In Season 9 of The Real Housewives of New York City, the small parts of Bethenny’s life are starting to fit back together. Still, a beef with Ramona threatens to disturb her tranquility. Bethenny is well and happy.
Cast of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9
- LuAnn D’ Agostino – renowned American singer, model, actor, and socialite
- Ramona Singer – a well-known American entrepreneur, novelist, and TV host
- Sonja Morgan – an American television personality, philanthropist, and socialite
- Carole Radziwill – an American television personality, journalist, and author
- Bethenny Frankel – is an American television personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist, businesswoman, and author
- Tinsley Mortimer – an American television personality, socialite and entrepreneur
- Dorinda Medley – an American Television personality and an entrepreneur
Episode 1 - Talk of the Town
After successfully completing her divorce, RHONY Bethenny Frankel ensures that her daughter Bryn Casey Hoppy continues to be happy. It is by giving her not one but two new puppies, Biggie and Smalls. Bethenny has obtained the title to her Tribeca apartment and is trying to sell it for a fortune.
She can afford to buy the child whatever canines she wants. Providing Bethenny with much-needed financial relief also allows her to end a chapter in her life by selling the condo she had shared with her ex. Therefore, she will have plenty of time for her alcohol business and to find worthy homes for Sonja’s strangest closet possessions.
Episode 2 - It Girl, Interrupted
At Bethenny’s, the conversation shifts to the upcoming election, and Carole Ann Radziwill again belittles the group. This time around, it’s a little fairer because one of the grown women is wearing a cat costume. Bethenny, the cat lady, reprimands Carole for thinking she is better than everyone else.
Tinsley Mortimer is Sonja Morgan‘s newest border; she recently relocated back to the city. To talk about life, politics, and Sonja’s new roommate, Bethenny invites Carole and Ramona Singer to her home. Ramona informs Dorinda Medley of the information she has about Tom D’Agostino. To introduce Tinsley Mortimer to everyone-aside from Dorinda-Sonja hosts a tea party.
Episode 3 - A New Low
Dorinda, Luann de Lesseps, and Ramona all purchase wine at a nearby vineyard. Dorinda is upset because Sonja talked negatively about Dorinda and John Mahdessian in a Facebook interview and stated that she didn’t want to attend Luann’s wedding. Dorinda believes Sonja has an attraction to her.
Real housewife Ramona Singer concurs. Everyone else goes to Ramona’s house that night for a dinner party, except for Bethenny. Dorinda tells Carole that a friend of her deceased husband gave her a complete file on Sonja as a gift.
Episode 4 - The Etiquette of Friendship
Bethenny visits Carole to talk about how upset she is with Ramona still and to see her new kitty, Baby, which Carole named. Baby is also the name of her dog. Therefore, each animal in this home has a unique name. Carole is unsure of the gender of the cats as well.
She claims cats don’t give a damn. Sonja is relaxing at home and talking to her intern about how Tinsley has wounded her feelings. Sonja is shocked that Lu and Dorinda would go to lunch with someone she knows to be the owner of Tao and not ask.
Tinsley, Sonja has eyeballs all over the place! and Sushi Roxx, as well as Tao and Beautique. Don’t forget Boogaloo, either. When Tinsley gets home, she overhears Sonja talking about her and confronts her roommate. Tinsley breaks down in tears and simply states that she needs Sonja to be excellent because she doesn’t have that many friends in New York anymore.
Episode 5 - The Politics of Friendship
Sonja goes on a date with Rocco Ancarola, whom we first met during the previous season (Season 8). Sonja reveals that she has two piles for guys, just like dirty and clean laundry, and that while she enjoys spending time with Rocco, she also enjoys having sex with Frenchy. However, Sonja is also furious with Tinsley.
Given that Tins resides in Sonja’s home, she feels she should act more kindly and generously. Dorinda has made the decision to surprise her with a lavish party. Dorinda offers Luann a detailed explanation of the secret while they search for connections to buy Tom.
Sending out phony invitations to a party for her “friend,” she urges Ramona to attend because there will be many available single European men attending. The much-discussed election party, to which Ramona was not invited, is finally about to begin.
Episode 6 - Wishful Invitation
Dorinda is doing her hardest to get everyone back together. Still, she also speaks contradictorily because, despite playing the group’s ultimate peacekeeper role, she indirectly urges Ramona to be irritated with Bethenny for skipping her birthday celebration.
Ramona only needs that prodding to convince her to join them on their drink date, fully prepared to confront Luann and Ramona. She asserts that she won’t engage Bethenny in a conflict.
Episode 7 - Bidding on Love
Poor Missy Pool claims she saw Tom before running into him and Luann at a bar. Still, her constant desire for attention from men suggests otherwise. Ramona has a brief conversation with some non-Housewives acquaintances who confirm her suspicions that Luann’s fiancé is a scoundrel.
When Bethenny approaches the stage at the “redress for Success charity breakfast,” her painful feelings from her divorce, which she is still carrying around, suddenly come rushing in. Bethenny may have signed the divorce papers, but she is still going through the divorce process. According to Carole who’s everywhere, including this function, all these emotions are coming to the surface.
Episode 8 - Return of the Berzerkshires
Dorinda invites the women to her Berkshire house, where they intend to organize an intervention for Luann. Ramona gives Carole a text regarding Tom, Luann’s fiancé. Bethenny meets with broker Fredrik Eklund to explore selling the Mercer flat.
Episode 9 - Two Weeks Notice
The tension between Bethenny and Ramona intensifies as the women join Dorinda in informing Luann of what they have been learning about Tom. Bethenny also exhorts Luann to leave right away.
Episode 10 - Black Out and Get Out
The argument between Bethenny and Ramona escalates; Carole takes Tinsley to see an available apartment. Tom and Luann enjoy a final pre-wedding lunch with Dorinda and her old friends. Carole hosts an art exhibition, and Luann and Tom travel to Palm Beach.
Episode 11 - A Countess No More
Ramona isn’t invited to Bethenny’s annual holiday party, which she organizes. Avery Ann Singer, Ramona’s daughter, and Avery’s friends offer counsel to her over her relationship with Bethenny.
Episode 12 - Regency Reunion
As things progress with Frenchie, Sonja’s love triangle becomes more entangled, and Tinsley looks for an apartment. Adam Kenworthy and Carole argue about stuff he left behind at her apartment. As they prepare to list her apartment for sale, Fredrik and Bethenny inspect it.
Episode 13 - A Bronx Tale
While the ladies eat lunch in the Bronx, Dorinda and Sonja get into an old-fashioned argument. In a therapy session, Tinsley sobs.
All the women travel to Vermont for a snowy weekend despite the tension between Ramona and Bethenny. When the group asks Tinsley about her current life choices over dinner, she feels ganged up.
Episode 14 - A Slippery Slope
Sonja makes her own grave even more resounding. A significant news article concerning Bethenny breaks as the women head to the slopes.
In regards to inviting Ramona to Mexico, Bethenny is undecided. Dorinda hits Luann after the ladies engage in an enlightening game of “Truth or Dare.”
Episode 15 - Oil and Vinegar
Bethenny adjusts the forthcoming trip to Mexico when she is back in the city. Sonja receives a private cosmetic procedure while Carole attends her court date.
Bethenny is forced to deal with Ramona and the Mexico invitation dilemma during a dinner hosted by Dorinda. On a blind date arranged by Carole, Tinsley practices flirting.
Episode 16 - Three Tequila... Floor!
Ramona and Sonja rush to get the best room as the women arrive in Mexico, quickly isolating themselves from the group. Ramona and Sonja are confronted by Tinsley regarding a negative article. Luann stumbles and falls. Bethenny chastises Sonja.
Episode 17 - Tequila-thon
Bethenny confronts Ramona about going on the trip as the situation escalates. While some of the other women try out surfing, Tinsley and Sonja redress the article. Ramona tries to repurchase her path into Bethenny’s good favor while the girls are out shopping together.
At dinner, the animosity between Tinsley and Sonja resurfaces. Bethenny takes the women on an enlightening day drinking excursion. The women return to the villa on the inebriated train, where Sonja puts Ramona on the spot.
Episode 18 - Make Out, Makeup
At the villa, the women indulge in excessive drinking and stripping. While Bethenny and Ramona enjoy a nudist detente in the pool, Sonja shows love to all the ladies.
A dispute occurs between Dorinda and Bethenny. A few women dispersed to go whale viewing and fishing for the day. Then, Luann misunderstands a game’s rules.
Episode 19 - Thank You and Good Night
Carole is invited by Tinsley to visit her new residence. Tom and Luann engage in a tennis match where they challenge one another. While Bethenny manages the pressures of remodeling a new flat, she finds solace in a steamy new affair.
Sonja and Frenchie discuss their forthcoming trip while Dorinda hosts John for a romantic meal. Sonja receives a party from Tinsley.
Episode 20 - Reunion Part 1
The women laid everything down on the table. Sonja and Dorinda discuss their early-season problems. Then, Luann defends her marriage in the face of new claims against Tom.
The conflict between Bethenny and Ramona changes course. Bethenny questions Ramona’s perspective on other people, and the housewives make assumptions about Ramona’s actions.
Episode 21 - Reunion Part 2
Carole considers the election and the state of her relationship. Sonja talks about her love triangle and learns shocking information about her French lover.
Bethenny becomes emotional while discussing her personal life. Tinsley discusses her re-entry into New York City life and shares some important news.
Episode 22 - Reunion Part 3
Looking back on their journey to Mexico, the housewives Tinsley and Sonja try to mend fences and maintain their relationship. The reconciliation, however, takes a turn when Bethenny doubts Ramona’s sincerity in her apologies. Ramona is compelled to respond to Bethenny’s allegations that she made.
The Real Housewives of New York City Quick Facts
- an American reality TV program
- aired on Bravo TV
- aired from April 5, 2017, to August 7, 2017
- filming took place in New York City
- Executive producers include Andrew Hoegl, Barrie Bernstein, Lisa Shannon, Pam Healy, and Andy Cohen
- Consists 22 episodes