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The Real Housewives of New York City: Season 6

23 episodes Premiered Mar 7, 2014 Updated Oct 16, 2026

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Previously on The Real Housewives of New York City

Season 6 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 5.
  • ⚡ 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.
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Season overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Produce a JSON object for "The Real Housewives of New York City" Season 6.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points in the text itself (though the primer is an array).
Output valid JSON only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count for overview: 160-220 words.
TMDB Synopsis: Season 6 returns Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, Ramona Singer, and Heather Thompson. Joined by model/businesswoman Kristen Taekman. Countess LuAnn de Lesseps returns in a recurring role. Themes: hectic lifestyles, social calendars, careers, relationships, children, city living.
Source [1]: Series title, TV-14, Reality. Tagline: "New York City is my playground." Overview: Fast-paced reality show following busy and ambitious [cut off].
Source [2]: Abbreviation RHONY. Premiered on Bravo on March 4, 2008. 15 seasons aired. Focuses on personal and professional lives of women in NYC.
Source [3]: Created by Scott Dunlop. Cast includes Ramona Singer, Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Bethenny Frankel. Focus: busy/ambitious Manhattan women balancing social calendars, careers, and motherhood.
Source [4]: Irrelevant (about Kay Thompson/Liza Minnelli).
Overview:
Season six of The Real Housewives of New York City features the return of several cast members including Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, Ramona Singer, and Heather Thompson. The group is expanded by the addition of Kristen Taekman, who is a model and businesswoman. Additionally, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps returns to the series in a recurring capacity. The narrative follows these women as they navigate their hectic lifestyles within the city. The season explores the complexities of their jam-packed social calendars and their various professional careers. As they manage the hustle and bustle of city living, the women also deal with the personal aspects of their lives, including their relationships and children. This fast-paced reality series focuses on the personal and professional lives of these ambitious Manhattan women as they attempt to balance enviable social schedules with the challenges of motherhood and work.

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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S6·E1 Mytharc

If You Can Make It Here

Mar 11, 2014 · 60 min

Heather hosts her own birthday bash in the Season 6 opener. Also: Aviva tries to make amends with Ramona; and the ladies are introduced to Heather's friend, Kristen Taekman.

S6·E2 Core

Give Up the Ghostwriter

Mar 18, 2014 · 60 min

Aviva lands a book deal for her memoir and enlists Carole for help, but their lunch quickly turns awkward when discussing the issue of ghostwriters. Elsewhere, Sonja has dinner wit

S6·E3 Core

Model Behavior

Mar 25, 2014 · 60 min

A fiery fight between Carole and Aviva impacts a party, shocking all attendees. Elsewhere, Ramona tries to accept that her daughter is growing up, and Kristen is pressured to parti

S6·E4 Core

Holla in the Hamptons

Apr 1, 2014 · 60 min

The ladies journey to the Hamptons to see Sonja perform in a burlesque act for charity. Elsewhere, LuAnn returns to host a Hamptons barbecue, but a fiery argument erupts.

S6·E5 Core

Everybody Thinks We're Drag Queens

Apr 8, 2014 · 60 min

Battles continue at LuAnn's barbecue. Elsewhere, Sonja tries to clear the bitter air by hosting a brunch; Carole receives an honor at a Coney Island parade, spurring the other ladi

S6·E6 Core

Unhappy Anniversary

Apr 15, 2014 · 60 min

Ramona returns from Africa with renewed inner peace and tries to bring the feuding Heather and Aviva together; Kristen and Carole meet up with Beverly Hills housewives Brandi Glanv

S6·E7 Core

Fireworks

Apr 22, 2014 · 60 min

The Fourth of July in the Hamptons leads to interpersonal fireworks. Here, Kristen and Ramona clash; Ramona and Sonja butt heads; and tensions boil over at a clambake when Aviva ap

S6·E8 Mytharc

Unforgivable Debt

Apr 29, 2014 · 60 min

Ramona reveals Sonja's financial secrets. Elsewhere, Kristen visits a new modeling agent; Sonja is stood up by her 23-year-old flame; and the heat is on at a spa when Kristen and R

S6·E9 Core

The Last Splash

May 6, 2014 · 60 min

Kristen worries about Sonja's business plan and enlists her business-minded husband to analyze it. Meanwhile, Carole meets with a matchmaker; and Heather invites all the ladies, ex

S6·E10 Core

Bon Voyage Ramona

May 13, 2014 · 60 min

Heather tries to bring peace to the clashing Kristen and Ramona with a dinner. Meanwhile, the ladies take a hike in the woods, but Ramona stirs up tension when she faces a childhoo

S6·E11 Core

The Ramona Trap

May 20, 2014 · 60 min

The ladies confront Ramona about past behavior. Elsewhere, marital dissension plagues Kristen; LuAnn invites Carole on a double date; and Ramona sets out to make peace with Kristen

S6·E12 Core

Requiem for a Poodle

May 27, 2014 · 60 min

Sonja reaches out to a spiritual healer. Meanwhile, Kristen auditions for a workout video; Aviva's father returns with a surprise; and the ladies assemble for a memorial for Sonja'

S6·E13 Core

Win, Place or Sonja

Jun 3, 2014 · 60 min

Aviva's father delivers shocking news to his 25-year-old girlfriend, and LuAnn hosts a weekend getaway of horse racing and partying, leading to rising drama when Sonja celebrates a

S6·E14 Core

Sex Lies and Facials

Jun 10, 2014 · 60 min

A Saratoga trip ends with a wives-gone-wild night on the town. Later, Ramona bonds with Avery before her college departure; Sonja's facialist spreads gossip to Kristen; LuAnn throw

S6·E15 Core

Ten Gallon Spats

Jun 17, 2014 · 60 min

The ladies head to Montana, where they take part in a cattle drive. Later, there are beefs at dinner when LuAnn and Sonja clash over gossip spread by a facialist.

S6·E16 Core

Go Yell It on the Mountain

Jun 24, 2014 · 60 min

A Montana trip continues with tensions lingering between Sonja and LuAnn. Meanwhile, the ladies participate in outdoor activities and a modern-day treasure hunt, but the group divi

S6·E17 Core

Bury the Hatchet

Jul 1, 2014 · 60 min

Heather and Kristen continue to clash, forcing some of the women to take sides. Elsewhere, the ladies take in a rodeo show and a final outdoor Montana dinner.

S6·E18 Core

Something to Sing About

Jul 8, 2014 · 60 min

The wives return from Montana as Aviva discovers she's been the butt of jokes. Meanwhile, Ramona's husband prepares for an open-mic gig. Heather and LuAnn are also slated to perfor

S6·E19 Core

There's Something About Harry

Jul 15, 2014 · 60 min

Carole hosts a lavish party to celebrate her birthday. Sonja is presented with a present from Aviva's ex-husband Harry.

S6·E20 Core

The Last Leg

Jul 22, 2014 · 60 min

Sonja has a confrontation with Harry and LuAnn. Aviva makes her return to the group, which causes insults and accusations to be thrown around between the ladies.

S6·E21 Core

Reunion (1)

Jul 29, 2014 · 60 min

Part 1 of 3. The Big Apple ladies gather for a reunion hosted by Andy Cohen. Included: Ramona is cornered about her behavior toward Kristen in Montana; Aviva addresses her use of f

S6·E22 Mytharc

Reunion (2)

Aug 5, 2014 · 60 min

Part 2 of 3. The details of the "Bookgate" feud unravel; Ramona explains her dislike of the Berkshires; Luanne confronts Sonja; Andy asks Ramona about the state of her marriage; Lu

S6·E23 Mytharc

Reunion (3)

Aug 12, 2014 · 60 min

Heather and Aviva butt heads; Kristen stands her ground when Ramona tries dismissing her; Ramona and Sonja defend their relationship; the ladies discuss the incident at Le Cirque.

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