Ep 6. Just the Sip

In the sixth episode of season 12 of The Real Housewives of New York City, titled "Just the Sip," the ladies of the Big Apple continue to navigate their personal and professional lives amidst the drama and chaos that inevitably arises.

The episode opens with Ramona Singer, one of the OG Housewives, meeting up with her friend and fellow castmate Leah McSweeney for a workout session. The two discuss their conflicting political views and the tension it has caused between them in past episodes. Ramona is known for being a loyal Republican and Leah is a strong advocate for liberal causes, but they both agree to put their differences aside and focus on getting healthy.

Meanwhile, Dorinda Medley, another Housewife, prepares for the opening of her new apartment. She invites her friend and fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi over to help decorate the space, but tensions rise when Dorinda becomes territorial and controlling over the design decisions. Isaac, feeling frustrated and unappreciated, unleashes his frustration on Dorinda, leading to a heated argument between the two.

Later in the episode, Luann de Lesseps, the Countess herself, takes a trip to visit her daughter in Los Angeles. While there, she meets up with her friend and former Housewives castmate Jill Zarin for lunch. Jill dishes out some tough love, warning Luann not to a repeat of her past mistakes, including her recent controversial performance of her hit song "Feelin' Jovani" at her cabaret show. The two also discuss Jill's recent engagement and her plans to move back to New York City.

Back in the city, Sonja Morgan struggles to keep up with her business ventures and personal life as she prepares for a photoshoot for her fashion line. She enlists the help of Tinsley Mortimer, another castmate, to get organized and stay on track, but Tinsley's own issues with her on-again, off-again boyfriend Scott disrupt Sonja's plans even further.

As the episode comes to a close, the Housewives all gather for an evening of wine and gossip. They discuss their respective projects and drama, including Ramona's upcoming charity event and Leah's work with the LGBTQ+ community. However, tensions once again simmer to the surface as Ramona continues to exclude Leah from her social circle.

Overall, "Just the Sip" is another episode full of the drama, laughs, and tears that fans of The Real Housewives of New York City have come to expect. The Housewives are never short on opinions or experiences, and the audience learns more about each of them as the season continues. The episode leaves viewers with a taste of what's to come, and a sense that anything can happen in the Big Apple.