| The Real Housewives of New Jersey | |
| Season 6 | |
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| Starring | Teresa Giudice Dina Manzo Melissa Gorga Teresa Aprea Amber Marchese Nicole Napolitano |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Episodes | 19 |
| Release | |
| Network | Bravo |
| Originally Aired | July 13–November 20, 2014 |
| Season Chronology | |
| Previous | Season 5 |
| Next | Season 7 |
The sixth season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, aired from July 13, 2014, until November 20, 2014, and continued to star: Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga; while re-introducing (after a four and a half year gap), Dina Manzo, and introducing, Teresa Aprea, Amber Marchese and Nicole Napolitano.
Cast[]
Two of the five housewives featured on the fifth season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey returned for the sixth installment. Caroline Manzo, one of the series' original housewives, announced her departure shortly after the fifth season concluded in October 2013, and began filming for her spin-off series, Manzo'd with Children. Jacqueline Laurita and Kathy Wakile, who respectively joined the series during the first and third seasons, confirmed their exits from the program in February and May 2014. Bravo officially announced the cast for the sixth season, which consists of six housewives, on May 14, 2014.
Synopsis[]
"Well, I'm asked back pretty much every year to be honest with you. It never felt right. This year, it kind of felt right between the changes going on in my life, and Teresa [Giudice] and I have organically gotten closer this past summer because of what she's going through... We became close friends again, hanging out, and it organically just happened. And they asked me last-minute. I came in last-minute." - Dina Manzo.
Teresa Giudice and her husband, Joe, handle the fallout of their highly publicized legal difficulties, while Melissa Gorga and her husband, Joe, embark on a business venture in the sanitation industry. Breast cancer survivor and new housewife, Amber Marchese, wishes to rekindle her former friendship with Gorga, while twins, Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano, join as the second and third new Housewives of the season; Teresa and her husband, Rino, own a successful restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan, while the single Nicole, balances her professional pursuits with a budding relationship. Caroline Manzo's estranged sister, Dina Manzo, announced her return for the sixth season later in October 2013; she was originally included as an original Housewife during the first season, but she left during Season 2. Manzo is depicted strengthening her longtime companionship with Giudice, beginning to date while continuing with her divorce, and sending her daughter, Lexi, to college.
Taglines[]
Teresa G: "You never know how strong you are until it’s the only choice you have."
Melissa: "I’ve learned to forgive and never regret."
Teresa A and Nicole: "You’re not seeing double, you’re seeing trouble!"
Amber: "I’m a survivor, no one is bringing me down."
Dina: "I’m back to bring the zen. Namaste, bitches!"
Reunion[]
| Sofa 1 | Host | Sofa 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Marchese | Melissa Gorga | Teresa Giudice | Andy Cohen | Dina Manzo | Teresa Aprea | Nicole Napolitanio |
Episodes[]
| Episode Overall | Episode Number | Title | Original Air Date | Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 1 | "What A Difference A Plea Makes" | July 13, 2014 | 2.14 | ||
| The season begins with Teresa reconnecting with returning wife, Dina and Teresa's sister-in-law, Melissa, during her legal battles, while Dina is also dealing with her own legal issues. New wife, Amber, reaches out to her former friend, Melissa, to rekindle their friendship. At Amber's party, Dina, Teresa and Melissa meet two new wives, and twins, Nicole and Teresa Aprea. At the party, Amber addresses her mixed feelings on Melissa and her previous battle with cancer. | ||||||
| 97 | 2 | "O, Christmas Tre" | July 20, 2014 | 1.64 | ||
| Dina struggles with being alone as her daughter applies for college, meanwhile Teresa Aprea encourages her son to join the family business. Teresa Giudice's legal battle weigh heavily on her as she struggle to keep things normal for her family. | ||||||
| 98 | 3 | "Trash-Talking" | July 27, 2014 | 1.89 | ||
| Melissa and her husband explore a new business opportunity, a state-of-the-art trash truck. Teresa Giudice also focuses on her business and invites her friends and family over to try new recipes for her new desert line. Amber is conflicted as her husband chooses to keep his distance from Teresa Giudice due to her legal battles and his job, being a mortgage-broker. The twins aren't happy when they hear that someone is spreading rumors about Nicole. | ||||||
| 99 | 4 | "A Hairy Situation" | August 3, 2014 | 1.75 | ||
| Nicole hosts a "First Responders" themed part with her firefighter boyfriend. The party doesn't quite go to plan when things heat up after Nicole confronts Amber on the rumors she has been spreading. | ||||||
| 100 | 5 | "One Flew Over The Chicken’s Nest" | August 10, 2014 | 2.01 | ||
| The "First Responders" party comes to a dramatic conclusion. Dina struggles with moving on with her love life and feelings for her ex still hold her back. Amber and Melissa sit down to discuss the alleged rumors. | ||||||
| 101 | 6 | "The Family Business" | August 17, 2014 | 1.71 | ||
| Melissa and her husband continue to pursue their new family business while Teresa Aprea and her partner pursue expanding theirs. Nicole, still bothered by Amber's remarks, attempts to prove her wrong with some PDA. Amber, feeling isolated from the group, receive a phone call that leaves her leaning on her family for support. | ||||||
| 102 | 7 | "Roses Are Red, Dina Is Blue" | August 24, 2014 | 1.83 | ||
| The ladies celebrate Valentine's Day in their own way. More rumors are thrown around when Victoria Gotti reveals some information to Amber and Teresa Giudice. | ||||||
| 103 | 8 | "Guilt Trip" | September 7, 2014 | 1.82 | ||
| With the rumor mill in motion, news spreads about Teresa Giudice's legal battles. Dina and Melissa try to cheer up Giudice by planning a surprise getaway. Amber text some nasty insults to Nicole's boyfriend. Giudice and her husband, Joe, make a very important legal decision. | ||||||
| 104 | 9 | "There Will Be Bloodwork" | September 14, 2014 | 1.83 | ||
| Dina says goodbye to an employee, who has become more like family and Teresa Aprea and her husband face a medical scare. Giudice deal with their decision of pleading guilty and Amber receives some news from her doctor. | ||||||
| 105 | 10 | "The Day of Jacqueline" | September 21, 2014 | 2.01 | ||
| Dina, Melissa and the twins travel to more sunnier weather to get away from the snow in New Jersey. Dina struggles with knowing a secret about the twins' family that threatens the good nature of the getaway. Back in Jersey, Amber waits for news about her cancer. Teresa Giudice faces her new financial position and Jacqueline returns to confront Giudice on the past. | ||||||
| 106 | 11 | "Gators and Haters" | September 28, 2014 | 1.91 | ||
| Still in Florida, tensions continue to arise between Jim, Bobby and Dina. In New Jersey, Teresa Giudice attempts to respond to Jacqueline's texts. | ||||||
| 107 | 12 | "Pack Your Bags and Get Out!" | October 5, 2014 | 2.26 | ||
| In Florida, the conflict reaches a new level when the secret on the twins' family is revealed. The Giudice plan a getaway to New York and Jacqueline and her husband struggle with their relationship. | ||||||
| 108 | 13 | "Sorry, Not Sorry" | October 12, 2014 | 2.18 | ||
| Back from Florida, Teresa Aprea and her partner plan a party for the launch of their new restaurant, however. it seems that not everyone is invited. With concerns of her Ladybug event on the horizon, Dina attempts to get Giudice to apologize to the twins. | ||||||
| 109 | 14 | "Judgement Day" | October 19, 2014 | 2.44 | ||
| Dina's Ladybug event maybe derailed due to the tensions between the two Teresas. Melissa and Joe take a step forward to their dream home by breaking ground and Amber begins to lose her hair again. Teresa and Joe Giudice finally learn their fate, after pleading guilty, in federal court. | ||||||
| 110 | 15 | "Secrets Revealed Part 1" | October 26, 2014 | 1.80 | ||
| The viewers get a look at never before seen footage of a trip to Atlantic City; Joe Giudice babysitting Milania; and Teresa Giudice and her cousin, Kathy, get into a dispute over a Christmas gift. | ||||||
| 111 | 16 | "Reunion Part 1" | November 2, 2014 | 2.23 | ||
| The reunion begins with the ladies reuniting to discuss some events of the season. Kathy and her sister, Rosie, join the stage which leaves Giudice exiting the stage as a discussion of her legal issue arise. Dina reveals where her relationship with her sister, Caroline stands. | ||||||
| 112 | 17 | "Reunion Part 2" | November 6, 2014 | 1.40 | ||
| The reunion continues with the lady's husbands and significant other joining the stage. Teresa Giudice reveals how the show has changed her over the years and Joe opens up about his father's death. | ||||||
| 113 | 18 | "Reunion Part 3" | November 11, 2014 | 1.63 | ||
| The reunion concludes with continued discussions between the wives and their significant others. Teresa Giudice opens up on her regrets and most memorable moments with the show. The two Teresa’s argue and Dina reveals her experience with the season after her hiatus from the series. | ||||||
| 114 | 19 | "Secrets Revealed Part 2" | November 20, 2014 | 0.86 | ||
| More never-before-seen moments from the sixth season are revealed. | ||||||
Trivia[]
- This is the only season to feature Amber Marchese.