Teresa Checks In is an American reality television series that premiered on the Bravo cable network, on October 11, 2015.[1][2] The three-part television special chronicles the life of the Giudice family and how its members dealt with the aftermath of Teresa Giudice's being sentenced to prison. Teresa is known for having appeared on The Real Housewives of New Jersey since its premiere, in 2009, and on Celebrity Apprentice 5 (2012), and for writing a series of bestselling books.[3]
The family celebrates its important events for the first time without Teresa. Joe and the girls get help and support from their relatives, including Melissa Gorga and Rosie Pierri. Teresa calls her family and sends daily e-mails.
The family goes on a trip to the Jersey Shore to visit their previous home, possibly for the last time. Joe talks to a friend who has been to a prison. The Giudice family celebrates Independence Day with the Gorgas.
Joe Gorga visits his sister for the first time. Difficult times help the Gorga and Giudice families to draw closer together. Teresa continues to communicate with her family as much as possible.
