The Real Housewives of New Jersey Mama Knows Best (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-14
TV Episode | 45 min | Reality-TV

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Mama Knows Best (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-14

TV Episode | 45 min | Reality-TV

Not only are the ladies bringing out the drama, but the kids are piling it on too. Jacqueline is upset over her daughter's declining grades, while Teresa and her daughter Gia receive some exciting news about an upcoming audition.

Writer

Scott Dunlop (conceived by)

Composers

John Sands | Craig Sharmat | David Vanacore

Cinematographers

Matt Elkind | Samuel M. Henriques

Editors

Tracy Baumgardner | Michael Hong | Julie A. Naff | Jaclyn Stemple

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Edit Released

Updated May 19, 2009

Release date

May 19, 2009 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

8 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Dina Manzo Self (as Dina) Self (as Dina) See fewer	Tainted Dreams (2014)
Teresa Giudice Self (as Teresa) Self (as Teresa) See fewer	Mercy (2009)
Caroline Manzo Self (as Caroline) Self (as Caroline) See fewer	Manzo'd with Children (2014)
Jacqueline Laurita Self (as Jacqueline) Self (as Jacqueline) See fewer	Bad Parents (2012)
Danielle Staub Self (as Danielle) Self (as Danielle) See fewer	God Has a Rap Sheet (2003)
Gabriella Giudice Self (as Gabriella) Self (as Gabriella) See fewer	The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip (2021)
Gia Giudice Self (as Gia) Self (as Gia) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
Milania Giudice Self (as Milania) Self (as Milania) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
Ashlee Holmes Self (as Ashley) Self (as Ashley) See fewer	Pitch Slapped (2015)
Chris Laurita Self (as Chris) Self (as Chris) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
Albert Manzo Self (as Albert) Self (as Albert) See fewer	Manzo'd with Children (2014)
Albie Manzo Self (as Albie) Self (as Albie) See fewer	Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck (2020)
Chris Manzo Self (as Christopher) Self (as Christopher) See fewer	Manzo'd with Children (2014)
Lauren Manzo Self (as Lauren) Self (as Lauren) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
Christine Staub Self (as Christine) Self (as Christine) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)
Jillian Staub Self (as Jillian) Self (as Jillian) See fewer	The Real Housewives of New Jersey (2009)