Episode
The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Portrait of an Italian Family
Overview
Teresa and Melissa gather the family together for a photo; Kathy makes a shocking decision; Jacqueline and an unforeseen visitor work on mending family problems; and Teresa's new cookbook is released.
Details
- Series
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 2011-10-09
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Portrait of an Italian Family is Episode 19 in Season 3 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. It aired on 2011-10-09. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 18: An Inconvenient Truce
The wives continue their vacation in Punta Cana, but they discover the open-air market and streets can be hazardous (especially in heels). Back in the Garden State, Ashley considers getting a tattoo.
Episode 20: Reunion (1)
The Garden State ladies reunite to hash out the dramas of Season 3
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Episode 17: Get to the Punta
The Garden State ladies embark on a paradise getaway to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Activities include a private cruise, but Kathy and Teresa soon make waves when they clash on the beach.
Episode 21: Reunion (2)
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Episode 16: Singing in the Pain
The wives are up and running when they participate in a charity race, with Teresa's competitive nature on full display. Meanwhile, Melissa premieres her song to an unforgiving crowd in Hoboken. And Teresa throws a birthday bash for one of her daughters, highlighted by a jaw-dropping gift.
Episode 15: Black as Ink
Caroline's pride spills over when her two sons set out to launch their bottled-water line. Meanwhile, Lauren's grand opening for her cosmetic venture brings Jacqueline together with her daughter; and Teresa's brother attends her book-signing event.
Episode 14: Belly Up & Up
Verbal warfare and an agonizing decision lowlight Jacqueline's relationship with her daughter. Meanwhile, Teresa's financial woes escalate. And the wives trek to Kathy's food-tasting bash, featuring surprise guests and unsavory behavior from Teresa and Melissa.
Episode 13: Child's Play No More
Teresa's children have a play date with Melissa's children, yet the kids seemingly show more maturity than their parents. Meanwhile, Kathy mulls over how to nurture her teen daughter. And Ashley's father pays her a surprise visit, but there may be more going on than simply a family reunion.
Episode 12: Auld Lang Syne for an Eye
The wives get set to ring in the new year by trying fresh approaches to life: Teresa works on her new cookbooks; Melissa tries to live out her dream; and Caroline's daughter vows to shed pounds. The gang then celebrates New Year's Eve at the Brownstone, but backstabbing and finger-pointing prevail.
Episode 11: A Very Jersey Christmas
It's Christmas morning and housewives are stirring. Caroline receives a long-overdue present and Melissa considers herself the luckiest woman in Jersey. But there aren't many ho-ho-ho's for Teresa, whose holidays take a not-so-merry turn.
Episode 10: There Arose Such a Clatter
The holiday season turns frosty when the Manzos tangle with Kim G. Meanwhile, Teresa and Kathy throw separate Christmas bashes; and Teresa isn't very merry in the wake of a decision.
Episode 9: Twas the Fight Before Christmas
The Jersey girls jingle all the way during Christmas, but it's much more naughty than nice when clashing and trashing mar Melissa's holiday party.