The Real Housewives of New Jersey
originally aired on Bravo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey was announced by Bravo on April 15, 2008. The first season premiered on May 12, 2009, and starred Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Teresa Giudice, Dina Cantin and Danielle Staub. The success of the show has resulted in spin-offs Manzo'd with Children and Teresa Checks In.