The BEST episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 5
Every episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 5!
Bravo heads to the Garden State for this installment of the "Housewives" franchise, focusing on affluent Jersey girls who are more than just friends: The cast has changed through the seasons but the featured housewives through the years have included Caroline Manzo, a devoted wife and mother of three adult children; former Las Vegas cosmetologist Jacqueline Laurita, who is now a full-time housewife; and Teresa Giudice, a mother of four who runs her household without help from a nanny or personal assistant.

#2 - It's My Party and I'll Fight If I Want To
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2013
Teresa's father goes to the ICU just as the family gears up for a birthday party. Elsewhere, tension grows between Kathy and Teresa; Caroline returns to an unkempt mansion; and a white lie infuriates Teresa.
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#10 - Tell All (Part 1)
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/14/2013
Bravo Media serves up never-before-seen footage of everyone’s favorite Garden State ladies in a two-part “The Real Housewives of New Jersey Tell All.” From extravagant events to several bizarre antics, you don’t want to miss the lost footage from this past season.
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#13 - Salon, Farewell
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/29/2013
The grand opening party takes a distressing turn when a new face becomes involved in a confrontation with the Giudice-Gorga clan. Teresa wants to clear her name, but harsh accusations leave everyone wondering if she's really behind rumors about Melissa's marriage. Kathy, Jacqueline, and Caroline try to focus on their own families, while struggling to repair the damage that has been done...
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#17 - Horse Whisper to a Scream
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/1/2013
An unorthodox therapy brings the Housewives up close and personal with a horse's hoof, opening old wounds and leaving Caroline in tears over an admission from her husband. A traditional Native American drum circle plays backdrop as Melissa and Jacqueline face their trust issues and Kathy finally takes a stand. In a shocking moment of truth, Teresa's husband, Joe, makes a revelation about his current legal issues that leaves everyone speechless.
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#19 - Hair-binger of Doom
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/18/2013
Suspicion is in the air when a scandalous article about Melissa's marriage rocks New Jersey and Teresa's hair product launch puts Melissa face to face with a gossip-mongering ex-friend. As Jacqueline celebrates her return from LA (and her new tummy), an encounter with Caroline leaves Kathy questioning her partnership with Rich.
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#20 - Children of the Scorned
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2013
With the adults' relationships on the mend, Joe makes up for lost time with his goddaughter, Gia, but an unexpected comment leaves him speechless. Old grudges die hard when Teresa hosts a charity event and confronts Jacqueline about an unresolved comment threatening their fragile reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jacqueline makes an impulsive decision that fills her husband Chris, sister-in-law, Caroline, and daughter Ashlee with worry, but at least she has Kathy on her side!
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