As Hurricane Irene bears down on New Jersey, the Housewives flee to the sunny, golden coastlines of California. With their stilettos, fake tans, and dried sausage, they pile into cramped RVs for the road trip to end all road trips. With tensions between Caroline, Jacqueline, and Teresa at an all-time high, it’s a constant struggle to keep the peace. Meanwhile, Teresa confronts Kathy over her "stolen recipe" accusations and sister-in-law Melissa attempts to show Teresa the error of her ways.