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8.6/10 (30 votes)
#1

Slutty Island

S5:E14

An island getaway continues with a party at the ladies' villa, but only two guests make appearances. Later, the wives take in a yachting adventure; and Aviva heads to St. Barts despite her fear of flying.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

“I was awoken in the middle of the night by two male voices. One was LuAnn’s…” CAROLE

8.6/10 (29 votes)
#2

Don't Make Room for Daddy

S5:E17

Aviva's father returns and visits a health-food store with his daughter; Sonja negotiates a settlement with her former husband; and Heather preps for her fashion show and has a surprise request for Aviva.

8.5/10 (30 votes)
#3

Pirate Booty Call

S5:E13

The ladies land in St. Barts—sans Aviva, whose phobias keep her home. The wives delight in their high-level villa and take in a night that features tequila shots, a pirate-theme performance and flirtations with their sightly liaison.

8.5/10 (27 votes)
#4

All's Well That Doesn't End Well

S5:E18

Social events spin out of control in the Season 5 finale. Here, Ramona is seemingly at the center of showdowns, including Heather's fund-raiser (Ramona vs. Sonja) and Carole's book party (Ramona vs. Heather, plus Ramona vs. Aviva).

8.4/10 (33 votes)
#5

Dirty Ol' Dad

S5:E9

The ladies have a dinner get-together in Miami with Sonja and her date—who happens to be Aviva's lusty father. Later, Aviva seeks advice on how to deal with Ramona, and Carole calls out LuAnn about a past misdeed.

8.3/10 (29 votes)
#6

Good Trip, Bad Fall

S5:E7

A London getaway winds down with a game of croquet and a battle royal heating up between Carole and LuAnn. Back in the Big Apple, Aviva throws her anniversary party, where she ends up taking a tumble down stairs in front of everyone.

8.3/10 (28 votes)
#7

Vacation, All I Never Wanted

S5:E15

The ladies' vacation continues, yet Ramona frets that it's turning into a couple's retreat. On the final night, Sonja and Ramona spark tension when they duck out on the wives' original plans to see a concert.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

I think this might be one of the greatest pieces of media I have ever seen.

8.2/10 (30 votes)
#8

I'm UK, You're UK

S5:E6

Carole, Sonja, LuAnn and Heather bask in a trip to England. The ladies stay at a well-appointed penthouse and later have a slumber party, where they bond, play games—and dish on Ramona. In New York, Ramona and Aviva shop for shoes.

8.1/10 (30 votes)
#9

This Party is Toast

S5:E11

Carole throws a holiday bash, and Aviva's libidinous father is among the partygoers. Elsewhere, Sonja arrives at her photo shoot an hour late, irking Heather; Carole completes her book and invites the ladies on an island getaway to celebrate.

8.1/10 (31 votes)
#10

All How You Spin It

S5:E12

Aviva throws a charity event to benefit children in need of prosthetics—but tensions rise when both Ramona and Sonja are no-shows. Elsewhere, Aviva's fear of flying could keep her from attending Carole's trip to St. Barts.

8.0/10 (27 votes)
#11

Reunion (1)

S5:E19

Part 1 of 2. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition featuring the Big Apple ladies.

7.9/10 (25 votes)
#12

Reunion (2)

S5:E20

Conclusion. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion featuring the regrouped New York ladies. Topics include Season 5's confrontations.

7.9/10 (18 votes)
#13

Lost Footage

S5:E21

Previously unseen footage from "The Real Housewives of New York City" includes the ladies' business ventures, vacation dramas, snippets of the wives speaking in "baby talk," and the discovery of a prosthetic leg.

7.8/10 (32 votes)
#14

Say What You Mean, Just Don't Say It Mean

S5:E2

LuAnn and Ramona try to mend their relationship, but accusations and denials complicate matters. Meanwhile, gossip and chatter upset Ramona, and dramas swirl around Sonja at an awards event.

7.8/10 (30 votes)
#15

Boozy Brunch

S5:E3

Carole throws a brunch in her hip neighborhood; Sonja sets out to launch a catering company; Heather invites some of the gang to tag along on her business trip to London.

7.8/10 (28 votes)
#16

What Happens in St. Barths Doesn't Stay in St. Barths

S5:E16

The wives return from their vacation, but fallout from the trip creates dramas. Elsewhere, a surprise awaits Carole when she crosses paths with a former suitor.

7.7/10 (30 votes)
#17

You Want to What Me in the Where?

S5:E10

Ramona invites all the ladies—except for Heather—to a dinner, but the heat is on when LuAnn slights Carole. Elsewhere, LuAnn throws a holiday party, where a boozy Sonja squares off against LuAnn and the ladies get up on stage to sing.

7.6/10 (35 votes)
#18

A New New York

S5:E1

Season 5 begins with Sonja hosting a party to introduce three new cast members—Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson. But the successful bash takes a dramatically downward turn when Ramona arrives and revelations come to light.

7.5/10 (29 votes)
#19

Blinded by the Wine

S5:E8

Four of the ladies discuss a London trip and an anniversary party; Sonja works on her brand; LuAnn hosts a wine event, where Ramona's wine undergoes a blind taste test; Aviva plans a trip to Miami; and disturbing news about LuAnn comes to the fore.

7.3/10 (30 votes)
#20

A Diss-Invite

S5:E4

Ramona plans a lunch gathering to discuss her issues. Sonja is invited, but she instead opts to have a secret meeting with LuAnn. Meanwhile, Sonja hosts a party, but cracks begins to show in her friendship with Ramona.

7.2/10 (29 votes)
#21

The Cool Girls

S5:E5

Plans for Heather's London trip spin into motion, but Aviva grows concerned that Ramona will be excluded. Ramona and Heather meet to table their differences, but things sour quickly—and Ramona leaves without a London invitation. Meanwhile, Sonja is enlisted to plan an anniversary party for Aviva.

7.2/10 (29 votes)
#1

The Cool Girls

S5:E5

Plans for Heather's London trip spin into motion, but Aviva grows concerned that Ramona will be excluded. Ramona and Heather meet to table their differences, but things sour quickly—and Ramona leaves without a London invitation. Meanwhile, Sonja is enlisted to plan an anniversary party for Aviva.

7.3/10 (30 votes)
#2

A Diss-Invite

S5:E4

Ramona plans a lunch gathering to discuss her issues. Sonja is invited, but she instead opts to have a secret meeting with LuAnn. Meanwhile, Sonja hosts a party, but cracks begins to show in her friendship with Ramona.

7.5/10 (29 votes)
#3

Blinded by the Wine

S5:E8

Four of the ladies discuss a London trip and an anniversary party; Sonja works on her brand; LuAnn hosts a wine event, where Ramona's wine undergoes a blind taste test; Aviva plans a trip to Miami; and disturbing news about LuAnn comes to the fore.

7.6/10 (35 votes)
#4

A New New York

S5:E1

Season 5 begins with Sonja hosting a party to introduce three new cast members—Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson. But the successful bash takes a dramatically downward turn when Ramona arrives and revelations come to light.

7.7/10 (30 votes)
#5

You Want to What Me in the Where?

S5:E10

Ramona invites all the ladies—except for Heather—to a dinner, but the heat is on when LuAnn slights Carole. Elsewhere, LuAnn throws a holiday party, where a boozy Sonja squares off against LuAnn and the ladies get up on stage to sing.

7.8/10 (32 votes)
#6

Say What You Mean, Just Don't Say It Mean

S5:E2

LuAnn and Ramona try to mend their relationship, but accusations and denials complicate matters. Meanwhile, gossip and chatter upset Ramona, and dramas swirl around Sonja at an awards event.

7.8/10 (30 votes)
#7

Boozy Brunch

S5:E3

Carole throws a brunch in her hip neighborhood; Sonja sets out to launch a catering company; Heather invites some of the gang to tag along on her business trip to London.

7.8/10 (28 votes)
#8

What Happens in St. Barths Doesn't Stay in St. Barths

S5:E16

The wives return from their vacation, but fallout from the trip creates dramas. Elsewhere, a surprise awaits Carole when she crosses paths with a former suitor.

7.9/10 (25 votes)
#9

Reunion (2)

S5:E20

Conclusion. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion featuring the regrouped New York ladies. Topics include Season 5's confrontations.

7.9/10 (18 votes)
#10

Lost Footage

S5:E21

Previously unseen footage from "The Real Housewives of New York City" includes the ladies' business ventures, vacation dramas, snippets of the wives speaking in "baby talk," and the discovery of a prosthetic leg.

8.0/10 (27 votes)
#11

Reunion (1)

S5:E19

Part 1 of 2. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition featuring the Big Apple ladies.

8.1/10 (30 votes)
#12

This Party is Toast

S5:E11

Carole throws a holiday bash, and Aviva's libidinous father is among the partygoers. Elsewhere, Sonja arrives at her photo shoot an hour late, irking Heather; Carole completes her book and invites the ladies on an island getaway to celebrate.

8.1/10 (31 votes)
#13

All How You Spin It

S5:E12

Aviva throws a charity event to benefit children in need of prosthetics—but tensions rise when both Ramona and Sonja are no-shows. Elsewhere, Aviva's fear of flying could keep her from attending Carole's trip to St. Barts.

8.2/10 (30 votes)
#14

I'm UK, You're UK

S5:E6

Carole, Sonja, LuAnn and Heather bask in a trip to England. The ladies stay at a well-appointed penthouse and later have a slumber party, where they bond, play games—and dish on Ramona. In New York, Ramona and Aviva shop for shoes.

8.3/10 (29 votes)
#15

Good Trip, Bad Fall

S5:E7

A London getaway winds down with a game of croquet and a battle royal heating up between Carole and LuAnn. Back in the Big Apple, Aviva throws her anniversary party, where she ends up taking a tumble down stairs in front of everyone.

8.3/10 (28 votes)
#16

Vacation, All I Never Wanted

S5:E15

The ladies' vacation continues, yet Ramona frets that it's turning into a couple's retreat. On the final night, Sonja and Ramona spark tension when they duck out on the wives' original plans to see a concert.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

I think this might be one of the greatest pieces of media I have ever seen.

8.4/10 (33 votes)
#17

Dirty Ol' Dad

S5:E9

The ladies have a dinner get-together in Miami with Sonja and her date—who happens to be Aviva's lusty father. Later, Aviva seeks advice on how to deal with Ramona, and Carole calls out LuAnn about a past misdeed.

8.5/10 (30 votes)
#18

Pirate Booty Call

S5:E13

The ladies land in St. Barts—sans Aviva, whose phobias keep her home. The wives delight in their high-level villa and take in a night that features tequila shots, a pirate-theme performance and flirtations with their sightly liaison.

8.5/10 (27 votes)
#19

All's Well That Doesn't End Well

S5:E18

Social events spin out of control in the Season 5 finale. Here, Ramona is seemingly at the center of showdowns, including Heather's fund-raiser (Ramona vs. Sonja) and Carole's book party (Ramona vs. Heather, plus Ramona vs. Aviva).

8.6/10 (30 votes)
#20

Slutty Island

S5:E14

An island getaway continues with a party at the ladies' villa, but only two guests make appearances. Later, the wives take in a yachting adventure; and Aviva heads to St. Barts despite her fear of flying.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

“I was awoken in the middle of the night by two male voices. One was LuAnn’s…” CAROLE

8.6/10 (29 votes)
#21

Don't Make Room for Daddy

S5:E17

Aviva's father returns and visits a health-food store with his daughter; Sonja negotiates a settlement with her former husband; and Heather preps for her fashion show and has a surprise request for Aviva.

7.6/10 (35 votes)

A New New York

S5:E1

Season 5 begins with Sonja hosting a party to introduce three new cast members—Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson. But the successful bash takes a dramatically downward turn when Ramona arrives and revelations come to light.

7.8/10 (32 votes)

Say What You Mean, Just Don't Say It Mean

S5:E2

LuAnn and Ramona try to mend their relationship, but accusations and denials complicate matters. Meanwhile, gossip and chatter upset Ramona, and dramas swirl around Sonja at an awards event.

7.8/10 (30 votes)

Boozy Brunch

S5:E3

Carole throws a brunch in her hip neighborhood; Sonja sets out to launch a catering company; Heather invites some of the gang to tag along on her business trip to London.

7.3/10 (30 votes)

A Diss-Invite

S5:E4

Ramona plans a lunch gathering to discuss her issues. Sonja is invited, but she instead opts to have a secret meeting with LuAnn. Meanwhile, Sonja hosts a party, but cracks begins to show in her friendship with Ramona.

7.2/10 (29 votes)

The Cool Girls

S5:E5

Plans for Heather's London trip spin into motion, but Aviva grows concerned that Ramona will be excluded. Ramona and Heather meet to table their differences, but things sour quickly—and Ramona leaves without a London invitation. Meanwhile, Sonja is enlisted to plan an anniversary party for Aviva.

8.2/10 (30 votes)

I'm UK, You're UK

S5:E6

Carole, Sonja, LuAnn and Heather bask in a trip to England. The ladies stay at a well-appointed penthouse and later have a slumber party, where they bond, play games—and dish on Ramona. In New York, Ramona and Aviva shop for shoes.

8.3/10 (29 votes)

Good Trip, Bad Fall

S5:E7

A London getaway winds down with a game of croquet and a battle royal heating up between Carole and LuAnn. Back in the Big Apple, Aviva throws her anniversary party, where she ends up taking a tumble down stairs in front of everyone.

7.5/10 (29 votes)

Blinded by the Wine

S5:E8

Four of the ladies discuss a London trip and an anniversary party; Sonja works on her brand; LuAnn hosts a wine event, where Ramona's wine undergoes a blind taste test; Aviva plans a trip to Miami; and disturbing news about LuAnn comes to the fore.

8.4/10 (33 votes)

Dirty Ol' Dad

S5:E9

The ladies have a dinner get-together in Miami with Sonja and her date—who happens to be Aviva's lusty father. Later, Aviva seeks advice on how to deal with Ramona, and Carole calls out LuAnn about a past misdeed.

7.7/10 (30 votes)

You Want to What Me in the Where?

S5:E10

Ramona invites all the ladies—except for Heather—to a dinner, but the heat is on when LuAnn slights Carole. Elsewhere, LuAnn throws a holiday party, where a boozy Sonja squares off against LuAnn and the ladies get up on stage to sing.

8.1/10 (30 votes)

This Party is Toast

S5:E11

Carole throws a holiday bash, and Aviva's libidinous father is among the partygoers. Elsewhere, Sonja arrives at her photo shoot an hour late, irking Heather; Carole completes her book and invites the ladies on an island getaway to celebrate.

8.1/10 (31 votes)

All How You Spin It

S5:E12

Aviva throws a charity event to benefit children in need of prosthetics—but tensions rise when both Ramona and Sonja are no-shows. Elsewhere, Aviva's fear of flying could keep her from attending Carole's trip to St. Barts.

8.5/10 (30 votes)

Pirate Booty Call

S5:E13

The ladies land in St. Barts—sans Aviva, whose phobias keep her home. The wives delight in their high-level villa and take in a night that features tequila shots, a pirate-theme performance and flirtations with their sightly liaison.

8.6/10 (30 votes)

Slutty Island

S5:E14

An island getaway continues with a party at the ladies' villa, but only two guests make appearances. Later, the wives take in a yachting adventure; and Aviva heads to St. Barts despite her fear of flying.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

“I was awoken in the middle of the night by two male voices. One was LuAnn’s…” CAROLE

8.3/10 (28 votes)

Vacation, All I Never Wanted

S5:E15

The ladies' vacation continues, yet Ramona frets that it's turning into a couple's retreat. On the final night, Sonja and Ramona spark tension when they duck out on the wives' original plans to see a concert.

aoife_mae May 24, 2022

I think this might be one of the greatest pieces of media I have ever seen.

7.8/10 (28 votes)

What Happens in St. Barths Doesn't Stay in St. Barths

S5:E16

The wives return from their vacation, but fallout from the trip creates dramas. Elsewhere, a surprise awaits Carole when she crosses paths with a former suitor.

8.6/10 (29 votes)

Don't Make Room for Daddy

S5:E17

Aviva's father returns and visits a health-food store with his daughter; Sonja negotiates a settlement with her former husband; and Heather preps for her fashion show and has a surprise request for Aviva.

8.5/10 (27 votes)

All's Well That Doesn't End Well

S5:E18

Social events spin out of control in the Season 5 finale. Here, Ramona is seemingly at the center of showdowns, including Heather's fund-raiser (Ramona vs. Sonja) and Carole's book party (Ramona vs. Heather, plus Ramona vs. Aviva).

8.0/10 (27 votes)

Reunion (1)

S5:E19

Part 1 of 2. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition featuring the Big Apple ladies.

7.9/10 (25 votes)

Reunion (2)

S5:E20

Conclusion. Andy Cohen hosts a reunion featuring the regrouped New York ladies. Topics include Season 5's confrontations.

7.9/10 (18 votes)

Lost Footage

S5:E21

Previously unseen footage from "The Real Housewives of New York City" includes the ladies' business ventures, vacation dramas, snippets of the wives speaking in "baby talk," and the discovery of a prosthetic leg.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
5 ★ 8.0 21
★ 8.6 Slutty Island
★ 7.2 The Cool Girls
8 ★ 8.0 2
★ 8.5 Unhappy Holidays
★ 7.5 Steel Calzones
10 ★ 7.7 3
★ 7.8 Running Your Mouth
★ 7.6 Til Brunch Do Us Part
6 ★ 7.7 20
★ 9.1 The Last Leg
★ 7.1 Requiem for a Poodle
3 ★ 7.7 17
★ 8.8 Sun, Sand and Psychosis
★ 7.2 Let's See That Ring
9 ★ 7.5 3
★ 7.7 Talk of the Town
★ 7.4 A New Low
2 ★ 7.5 15
★ 8.3 Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)
★ 6.8 On Their High Horses
12 ★ 7.4 5
★ 8.1 Ain't No Party Like a Hamptons Party
★ 6.4 Not So Model Behavior
4 ★ 7.3 18
★ 7.9 Video Killed the Countess
★ 6.8 Hairy Mess
1 ★ 6.9 9
★ 7.9 Reunion: Watch What Happens
★ 6.1 Meet the Wives