Sky-Lab 2.0 – Jackie works on her SkyLab venture, an elite fitness camp for plus-size clients. Then it’s all aboard for the female trainers when they go on a lesbian cruise, but Jackie makes waves by not inviting Brianna. Rebecca and Erika run a boot camp on the ship, but egos clash when Jackie meddles in their instruction.
Improv – It’s a dessert storm when the chefs must create sweets. Then, food gets funny when comedy troupers from Chicago’s Second City teach the cooks the fine art of improvisation. Pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini is the guest judge. Jennifer was eliminated.
Andy Cohen hosts a reunion edition, featuring the New York cast recapping Season 1 highlights and lowlights. Addressed: the dynamic between Jill and Ramona; and Bethenny’s romantic dramas.
Second Chances – In the Season 1 finale, the de Lesseps family visits the Statue of Liberty. Meanwhile, Bobby showers Jill with various gifts—but he fails to win points with an offering of lingerie. And Jill throws a holiday bash for the housewives.
Tailgating – The remaining chefs are tasked to create a dish that complements a drink. They then must tackle a tailgate meal. Windy City chef Paul Kahan is the guest judge. Ryan was eliminated.
Girl’s Night Out – LuAnn’s son objects to her busy social schedule when she and Bethenny go to dinner after having drinks at the house. Elsewhere, an aloof Jason is late to a dinner with Bethenny, Jill and Bobby; and Alex brings Simon to a girls-only night, a move that irks Ramona.
The Elements – The budding chefs’ taste buds are scrutinized in a taste test. Guest judge and chef Ming Tsai helps administer the exam. Later, the elimination challenge finds the contestants catering a high-class charity event using elements from the earth. Zoi was eliminated.
Film Food – The chefs are ripe for action when they transform vegetables into art. Then, the real world meets the reel world during a film-themed dinner party hosted by cinema pundit Richard Roeper. Manuel was eliminated.
Careful, She Bites – Bethenny serves up healthy culinary pointers to Alex, but events turn sour when romantic problems are disclosed. Elsewhere, Alex basks in a birthday bash on a yacht; and Ramona’s daughter preps for a school dance.
Block Party – The culinary artists dish up fare at a neighborhood party, overseen by chef and Mexican cuisine master Rick Bayless. Erik was eliminated.
