The Real Housewives of New Jersey - 4 ª Season

The Real Housewives of New Jersey are back and things in the Garden State are not coming up roses. Questions as to Jacqueline's absence from the season three reunion are answered. Caroline struggles to fix her friendship with Teresa and receives a long-feared health diagnosis. Jacqueline's daughter, Ashley, has overstayed her welcome at home, resulting in a shocking ultimatum. Tempers flare between Teresa and her brother, Joe, when their families head down to the Jersey Shore. Melissa tries to bring her family back together, but hurtful accusations threaten to destroy her reputation and her marriage.

Kathy continues to overprotect her children when she tries to shield her son from an admirer. Ashley gets a lift to the airport, but leaving the nest proves harder than she thought. Meanwhile, Caroline struggles to help with Lauren's growing insecurity over her weight and Melissa cooks up a musical surprise for Joe. At Jacqueline's poker night, Teresa's attempt to apologize for her cook book turns into a brawl that leaves one husband with a black eye and a sore ego.

There is trouble on the high seas when the housewives' cruise down the Jersey coast is filled with gossip about Caroline and smack talk between Kathy and Teresa. Melissa's anger over being called a gold digger finally simmers over at a Summer Solstice party, leaving Jacqueline to play referee when the sisters-in-law face off.

Caroline celebrates her anniversary with Al, but it's her sons' surprise purchase that leaves her speechless. Jacqueline struggles to deal with Ashley's new life in Las Vegas as Kathy hosts a pool party that plays back drop to a blow out between Teresa and her brother, Joe.

Secret insecurities are revealed when Caroline's daughter, Lauren, hits the driving range with her dad to discuss her weight loss. Jacqueline hosts a family field day that has everyone picking sides.