The WORST episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City
Every episode of The Real Housewives of New York City ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Real Housewives of New York City!
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#1 - Life Is a Cabaret
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/15/2018
It's the night of Luann's cabaret show, "Countess and Friends"; during the performance, Luann gets heckled, and Sonja shows some skin; at the after party, Ramona has a burning question for Bethenny, while Dorinda has some parting words for Luann.
#2 - Sleeping With the Fishes
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2019
In the Berkshires, Dorinda organizes a trip to an old Morgan family mansion; Dorinda and Barbara's issues resurface when Barbara finds out she's in the fish room; room drama continues when Bethenny arrives from visiting her new beau.
#3 - Shark Bait
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2019
Tinsley struts her way back into the charity world by hosting a doggy fashion show; the women have brunch on board a yacht; Bethenny speaks with a grief counselor; Dorinda readies Blue Stone Manor for the ladies' first Halloween there.
#4 - Making Up Is Hard to Do
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2019
Bethenny hosts a lunch sit-down with Dorinda and Luann, so the two can hash out their issues; Luann begins her court-ordered community service; Tinsley gets a visit from Dale; Ramona goes on a blind date; Dorinda shows Barbara the door.
#5 - It's a Clam Shame
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2019
At Barbara's clambake, Luann confronts Ramona; Dorinda and Barbara try to clear things up over lunch; Bethenny heads to North Carolina for more relief work; Sonja throws a party during which Dorinda and Luann finally come face to face.
#6 - Things Are Going Southampton
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2019
A fractured group arrives at the Hamptons; Luann, Bethenny and friends head to dinner to discuss the night that forced Luann back into rehab; Barbara tries to bring the ladies together by throwing a clambake, but things go from bad to worse.
#7 - Divided, They Summer
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2019
It's been one crazy summer for the housewives; Bethenny struggles with the passing of her boyfriend, Dennis; Luann comes to terms with her relapse; Ramona learns to swim; Sonja adjusts to her apartment; Dorinda and Luann don't speak to each other.
#8 - Reunion (Part 3)
Season 10 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/5/2018
Bethenny and Carole continue to discuss the dissolution of their friendship; the women relive their stomach-churning trip to Colombia; Sonja talks about a new chapter in her life; the women share their biggest regrets of the season.
#9 - Reunion (Part 2)
Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/29/2018
Dorinda defends herself against accusations that she might have a drinking problem. The ladies discuss Luann’s obvious absence and share their observations of her recent behavior. Tinsley reveals startling details about her relationship with Scott. And Bethenny and Carole dive into what caused the seismic shift in their friendship and call each other out for comments made both on and off the show
#10 - Reunion (Part 1)
Season 10 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/22/2018
The ladies relive some of the fun times they had this season, gathering to discuss the year's events with one glaring absence. The women also pay tribute to Bobby Zarin while questioning Bethenny's motives for attending his funeral. Dorinda confronts questions about her biting tongue, and Bethenny defends herself when a few of the others gang up on her. Finally, everyone gets a lesson in graciousness from Dorinda, and they take a look back at some of their questionable wardrobe choices.
#11 - It's Kind of a Phone-y Story
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2019
Bethenny tells Dorinda about receiving a sign from Dennis; Tinsley and Luann have heart to heart over the death of Tinsley's father; when Bethenny hosts a dinner party in the city, a light-hearted game of truth or dare takes a dark turn for Tinsley.
#12 - There's No Place Like Home
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/8/2018
Ramona shows off her newly renovated Hamptons home; Sonja stands firm on the asking price for her townhouse; Bethenny invites Dorinda to her new apartment; Adam shows up bearing gifts at Carole's athletic-chic Cosmopolitan Magazine party.
#13 - Ship Happens
Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/1/2018
Tensions arise at breakfast as Luann and Dorinda continue their argument from the night before; the ladies ditch the city for a private island; the day ends with a traumatic boat ride as the women are rushed off the island.
#14 - Guess Who's Arguing at Dinner?
Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2018
As the ladies head out to shop in Cartegena, Bethenny continues to unravel, and the women's patience with her begins to run out; Carole approaches Sonja for insight on Bethenny; a comment Luann makes to Dorinda sends Dorinda off the deep end.
#15 - Wigging Out
Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/18/2018
The women arrive in Cartegena, Colombia, for their vacation; Bethenny has an allergic reaction; Luann reveals a shocking new look; an injured Ramona gets wheeled around the cobblestone streets. Bethenny clashes with Dorinda and Carole.
#16 - Dating Wishes and Cabaret Dreams
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/11/2018
Luann prepares for her upcoming cabaret show; Bethenny creates a dating profile for Sonja; Tinsley moves into her new penthouse, without Scott's help; the women attend a speed-dating event; the ladies decide to go on a trip to Cartegena, Colombia.
#17 - Arrest and Relaxation
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/2018
Luann deals with unwanted press; Dorinda confronts Bethenny about lingering tension; Bethenny puts Tinsley on the spot over wedding dress shopping; Dorinda's ongoing issues with Sonja reach a fever pitch; Luann confronts Ramona about disloyalty.
#18 - Every Mayflower Has Its Thorn
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2018
Luann gets out of rehab and the ladies whisk her away for a spa weekend in Connecticut; the relaxation doesn't last long as Luann discovers that Ramona tried to get an invite to Tom's New Year's Eve party; Dorinda and Sonja clash over a family crest.
#19 - Faux Weddings and a Funeral
Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/2018
Tinsley tries on wedding dresses with her mother, Dale; while Luann ends her stint in rehab, the women tough it out during a prison-style workout; Bethenny and Jill Zarin share an intimate moment after the funeral for Jill's husband, Bobby.
#20 - More Than a Feeling
Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/20/2019
The ladies head back to New York where Luann records her new single; the women attend Dorinda’s 1980s aerobics workout for charity; Ramona plans a surprise birthday party on the same night as the Countess’ Cabaret.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Reunion (Part 3)
Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/25/2019
The women finish raking Luann over the coals about her sobriety; Barbara joins the ladies to discuss her scandalous comment about Luann's singing; the ladies relive some of their most outrageous moments; Sonja is in the spotlight for her drinking.