Season 9 Plot
In season nine, Bethenny's life is coming back together now that she is finally divorced—but a feud with Ramona threatens her peace. Meanwhile, age is nothing but a number as Ramona’s dating and teaching the other ladies how to pick up men. After taking some heat for living in Bethenny’s shadow, Carole makes a strong effort to build her relationship with the other women, leading to some surprising connections. Tension between Dorinda and Sonja is at an all-time high, with Sonja making accusations about Dorinda’s personal life. Sonja is caught in a love triangle and must decide whether to go with the man who moves her heart or the man who moves her other parts. And new housewife Tinsley Mortimer, still reeling from a shocking run-in with the law, returns to the Big Apple, where it all began for her. Tinsley's ready to start her next chapter, but will the girl who once had it all get it all back again?
The Real Housewives of New York City Season 9 aired on April 5th, 2017.
Season 9 Episodes
1. Talk of the Town
Luann catches Dorinda up on how her wedding plans are unfolding. Dorinda complains about Sonja's persistent bad mouthing of her. Bethenny and her realtor friend Fredrik get to work to sell the apartment she got back in the divorce. Carole has made some changes to her living situation. Luann confronts Ramona about Tom.
2. It Girl, Interrupted
Former “it girl” Tinsley Mortimer, has just moved back to the city after a tumultuous few years, including getting arrested, and is the latest boarder in Sonja’s townhouse. Bethenny invites Carole and Ramona over to discuss life, politics and Sonja’s new roommate’s tragic fall from the heights of the NYC social scene. Ramona fills Dorinda in on the dirt she has about Tom, Luann’s fiancé. Sonja throws a Mad Hatter tea party to introduce everyone, except Dorinda, to Tinsley.
3. A New Low
The ladies head to the Hamptons for a weekend of fun and an early birthday dinner at Ramona’s. Carole is staying at Bethenny’s and the only thing she can talk about is the election. Splitting her weekend between Luann’s and Ramona’s homes, Dorinda prepares to see Sonja for the first time since learning about the gossip she has been spreading about her for months . Ramona takes the wrong approach with Bethenny when asking about her film role from 20 years ago.
4. The Etiquette of Friendship
Ramona’s Hampton’s dinner party continues and barely into the salad, Dorinda takes the conversation to a new level when she confronts Sonja about her incessant trash talking. Carole disinvites Ramona from her Election Night party because she doesn’t believe Ramona is taking the presidential election seriously enough. Tinsley gets drinks with Luann and Dorinda, but leaves out her roommate Sonja.
5. The Politics of Friendship
Carole and her mom go canvassing in Pennsylvania in the last moments before the presidential election, and later Carole and her friends watch the results come in while at her party. Sonja is conflicted between “Frenchie” and Rocco. Dorinda conspires to get Ramona to a surprise party she’s throwing for her, but Ramona unknowingly throws a wrench in the plans.
6. Wishful Invitation
Carole attends the memorial service Dorinda has for her husband, Richard, who died five years ago. Bethenny considers upgrading to a larger apartment. Tensions between Sonja and Tinsley are on the rise as Sonja blames her for everything wrong in the townhouse, forcing Tinsley to think about moving into her own place. Dorinda and the other bridesmaids get a sneak peek at Luann’s wedding dress. Over group drinks, Ramona first questions Luann about not being invited to her wedding and then decides to confront Bethenny yet again.
7. Bidding on Love
Ramona gets advice about her situation with Bethenny; Tinsley, Ramona and Sonja hit the Upper East Side for a night out; Tinsley meets a young suitor; Bethenny meets Luann's fiancé, while Carole learns there may be trouble in paradise.
8. Return of the Berzerkshires
Bethenny discusses selling her apartment with broker Fredrik Eklund ("Million Dollar Listing New York"). Also: New rumors fly about Luann's fiancé; Tinsley's mom visits; and Dorinda hosts a birthday-holiday weekend for the ladies at her Berkshire home
9. Two Weeks Notice
The ladies join Dorinda to tell Luann about rumors regarding Tom. Meanwhile, Ramona's odd behavior at dinner throws everyone off, and conflict between Bethenny and Ramona reaches new heights.
10. Black Out and Get Out
A fight in the Berkshires between Bethenny and Ramona reaches an explosive level. In the Big Apple, Luann and Tom host a pre-wedding lunch with Dorinda and old pals Jill and Bobby Zarin. Also: Luann and Tom head to Palm Beach for their wedding.
11. A Countess No More
Bethenny hosts her annual holiday party, but Ramona’s not invited. Ramona gets advice on her situation with Bethenny from her daughter Avery and Avery’s friends. Luann and Tom get married in Palm Beach on New Year’s Eve. Tinsley learns that "Frenchie" has moved into Sonja’s townhouse. Newlyweds Luann and Tom host a NYC reception for the friends not invited to the wedding.
12. Regency Reunion
Sonja’s love triangle gets more complicated as things heat up with "Frenchie." Meanwhile, Tinsley goes apartment hunting. Carole and Adam bicker over items he left behind in her apartment. Fredrik and Bethenny look over her apartment as they plan to put it on the market. Carole and Dorinda go to Washington DC for the Women’s March. Ramona throws a party at her apartment with a surprising guest list.
13. A Bronx Tale
An old-school skirmish erupts between Dorinda and Sonja during a lunch in the Bronx. Tinsley breaks down during therapy. The ladies head to Vermont for a snowy weekend, despite tension between Ramona and Bethenny. Tinsley's life decisions are discussed.
14. A Slippery Slope
Sonja digs a deeper grave for herself with Luann. While the ladies hit the slopes, a big news story about Bethenny breaks out online. Bethenny is on the fence about inviting Ramona to Mexico. At dinner, the ladies play a revealing game of "Truth or Dare” and Dorinda ends up attacking Luann.
15. Oil and Vinegar
Bethenny fine tunes the upcoming trip to Mexico; Carole has her day in court; Sonja gets an intimate cosmetic treatment; Bethenny is forced to face Ramona at Dorinda's dinner party; Tinsley practices her flirting on a blind date set up by Carole
16. Three Tequila...Floor!
The ladies arrive in Mexico, with Ramona and Sonja scrambling for the best villa room and swiftly alienating themselves. Tinsley addresses a damaging article about her. Luann takes a boozy tumble. Bethenny reprimands Sonja for her bad behavior.
17. Tequila-thon
It’s a new day in Mexico and the drama continues as Bethenny confronts Ramona about attending the Tequila trip. Tinsley readdresses the press article with Sonja, while some of the other ladies try their hand at surfing. The ladies all go shopping together and Ramona tries to buy her way back into Bethenny’s good graces. Tinsley and Sonja’s tension resurfaces at dinner. Bethenny takes the ladies on an educational day-drinking trip to the agave fields in Tequila. The ladies ride the drunk train back to the villa where Sonja puts Ramona in the hot seat.
18. Make Out, Make Up
Fresh off of their day trip to Tequila, the ladies drink up and strip down back at the villa. Sonja spreads the love to all the ladies while Bethenny and Ramona have a nude detente in the pool. Dorinda and Bethenny get into a fight that leads to knives flying. Some of the ladies split off for a day of fishing and whale watching. At their final dinner Luann flubs the rules of a game.
19. Thank You and Good Night
After moving out of Sonja’s townhouse, Tinsley has Carole over to see her new digs. Luann and Tom challenge each other during a game of tennis. Bethenny deals with the stresses of renovating a new apartment, but finds distraction with a hot, new fling. Dorinda has John over for a romantic dinner, while Sonja and Frenchie talk about their upcoming trip to France together. The ladies all come together when Tinsley throws a thank you party for Sonja.
20. Reunion (1)
Dorinda confronts Sonja over the "Tipsy Girl" allegations; Luann gives an update on her first few months of marriage; Bethenny questions Ramona's attitude toward others; the housewives speculate on Ramona's behavior; Andy Cohen hosts.
21. Reunion (2)
In part II of the reunion, new housewife Tinsley opens up about her rocky re-entry into NYC life and reveals some big news. Carole reflects on the turbulent election and the status of her relationship with Adam, while Sonja discusses her personal love triangle, which elicits a shocking accusation about her French lover. Additionally, Bethenny gets emotional talking about her personal life and how she is planning to move forward.
22. Reunion (3)
The reunion concludes when the housewives look back on their fun-filled trip to Mexico, from Lu’s tipsy topple to the tequila-drinking marathon. Tinsley and Sonja attempt to clear the air and salvage their friendship. However, the reunion takes a turn when Bethenny questions the sincerity of Ramona’s tearful apology. In the hot seat, Ramona is forced to address the accusations she made against Bethenny this season.