YentaPatrol:
Excellent recap, you had me laughing out loud. I agree this was a great episode with a lot of stuff going on.

This episode was so full of action. It was like they took a whole season of "Knots Landing" and "Desperate Housewives" put it in a blender and added NYC and out popped this show. You just can't stop watching it.

I do not agree with you on Ramona being honest. I don't believe she had plans at all. I think she bolted from Jill's because she was getting negative attention and no one was on her side. I think Ramona is very jealous of Alex and the Countess's friendship.

Ramona wants a close friendship with the Countess, but she doesn't know how to get the Countess to be her friend. I'm just guessing acting like a total jerk won't help her gain access to our royal family.

I think that Ramona owes Jill, Louann, Bethenny, Simon, and Alex an apology. In addition to the fact that she ran out of the house, she was really rude to an invited guest. Afterall, there was a placecard for Simon, he was invited. I wonder if Ramona will be invited to dinner at Jill's again anytime soon.

Well at least Ramona's good for ratings. If her dress was a little shorter when she went dancing she would have been the most popular woman at the club, everyone would be "looking up to her", while getting an eyeful of her butt.

I agree with you about Alex and Simon's home. Do they think it's ok and safe to have little kids running around in that house?

They need to leave the Barbie Dreamhouse fantasy and get back to the real world. Sell their opera tickets, stop shopping for 1 time only dresses and finish the house.

Great work, Yenta I hope that there is a season 2. Just think of all the trouble Ramona can get herself into. Maybe she could get herself invited to a really fancy event and then totally blow it by being rude.

If there isn't another season, maybe you should write one as fiction. I bet you could.

AnneM

Yenta:

Your review is brilliant! I also found myself laughing out loud!

I have to agree with AnneM. in that I think Ra"moan"a's alternate plans were a bunch of made up bullcrap. I can tell by the way she immediately back-pedaled with Bethenny and also about how she made it a point to discuss it on her blog on the show's website. I think she was jaw-droppingly rude.

Your take on the way the Countess said "alls" was priceless!! Can you imagine this psuedo-royal sitting at a hobknob charity event with Brook Astor, sipping Boone's Farm and wearing her smoking jacket and flashing pot leaf necklace?
Dahhhling...

I thought the relationship between Jill and her sister was very sweet and mutually respectful. The mother, though, YIKES!! Could her skin be pulled any tighter?

Looking forward to other comments and more of your hysterical reviews!!

Wow, they did pack a lot into this one episode and YP you showed "mad skills" in recapping it all for us.

I hope Bethenny and Jill get their own show and leave the rest of them out of it. I can't believe that Alex and Simon are such blatant social climbers. It's as if they are completely clueless about how they come across. Then there's that pretender to the throne: the Countess -- another wannabe. Real class means allowing yourself to be introduced however someone chooses to do so. I can't believe she "corrected" Bethenny like that. Get over yourself is right! And I actually blushed watching poor Ramona dancing out there like some desperate two o'clocker. Who wudda thunk that the Cal gal housewives with their implants and botox would be more down to earth than the NY bunch? Never saw that one coming.

Yenta, Amazing recap. You are brilliant! I was roaring with laughter, which prompted my 14 year old daughter to come into the room to see what had me laughing so uncontrollably. I read it aloud to her, and we were both hysterical. Thanks again. So sad that next week will be the finale.

I do not see how these idiots can have a second season. The wives in Orance County must be laughing their asses off at what this people do day in and day out.

In what world would Ramona be sane, can you answer me that?? I would think not only would she lose these four other women, their husbands, AND every other person in the world as a friend... but should be taken directly to a mental health facility until she has her medication adjusted properly. If she is not a drug addict i am not typing at a keyboard right now.

I could hang with Jill and I Bethenny. Even the Countess if she was lit up.... But sorry I draw the line at Alex from Kansas. Nothing against Kansas... they are glad to be rid of her i am sure... but Lordy Lordy.... And I would not hang with her if she was the last debutant on earth. I would hang with her daughter though.

I am sorry next week is the end only if Ramona doesn't get hit by a bus. I miss my Cali girls.

I felt bad for Ramona. I think she felt like she was being made fun of with the cameras there and then being told that Simon was attending the "girls night out". Did you notice how they all sort of ran to tell her as soon as she walked in to see her reaction? I think she was overwhelmed and defensive. The other ladies knew he was coming and they were in control; I'm sure Luann was told by Jill before the party. These women barely know Ramona, or each other, as they have said time and time again. Jill is the ringleader. I've seen other episodes where they've gone out of their way to make fun of Ramona on camera. I agree she was rude, but she was sort of taking it all in while she was speaking.

How about Alex laughing and saying she simply invites Simon to everything she gets invited to. She really respects her hosts, doesn't she? Alex and Simon are so pretentious. I love when their son refuses to speak French. I hope both kids rebel big time.

Hey Gasmii,

You guys have the best lines:

AnneM:" It was like they took a whole season of "Knots Landing" and "Desperate Housewives" put it in a blender and added NYC and out popped this show."

Shell6611: "Can you imagine this psuedo-royal sitting at a hobknob charity event with Brook Astor, sipping Boone's Farm and wearing her smoking jacket and flashing pot leaf necklace?
Dahhhling..."

xqzmoi: "Who wudda thunk that the Cal gal housewives with their implants and botox would be more down to earth than the NY bunch? Never saw that one coming."

giffordsadz: "If she is not a drug addict i am not typing at a keyboard right now."

Seriously, you guys crack me up. Everytime I read your comments I end up giggling like a crazy woman.

Leigh: I'm going to be sad when the season ends as well. I've done a lot of different kinds of writing, but I have to say that the recaps are alot of fun.

cleoiam: I hear you. I feel bad for Ramona too. It's almost like she's so messed up that she can't really defend herself against the other women.

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Hugs,
Yenta

Yenta, I wish there were more episodes after next week for you to recap---i have been looking forward to your recaps as soon as the episode airs!

This was a great episode, not sure where to begin. I'll start with the nicer moments: loved the rapport b/w Jill & her sister --they both seem like well-adjusted, accomplished women, very down-to-earth.

Even though she is just a mere fraulein at this point, I really liked Bethenny's interviews in this episode--loved her reaction to the Countess' demand that she be introduced as Mrs. de Lesseps (Get over yourself!) She also managed to calm Ramona down at the dinner party (Reel yourself in, deep breath). As you pointed out, Yenta, I like how she deals with crazy people.

Poor Ramona. After dragging herself up on my likability ladder by a notch, she managed to plummet some 10 steps after her over-the-top reaction to Simon's presence at the girls' only dinner. If anything, I dislike her even more for actually making me feel sorry for Simon, of all people, who seemed like a big dumb giant after shaking her hand. My favorite moment in that scene was when Ramona screeched at Simon, 'Isn't she (Alex) allowed out by herself?' Simon dumbly replied, 'She's allowed out whenever she wants' and Alex dutifully confirmed in her monotone, Stepford wife-best, 'I'm allowed out whenever I want.' (No doubt these two use the toilet at the same time as well!) Incidentally, on her blog, Alex explains that she's not a fan of 'girls' night out' b/c it's sexist. OHHH, OK.

Loved the shots of Ramona dancing at the Gotham party---remember when you were a kid & you would shake your Barbie to show she was dancing? Yea, that's the way Ramona dances--as if some giant hand picked her up & shook her around. I also noticed that we ddn't get a Ramona scene until 26 mins in (w/ TV ads). thank you producers!

Lastly, there isn't much left to say abt Alex & Simon. At least we finally know why they only film their scenes in the bedroom! Why are these wannabe Manhattan socialites living in B'lyn anyways? They go out of their way to pay $10K (total or per ticket, not sure) on opening night opera tickets (which they are sure to write off, mind you), while they live in a broken down home. I've seen nicer doghouses!

Thanks again, Yenta, I can't wait til the finale!

Dear Yentapatrol:

Your re-caps are like a really good TV show that you know is going to get cancelled. You savor every last word, so you can keep it fresh in your mind.

All the while knowing it can't last forever.

Considering the current world problems of war, hunger, and lots of other bad stuff, reading your recaps of this ridiculous show goes a long way to relieve stress and get me laughing.

God Bless you.

tati: that was so funny about disliking Ramona even more for making you feel sorry for Simon. It's so true.

I think Jill had the best line of the episode when she said told Bethanny to seat Simon between her and Ramona.

Tati--- this comment makes so much sense.....

[b]Incidentally, on her blog, Alex explains that she's not a fan of 'girls' night out' b/c it's sexist. OHHH, OK. [b/]

Seriously, working for Victoria Secret you would think Alex would understand sexism pays her bills.

This was by far the best episode of the season...it just made me love Jill, my fave, even more.

My favorite line was at the dinner party when Ramona was actually suggesting that Simon go outside for a half an hour and the Countess was like "Hey Simon, let's go to Scores!".

Awesome. Now we know where she likes to go when it's taco night at home!

Giffordsaz: re) Alex's sexism comment: THANK YOU!!! You are so right, why is Alex babbling away about 'sexism' when she works for Victoria's Secret?? (& is supposedly a former model) I forgot all about that! Love it!

Please tell me someone else noticed Alex's sons wearing berets in the wagon?
My mom forced me to wear berets when I was little and I am still traumatized (and I'm a girl!!). Who in the world puts a beret on an American boy. Poor little guys. At least in a few years they can have a "limonade" stand and make money to buy some yankees caps!

"If anything, I dislike her even more for actually making me feel sorry for Simon, of all people, who seemed like a big dumb giant after shaking her hand."

Tati thanks for sharing, that was awesome analysis.

I wish I could have you guys over to watch the final episode : )

See you after the finale.
Love hugs,
Yenta

Tillee,

You were not seeing things. Alex and Simon's poor little kids were wearing berets.

And they weren't just berets, they were beige berets. The only thing worse would be a plaid one.

Poor little Johann and Francois should prepare for the playground beatings. If Alex were any kind of Mom, she would take little Frankie and Johnny to school without the berets and never mention the whole French thing or the violin lessons. Then the poor little guys would have a chance.

Wouldn't it be cool if they grew up to be a WWE wrestling team? Alex and Simon totally deserve it.

Great recap ... although I did think you glossed over a few things at Jill's sister's house: No one thought it was catty when the sister tells Jill her watch looks fake? Something tells me the sister isn't getting much in the way of sparkly gifts from her own husband these days.

It was kind of endearing the way the 2 sisters prepare for the interview. You can hear that they both have mutual admiration for the other. And I thought it was very honest and sweet when Jill is trying to explain/understand why it is that she likes being a socialite. At first she says she's not sure why. And then admits it's probably because she wasn't popular as a child. The good lesson there, is that being popular in her adult life is based on being genuine. Everyone on the show and on the blogs really seems to like her.

Poor Ramona! I think she high-tailed it out of that dinner party when she began to realize that she was making a fool of herself. Apparently she wasn't carrying off that "Certain NY chic-ness that everyone else aspires to" . She should have excused herself to the ladies room, had a good cry, and come out and apologized to Simon for being so rude. Everyone would have forgiven her and gotten on with the party.

I thought Bethanny's 'Oh no you didn't' was pretty funny... but I did think 'oh no she shouldn't have. She's gonna get some heat for that performance!'

Oh! The "invitation" to the Bday party! Did anyone else think that was a little bit of salt in wound? To invite someone hurting about not being able to have kids ... to invite them to a party with only couples-with-children? That's supposed to cheer her up? And the comment about "lots of alchohol" for the adults.. while it would have been a welcome bit a of info ... the way it was delivered was a little ... ick. Like: we know you love your liquor, girly, so we'll have plenty here. It was a little insulting.

Then again, Bethanny had her own condescending moment ... dissing those "boring, brainless" guests called "parents." Excuse me, but isn't that exactly what she is crazy desperate to become!? It was a little of that snotty DINK mentality showing through that I found a little unattractive on Bethanny.

Has anyone noticed that the Bravo is working really hard to not let people comment on this show? They censor those comments the Blogs with an iron hand! It's obvious that they don't want to scare off the cast, by allowing people to make fun of them on the site .. or they will realize how awful they are coming across and won't go along with another season. That's my suspicion!

BTW, how could it already be the end of their season? There's only been like... 5 shows?

Yenta - You asked how many "skinny girl margaritas" it would take to make you skinny...well if you were drinking more or less straight tequila while eating a bare minimum amount of food I would estimate the vomiting may start around the 6th or 7th drink or so depending on how high your tolerance is :) It's like a bulimia inducer!!

I loved the part in the limo when Alex was telling Simon she needed the ticket stubs to do their taxes. They better get a big write-off to start some of those renovations! Their house was just scary...and to think they've lived like that for 3 years? Why not stay in Simon's hotel for a while and have some contractors come in and do some work!!

Did anyone catch the cat snipe between Bethany and Jill at the birthday celebration. Bawbby boy walks in the restaurant and Jill yells out "check out the birthday earings Bawbby". She then stuffs some lettuce in her mouth and starts with Bethany, "so whad ya get for the birthday, I mean the earrings, oh yea and thanks for dinner, and what about the watch, you still working on that". What class------------Bethany, who is beyond reason and appalled that Jill would ask her that in front of her beau who she is working on getting the watch from, replies--"if you don't shut up, I am going to take this skewer and shove it into your eye". Jill looks surprised and gives Bawbby a kiss to remind him that he is still on her side!

What is wrong with Jill? REally, all those questions Jill and Bethany has not snared him yet? And Bethany, if Jason continues to date you after that outburst then he will deserve "Fatal Attractions". I had a laugh. Honestly, they are all crazy and Ramona is starting to look normal.

And I forgot to mention, the countess Luann. Obviously she has no marriage and she is holding on for the pension! They are never together except for the horse show where his daughter was jumping. The countess better not worry so much on her title and she should her marriage, this might be #5 down for the count!

BRAVO!!! to ramone for standing up and pointing out the the emperor had no clothes. ramone may be a wackadoo, but at least she is honest. i thought that it creepy that alex couldn't come without simon. i have a few girlfriends that won't go anywhere without their husbands because then they would be without the other half of themselves. it disgusts me. just be a grown and try living without the other person once and awhile. i think that simon wants to crawl and live in alex's uterus that or he is jealous that he can't be a woman like alex.

saturn, I agree with you. Ramona pointed out what was obvious to everyone, Simon didn't belong and there was something very creepy about his being there. All of the "wives" spoke about how weird it was prior to the dinner. I honestly think Ramona was absorbing the information at the dinner and that's why it came off so bluntly. Plus, she speaks w/o thinking, like she said.

How about in this week's episode Alex and Simon pretending that they didn't know it was girl's only. What part of Bethanny saying she was planning a dinner "for the girls" didn't she hear?

I honestly think Alex is more smug and annoying than Simon, if that's possible. She's the worst type of female friend to have. I'm sure she ditched all her friends when she got married and now doesn't invite them to social events.

Great comments and a hilarious recap.

But my all-time favorite quote came from Alex. Though they didn't have time to network at the Met (Phuleease!!), they "did make eye contact with a few people."

I found this tidbit to be so revealing. She actually said this with a straight face. My God, how empty, desperate and pathetic must you be to take solace in the fact that you made eye contact with a few people.

Did anyone else notice that the photographers were not just unimpressed, they seemed to be scoffing at these fools?

I know nothing about New York Society, but it would seem like an indictment of all involved if Anemic Alex and Simon the Obtuse were accepted in these circles.

Dang it. I just lost my entire comment when I clicked "preview." Crap!
Let's see if I can duplicate its insightful perfection:

Yes, Tiger, I notice those photographers reaction! It looked like they were asking eachother "why cameras would be following those two around?" Then they just shrugged. But they didn't bother lifting their cameras to snap a photo!

Yenta mentioned that wierd laugh of Alex's when she finished checking herself out in the newspaper. She seemed to be trying to sound like "Oh, who really cares about such silliness?!" But it's painfully obvious that she cares a whole heck of a lot!

Another funny shot is of the waiter ... while he dutifully waits for the little brat to say Lemonaide for the cameras. Then we see the that the waiter got sick of this stupid bullshit and walked away .

I'll bet you anything that couple won't come back for another season ... just because they will realize how badly they came off in this show. Then again, they may need the money!

A lot of people rip on those two for being "wanna be socialites" which they totally are. As Yenta said, shamelessly so! LOL. People complain that all these ladies aren't real socialites ... but this isn't "Socialites of NYC" it's housewives, isn't it?

This is my first post.
What a group we have here.
They make an interesting mix. Ramona kind of dominates my thoughts because she seems slightly
unhinged. Drugs? Just
naturally like this? Did
anyone believe her story
when she left the party
so abruptly? It seemed pretty obvious to me that
she went to the "Hampton Classic" to get to know Countess LuAnne. She might want to think about
toning it down. Mutton
dressed as lamb is not
cutting it. I can't wait
for what appears to be
a showdon with Jill.
(Go Jill)