2012 in ] and will air its 3 parts starting September 30th on Bravo.

	==Production history==		==Production history==
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	After graduating from ] with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice/celebrities/teresa-guidice/\|website=nbc.com\|title=The Celebrities: Teresa Giudice: Bio\|program=The Celebrity Apprentice}}</ref>, Teresa worked as an associate buyer for ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/bio/teresa-giudice\|website=bravotv.com\|title=Bios: Teresa Giudice - Cast\|program=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}</ref> in New York before deciding to stay home with her children. 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\|website=nytimes.com\|date=13 June 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=26 June 2011\|website=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=10 June 2012\|author=Guidice, Teresa with MacLean, Heather\|http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E4DF133EF933A25755C0A9649D8B63\|website=nytimes.com}}</ref>. The first, ''Skinny Italian'', a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking,<ref>{{cite book\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|title=Skinny Italian\|publisher=]\|isbn=978-1401310356 \|date=30 September 2011}}</ref>, was published 4 May 2010, her second cookbook, ''Fabulicious''<ref>{{cite book\|title=Fabulicious\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|publisher=Running Press\|date=3 May 2011\|isbn=978-0762442393 }}</ref>, was published 3 May 2011, and Teresa's third cookbook, ''Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit''<ref>{{cite book\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|title=Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit\|publisher=Running Press\|isbn=978-0762445448 \|date=8 May 2012}}</ref>, was released on 8 May 2012.		After graduating from ] with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice/celebrities/teresa-guidice/\|website=nbc.com\|title=The Celebrities: Teresa Giudice: Bio\|program=The Celebrity Apprentice}}</ref>, Teresa worked as an associate buyer for ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/bio/teresa-giudice\|website=bravotv.com\|title=Bios: Teresa Giudice - Cast\|program=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}</ref> in New York before deciding to stay home with her children. 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\|website=nytimes.com\|date=13 June 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=26 June 2011\|website=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=10 June 2012\|author=Guidice, Teresa with MacLean, Heather\|http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E4DF133EF933A25755C0A9649D8B63\|website=nytimes.com}}</ref>. The first, ''Skinny Italian'', a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking,<ref>{{cite book\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|title=Skinny Italian\|publisher=]\|isbn=978-1401310356 \|date=30 September 2011}}</ref>, was published 4 May 2010, her second cookbook, ''Fabulicious''<ref>{{cite book\|title=Fabulicious\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|publisher=Running Press\|date=3 May 2011\|isbn=978-0762442393 }}</ref>, was published 3 May 2011, and Teresa's third cookbook, ''Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit''<ref>{{cite book\|author=Guidice, Teresa with Maclean, Heather\|title=Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit\|publisher=Running Press\|isbn=978-0762445448 \|date=8 May 2012}}</ref>, was released on 8 May 2012.

			The cookbook caused a dispute with fellow castmate ] after Teresa wrote that Caroline was "1/16th Italian" and "as Italian as the ]". The dispute spilled into the third season reunion, where Caroline also acc
	The cookbook caused a dispute with fellow castmate ] after Teresa wrote that Caroline was "1/16th Italian" and "as Italian as the ]". The dispute spilled into the third season reunion, where Caroline also accused Teresa 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 – 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! – Teresa Giudice – Paperback (ISBN 9781401310356) – 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> Teresa has a third cookbook planned titled ''Fabulicious—Fast & Fit!'' scheduled to be published in 2012.<ref>Metz, Lauren. (October 6, 2011) . Bravotv.com.</ref><ref>Metz, Lauren. (October 6, 2011) . Bravotv.com.</ref> Teresa has also created her own line of Bellini called Fabellini. She is currently working on a new hair care line with Jerel Sabella.

	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 began appearing as one of 18 contestants vying to become ]'s next '']''. She was fired on May 6, 2012 (]), placing fifth after raising $70,000{{citation needed\|date=July 2012}} for her charity, ].

	===Jacqueline Laurita===
	(Season 1 – present)

	"''Everyone likes to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it.''" <small>(Season 1 – Season 2)</small>

	"''I can hold my own. I am my own person.''" <small>(Season 3)</small>

	"'''I am a Vegas girl. I will call your bluff.'''" <small>(Season 4)</small>

	Jacqueline Laurita (née Grippe, born April 26, 1970) is a stay-at-home mother married to Chris Laurita, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo. 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, Jacqueline revealed that Nicholas was diagnosed with autism during the taping of Season 4, however it was kept out of the show.<ref>{{cite web\|website=people.com\|work=people.com\|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20623084,00.html\|title= Jacqueline Laurita: My Son Has Autism\|accessdate=22 August 2012}}</ref>

	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\|website=BravoTV.com\|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\|website=imdb.com\|work=Internet Movie Database\|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3403497/bio\|title= Jacqueline Laurita}}</ref>

	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)...
	\|publisher=NY Daily News\|work=NYDailyNews.com DAILY NEWS Gossip\| author=Christina Boyle\|date= January 30, 2010\|location=New York}}</ref>

	Shortly following Season 3, Jacqueline had a dramatic falling out with cast member and longtime friend Teresa Giudice. The feud consisted of a long ] war<ref>{{cite web\|title=Teresa Giudice: Jacqueline Laurita Has 'Lost Her Mind'\|date=18 June 2012 AT 10:45AM\|author=Corneau, Allison\| url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/teresa-giudice-jacqueline-laurita-has-lost-her-mind-2012186\|website=usmagazine.com\|work=US Weekly\|accessdate=13 July 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=13 July 2012\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/real-housewives-new-jerseys-caroline-243135\|website=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=3 October 2011\|author=Nededog, Jethro}}</ref>

	===Caroline Manzo===
	{{Main\|Caroline Manzo}}
	(Season 1 – present)

	"''If you're gonna mess with my family, you're messin' with me.''" <small>(Season 1 – Season 2)</small>

	"''Life is about change. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.''" <small>(Season 3)</small>

	"'''Life is short. I have no time for drama.'''" <small>(Season 4)</small>

	Caroline Manzo (née Laurita) (born August 23, 1961) has been married for over 26 years to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in ].<ref></ref> Albert Manzo's brother, Tommy Manzo, is the second husband of Caroline's sister and former cast mate, Dina Manzo, making the two sisters by both marriage and blood.

	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). Caroline 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. In season 4, she is also portrayed partnering with daughter Lauren in a boutique store.

	===Melissa Gorga===
	(Season 3 – present)

	"''I live a life that most girls only dream of.''" <small>(Season 3)</small>

	'''"I never throw the first punch, but I'm always a knockout."''' ''(Season 4)''

	Melissa Gorga (née Marco, born March 21, 1979) is married to Joe Gorga, Teresa Giudice's younger brother. Melissa and Joe have three children: Antonia, Gino, and Joey. She and Giudice had a falling out throughout season 3. Giudice's husband, Joe Giudice, has also had falling outs with the Gorgas, mainly with Teresa's brother.

	Her single, "On Display", was released on ] dance chart selections on August 13, 2011<ref>{{cite web\|date=13 August 2011\|website=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 will release several new singles in the near future, as well as a four-track ].{{citation needed\|date=July 2012}} As of July 5, 2012, she has released two additional singles on iTunes: "How Many Times", released Apr 29, 2012<ref>{{cite web\|website=itunes.apple.com\|date=29 April 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=10 June 2012\|website=itunes.apple.com\|copyright=AGJ Entertainment\|title=Rockstar\|artist=Gorga, Melissa\|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rockstar/id534600812?i=534600815}}</ref>

	Melissa is a celebrity ambassador, along with music superstars ] and ], 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\|website=cityguideny.com\|title=Voli Vodka Presents Melissa Gorga - The Wine Guy Smithtown\|date=8 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-4/bio/melissa-gorga\|website=bravotv.com\|title=Bios: Melissa Gorga: Cast\|program=The Real Housewives of New Jersey}}</ref>

	===Kathy Wakile===
	{{Main\|Kathy Wakile}}
	(Season 3 – present)

	"''People say that I'm sweet, but I'm tough, so don't cross me.''" <small>(Season 3)</small>

	"'''We're old school. We believe in respect.'''" <small>(Season 4 - Present)</small>

	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 1995) and Joseph (born 1997). Her family is very close to that of her cousin Joe Gorga (Teresa Guidice's brother) and his wife, fellow Housewife Melissa Gorga. Kathy is passionate about food and one day plans to open up her own restaurant or catering business. Kathy has several arguments with her cousin Teresa throughout season three of the show and is often dragged into feuds between Teresa and her sister-in-law Melissa. Kathy has introduced several new ] since joining the show. 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 ].<ref>This incident was discussed on '']''.</ref>

	==Former housewives==
	===Dina Manzo===

	(Season 1 – Season 2)

	<small>"If you think I'm a bitch, then bring it on." (Season 1 – Season 2)</small>

	Claudine "Dina" Manzo<ref>. (PDF) .</ref> (née Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) is a mother, ], and the founder of the non-profit organization, Project Ladybug.<ref></ref> She and her family live in the affluent town of ]. She has been married to Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, since 2005. Manzo is her second husband. Tommy's brother and business partner, Albert Manzo, is the husband of Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two also sisters-in-law. Their wedding was featured on the ] television show ''].''<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>

	Dina has a daughter, Alexia ("Lexi", born on January 25, 1996) from her previous marriage to George Hadjiapostoli (co-owner of Nisha nail salon in Wayne, New Jersey). Season 1 focuses on the struggles Dina, like many other mothers, faces as Alexia grows up. Dina's foundation, Project Ladybug, is dedicated to supporting St.Joseph's Hospital Paterson and helping children with cancer.<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 starred 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 will make an appearance on an upcoming episode of Season 4.

	===Danielle Staub===
	{{Main\|Danielle Staub}}
	(Season 1 – Season 2)

	<small>"You're either gonna love me or hate me. There is no in between with me." (Season 1 – Season 2)</small>

	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, being friends with only Jacqueline once filming began.

	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 summer of 2012, Staub had filed for bankruptcy.

	==Housewives history==
	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
	\|-
	! Housewives !! Season 1 !! Season 2 !! Season 3 !! Season 4
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Teresa Giudice \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Jacqueline Laurita \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Caroline Manzo \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Danielle Staub \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| \|\|
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Dina Manzo \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| \|\|
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Melissa Gorga \|\| \|\|\|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Kathy Wakile \|\| \|\| \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|}

	===Recurring Housewives history===
	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
	\|-
	! Housewives Friends!! Season 1 !! Season 2 !! Season 3 !! Season 4
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Kim Granatell \|\| \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\|
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Kim DePaola \|\| \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Rosie Pierri \|\| \|\| \|\| {{y}} \|\| {{y}}
	\|-
	\|}

	==Episodes Guide==
	* ]

	==Series Overview==
	{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-
	! colspan="2"\|Season !! Episodes !! Season Premiere !! Season Finale !! Reunion
	\|-
	\| style="background:hotPink; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 10
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| May 12, 2009
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| June 18, 2009
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| June 23, 2009<br>June 25, 2009
	\|-
	\| style="background:limegreen; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 18
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| May 3, 2010
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| August 23, 2010
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| August 30, 2010<br>September 6, 2010
	\|-
	\| style="background:blue; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 21
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| May 16, 2011
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| October 9, 2011
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| October 16, 2011<br>October 23, 2011
	\|-
	\| style="background:#FF4040; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| TBA
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| April 22, 2012
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| September 16, 2012<br>September 23, 2012
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| October 2012
	\|}

	===Ratings===
	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"/><ref>. TVbytheNumbers (August 24, 2010).</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.

	==DVD Releases==
	In April 2010, ] stores released the first season on DVD. The second season was released on January 9, 2011.
	{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-
	! colspan="2"\|Season !! Episodes !! Release Date
	\|-
	\| style="background:hotPink; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 10
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| March 2010
	\|-
	\| style="background:limegreen; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 18
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| January 9, 2011
	\|-
	\| style="background:blue; height:5px;"\|
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| ''']'''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| 21
	\| style="text-align:center;"\| April 24, 2012
	\|}

	==References==
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2009 United States TV series or program

The Real Housewives of New Jersey
File:The Real Housewives of New Jersey.jpg
Starring	Current Housewives Teresa Giudice (season 1-present) Caroline Manzo (season 1-present) Jacqueline Laurita (season 1-present) Melissa Gorga (season 3-present) Kathy Wakile (season 3-present) Former Housewives Dina Manzo (seasons 1 & 2) Danielle Staub (seasons 1 & 2) Recurring Cast Kim DePaola (season 2-present) Rosie Pierri (season 3-present) Kim Granatell (seasons 2 & 3)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	4
No. of episodes	67 (as of September 3, 2012, including S1 preview special) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Rebecca Toth Valerie Haselton Lucilla D'Agostino Nina Diaz Christian Barcellos Andrew Cohen Shari Levine
Production locations	New Jersey, United States (Jaqueline and Caroline: Franklin Lakes; Teresa: Towaco; Melissa: Montville; Kathy: Wayne, NJ)
Running time	Approx. 44 minutes (excluding commercials)
Production company	Sirens Media
Original release
Network	Bravo
Release	May 12, 2009 – present

The Real Housewives of New Jersey is a reality television program on the Bravo network, which follows the lives of women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of The Real Housewives series, following The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of New York City, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta. At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.

The third season of the series premiered on May 16, 2011, at 9 pm on Bravo, with a 90 minute episode. Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile were the newest housewives to join the cast. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to record breaking ratings, which premiered on April 22, 2012, at 10 pm on Bravo and became the highest rated season premiere in the network's history. As of season 3, New Jersey is currently the only Housewives franchise with a main cast of women who are all actually married. With season 4 near towards the end, it is unknown who will return to season 5. Season 4 reunion filmed September 7, 2012 in Atlantic City and will air its 3 parts starting September 30th on Bravo.

Production history

The show's first season premiered on May 12, 2009. The five housewives featured on the program were Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Teresa Giudice, Dina Manzo, and Danielle Staub. 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. The series began airing in the UK on Channel 4 on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 10:35 pm. and finished on November 3, 2009

The show premiered its second season on May 3, 2010. Dina Manzo left the show after the seventh episode of the second season. On August 31, 2010 Bravo officially renewed the series for a third season. On September 7, 2010, it was announced that Danielle Staub was not returning to the show.

Season 2 premiered in the UK October 17, 2010.

Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered on Monday May 16, 2011, on Bravo. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings. Recording of Season 4 of the series wrapped as of late-October 2011. Additionally, the casting of family members continued with the addition of Teresa Guidice's sister-in-law Melissa Gorga and cousin Kathy Wakile.

Season 4 is currently airing on Sunday 10/9c on Bravo.

Current housewives

Teresa Giudice

Main article: Teresa Giudice

(Season 1 – present)

"People make fun of Jersey girls, but I think they're just jealous." (Season 1 – Season 2)

"I'm a Jersey girl, no one can knock me down." (Season 3)

"When times get tough, you learn who your real friends are." (Season 4)

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 Paterson, New Jersey where she met her husband of more than 10 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 in September 14, 2009), with whom she was pregnant during the season one reunion show).

After graduating from Berkeley College with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management, Teresa worked as an associate buyer for Macy's in New York before deciding to stay home with her children. She owns an online boutique, TG Fabulicious, and has co-authored three successful Italian cookbooks, each of which is a New York Times Best Seller. The first, Skinny Italian, a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking,, was published 4 May 2010, her second cookbook, Fabulicious, was published 3 May 2011, and Teresa's third cookbook, Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit, was released on 8 May 2012.

The cookbook caused a dispute with fellow castmate Caroline Manzo after Teresa wrote that Caroline was "1/16th Italian" and "as Italian as the Olive Garden". The dispute spilled into the third season reunion, where Caroline also acc

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