Ep 1. New Alliances

The Real Housewives of New York City returns for its third season with an explosive premiere episode titled "New Alliances." The episode picks up where the previous season left off, with the ladies reeling from their recent trip to St. John that took a dark turn, leaving the group fractured and unsure of where to go from there. But as they say, the show must go on, and the women are determined to move forward and forge new alliances with each other.

The episode starts off with a bang as we see Ramona Singer, one of the show's most iconic cast members, opening up about her recent divorce from her husband of over 20 years. Ramona is known for her outspoken nature and this season she's not holding back. She's ready to start fresh and is eager to get back out there and start dating again.

Bethenny Frankel, another fan favorite, is also back this season after taking a break to focus on her own spin-off show, Bethenny Ever After. She's still dealing with the fallout from her tumultuous divorce from Jason Hoppy and is trying to find her footing in the world as a single mother and entrepreneur.

The rest of the cast includes Countess Luann de Lesseps, who is still reeling from her own divorce, Sonja Morgan, who is dealing with financial issues, and new housewife Kelly Killoren Bensimon, a model and author who is determined to make her mark on the show.

As the women try to navigate their new alliances and figure out where they stand with each other, they also have to deal with some pretty intense drama. Bethenny and Luann get into a heated argument over Luann's new relationship, while Ramona and Sonja clash over some money issues. Kelly seems to be getting along with everyone for now, but it remains to be seen if that will last.

Throughout the episode, we get to see the ladies in their natural habitats - attending fashion shows, throwing parties, and just hanging out with each other. We also get a glimpse into their personal lives, with Ramona taking her daughter on a trip to help her heal from the divorce, and Bethenny struggling to navigate the co-parenting waters with her ex-husband.

Overall, "New Alliances" is a jam-packed episode that sets the stage for what is sure to be a drama-filled season. The ladies are back and better than ever, and fans of the show won't be disappointed.