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The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Season 1
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(Left to right) Laurita, Giudice, Staub, Dina, and Caroline Manzo
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkBravo
Original releaseMay 12 (2009-05-12) –
July 9, 2009 (2009-07-09)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, an American reality television series, was broadcast on Bravo. It aired from May 12, 2009 until July 9, 2009, and was primarily filmed in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Its executive producers are Rebecca Toth Diefenbach, Valerie Haselton, Lucilla D'Agostino, Jim Fraenkel, Omid Kahangi, Caroline Self, Tess Gamboa Meyers and Andy Cohen.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey focuses on the lives of Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo and Danielle Staub. It consisted of eight episodes, all of which aired on Tuesday evenings.[1]

Production and crew

The Real Housewives of New Jersey was first announced when Bravo released its 2008–09 programming on April 15, 2008.[2] It was later announced that the series would debut on May 12, 2009, the first series to feature family members.[3] Dina and Tommy Manzo would later end up separated.[4][5] The season premiere "Thicker Than Water" was aired on May 12, 2009, while the seventh episode "The Last Supper" served as the season finale, and was aired on June 18, 2009. It was followed by a two-part reunion special, and a lost footage episode which marked the conclusion of the season and was broadcast on November July 9, 2009. Rebecca Toth Diefenbach, Valerie Haselton, Lucilla D'Agostino, Jim Fraenkel, Omid Kahangi, Caroline Self, Tess Gamboa Meyers and Andy Cohen are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Sirens Media.[6]

Cast and synopsis

Danielle Staub appears in a main role.

Five housewives were featured during the first season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which Bravo described as "the most affluent and drama-filled women in the Garden State." The series was the first Real Housewives installment to feature family, 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.[7] Fellow series regular Teresa Giudice had been friends with both Manzos and Laurita for years prior to the series and Danielle Staub, who was also a series regular, was introduced to the group through Jacqueline.

Episodes

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, season 1 episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Thicker Than Water"May 12, 2009 (2009-05-12)1.71[8]
22"Mamas Knows Best"May 19, 2009 (2009-05-19)1.49[9]
33"Not One of Us"May 26, 2009 (2009-05-26)1.69[9]
44"Black & White and Read All Over"June 2, 2009 (2009-06-02)N/A
55"Casinos and C-Cups"June 9, 2009 (2009-06-09)N/A
66"Finale"June 16, 2009 (2009-06-16)3.47[10]
77"The Last Supper"June 18, 2009 (2009-06-18)N/A
88"Watch What Happens Reunion: Part One"June 23, 2009 (2009-06-23)2.89[11]
99"Watch What Happens Reunion: Part Two"June 25, 2009 (2009-06-25)N/A
1010"The Lost Footage"July 9, 2009 (2009-07-09)N/A

References

  1. ^ "Episode Guide". Bravo. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Bravo Increases Programming Hours by 45%, Unveils New Slate Including 12 Returning Franchises and Four New Series and Specials". The Futon Critic. April 15, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  3. ^ "A New Real Housewives Of New Jersey Cast Member Revealed!". Radar Online. September 2, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  4. ^ Fowler, Brandi (February 3, 2013). "Former Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dina Manzo Splits from Husband". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  5. ^ "Dina Manzo Separates From Husband: 34 Other 'Real Housewives' Who Have Divorced". The Huffington Post. February 4, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
  6. ^ "Shows A-Z - Real Housewives of Atlanta, The on Bravo". Futon Critic. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  7. ^ "The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Season 1". iTunes. Apple. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  8. ^ Seidman, Robert (May 19, 2009). "NBA Playoffs, NASCAR and WWE RAW lead cable". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 19, 2009.
  9. ^ a b Gorman, Bill (May 28, 2009). "Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey Up 51% Among Adults 18-49". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  10. ^ Gorman, Bill (June 17, 2009). "Real Housewives Of New Jersey Finale Puts Bravo #1 For Adults 18-49". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
  11. ^ Gorman, Bill (June 24, 2009). "Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey Post Biggest Reunion Ever". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
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