The premiere episode ushers in the drama as the newest housewives, Melissa (Teresa's sister-in-law) and Kathy (Teresa's cousin) prepare for a family christening. Jacqueline's feeling of guilt and frustration boil over when her lunch with Ashley goes sour. A baby's blessed day becomes a nightmare when Teresa and her family arrive at the reception. Written by Anonymous

Tricks, treats, and tension rule the day when Halloween plays backdrop to the fallout from Melissa's christening gone bad. Jacqueline attempts to reason with Teresa when the infamous Posche Fashion Show makes its way to the Brownstone. The catwalk becomes the stage for drama when Kathy speaks her mind and gets a dose of Caroline's house rules. Written by Anonymous

Jacqueline is forced to confront the past when her damaged relationship with Ashley opens up old wounds. Caroline's boys finally leave the nest but a surprise roommate and shocking announcement from Lauren set the stage for the drama to come. Teresa takes the first steps toward reconciliation with Melissa and her brother, Joe, while Kathy attempts to convince Caroline that she's not the troublemaker in the group. Written by Anonymous

It is turkey time in New Jersey and resentment and regret are on the menu. The housewives divide as Teresa hosts a Friendsgiving for Jacqueline and Caroline's families and the Gorga's have their own feast with the Wakile's. Spending the holiday apart leaves Melissa and Kathy to wonder how they can bring the family back together. Written by Anonymous

After Teresa and Melissa attempt to bury the bedazzled hatchet, the Giuduce's, Laurita's, and Manzo's retreat to the Catskills for some guns and group prayer. Back in Jersey, Kathy kicks her cooking up a notch and goes restaurant shopping while Melissa gears up for a holiday dance recital that sets the stage for family reunion, sans Teresa. Written by Anonymous

The holidays in New Jersey are off to a less than peaceful start when tensions brew between Caroline's children and Kathy and Melissa find out if they have what it takes to be more than housewives. Jacqueline's holiday party sets the stage for new friendships between Melissa and the other ladies. Teresa and Joe try to keep the flame alive behind closed doors, while their financial woes play out in public. Written by Anonymous

The Manzo's have had it up to their tinsel with Kim G. when Chris Manzo finds himself caught between his family and loyalty to his oldest friend. Teresa and Kathy deck their halls in preparation for their dueling Christmas parties. Melissa and her husband make a decision that leaves Teresa with a blue Christmas. Written by Anonymous

Visions of sugarplums dance in the housewives' heads on Christmas morning. Santa brings all the women something nice but it's Caroline who gets something long overdue. Melissa deems herself the luckiest girl in Jersey while Teresa's Christmas ends on a sour note. Written by Anonymous

It's a New Year and new beginnings for the housewives. Teresa stirs up trouble with her new cookbook while Melissa lives out her dream from the comfort of her home. Caroline's daughter Lauren pledges to lose weight in the new year while Jacqueline continues to worry about her daughter, Ashley. The annual Brownstone New Year's Eve party sets the stage for backstabbing and bold resolutions as the clock ticks toward midnight. Written by Anonymous

Jacqueline's relationship with Ashley hangs in the balance when their war of words brings her to a heartbreaking decision. Teresa's financial problems grow when a visit with her lawyer reveals a giant new debt. All of the housewives head to Kathy's house for a food tasting where Caroline gives Kathy more than rave reviews. When Teresa and Melissa threaten to wreck the party, Kathy's surprise guests shake things up. Written by Anonymous

Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, part two brings Caroline Manzo, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile to answer some of viewers most burning questions.