Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Follows a best-selling author of a self-help book series who is secretly hiding her separation from her husband as she starts to navigate her life as a single woman in her 40s in Los Angeles. She starts to side with and take advice more from her divorced friends rather than her married ones, and it leads her to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.
- Metascore69
- 2014-2018
- 5 seasons
- Bravo!
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-14
Follows a best-selling author of a self-help book series who is secretly hiding her separation from her husband as she starts to navigate her life as a single woman in her 40s in Los Angeles. She starts to side with and take advice more from her divorced friends rather than her married ones, and it leads her to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
Tue, Dec 2, 2014 42 mins
Newly separated author Abby McCarthy (Lisa Edelstein) takes advice from her divorced friends (Janeane Garofalo, Beau Garrett) and begins to navigate life as a single woman in the premiere of this scripted series.
Episode 2
Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
Tue, Dec 9, 2014 42 mins
Abby tries to recover from a public breakdown, thereby rescuing her brand. Meanwhile, Abby and Jake try to make the best of their divorce for the sake of the children, and Lyla's former husband seeks revenge for his DUI.
Episode 3
Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time
Tue, Dec 16, 2014 39 mins
Abby spends her first night alone without the children, leading to a chaotic ride through Hollywood with the ladies. Meanwhile, Jake seeks a perfect first evening with the kids at his new place.
Episode 4
Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 44 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) starts to date Nate (C. Thomas Howell), a married dad with whom she had an emotional affair during her marriage. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) starts to get close to one of the dads at school. Lyla (Janeane Garofalo) tries to find a new way to release some tension. Max and Ford are honored at the Family Equality Gala and given an award by LGBT activist Adele Northrop (Laverne Cox).
Episode 5
Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 43 mins
After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) goes on a date with her hot, young pursuer, Will (Warren Christie). Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie (Bernadette Peters), comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker.
Episode 6
Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
Tue, Jan 6, 2015 42 mins
A photo shoot for Phoebe's (Beau Garrett) Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla (Janeane Garofalo) awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.
Episode 7
Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
Tue, Jan 13, 2015 44 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) only to have Jake's (Paul Adelstein) girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley (Julianna Guill), show up uninvited. Abby wonders if she's pregnant... and entertains what she'd do if she were. Meanwhile, Delia (Necar Zadegan) is handling the divorce of Gordon Beech (Matthew Glave), husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech (Virginia Williams).
Episode 8
Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady
Tue, Jan 20, 2015 43 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo (Alanna Ubach), an old friend from college arrives with her blunt, brassy New York attitude. Things get complicated when Jake (Paul Adelstein) gets a job directing an episode of Becca's (Julianna Guill) TV show "Blood Sisters."
Episode 9
Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 44 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) gets offered to write a Huffington Post article about her dating experiences as a divorced woman and must go on ten dates in two days. Delia (Necar Zadegan) is fearful that her affair with Gordon Beech (Matthew Glave) will become public knowledge and get her disbarred.
Episode 10
Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
Tue, Feb 3, 2015 43 mins
When Abby's (Lisa Edelstein) Huffington Post piece "Why Aren't You Divorced Yet?" hits the Internet, the moms at school are furious as the article threatens to expose one of their husbands as a cheater. Looking into Jo's (Alanna Ubach) finances, Delia (Necar Zadegan) discovers a shocking secret.
Episode 11
Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 43 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) takes advantage of the kids being with Jake (Paul Adelstein) to throw an "Adult Friendsgiving" dinner with new boyfriend Will (Warren Christie). But as strange things begin to happen around the house, Abby and Jo (Alanna Ubach) question whether or not a spirit has decided to join them.
Episode 12
Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
Tue, Feb 17, 2015 44 mins
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Jake (Paul Adelstein) are finalizing their divorce, but getting along better than ever. Delia (Necar Zadegan) is up for partnership at the law firm but her relationship with Gordon Beech (Matthew Glave) threatens her chances.
Episode 13
Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On
Tue, Feb 24, 2015 43 mins
As Abby (Lisa Edelstein) gets ready to sign the divorce papers, Jo (Alanna Ubach) insists upon throwing Abby a divorce party and Will (Warren Christie) wants to celebrate by taking her to Baja, Mexico. However, Jake wants to commemorate the dissolution of his marriage from Abby in a most unexpected way. The truth about Phoebe (Beau Garrett) and Kori's (Suki Kaiser) past is revealed.
