The BEST episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 7

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 7, 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 7!

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.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
Jingle Bells and Prison Cells
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7.61
212 votes

#1 - Jingle Bells and Prison Cells

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2016

Melissa breaks ground on her new boutique, Envy; Jacqueline hosts a holiday cocktail party; after nearly a year in prison, Teresa returns home to her family just in time for Christmas.

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Spa-cation
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7.36
162 votes

#2 - Spa-cation

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2016

A group trip to a spa is planned to celebrate Teresa's first weekend of freedom since removing her ankle bracelet. Also: Melissa's new business gets off to a rocky start; Siggy leaks new details about her husband's past; Dolores' 12-year-old dog is ill; Jacqueline isn't sure what to do about her son; and Teresa and Jacqueline assess their relationship.

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Reunion (Part 2)
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7.35
178 votes

#3 - Reunion (Part 2)

Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/13/2016

Conclusion. The group is divided during ongoing reunion dramas. Joe Gorga and Chris Laurita enter the fray to address Teresa's stern accusation; Jacqueline bids adieu to a relationship; and Siggy's wish for the group comes true in a shocking conclusion.

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A Very Hairy Christmas
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7.32
210 votes

#4 - A Very Hairy Christmas

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2016

Melissa hosts a Christmas Eve dinner, during which she reunites with Teresa; Jacqueline gets a surprise call from Teresa as Dolores attempts to reconcile the two former friends; Joe Giudice and Gia are at odds over her New Year's Eve plans.

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The Importance Of Being Family
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7.31
195 votes

#5 - The Importance Of Being Family

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/16/2016

Teresa tries to stay strong as she bids adieu to her husband, who begins a prison sentence. Meanwhile, Siggy visits the Holocaust Memorial and reflects on her father's experiences, and a possible ray of hope shines on Jacqueline and Teresa's friendship.

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Rage On My Ass
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7.31
207 votes

#6 - Rage On My Ass

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2016

The group heads to Vermont to a white mountaintop resort, but the trip has a rocky start when Jacqueline clashes with Teresa's pal, Robyn. Later, the heat is on when tempers flare around the bonfire.

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And Then There Were Four
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7.30
189 votes

#7 - And Then There Were Four

Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/30/2016

Melissa hosts her first fashion show in a bid to prove her boutique's legitimacy in the Season 7 finale. Also, Dolores surprises her ex-husband; Teresa mulls over her financial future; and the ladies table their differences at lunch, where Siggy plays mediator.

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Picking Sides
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7.30
186 votes

#8 - Picking Sides

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/2016

The wives try to regroup following a turbulent Vermont trip. Also: Melissa receives bad news about her boutique; Jacqueline's husband reveals shocking family news; Siggy has an important conversation; and Teresa prepares for her husband's stay in prison.

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Driving Miss Siggy
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7.29
200 votes

#9 - Driving Miss Siggy

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2016

Unexpected visitors arrive for Teresa's book signing. Meanwhile, Melissa focuses on her marriage by throwing a family dinner; Dolores' business partner tries to fire her up; and Jacqueline gets inside perspective into her husband's new business venture.

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Reunion (Part 1)
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7.24
215 votes

#10 - Reunion (Part 1)

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/6/2016

Part 1 of 2. A reunion opens with no one backing down when Melissa and Teresa face Jacqueline. Also, Dolores reflects on happier days when the group was in harmony; Siggy discusses her hysterectomy; and Teresa delivers a shocking accusation.

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Dinner Interrupted
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7.22
212 votes

#11 - Dinner Interrupted

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2016

The honeymoon is over when the Lauritas host the Giudices for dinner and old tensions between the ladies quickly boil over. Elsewhere, Siggy's kids confront her with shocking news, Dolores starts the journey toward financial independence, and Melissa's kids walk in Fashion Week. With everything going on, Teresa and Melissa find themselves growing closer.

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Cut the Cancer Out
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7.22
223 votes

#12 - Cut the Cancer Out

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2016

Emotions soar in New Jersey when Jacqueline chokes up over a special proposal and Teresa fumes during a strained family reunion. In addition, Dolores focuses on her gym business, and Melissa suggests a group getaway to Vermont.

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Swimming With the Gefilte Fishes
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7.21
189 votes

#13 - Swimming With the Gefilte Fishes

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2016

Teresa bids adieu to her ankle bracelet and the ladies plan a trip to celebrate. Also: Siggy reconnects with her religious roots; Dolores makes headway on her home renovation; and Melissa corners Jacqueline about a dust-up with Teresa.

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Leopard Is the New Black
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7.21
204 votes

#14 - Leopard Is the New Black

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2016

Jacqueline surprises Teresa by showing up on her doorstep wanting answers; while shopping for her boutique, Melissa hits a roadblock with her opinionated business partner; Siggy throws a leopard-themed birthday party for Dolores.

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All Bets Are Off
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7.20
213 votes

#15 - All Bets Are Off

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2016

Melissa prepares her daughter for a dance. In addition, Jacqueline presides over a poker night, but things get dicey with Rosie; Teresa has a book-launch party that gets interrupted; and Siggy comforts a mourning Dolores.

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The Other C Word
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7.19
174 votes

#16 - The Other C Word

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/2016

The group is divided on the second day in Vermont. Here, Jacqueline is consoled in the wake of her dustup with Robyn. Then, Jacqueline loses her cool with Teresa and Melissa, and Dolores and Siggy at last reach their breaking point.

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A Life to Envy
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7.15
207 votes

#17 - A Life to Envy

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2016

Melissa's boutique opens, Teresa records her audio book, Jacqueline makes progress on her business venture, plus Dolores and her daughter discuss veterinary school. Later, Siggy and Teresa duel over tabloid gossip.

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Nama'Stay Away From Me
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7.07
197 votes

#18 - Nama'Stay Away From Me

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/23/2016

Anger swells as Dolores hosts a housewarming party. Meanwhile, Melissa plans for her fashion show; Teresa recovers from her first week without Joe; Siggy sharpens focus on her mother; and one phone call stirs up tension between Jacqueline and Dolores.

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