The BEST episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City season 12

Every episode of The Real Housewives of New York City season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City season 12!

Bravo brings you into the lives of five women and their families who live in one of the wealthiest communities in the country. They take the viewer into their lives to show their lives aren't always perfect.

Last Updated: 12/4/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party
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7.72
61 votes

#1 - Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2020

Hamptons weekend wraps with a tennis grudge match between Luann and Ramona, while Sonja's dog groomers make a house call and Luann gets in on the action; a girls' night at Ramona's house turns into a wild ruckus.

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Reunion (Part 2)
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7.68
41 votes

#2 - Reunion (Part 2)

Season 12 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/17/2020

The ladies relive their trips to the Hamptons, Newport and Mexico, including all the drama in between; Ramona addresses Leah's behavior, and tempers flare when she claims Leah ruined her birthday party with her risqué dance moves.

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Sheer Madness
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7.66
47 votes

#3 - Sheer Madness

Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/23/2020

The ladies attend Ramona's birthday bash, which comes to a grinding halt when Leah shows more skin than Ramona can handle.

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Viva la Dysfunction
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7.62
37 votes

#4 - Viva la Dysfunction

Season 12 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/3/2020

Luann records a new song that she hopes to feature in her upcoming cabaret; Leah continues to rebuild her relationship with her mother; Sonja clashes with Ramona; an invasive surgery has Dorinda looking back at her tumultuous year.

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Reunion (Part 1)
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7.62
52 votes

#5 - Reunion (Part 1)

Season 12 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/10/2020

Before the cast members relive some of the most outrageous moments from the season, they express their frustrations about the behavior of one of the ladies during quarantine.

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Don't Mansion It
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7.51
63 votes

#6 - Don't Mansion It

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2020

The girls weekend in the Hamptons continues; Ramona brings the ladies to a local winery where they learn about Leah's past and Dorinda's present; Ramona's hosting continues at a mansion party that evening with a group of new friends.

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Reunion (Part 3)
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7.44
39 votes

#7 - Reunion (Part 3)

Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/24/2020

The drama continues when Dorinda calls out Ramona for not supporting her; Dorinda becomes emotional as she defends herself against accusations that she has an issue with controlling her anger; the ladies attempt to end the reunion on a high note.

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Not Very Merry-achi
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7.43
44 votes

#8 - Not Very Merry-achi

Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/30/2020

The women head to Cancun, Mexico, where Sonja gets liquored up too soon and Leah confronts Ramona.

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Back on the Hump
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7.39
46 votes

#9 - Back on the Hump

Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/6/2020

The chaos in Cancun continues; Luann confronts Dorinda about her anger, while Ramona tries to forgive Leah for her behavior; Dorinda organizes camel rides and lunch on the beach for some bonding before they celebrate Sonja's birthday.

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Not Feeling Jovani
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7.39
62 votes

#10 - Not Feeling Jovani

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/9/2020

Dorinda hosts the women at Blue Stone Manor for a relaxing weekend in the Berkshires. Sonja confronts Luann about paying her less than she deserves to perform in her cabaret show, and Dorinda steps in to defend Sonja. Meanwhile, Elyse approaches Ramona about the current state of their friendship.

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Hitting All the Wrong Cenotes
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7.36
47 votes

#11 - Hitting All the Wrong Cenotes

Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/13/2020

In Mexico, the ladies tread carefully at breakfast when Dorinda snaps at Sonja and Leah; Luann and Leah pick up two men while strolling on the beach and bring them back to the villa; the ladies enjoy a fancy dinner with their new male friends.

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How Ya Like Them Apples?
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7.32
53 votes

#12 - How Ya Like Them Apples?

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/2020

Tinsley vents to Leah's boxing coach about her issues with Dorinda, while across town Dorinda confirms to Sonja that she and John are officially on a break; Luann opens up to Leah about her relationship with drinking.

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Stooping to a Lower Level
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7.31
64 votes

#13 - Stooping to a Lower Level

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2020

In the city, Tinsley defends herself to Sonja and Leah over her continuing feud with Dorinda. To celebrate the end of summer the ladies head out to Ramona’s house in the Hamptons for a long weekend. Tinsley’s flu leaves her voiceless and Leah’s tattoos become big news. Despite being relegated to the basement, Luann apologizes to the women for her behavior over the last year.

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Hurricane Leah
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7.28
54 votes

#14 - Hurricane Leah

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/2020

The ladies head to Newport, R.I., for a much needed weekend getaway; Leah invites her sister Sarah to join the trip, which Ramona is not happy about; the drama continues between Tinsley and Dorinda, and Leah loses her cool at the evening clambake.

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21st Century Sonja
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7.27
55 votes

#15 - 21st Century Sonja

Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/20/2020

On the ladies’ last night in Cancun, Ramona addresses Dorinda’s anger issues in a group text. Back in New York City, Leah works to improve her relationship with her mother and Ramona goes to see a therapist. Luann preps for her cabaret workshop, while Sonja hosts a party for the launch of her clothing collection.

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Back in the NY Groove
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7.26
68 votes

#16 - Back in the NY Groove

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2020

The New York ladies are back and moving forward! Sonja struggles with an empty nest after her daughter has left for college, while Luann celebrates the end of her probation. Ramona is on the prowl and looking for love, and at Dorinda’s end of summer party, Tinsley and Dorinda’s fractured relationship comes to a head. A new housewife, Leah McSweeney, joins the ladies to witness all the drama.

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If You Can't Take the Heat, Get Out of the Russian Bath House
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7.25
52 votes

#17 - If You Can't Take the Heat, Get Out of the Russian Bath House

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2020

Stressed out by the tension between the group, Leah arranges a spa day at a Russian bath house; Dorinda and Tinsley call a truce, while Ramona confronts Dorinda about her anger issues.

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Remember Your Blue Stone Manners
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7.23
43 votes

#18 - Remember Your Blue Stone Manners

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/16/2020

After a night of partying, the ladies wake up to find that Luann has left Blue Stone Manor; the women head to town for some retail therapy; to celebrate their last night in the Berkshires, Dorinda throws an elegant dinner party.

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Love Him and Leave Them
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7.16
56 votes

#19 - Love Him and Leave Them

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2020

The ladies celebrate Halloween with a scream-inducing tour of Blood Manor; Tinsley returns from Chicago with a life-changing decision and major relationship update; Ramona brings Dorinda and Sonja to Long Island to help plan her birthday party.

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Just the Sip
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7.13
53 votes

#20 - Just the Sip

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2020

Leah continues to have issues with her mother and Tinsley gives updates on her dating life; Sonja realizes that her fashion line isn't doing as well as she hoped; Luann hosts an anti-bullying comedy show.

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Not So Model Behavior
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7.12
52 votes

#21 - Not So Model Behavior

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2020

It’s fashion week in NYC. Sonja is preparing for her "Sonja, by Sonja Morgan" fashion show and the ladies sit front row for Tinsley’s big return to the runway. Luann plans her new cabaret show, “Marry, F, Kill,” while Leah fears that Sonja resents her for comments she made.

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Eat, Drink, and Be Scary
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6.98
56 votes

#22 - Eat, Drink, and Be Scary

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/2/2020

Looking for love again, Ramona meets with a matchmaker; Dorinda and her daughter Hannah discuss Dorinda's recent life struggles; Luann hosts a voo-doo themed dinner party where Ramona becomes the subject of everyone's witchy ire.

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Something's Brewing
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6.95
44 votes

#23 - Something's Brewing

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2020

Tinsley hosts a dinner for the group on their last night in Newport; the night begins to spiral once Ramona is distracted by a man at the bar; Dorinda and Luann co-host a tea party in an attempt to help the ladies relax and reset.

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star
6.93
27 votes

#24 - Secrets Revealed

Season 12 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/1/2020

The women dish on confessional fashion choices and react to never-before-seen footage.

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No Party Like a Mob Party
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6.72
46 votes

#25 - No Party Like a Mob Party

Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/27/2020

Leah hosts a party for the 15th anniversary of her brand, Married to the Mob. Luann meets with a ghostwriter for her new memoir and Dorinda celebrates her birthday out on the town with the ladies and John.

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