The Real Housewives of New York City - Season 2

First aired: 2/17/2009 15 episodes

The elite circle rallies to plan a high-profile charity gala close to Jill Zarin's heart, using the monumental effort to welcome effortlessly chic former model Kelly Killoren Bensimon into the fold. However, Kelly's reluctance to officially attach her name to the event sparks a biting cold war with an intensely driven Bethenny Frankel, even as Luann de Lesseps attempts to mentor the bohemian newcomer in the rigid ways of Manhattan philanthropy. Meanwhile, Ramona Singer and Jill’s blunt disagreements over gala planning boil over into a bitter personal rivalry on the tennis court, just as a socially recalibrating Alex McCord tries to balance the demanding event with her career.

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Episodes

1. There's a New Girl in Town

Aired: 2/17/2009

Season 2 lifts off with tension surrounding Jill, whose published interview incites a feud with Alex and Simon. Meanwhile, social butterfly Bethenny spends the summer in the Hamptons with Jill. And new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon is introduced.

2. Hamptons Retreat... But No Surrender

Aired: 2/24/2009

Jill offers support to Bethenny, who sheds light on her romantic life. Meanwhile, Jill snoops for information about new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon, an act that creates tension with Ramona. In the Hamptons, Alex and Simon shop until they drop. And Jill's parents pay a visit from Florida.

3. On Their High Horses

Aired: 3/3/2009

LuAnn's housekeeper returns after a monthlong trip to the Philippines---to the relief of LuAnn, who had been saddled with the extra house chores. In other developments, Jill organizes a charity event; Simon and Alex enjoy a spa day; Kelly participates in an elite Hamptons horse show; and Ramona's husband organizes a tennis doubles rematch with Jill---resulting in a volley of egos.

4. If You Have Nothing Nice to Say...

Aired: 3/10/2009

Alex and her family return from the Hamptons, only to pack and prep for a vacation in St. Barts. Meanwhile, Jill launches an epic redesign of her home; and LuAnn pens a book on etiquette---though Bethenny questions her expertise in such matters. In the dueling diva department, LuAnn and Ramona butt heads. Meanwhile, Bethenny participates in a magazine shoot.

5. New York State of Mind

Aired: 3/17/2009

As the summer winds down, LuAnn prepares Victoria for boarding school. The Countess is the topic of Ramona and Bethenny's conversation in the Hamptons, and Jill arrives at Alex and Simon's Brooklyn home to offer renovation pointers. Meanwhile, Bethenny reaches out to LuAnn during a lunch---but the results may be hard to swallow.

6. Runway Run-In

Aired: 3/24/2009

The ladies have a passion for fashion as they attend various Fashion Week shows, but not without catty bickering between Ramona and Simon, not to mention between Kelly and Bethenny. As for Kelly, she covers all the fashion action for her column. And designer Zang Toi throws a private fashion show for Jill and her friends.

7. Kelly vs. Bethenny

Aired: 3/31/2009

In one corner: Kelly. In the other: Bethenny. The two housewives square off in a diva duel during a downtown bar meeting. In other unfolding dramas, all six wives assemble at a magazine party, where Kelly reflects on her fight with Bethenny. And there's back-and-forth tension over an upcoming tennis match.

8. Game, Set, Feud

Aired: 4/7/2009

Jill gets set to play her doubles tennis match against Ramona and Mario, but it could be a histrionic racket when her pro tennis partner opts out and Jill invites Simon to play with her. It's game, set, drama when the other wives attend the match. Meanwhile, Jill shows her home redesign to Bethenny; and Bethenny seeks help with her product-logo design.

9. Wife in the Fast Lane

Aired: 4/14/2009

A business theme features Ramona busy on her skin-care line and throwing a showcase party for the product. Meanwhile, LuAnn meets with a writer to finish her book; Bethenny promotes her food fare; and Kelly works on her jewelry business in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Simon hopes to add a special touch to Alex's birthday.

10. Unfashionably Late

Aired: 4/21/2009

A sultry photo shoot involves Kelly, who goes before the cameras to pose for the photo invitation to her Halloween bash, which the other wives ultimately attend. Meanwhile, a shopping spree results when LuAnn's daughter arrives from boarding school. And Jill, in a radio interview, chats about the suffering American economy and its impact on the rich.

11. Van Kempens House Party

Aired: 4/28/2009

Alex celebrates the renovation of her home by throwing a house party. The other housewives are invited, but long-standing ill will threatens to spoil the fun. Other developments find an apprehensive Bethenny setting out on a blind date. And Ramona visits a nip/tuck doctor.

12. Charity Wives

Aired: 5/5/2009

In the Season 2 finale, fiery feuds and catty conflicts erupt when the housewives try to work together to organize Jill's charity event. Meanwhile, LuAnn tutors Bethenny in the fine art of modeling, after which Bethenny struts her stuff on the catwalk at a Moroccan fashion show.

13. Reunion: Watch What Happens (1)

Aired: 5/12/2009

Part 1 of 2. Host Andy Cohen presides over a reunion installment, in which the privileged ladies of the Big Apple reconvene to remember the diva dramas of Season 2.

14. Reunion: Watch What Happens (2)

Aired: 5/14/2009

The conclusion of a reunion edition featuring Season 2 reflections.

15. The Lost Footage

Aired: 5/28/2009

The dynamic divas from New York City are featured in previously unseen footage from the sudsy series' second season.