The Real Housewives of New Jersey: 5 biggest fights in the show’s history

The reality show, The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), follows housewives and businesswomen from the New Jersey area as they live their lives, which are often filled with drama. The show began airing on Bravo in 2009 and is part of the Real Housewives franchise, which is known for the drama, arguments, and fights these women have.

Their families, friendships, and social circles are intricately intertwined, and their conversations often turn into hot arguments or even physical altercations. Over the years, RHONJ has featured some of the biggest blowout fights on reality TV. From smackdowns of mega-yapping to head-to-head physical fights, the show has been built on explosive moments.

Here are five of the biggest fights in the history of The Real Housewives of New Jersey:

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5 Biggest Fights in The Real Housewives of New Jersey

1) The table flip (Season 1, Episode 6)

The table flip (Image Courtesy of Prime Video)

One of the most popular fights on the show happened on episode 6 of season 1, when Teresa Giudice flipped a table during an argument with Danielle Staub. During one of their dinner parties, Teresa and Danielle had a confrontation, which led to the former flipping a table while abusing the latter, even calling her a "pr*stitution wh*re."

This became not just a defining moment for The Real Housewives of New Jersey but also a torchbearer for reality TV drama.

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2) The Christening fight (Season 3, Episode 14)

The Christening fight (Image Courtesy of Prime Video)

Teresa, her brother Joe Gorga, and his wife Melissa were involved in a feud, in the third season of the show. The tension between Teresa and the couple was quite evident, and it all came to a head during the christening of Joe's son in episode 14.

During the episode, they had a verbal spat, but it soon turned into a physical altercation, with Joe Giudice (Teresa's ex) stepping in to break up the fight. This fight was illustrative of ongoing, rather deep-rooted family issues throughout the series.

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3) The battle of the Joes (Season 5, Episode 2)

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In season 5, Teresa's now ex-husband Joe Giudice and her brother Joe Gorga had a significant confrontation after Teresa told the former that Gorga had insulted her. The two men got into a physical fight, filled with a lot of aggression.

The incident highlighted the intense and often volatile nature of family dynamics portrayed on the show.

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4) The ponytail pull (Season 10, Episode 7)

The ponytail pull (Image Courtesy of Prime Video)

In season 10, episode 7, Danielle Staub and Margaret Josephs had an altercation during a shopping event when Margaret poured a drink over Danielle.

Staub retaliated by throwing the contents of Josephs' purse around the store before yanking her ponytail. This confrontation was a notable example of the show’s unpredictable and intense nature.

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5) The reunion brawl (Season 11, Episode 15)

The reunion brawl (Image Courtesy of Prime Video)

Season 11, episode 15, saw a heated argument between Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral. The episode had several brawls, and that required security to stop the episodes from being filmed. The brawl was an escalation of the intense conversation that was happening at that moment and took a violent turn.

This fight underscored the ongoing tensions among cast members and contributed to the show's reputation for high-stakes drama.

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These fights have become pivotal moments in The Real Housewives of New Jersey, contributing to the show's enduring appeal. Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey began airing on Bravo on May 5, 2024, and is available for streaming on the channel.