Still enduring a difficult year, Bravo Media presents a 3-part special "The Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa Checks In" following Teresa's husband, Joe Giudice and their family.

While Teresa is still serving her prison term, and Joe facing a longer sentence after Teresa's release, it's the beginning of a very difficult time for the couple and their four young daughters.

In the upcoming special, the family is learning to cope without Teresa, getting through important family milestones, and will include some of their extended family; Teresa's brother Joe Gorga and his wife Melissa, along with cousin Rosie Pierri (a RHONJ favorite!). The family rallies to support Joe and the girls.

Joe does his best to maintain a sense of normalcy for their family, but despite Teresa's absence, she has daily "check in" calls with the family as well as frequent prison visits.

Check out this sneak peek of the special 3-part series. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa Checks In" premieres Sunday, October 11 on Bravo.

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