The BEST episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 8

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 8, 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 8!

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: 11/28/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
Walking on Broken Glass
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7.59
158 votes

#1 - Walking on Broken Glass

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2017

While at Siggy's retreat, Margaret opens up about her relationship with her step-children, and Teresa talks about her resentment towards Joe; Melissa and Margaret plan a fun surprise; Siggy and Dolores confront Teresa about a rumor.

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Not Over It
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7.57
192 votes

#2 - Not Over It

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2017

As Dolores begins to get serious with her new boyfriend David, Siggy comes up with a plan for dealing with her empty nest syndrome. Margaret starts developing a shoe line while Teresa, Melissa, and Joe prepare for the Gorga's tasting party. As tensions rise among the ladies, everyone is nervous that the group could explode when everyone is back together. Meanwhile, Melissa and Teresa get into a huge fight, threatening the progress of the restaurant.

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Reunion Secrets Revealed
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7.50
68 votes

#3 - Reunion Secrets Revealed

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/31/2018

A Gorga/Giudice Easter celebration gets out of control; Margaret and Siggy display surprising BFF potential at a photo shoot; Danielle crosses the line in the Gorga's restaurant bathroom, Gia reveals her true feelings about her father returning home.

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When Chairs Fly
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7.50
153 votes

#4 - When Chairs Fly

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2017

Teresa, Melissa, Margaret, and Danielle square off with Dolores, Siggy and Kim D. at the annual Posche Fashion Show; Teresa confronts Kim D. face to face about the cheating rumors; the women wonder whether they should go to Italy together.

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Reunion (Part 1)
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7.50
119 votes

#5 - Reunion (Part 1)

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2018

The ladies of Jersey come back together to hash out their differences, relive their funniest moments and reflect on the loss of Teresa's mom; Kim D's arrival on the set forces the ladies to take sides and pushes Teresa to her limit.

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The Public Shaming of Melissa
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7.44
190 votes

#6 - The Public Shaming of Melissa

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2017

As the restaurant opening approaches, tensions mount between Melissa and Teresa; Siggy throws a cocktail party, but her anger comes back to haunt Melissa; Danielle shares a secret with Teresa that could destroy Teresa's friendship with Dolores.

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Shaddy Beach
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7.42
233 votes

#7 - Shaddy Beach

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2017

Teresa struggles with the loss of her mother, and her friends plan a weekend getaway to Boca Raton; Dolores' ex-husband moves back in; Siggy introduces Margaret Josephs to the group; tensions flare when Danielle Staub makes her return.

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Let Them Eat Cake
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7.40
194 votes

#8 - Let Them Eat Cake

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2017

After an explosive fight, Siggy and Dolores align themselves against Teresa and Melissa; the rift between Margaret and Siggy turns ugly; Dolores deals with the challenges of having her ex-husband and their son, Frankie, under the same roof.

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Ain't No Misbehaving
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7.35
134 votes

#9 - Ain't No Misbehaving

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/2018

Teresa models in a photo shoot for her upcoming book; Dolores takes her son Frankie on a college tour; the Gorgas prepare for their restaurant opening; Teresa and Melissa go head-to-head over a business decision; Danielle receives some closure.

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Meltdown in Milan
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7.32
140 votes

#10 - Meltdown in Milan

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2017

Trying to fix their fractured friendships, the women take a trip to Milan, but rising tensions lead to an explosive fight that may divide them forever; back in New Jersey, Joe hosts a guys night.

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Fauxpology
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7.30
127 votes

#11 - Fauxpology

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2017

Still in Milan, Margaret tries to mend her friendship with Siggy; Margaret and Danielle go to a shoe factory to develop Margaret's shoe line; Dolores and Melissa have a heart to heart; in New Jersey, Joe checks in with the Guidice kids.

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Growing Up Jersey
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7.27
165 votes

#12 - Growing Up Jersey

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2017

Teresa takes her daughters and her father on vacation to Puerto Rico, but the fun quickly turns into family turmoil; Margaret and Dolores face off; Siggy gets hormone therapy; Melissa and Joe argue over how to parent Antonia.

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A Retreat to Remember
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7.24
159 votes

#13 - A Retreat to Remember

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2017

As Teresa and Dolores try to repair their fragile friendship, Dolores drops a bomb on Teresa regarding Danielle; Siggy hosts a Women's Empowerment Retreat; Margaret and Melissa worry they will feel the wrath of Siggy again.

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Prisons, Proposals and Parties
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7.23
139 votes

#14 - Prisons, Proposals and Parties

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2018

Teresa visits her husband in prison; Dolores receives advice from her ex-husband; Danielle's boyfriend decides to take their relationship to the next level; Margaret celebrates her 50th birthday; Siggy has a mishap.

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The Apology
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7.19
202 votes

#15 - The Apology

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2017

Margaret throws a launch party for her purse line, but Siggy and Dolores refuse to attend; Teresa begins to work on a new book; Joe makes a business decision without consulting Melissa; Frank and Dolores spar over the best way to handle Frankie.

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Reunion (Part 2)
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7.04
104 votes

#16 - Reunion (Part 2)

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2018

Teresa accuses Kim D of being a madame; Danielle and Dolores face off; the cast members revisit their epic trip to Italy, where one comment about Hitler changed the nature of their friendships forever.

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