The Real Housewives of Melbourne

As the women get together for Janet's birthday party, they are determined to put last year's conflicts behind them and to make a fresh start; art-lover Gamble and property developer Pettifleur are two newcomers who waste no time in shaking things up.

Gamble hosts a glamorous murder-mystery party, during which she makes a big announcement; Janet and Chyka overshadow Gamble's news with revelations of their own.

Jackie and Ben craft a creative marketing pitch for La Mascara; tensions between Janet and Gamble come to a head at a fashion event; Chyka's daughter, Chessie, and Janet's friend, Manuela, meet the others.

Chyka and Bruce collaborate with Eddie McGuire on a new building project; Gina prepares for a colourful photo shoot; Janet invites the women to enjoy a day of golf.

Pettifleur spoils her son, Nathan, on a shopping spree; Jackie plays wingman as Janet tries speed dating; Chyka hosts a flower-filled Chef's Dinner party to which all of the women are invited along with their plus ones.

The housewives head to Sydney, where Gamble introduces them to her sister, Tempest, and to high-profile friends at an event at the Billich Art Gallery.

Janet invites the women to join her on a trip to the Philippines, where she will meet with a tea master; the housewives kick off their trip with champagne, shopping and dinner at a top restaurant; concerns are raised about Pettifleur's book.

In the Philippines, Lydia attempts to clear the air over dinner, but the sniping escalates; while Janet and Chyka visit a tea master, the others call a truce which soon comes to an end; the women head to a spa retreat for exotic treatments.

Lydia is ready to show off her home renovations to Chyka; Janet is proud of her son, Jake, who shines at the tea launch; Pettifleur is frustrated by Gina's lack of respect.

The women flaunt their black-and-white apparel at Derby Day, strut their stuff at Pettifleur's book launch and attend Gamble's bachelorette party dressed as Bond girls.

Pettitfleur is in panic mode as she prepares for her 50th birthday party, and hopes for a spectacular, glamorous, and drama-free night.

During a reunion, the women confront Pettifleur about the way she treats people; Gina accuses Chyka of being a fair-weather friend; Jackie questions Pettifleur's memory of a night involving alcohol.

Pettifluer rejoins the group after her emotional outburst; Gina defends herself against accusations of racism; Gamble criticises Jackie's psychic abilities; Jane admits her part in spreading rumours and then identifies her source.