Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is far from over, as Bravo has just released a seven-minute first look at a special episode titled “Off the Rails,” set to air on Aug. 11.
This unique installment will see the Garden State ladies reconvene for the first time since their chaotic group dinner at Rails Steakhouse to watch and react to the season finale. The episode promises to be as dramatic as ever, with the entire cast split into two rooms to avoid further conflict.
The episode kicks off with host Andy Cohen addressing the fact that there won’t be a traditional reunion this season, likely due to the explosive nature of the season’s events. The footage quickly shifts to the women yelling at each other at the now-infamous Rails Steakhouse, where an altercation during the last group filming led to the decision to separate the cast for this special viewing.
Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania and Jackie Goldschneider gather in one room, while Danielle Cabral, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga and Rachel Fuda convene in the other. This separation is meant to keep the peace, but it’s clear from the start that tensions are still running high.
As Jackie arrives to join Teresa and Jennifer, she expresses her apprehension about watching the finale. “I’m not excited to watch the finale, but my plan today honestly, I’m not trashing anybody, I’m like not interested in adding to the toxicity. My priority is who I’m really friends with, I consider you my real friends and Jenn Fessler of course,” she tells them.
Meanwhile in the other room, Margaret asks Rachel if this will be her first time seeing Jenn Fessler since their last encounter. Rachel confirms, “Yes, I never talked to her again,” hinting at unresolved issues between the two.
Danielle, still feeling the sting from the season’s events, tells Rachel that Jennifer Aydin owes her an apology. Over in Teresa’s room, Teresa reflects on Jenn Fessler’s change of opinion throughout the season, suggesting that Margaret might have influenced her.
“Watching the season so far, Jenn Fessler really had her own opinion but now, after the show is done, in interviews, she changed her mind. I think Margaret got in her ear. Obviously, Margaret got in her ear,” Teresa says.
Danielle reveals to Margaret that she hasn’t spoken to Teresa since January, following an incident where Teresa posted a photo of the cast on social media and scratched out Danielle’s face. The tension between the two remains unresolved, with Teresa admitting in her room that she isn’t sure why Danielle is mad at her.
As the women begin watching the final episode, Jenn Fessler arrives, clearly aware of the tension in the air. Producers inform her of who is in each room, and after a brief hesitation, she decides to join Danielle, Rachel, Margaret and Melissa.
The atmosphere in the room becomes even more charged as Danielle confronts Jenn about her support for Jennifer Aydin after Jennifer pushed Danielle during the season.
“How do you feel after watching the show back and riding so hard for Jennifer Aydin?” Danielle demands. Jenn attempts to diffuse the situation, telling Danielle to calm down, but ultimately admits that she was wrong to support Jennifer.
The first-of-its-kind special, RHONJ season 14, episode 14, will air on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 8/7c on Bravo.
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