The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale was all about the money. Of course, the whole “Real Housewives” franchise is all about the money. After all, the only qualification for being a “real housewife” is to be filthy, stinking rich.

Furthermore, just like any TV show, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” is also about making money. The way for a TV show to make money is to pull in big ratings. After last night’s “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale, and thanks to the fact that Bravo re-airs episodes several times, this money-centered, money-making scheme is about to hit paydirt.

‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ finale Cliff’s Notes

So, what’s all the fuss about? The “Real Housewives” are known for their antics, their drama and their ridiculously expensive clothes, so what could these New Jersey housewives possibly have done to attract a disproportionate amount of attention? Did one of them take out a faxless payday loan?

Many Bravo watchers have seen the clip where Teresa brought “new meaning to the idea of throwing a dinner party,” writes Jessica Poff at the “It Happened Last Night” blog. During a discussion about the infamous book, “Cop Without a Badge,” Teresa lifted the dinner table up and slammed it down, reaching a new physical level of tantrum not usually seen on “Real Housewives.”

What was the fuss about?

The rumor mill nearly blew up when “Cop Without a Badge,” a small-time seller that’s no longer in print, surfaced. Inside were photos of a stripper who had been arrested for prostitution — photos that looked strikingly like real housewife Danielle.

Danielle brought out the book at dinner to “clear the air,” telling the other housewives that she had indeed been arrested and had changed her name, but that those were the only truths in the book. After a lot of back-and-forth verbal cat fighting, Teresa started throwing tables around because she said Daniel was, ahem, messing with her. She didn’t think Danielle was telling the truth.

Why Teresa thought loudly repositioning everyone’s dinnerware would solve this, I will never know. But it’s this type of charming scene that just might keep the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alive.

Is it over?

The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” has not been signed for a second season on Bravo. That, paired with the ending of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale, has cause many to speculate or assume that there will not be another season.

The ending of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale had text talking about family developments, housewives going separate ways and other events that gave the show an overtone of finality.

It ain’t over until the check is signed

However, after this attention-getting “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale, perhaps Bravo will reconsider and re-sign these housewives for another season. Could it be that the whole conflict was exaggerated to draw ratings?

No! “Real Housewives of New Jersey” is a reality show! They would never do that! Oh, by the way, although the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” finale was rumored to be the last we’d see of these particular housewives, Fox News reports:

Bravo has scheduled a “supplemental edition” of the series, titled “Last Supper: Second Helping,” to air this Thursday at 9 p.m. It will feature unseen footage of the dinner-party disaster. If the channel thinks we have such an appetite for this kind of TV, a second season seems inevitable.