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The Real Housewives of New Jersey

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo in 2009.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo in 2009. It is the fourth installment of The Real Housewives franchise and follows the personal and professional lives of women living in New Jersey, mainly in North Jersey.

Premise

The series follows the personal and professional lives of several women living in New Jersey. Like other entries in The Real Housewives franchise, it combines family life, business, and interpersonal conflict.

Production and broadcast

The show was created by Scott Dunlop and produced by Sirens Media. It airs on Bravo and began in 2009.

Cast

The cast has changed over time. The fourteenth season included Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda, along with Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler as friends of the housewives.

Franchise context

The Real Housewives of New Jersey is the fourth American series in The Real Housewives franchise. The franchise began with The Real Housewives of Orange County and expanded into multiple U.S. and international versions.

Key facts

  • The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered on Bravo on May 12, 2009.
  • It is the fourth installment of The Real Housewives franchise.
  • The series focuses on women living in New Jersey, particularly North Jersey.
  • As of the available sources, the show has aired 14 seasons.
  • Season 14 cast included Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral, and Rachel Fuda.
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Canadian context

The series airs internationally and is part of a globally distributed Bravo franchise that is also followed by Canadian reality-TV audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is RHONJ?
RHONJ is the abbreviation for The Real Housewives of New Jersey, an American reality television series on Bravo.
When did The Real Housewives of New Jersey premiere?
It premiered on May 12, 2009.
How many seasons does RHONJ have?
The available sources list 14 seasons.
Where is the show set?
It focuses on women living in New Jersey, mainly in North Jersey.
Who created the series?
The series is credited to Scott Dunlop.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_New_Jersey
    Supports: Premiere date, franchise position, genre, country, language, season count, and series premise.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives
    Supports: Franchise context and the show's place as the fourth American installment.
  3. Peacockhttps://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey
    Supports: Current season count, streaming availability, and season 14 cast.
  4. ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/
    Supports: Creator credit, production company, and episode/season overview.