The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
High Tide, Low Blow
Apr 22, 2012
Caroline struggles to repair her friendship with Teresa and receives a diagnosis she feared. Jacqueline's daughter Ashley has spent more time than she should have at home, resultin
Poker Face
Apr 29, 2012
Ashley has a hard time leaving the nest; Teresa's attempt at an apology turns into a violent brawl; Melissa has a musical surprise for Joe.
Third Eye Blind
May 6, 2012
It's a gossip filled cruise down the Jersey coast; Jacqueline plays referee between two sisters-in-law.
Drowning Pool
May 13, 2012
Caroline celebrates her anniversary; Kathy hosts a pool party; Teresa and Joe have a blow out; Jacqueline tries to deal with Ashley's new life.
Spoiled Sports
May 20, 2012
Joe gives Teresa a shocking ultimatum; insecurities are revealed by Lauren when she talks with her dad about her weight loss; Jacqueline hosts a dramatic family field day.
Uncivil Union
Jun 3, 2012
Jaime announces he will marry Rich; Caroline, Teresa, and Jacqueline come together but Joe makes a joke that goes too far; Kathy and Rosie have a heart-to-heart conversation.
True Love True Lies
Jun 10, 2012
Caroline finds out what Teresa really thinks of her; Melissa debuts her new song with a party; Joe reaches out to his sister one last time.
Best Friends For Never
Jun 17, 2012
Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, is running out of options; Lauren makes a shocking decision regarding her weight loss; Teresa explores options with her bankruptcy attorney.
Public Displays of Rejection
Jun 24, 2012
Teresa takes a big step with her brother; Melissa hosts a party for her radio debut; Teresa moves away from Jacqueline and Caroline.
Temporary Shrinkage
Jul 1, 2012
Kathy tries to find love for her sister at the gay bar; Teresa and her brother, Joe discuss their issues in therapy; Jacqueline and Caroline discuss whether Teresa and her husband
The Sniff Test
Jul 8, 2012
Melissa oversees an overblown birthday bash for her daughter but an awkward meeting between Teresa and Jacqueline takes the cake. Meanwhile, Kathy serves up a meal for her sister's
The Jersey Side Step
Jul 15, 2012
A live music festival courts drama; Caroline's family goes to the Fancy Food Festival in Washington, D.C., but plans to sell water there may go awry after a night of drinking.
Sit Down and Man Up
Jul 22, 2012
Kathy opens a gelato stand in Patterson; Teresa is accused of profiting off her family's recipes; the husbands meet and expose feuds and frail friendships which threaten to jeopard
Pack Your Baggage
Jul 29, 2012
The women flee to the California coast to escape Hurricane Irene; tensions between Caroline, Jacqueline and Teresa escalate; Teresa confronts Kathy.
If this RV is a Rockin'
Aug 12, 2012
The housewives decide to try surfing; Caroline has family issues; Jacqueline and Teresa try to see if their friendship can survive.
Whine Country
Aug 19, 2012
The gang's getaway on the west coast continues with a visit to Napa Valley for a business meeting at a vineyard.
Hot Tub of Sour Grapes
Aug 26, 2012
Friendships may be beyond repair when Teresa and Caroline have one last blowout after Caroline overhears a conversation between Teresa and Kathy.
Dinasty of Denial
Sep 9, 2012
New alliances are formed after the trip; Kathy goes to college for a day with her daughter; Teresa invites her ally, Dina, to her Fabellini release party.
A Bald Canary Sings
Sep 16, 2012
Kathy tries to make a business deal while Melissa meets with a music hot-shot; Kim D's annual Porsche Fashion Show; Teresa makes a shocking discovery.
Strip Down Memory Lane
Sep 23, 2012
Melissa prepares to confront her past; a distressing phone call sends Joe Gorga and Rich Wakile to Melissa's rescue; Teresa and Jacqueline's friendship is tested.
Reunion (1)
Sep 30, 2012
The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 1 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Reunion (2)
Oct 7, 2012
The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 2 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Reunion (3)
Oct 14, 2012
The housewives all join together for the first time in over a year to discuss the events of the past season in Part 3 of the Season 4 Reunion.
Lost Footage
Oct 21, 2012
The lost footage from Season 4 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.