Best RHONY Episodes: Must-Watch Episodes

The Real Housewives of New York City is going into its 16th season and has produced some very memorable episodes along the way. In honor of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, Peacock has rounded up some of the best RHONY episodes to watch from over the years.

While watching the RHUGT: Roaring 20th cast hit the road and revisit some incredible places from RHONY history (ahem, Bluestone Manor), be sure to stream the collection of episodes and see where it all began.

RHONY Season 3, Episode 12: Sun, Sand, and Psychosis

RHONY Season 5, Episode 13: Pirate Booty Call

• Original air date: August 27, 2012
• Main cast: Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Aviva Drescher, Heather Thomson, Carole Radziwill
• Official description: “The ladies arrive at St. Barths; Luann parties later than the others after a night out at Le Ti.”
• Why it’s iconic: Luann spots a “pirate” at Le Ti, and she can’t look away. This results in the women whispering if she actually came home with him, as well as arguing about the semantics of bringing men back on a girl’s trip. And when cameras capture Luann speaking on the phone in French about how she hooked up with the pirate in this classic hot mic moment, Luann gets a bit frazzled.

RHONY Season 7, Episode 17: London Calling

• Original air date: July 28, 2015
• Main cast: Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Heather Thomson, Carole Radziwill, Bethenny Frankel, Kristen Taekman, Dorinda Medley
• Official description: “Carole and Dorinda arrive in London to retrieve Anthony’s ashes; Bethenny throws a party.”
• Why it’s iconic: Although RHONY is full of escapades, this episode is proof of how deep the show can be. Carole and Dorinda’s heartbreaking conversation about watching their late husbands pass away is so heart wrenching and relatable, proving how much heart RHONY has.

RHONY Season 8, Episode 9: December: Berkshires County

• Original air date: June 1, 2016
• Main cast: Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Carole Radziwill, Bethenny Frankel, Dorinda Medley, Jules Wainstein
• Official description: “Tensions between Luann and Bethenny reach explosive levels; Dorinda has an epic meltdown.”
• Why it’s iconic: A tense, all-day fight at Bluestone Manor results in one amazing monologue uttered by Dorinda while standing in her kitchen in a bathrobe: “I think everybody’s acting very poorly, I put in a big effort here, and this is my home, and I made a conscious choice not to invite Sonja so we could all have a good time. And I think it’s a disgrace of you people. You go to a place, you hold your things to yourself! I cooked all day, I decorated, I made it nice. I’m ashamed!” she exclaimed. “‘Cause I decorated! I cooked! I made it nice!”

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RHONY Season 10, Episode 2: Running Your Mouth

• Original air date: April 11, 2018
• Main cast: Luann de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Carole Radziwill, Bethenny Frankel, Dorinda Medley, Tinsley Mortimer
• Official description: “Sonja makes hurtful accusations about Tinsley’s finances; Carole runs the New York City marathon.”
• Why it’s iconic: The pure joy that Carole gets from running the NYC Marathon that brings her closer to her late husband is so sweet to see, especially when the episode is filled with tiffs between the other women.

RHONY Season 14, Episode 1: New Era, New York

• Original air date: July 16, 2023
• Main cast: Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan, Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield
• Official description: “Cameras capture the lives of some busy, influential, rich, and ambitious Manhattan women and their families.”
• Why it’s iconic: It’s the first episode of the new era of RHONY, introducing viewers to an entirely new group of Housewives. 

RHONY Season 14, Episode 11: The Case of the Missing Phone

• Original air date: September 24, 2023
• Main cast: Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan, Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield
• Official description: “On the group’s final day in Anguilla, a storm moves in over Erin and Ubah’s friendship. The women venture out for a rum tour where Sai revives her bartending career. The ladies limbo with the locals, but Erin leaves early. Jessel’s hit list is revealed. At the villa, Erin seeks resolution but is boiled in the hot tub instead.”
• Why it’s iconic: In the midst of some serious friendship drama between Erin and the rest of the cast, Brynn opens up about her life, giving a vulnerable peek inside of her flirty exterior.

RHONY Season 15, Episode 4: Match Point of No Return

• Original air date: October 22, 2024
• Main cast: Sai De Silva, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan, Jenna Lyons, Brynn Whitfield, Racquel Chevremont
• Official description: “The Hamptons trip continues as the women hit the tennis courts and cook a Shabbat dinner. Racquel opens up about her childhood. Brynn and Erin’s prank leaves some a little uneasy.”
• Why it’s iconic: Erin and Brynn’s prank at shabbat dinner results in Ubah and Sai throwing up in the sink at the same time. It’s one of the funniest and possibly grossest moments in RHONY history. 

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