Episode
The Real Housewives of New Jersey: In The Name Of The Father
Overview
Melissa and Kathy are busy preparing for a family christening. Jacqueline's lunch with Ashley goes sour when her feelings of guilt and frustration boil over, and Teresa focuses on saving her family from ruin.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2011-05-16
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
In The Name Of The Father is Episode 1 in Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. It aired on 2011-05-16. The runtime is 43 min.
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