JAMES FRANCO: INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO

THERE AROSE SUCH A CLATTER

The Manzo's have had it up to their tinsel with Kim G. when Chris Manzo finds himself caught between his family and loyalty to his oldest friend. Teresa and Kathy deck their halls in preparation for their dueling Christmas parties. Melissa and her husband make a decision that leaves Teresa with a blue Christmas.

AULD LANG SYNE FOR AN EYE

It's a New Year and new beginnings for the housewives! Teresa stirs UP trouble with her new cookbooks while Melissa is lives out her dream from the comfort of home. Caroline's daughter Lauren pledges to lose weight in the new year while Jacqueline wonders if Ashley is just lost. The annual Brownstone New Year's Eve party sets the stage for backstabbing comments and bold resolutions as the clock ticks toward midnight.

BELLY UP & UP

Jacqueline's relationship with Ashley hangs in the balance when their war of words brings her to a heartbreaking decision. Teresa's financial problems grow when a visit with her lawyer reveals a giant new debt. All of the housewives head to Kathy's house for a food tasting where Caroline gives Kathy more than rave reviews. When Teresa and Melissa threaten to wreak the party, Kathy's surprise guests shake things up.

SINGING IN THE PAIN

The ladies trade in their heels for running shoes for a charity race that brings out Teresa’s competitive side. Melissa debuts her song to a tough crowd in Hoboken. Teresa throws a birthday party for her daughter Milania, but Gia’s surprise gift leaves the housewives speechless.

AN INCONVENIENT TRUCE

The streets of Punta Cana are treacherous in heels. While the ladies dodge the dead animals that line the open air market the guys bust balls on the course. Back in Jersey, Ashley makes memories that will last forever …at the tattoo shop. All the housewives come together for the launch of Chris and Albie’s BLK water and a performance that puts Melissa’s singing talents "on display."

JERSEY IN THE HOUSE

“Mama’s Boys Jersey In The House” Patti is surprised with a visit from Caroline Manzo, the powerhouse of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” who wants Patti to set up her two sons, Albie, 24, and Chris, 21. With looks, brains, and charm, Albie seemingly has it all, but ever since he has been seen on TV, he feels most girls are only after him for the wrong reasons. Patti brings in Body Language Expert Dr. Lillian Glass for a consultation and to help Albie identify the right girl. Chris is a whole different problem and Patti’s youngest client ever. He is a total goof ball who needs to learn how to be a man. Patti enrolls him in the MIT Program (Millionaire in Training) so he can discover how to woo a woman. In a “Millionaire Matchmaker” first, Patti sets up a spy camera and surveillance room at the mixer so she and her staff can keep an eye on the girls and see how they act when they think no one is watching.

THE RETURN OF ROBIN KASSNER

"Hello Kitty" superfan Robin Kassner is back with her bleach blonde hair, but in order for Patti to take her seriously, she must go through a makeover to lose the blond and pink. Last time she was a client, she disobeyed all of Patti’s rules. Patti hopes Robin has learned, and promises that if she listens, she'll have a chance at love. Both a Doctor and a Lawyer, Bradley dated one of the millionairesses this season (Stephanie Costa), and has now decided to take the plunge himself. But Patti, who didn't like him the first time around, likes him even less this time when he won't listen to even the simplest pieces of advice.

THE MAGNIFICENT SETH MEETS PARTY MARTY

David asks Patti to take a trip to Catalina with him for the weekend, but first she's got to set up two difficult millionaire clients who both need a lot of help. Seth Grabel, 29, is a Las Vegas Magician who’s looking for serious marriage material, but after being hurt, his criteria seems to be more about a girl's measurements than anything else. Patti tries to help him by making him perform his biggest trick yet -- passing her bikini test at the Pool of Temptation. Patti’s second client is Marty Yacoobian, a 32-year-old who got rich finding homes for movies to shoot in. Marty knows where the party's at, but can't seem to stay with a girl for more than one weekend. Can he mature enough to find the right girl to settle down with? Once the guys are on their dates, Patti and David finally leave town, but Patti has no idea about the surprise David has been planning for her.

WOUNDED WALLY AND THE MAMA’S BOY

Daniel Negreanu is a 37-year-old World Class professional poker player who is done gambling with love. But Patti sends him to astrologer Christopher Renstrom, and soon Daniel has his confidence back. If he plays his cards right this time, he might even find love. Patti’s second millionaire is divorced, 40-year-old, family money heir Brian Holloway II. He’s a total Mama’s boy who brings his very English mama with him to meet Patti. Can Patti help Brian cut the apron strings and grow up?

A TALE OF TWO JIMMYS

Patti has a Jim and a Jimmy, and their names aren’t the only thing they have in common. First up is Jim Schramm, a 44-year-old entrepreneur from Beverly Hills who’s newly divorced and tends to show off his money, which can attract the wrong kind of girls. Will Patti lead him to a girl that’s not digging for gold? Patti has her work cut out for her with Jimmy Grdina, a 52-year-old divorcee from Scottsdale, AZ who is a perfectionist. Everything in his life is perfect, from the placement of the cans in his fridge, to the impeccable looks of his women. Can Patti break him of his perfectionist picker and teach him that there's more to a girl than just surface looks?