The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Encyclopedia
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is a reality television
program on the Bravo network which originally followed the lives of five women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of The Real Housewives of... series, following The Real Housewives of Orange County
, The Real Housewives of New York City
and The Real Housewives of Atlanta
. At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.
The third season of the series premiered on May 16, 2011, at 9pm on Bravo, for a 90 minute episode. Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile are the newest housewives that were added. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings, and finished filming on October 22, 2011.
, Dina Manzo, and Danielle Staub
. For the first time in the franchise, the series follows housewives who are related to one another: sisters Caroline and Dina are married to brothers Albert and Tommy Manzo, and Jacqueline Laurita is married to Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita.
The series began airing in the UK on Channel 4
on Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 10:35pm. and finished on November 3, 2009
The show premiered its second season on May 3, 2010. Dina Manzo left the show after the seventh episode of the second season. On August 31, 2010 Bravo officially renewed the series for a third season. On September 7, 2010, it was announced that Danielle Staub was not returning to the show.
Season 2 premiered in the UK October 17, 2010.
Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered on Monday May 16, 2011, on Bravo. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings. Due to the fact that filming for Season 4 of the series has already wrapped as of late-October 2011, Bravo may possibly air it earlier than its usual seasonal Summer debut, possibly in place of The Real Housewives of Miami's slot in February of 2012.
"If you're gonna mess with my family, you're messin' with me." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"Life is about change. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches." (Season 3 - present)
Caroline Manzo (née Laurita) (born August 23, 1961) has been married for a little over 26 years to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey
. Albert Manzo's brother, Tommy Manzo, is the second husband of Caroline's sister and former cast mate, Dina Manzo, making the two both sisters and sisters-in-law. The couple have three children: Albert "Albie" Manzo, Jr. (born in 1986), Lauren Manzo (born in 1988), and Christopher Manzo (born in 1989). Caroline is the owner of two businesses: Opus Properties, a real estate firm, and a children's accessories line. In addition, she serves on the board of her sister Dina's charity foundation, Project Ladybug.
"Everyone likes to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I can hold my own; I am my own person." (Season 3)
Jacqueline Laurita (née Grippe, born April 26, 1970) is a stay-at-home mother and is married to Chris Laurita, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo. Together, Jacqueline and Chris have two sons: Christopher J. Laurita, Jr. (born in 2002) and Nicholas Laurita (born in 2009). Jacqueline also has a daughter, Ashley Holmes (born December 1, 1990), from a previous marriage. After several miscarriages and pregnancy scares, which she openly and emotionally discussed on the show, Laurita gave birth to Nicholas shortly after the Season 1 Reunion show.
Her father, Jerome "Jerry" Grippe, was an Army colonel, and Jacqueline moved with her family to locations such as South Korea, Germany and Virginia, where she graduated from Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia in 1988. Jacqueline spent most of her adult life in Las Vegas
, where her parents reside.
During Season 2, the majority of drama around Jacqueline involved teenage daughter, Ashley. The drama led up to one of the most infamous moments in the show's history; Ashley pulled housewife Danielle Staub's hair, causing Staub to slap Jacqueline's daughter with a lawsuit.
Shortly following Season 3. Jacqueline had a dramatic falling out with castmember and long time friend Teresa Giudice. The feud consisted of a long Twitter war which ended with Laurita referring to Giudice as scum and claiming that she (Giudice) had stabbed her in the back several times. Not wanting to participate in the "charade" anymore, did not attend the season 3 reunion.
"People make fun of Jersey girls, but I think they're just jealous." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I'm a Jersey girl. No one can knock me down." (Season 3 - present)
Teresa Giudice (nee Gorga) (born May 18, 1972), is a true Jersey girl born and raised. Her parents emigrated from Italy and raised Teresa and her brother Giuseppe, in an Italian Catholic home. She grew up in Paterson, New Jersey
, where she met her husband of more than 10 years, Joe. Teresa devotes herself to her four beautiful daughters -- Gia (born in 2001), Gabriella (born in 2004), Milania (born in 2006) and baby Audriana (born in 2009, with whom she was pregnant during the season one reunion show) -- and manages the household all without the help of a nanny, housekeeper, or personal assistant. She finds time to shuttle her girls to their various activities and sports while making sure her home is beautiful and a homemade meal is on the table every night. After graduating from Berkeley College
with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management, Teresa worked as an associate buyer for Macy's
in New York
before deciding to stay home with her children. She owns an online boutique, TG Fabulicious, and her first book, Skinny Italian, a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking was on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her newest cookbook, Fabulicious!: Teresa's Italian Family Cookbook came out on May 3, 2011. It also was on the New York Times Bestseller List.(2011) Teresa has a 3rd cookbook planned titled 'Fabulicious--Fast & Fit!' due to come out in the Spring of 2012.
Additionally, she is a committee member for her former co-star, Dina Manzo's charity, Project Ladybug.
"I live a life that most girls only dream of." (Season 3 - present)
Melissa Gorga (born March 21, 1979) joins The Real Housewives of New Jersey for Season 3, but is already part of the family as her husband Joe is Teresa's brother. Melissa is a sassy Italian who is known for her witty, fun, and loving personality. After graduating from New Jersey City University
with a B.A. degree in education
and psychology
, she is now a stay at home mom whose life is all about her family. Melissa and Joe have been married for almost seven years and met while both were away on spring break in Cancun
. They live in an ornate mansion that her husband, a successful real estate developer, built and Melissa decorated. Melissa and Joe have three beautiful children, Antonia, five, Gino, three, and Joey 11 months.
Her single, On Display, was released on iTunes
dance chart selections on August 13, 2011 to mixed critical reviews.
Gorga has stated that she continues to work on her music and will release several new singles in the near future.
"People say that I’m sweet, but I’m tough, so don’t cross me." (Season 3 - present)
Katherina "Kathy" Wakile (née Pierri, born October 4) is one of the new faces on Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, but is no stranger to the cast as she is a first cousin with fellow Housewife, Teresa Giudice. Kathy resides in Wayne, New Jersey
with her husband of more than 19 years, Rich, and their two children, Victoria (b. 1994) and Joseph (b. 1996). Kathy works hard to keep her family's world in order and carefully monitors her children's social lives. However she loves to party and have a good time. Whether Kathy is hosting a theme night with her girlfriends or celebrating Victoria's Sweet 16 birthday party with belly dancers, Kathy and her family definitely live life to the fullest.
"If you think I'm a bitch then bring it on." (Season 1 - mid-Season 2)
Claudine "Dina" Manzo (née Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) is a mother, interior decorator, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Project Ladybug. She and her family live in the affluent town of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
. She has been married to Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, since 2005. Manzo is her second husband. Tommy's brother and business partner, Albert Manzo, is the husband of Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two also sisters-in-law. Their wedding was featured on the VH1
television show My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding. Dina has a daughter, Alexia ("Lexi", born on January 25, 1996) from her previous marriage to George Hadjiapostoli (co-owner of Nisha nail salon in Wayne, New Jersey). Season 1 focuses on the struggles Dina, like many other mothers, faces as Alexia grows up. Dina's foundation, Project Ladybug, is dedicated to supporting St.Joseph's Hospital Paterson and helping children with cancer
.
In 2010, Dina produced the return of the Off-Broadway
comedy, My Big Gay Italian Wedding
, at the St. Luke's Theatre
in New York City.
Dina will be hosting her own show, Dina's Party, on HGTV
early this fall. The show will follow her event planning company, known for its outlandish celebrations and parties. It premieres September 10th, 2011.
"You're either gonna love me or hate me, there is no in between with me." (Season 1 - Season 2)
Danielle Staub (née Beverly Merrill) (born July 29, 1962) is divorced and a mother of two daughters, Christine Staub (born in 1994) and Jillian Staub (born in 1998).
Danielle is the only cast member who entered filming as a relative stranger to the other cast members. (Caroline, Dina, and Jacqueline are related by blood and marriage, and Teresa is a long-time Manzo family friend.)
After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed by Bravo that Staub would not be returning to the show for season 3. No exact reason for the departure was announced.
The second season's reunion part one gathered 3.9 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode of the season at the time of its airing and the second highest rated episode of the franchise after the January 30th 2011 episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
.
The third season opener had the highest rated season premiere ever for the network, and the highest rated season premiere within the franchise.
stores released the first season on DVD. The second season was released on January 9, 2011.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
program on the Bravo network which originally followed the lives of five women in and around several upscale communities in Northern New Jersey. It is the network's fourth installation of The Real Housewives of... series, following The Real Housewives of Orange County
The Real Housewives of Orange County
The Real Housewives of Orange County is a reality television program on the Bravo network. It is the first and seminal installation in the The Real Housewives of... series...
, The Real Housewives of New York City
The Real Housewives of New York City
The Real Housewives of New York City is an American reality television program on the Bravo cable TV network, a spin-off of the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Orange County. New York is the second city featured in The Real Housewives of... franchise...
and The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is an American reality television series on the Bravo cable network that premiered in the fall of 2008. Following the format of its predecessors , in 2009 the Atlanta series was not only the highest rated show of the The Real Housewives of... franchise, it was the...
. At the time of its airing, part 1 of the series' second season reunion had the highest-rated episode ever out of the entire franchise.
The third season of the series premiered on May 16, 2011, at 9pm on Bravo, for a 90 minute episode. Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile are the newest housewives that were added. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings, and finished filming on October 22, 2011.
Production history
The show's first season premiered on May 12, 2009. The five housewives featured on the program were Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline ManzoCaroline Manzo
Caroline Manzo is married to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey...
, Dina Manzo, and Danielle Staub
Danielle Staub
Danielle Staub is an American television personality, author, singer, and adult performer best known for her appearance on the Bravo reality series Real Housewives of New Jersey....
. For the first time in the franchise, the series follows housewives who are related to one another: sisters Caroline and Dina are married to brothers Albert and Tommy Manzo, and Jacqueline Laurita is married to Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita.
The series began airing in the UK on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
on Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 10:35pm. and finished on November 3, 2009
The show premiered its second season on May 3, 2010. Dina Manzo left the show after the seventh episode of the second season. On August 31, 2010 Bravo officially renewed the series for a third season. On September 7, 2010, it was announced that Danielle Staub was not returning to the show.
Season 2 premiered in the UK October 17, 2010.
Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered on Monday May 16, 2011, on Bravo. On June 7, 2011 Bravo renewed the series for a fourth season due to its record breaking ratings. Due to the fact that filming for Season 4 of the series has already wrapped as of late-October 2011, Bravo may possibly air it earlier than its usual seasonal Summer debut, possibly in place of The Real Housewives of Miami's slot in February of 2012.
Caroline Manzo
(Season 1 - present)"If you're gonna mess with my family, you're messin' with me." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"Life is about change. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches." (Season 3 - present)
Caroline Manzo (née Laurita) (born August 23, 1961) has been married for a little over 26 years to Albert Manzo, co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area, despite a decrease of 3,023...
. Albert Manzo's brother, Tommy Manzo, is the second husband of Caroline's sister and former cast mate, Dina Manzo, making the two both sisters and sisters-in-law. The couple have three children: Albert "Albie" Manzo, Jr. (born in 1986), Lauren Manzo (born in 1988), and Christopher Manzo (born in 1989). Caroline is the owner of two businesses: Opus Properties, a real estate firm, and a children's accessories line. In addition, she serves on the board of her sister Dina's charity foundation, Project Ladybug.
Jacqueline Laurita
(Season 1 - present)"Everyone likes to have nice things, but I'm not one to brag about it." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I can hold my own; I am my own person." (Season 3)
Jacqueline Laurita (née Grippe, born April 26, 1970) is a stay-at-home mother and is married to Chris Laurita, brother of Caroline and Dina Manzo. Together, Jacqueline and Chris have two sons: Christopher J. Laurita, Jr. (born in 2002) and Nicholas Laurita (born in 2009). Jacqueline also has a daughter, Ashley Holmes (born December 1, 1990), from a previous marriage. After several miscarriages and pregnancy scares, which she openly and emotionally discussed on the show, Laurita gave birth to Nicholas shortly after the Season 1 Reunion show.
Her father, Jerome "Jerry" Grippe, was an Army colonel, and Jacqueline moved with her family to locations such as South Korea, Germany and Virginia, where she graduated from Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Virginia in 1988. Jacqueline spent most of her adult life in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, where her parents reside.
During Season 2, the majority of drama around Jacqueline involved teenage daughter, Ashley. The drama led up to one of the most infamous moments in the show's history; Ashley pulled housewife Danielle Staub's hair, causing Staub to slap Jacqueline's daughter with a lawsuit.
Shortly following Season 3. Jacqueline had a dramatic falling out with castmember and long time friend Teresa Giudice. The feud consisted of a long Twitter war which ended with Laurita referring to Giudice as scum and claiming that she (Giudice) had stabbed her in the back several times. Not wanting to participate in the "charade" anymore, did not attend the season 3 reunion.
Teresa Giudice
(Season 1 - present)"People make fun of Jersey girls, but I think they're just jealous." (Season 1 - Season 2)
"I'm a Jersey girl. No one can knock me down." (Season 3 - present)
Teresa Giudice (nee Gorga) (born May 18, 1972), is a true Jersey girl born and raised. Her parents emigrated from Italy and raised Teresa and her brother Giuseppe, in an Italian Catholic home. She grew up in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area, despite a decrease of 3,023...
, where she met her husband of more than 10 years, Joe. Teresa devotes herself to her four beautiful daughters -- Gia (born in 2001), Gabriella (born in 2004), Milania (born in 2006) and baby Audriana (born in 2009, with whom she was pregnant during the season one reunion show) -- and manages the household all without the help of a nanny, housekeeper, or personal assistant. She finds time to shuttle her girls to their various activities and sports while making sure her home is beautiful and a homemade meal is on the table every night. After graduating from Berkeley College
Berkeley College
Berkeley College is a proprietary higher education institution founded in 1931, specializing in business and professional studies.-Academic programs:...
with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management, Teresa worked as an associate buyer for Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
before deciding to stay home with her children. She owns an online boutique, TG Fabulicious, and her first book, Skinny Italian, a lifestyle title that teaches authentic, healthy Italian cooking was on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her newest cookbook, Fabulicious!: Teresa's Italian Family Cookbook came out on May 3, 2011. It also was on the New York Times Bestseller List.(2011) Teresa has a 3rd cookbook planned titled 'Fabulicious--Fast & Fit!' due to come out in the Spring of 2012.
Additionally, she is a committee member for her former co-star, Dina Manzo's charity, Project Ladybug.
Melissa Gorga
(Season 3 - present)"I live a life that most girls only dream of." (Season 3 - present)
Melissa Gorga (born March 21, 1979) joins The Real Housewives of New Jersey for Season 3, but is already part of the family as her husband Joe is Teresa's brother. Melissa is a sassy Italian who is known for her witty, fun, and loving personality. After graduating from New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University is a public university in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. It is a member of the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities....
with a B.A. degree in education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
and psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, she is now a stay at home mom whose life is all about her family. Melissa and Joe have been married for almost seven years and met while both were away on spring break in Cancun
Cancún
Cancún is a city of international tourism development certified by the UNWTO . Located on the northeast coast of Quintana Roo in southern Mexico, more than 1,700 km from Mexico City, the Project began operations in 1974 as Integrally Planned Center, a pioneer of FONATUR Cancún is a city of...
. They live in an ornate mansion that her husband, a successful real estate developer, built and Melissa decorated. Melissa and Joe have three beautiful children, Antonia, five, Gino, three, and Joey 11 months.
Her single, On Display, was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
dance chart selections on August 13, 2011 to mixed critical reviews.
Gorga has stated that she continues to work on her music and will release several new singles in the near future.
Kathy Wakile
(Season 3 - present)"People say that I’m sweet, but I’m tough, so don’t cross me." (Season 3 - present)
Katherina "Kathy" Wakile (née Pierri, born October 4) is one of the new faces on Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, but is no stranger to the cast as she is a first cousin with fellow Housewife, Teresa Giudice. Kathy resides in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than from midtown Manhattan. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 54,069....
with her husband of more than 19 years, Rich, and their two children, Victoria (b. 1994) and Joseph (b. 1996). Kathy works hard to keep her family's world in order and carefully monitors her children's social lives. However she loves to party and have a good time. Whether Kathy is hosting a theme night with her girlfriends or celebrating Victoria's Sweet 16 birthday party with belly dancers, Kathy and her family definitely live life to the fullest.
Dina Manzo
(Season 1 - Season 2)"If you think I'm a bitch then bring it on." (Season 1 - mid-Season 2)
Claudine "Dina" Manzo (née Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) is a mother, interior decorator, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Project Ladybug. She and her family live in the affluent town of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 10,590. As of the 2000 Census, Franklin Lakes had the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranked 17th among the...
. She has been married to Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, since 2005. Manzo is her second husband. Tommy's brother and business partner, Albert Manzo, is the husband of Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two also sisters-in-law. Their wedding was featured on the VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
television show My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding. Dina has a daughter, Alexia ("Lexi", born on January 25, 1996) from her previous marriage to George Hadjiapostoli (co-owner of Nisha nail salon in Wayne, New Jersey). Season 1 focuses on the struggles Dina, like many other mothers, faces as Alexia grows up. Dina's foundation, Project Ladybug, is dedicated to supporting St.Joseph's Hospital Paterson and helping children with cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
.
In 2010, Dina produced the return of the Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
comedy, My Big Gay Italian Wedding
My Big Gay Italian Wedding
My Big Gay Italian Wedding is a play written by Anthony J. Wilkinson that includes original music and lyrics written by David Boyd. It premiered off-Broadway in 2003 at the Actor's Playhouse in New York City. In September 2009, a revised version produced by Dina Manzo of Bravo's The Real Housewives...
, at the St. Luke's Theatre
St. Luke's Theatre
St. Luke’s Theatre is a 178-seat Off-Broadway theatre at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at 308 West 46th Street in Manhattan' Theatre District.It is among the few off Broadway theatre venues that adjoin the Broadway theatre district in New York City....
in New York City.
Dina will be hosting her own show, Dina's Party, on HGTV
HGTV
HGTV , is a cable-television network operating in the United States and Canada, broadcasting a variety of home and garden improvement, maintenance, renovation, craft and remodeling shows...
early this fall. The show will follow her event planning company, known for its outlandish celebrations and parties. It premieres September 10th, 2011.
Danielle Staub
(Season 1 - Season 2)"You're either gonna love me or hate me, there is no in between with me." (Season 1 - Season 2)
Danielle Staub (née Beverly Merrill) (born July 29, 1962) is divorced and a mother of two daughters, Christine Staub (born in 1994) and Jillian Staub (born in 1998).
Danielle is the only cast member who entered filming as a relative stranger to the other cast members. (Caroline, Dina, and Jacqueline are related by blood and marriage, and Teresa is a long-time Manzo family friend.)
After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed by Bravo that Staub would not be returning to the show for season 3. No exact reason for the departure was announced.
Housewife history
| Housewives | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Giudice | |||||
| Caroline Manzo | TBA | ||||
| Jacqueline Laurita | TBA | ||||
| Dina Manzo | |||||
| Danielle Staub | |||||
| Melissa Gorga | |||||
| Kathy Wakile | TBA |
Recurring Housewife history
| Housewives | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Granatell | TBA | TBA | |||
| Kim DePaola | TBA | TBA | |||
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | May 12, 2009 | July 9, 2009 | |
| 2 | 18 | May 3, 2010 | September 6, 2010 | |
| 3 | 21 | May 16, 2011 | October 23, 2011 | |
| 4 | TBA | 2012 | TBA | |
Ratings
The Season 1 finale was the most watched telecast of the Housewives franchise ever among all key demos at the time of its airing.The second season's reunion part one gathered 3.9 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode of the season at the time of its airing and the second highest rated episode of the franchise after the January 30th 2011 episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is an American reality television series on the Bravo cable network that premiered in the fall of 2008. Following the format of its predecessors , in 2009 the Atlanta series was not only the highest rated show of the The Real Housewives of... franchise, it was the...
.
The third season opener had the highest rated season premiere ever for the network, and the highest rated season premiere within the franchise.
Specials
| Ep # | Title | Airdate | US Viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 1: 2009
| Ep # | Title | Airdate | US Viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 2: 2010
| Ep # | Title | Airdate | US Viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 3: 2011
| Ep # | Title | Airdate | US Viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 4: 2012
| Ep # | Title | Airdate | US Viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|
DVD releases
In April 2010, TargetTarget Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
stores released the first season on DVD. The second season was released on January 9, 2011.
| Season | Episodes | Release Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | March 2010 | |
| 2 | 18 | January 2011 | |
| 3 | 22 | TBA | |