The Real Housewives of New York City: Season 2
Season 2 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 York City Season 1.
- 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 2 Progress Shield
There's a New Girl in Town
Feb 17, 2009
Season 2 lifts off with tension surrounding Jill, whose published interview incites a feud with Alex and Simon. Meanwhile, social butterfly Bethenny spends the summer in the Hampto
Hamptons Retreat... But No Surrender
Feb 24, 2009
Jill offers support to Bethenny, who sheds light on her romantic life. Meanwhile, Jill snoops for information about new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon, an act that creates tensi
On Their High Horses
Mar 3, 2009
LuAnn's housekeeper returns after a monthlong trip to the Philippines---to the relief of LuAnn, who had been saddled with the extra house chores. In other developments, Jill organi
If You Have Nothing Nice to Say...
Mar 10, 2009
Alex and her family return from the Hamptons, only to pack and prep for a vacation in St. Barts. Meanwhile, Jill launches an epic redesign of her home; and LuAnn pens a book on eti
New York State of Mind
Mar 17, 2009
As the summer winds down, LuAnn prepares Victoria for boarding school. The Countess is the topic of Ramona and Bethenny's conversation in the Hamptons, and Jill arrives at Alex and
Runway Run-In
Mar 24, 2009
The ladies have a passion for fashion as they attend various Fashion Week shows, but not without catty bickering between Ramona and Simon, not to mention between Kelly and Bethenny
Kelly vs. Bethenny
Mar 31, 2009
In one corner: Kelly. In the other: Bethenny. The two housewives square off in a diva duel during a downtown bar meeting. In other unfolding dramas, all six wives assemble at a mag
Game, Set, Feud
Apr 7, 2009
Jill gets set to play her doubles tennis match against Ramona and Mario, but it could be a histrionic racket when her pro tennis partner opts out and Jill invites Simon to play wit
Wife in the Fast Lane
Apr 14, 2009
A business theme features Ramona busy on her skin-care line and throwing a showcase party for the product. Meanwhile, LuAnn meets with a writer to finish her book; Bethenny promote
Unfashionably Late
Apr 21, 2009
A sultry photo shoot involves Kelly, who goes before the cameras to pose for the photo invitation to her Halloween bash, which the other wives ultimately attend. Meanwhile, a shopp
Van Kempens House Party
Apr 28, 2009
Alex celebrates the renovation of her home by throwing a house party. The other housewives are invited, but long-standing ill will threatens to spoil the fun. Other developments fi
Charity Wives
May 5, 2009
In the Season 2 finale, fiery feuds and catty conflicts erupt when the housewives try to work together to organize Jill's charity event. Meanwhile, LuAnn tutors Bethenny in the fin
Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)
May 12, 2009
Part 1 of 2. Host Andy Cohen presides over a reunion installment, in which the privileged ladies of the Big Apple reconvene to remember the diva dramas of Season 2.
Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)
May 14, 2009
The conclusion of a reunion edition featuring Season 2 reflections.
The Lost Footage
May 28, 2009
The dynamic divas from New York City are featured in previously unseen footage from the sudsy series' second season.