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The Ex List

After a fortune-teller tells Bella she'll die alone unless she finds and reconquers the right man among her exes within the year, she gradually works trough the fairly long list. Bella's neighbors, confidants and virtual house-mates, 'Augie' Augustine and Cyrus, as well as her kid sister Daphne, her fiancé Marty as well as their dad, Navy veteran Jimmy, all try to advise and assess the recycled candidates. Those include veterinarian Elliott, her last ex with whom she shares custody over dog Rufus.

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 2008 - 2009

Episode 1

Pilot

Fri, Oct 3, 2008 44 mins

The carnival 'medium' Bella arranged for all girls at her sister Daphne Bloom's hen night convinces Bella she'll marry one of her exes within the year or die utterly lonely. Taking that seriously, she ignores her dependable ex Elliott Mayer, whom she only meets on account of shared custody of dog Rufus. Instead she tries to make up with hyper-emotive rock musician Johnny Diamont, whose heart she crushed a year ago by dumping him on his by-the-way-forgotten birthday. Johnny hesitates whether to take her back or exact just revenge.

Episode 2

Climb Every Mountain Biker

Fri, Oct 10, 2008 41 mins

Although finding ex Tommy's cat made belle volunteer to mind it, in the process she meets another ex, Jake Turner, whom she dumped after perfect months for 'stopping to make an effort' couch potato-style. He's now an editing executive and a physically stunning sports buff, so their dates prove bodily excruciating. Yet she ends up dumping Jake again on account of references to his other ex.

Episode 3

Protect and Serve

Fri, Oct 17, 2008 43 mins

A burglar has robbed Bella. When she reports it, the police who arrives is Ronnie Helton, Bella's ex from 1991, her sophomore year. Bella's dad was not too fond of the "bad kid of the school", and does not like him 17 years later either. Bella, however, is very interested when she finds out that Ronnie is single.

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Episode 4

Do You Love Me, Do You Surfer... Boy

Fri, Oct 24, 2008 43 mins

When Cyrus convinces belle to come along and enjoy perfect surfing weather, they bump into her ex Shane Gallagher, whom she dumped for being an irresponsible beach bum, however hunky. Now he's a well-sponsored surfing star and still gorgeous, so she's interested again. Ironically, his obligations pose a problem, he now only plays the bad boy every woman swoons about. Augie finds the shower head he installed pleases his wife too much. Cyrus is after fringe benefits and a foxy girl who wants surfing lessons, but falls prey to Hawaian scam artist Mini Van.

Episode 5

Momma's Boy

41 mins

Tommy finally comes to collect his cat, but to Bella's disappointment he brings along a wife and offspring. Hurting an eye proves a blessing in disguise, as Bella finds the ophtalmologist on duty is ex Dr. Josh Dupinski, whom she dumped for living with his devoted ma Arlene and lacking any macho spunk. He's now a great lover and adventurous surfer, and orphaned. Augie launches himself in designing logos, starting with a couple who want to use their portraits but can't agree how the old bat looks. Cyrus's elaborate dating scam backfires. Bella finds herself turning domestic like Josh's late ma, but isn't just surprised by herself.

Episode 6

Daphne's Idealized Wedding

43 mins

During the rehearsal dinner for sister Daphne's 'Polynesian' beach wedding, Bella discovers groom Marty's sister is engaged to her own great teenage lover, known as Dude Ranch Steve after her best-ever summer holiday. Meanwhile Bella objects to her despised ma interacting at all with pa Bloom, who rebukes her. Bella pretends still to be with Elliot, only to learn later Steve broke off his engagement. They date nostalgically, but now all signs turn against them.

Episode 7

Trustafarian

43 mins

Bella lets Daphne take over control of dad's 60th birthday party after bumping into respected ex Luke Crane, an idealist. He dumped her for being to materialistic, but now she hopes to prove the contrary by joining him on a relief mission to Cambodia. Augie comes to terms with his in-living girl's aversion from collecting possessions. Cyrus hopes to impress a female activist by joining her favorite foster home's big brother program, but feels terrorized by the towering, abusive 'kid'. Bella's resolve wavers after realizing Luke can comfortably rely on his rich parents.

Episode 8

Art Professor

42 mins

Some of the gang have another go at Internet-dating, even pa Jimmy waves his worried daughters' objections concerning generation-mix, but Cyrus is the one who ends up dating his former kindergarten teacher. Bella thus reconnects with her adored arts professor Bertram Harris, an impressive hunk. he proves interested in dating her again and thus introduces her to his cool circles, but being his inspiring muse doesn't live up to her expectations at all.

Episode 9

Flower King

44 mins

Ex Steele Calvert is soon found unfit, but in the process Bella gets the hot for a mystery man, whom she refuses to date until it's established he's actually a schooldays ex too, DT, who has become a business tycoon. They keep dating even after she learns he's the diabolic genius behind her ruthless commercial competition 'Flowers On Demand', which even Cyrus bought the cheap bouquet from he sent her. His firm's advancing conquest of San Diego continues to test her split loyalty.

Episode 10

The Spark

44 mins

Augie refuses to join Cyrus and Viv on hot Tony's Italian cooking course. Elliott has a new partner, vet Sara. Bella jealously tries to push away the utter lack of a physical spark when she meets again James, a now successful author, who isn't even bent on getting physical with her. Bella's parents to finalize their divorce, but memories get in the way. Elliot and Bella want to adopt the same dog and decide to give him Rufus's joint regime.

Episode 11

The Babysitter

44 mins

Wade Redden, whom Bella regretfully lost sight of after three weeks party paradise, is now an award-winning lawyer. She's determined not to let such a catch slip away again when he accept to date, even after finding out he has a brat daughter aged 11 from a failed marriage, who won't make it easy. As his third 'anniversary' with Viv approaches, Augie is working up to proposing, even buys a diamond ring. Cyrus is actually looking for an apartment on his own. Yet both mates aren't going to be separated after all.

Episode 12

Metro Guy and the Non Ex

44 mins

David 'Augie' Augustine has landed a logo designer job on trial basis in New Yorker Max Ellis's new San Diego office. Cyrus soon regrets taking the fortuneteller's advice to contact his immigrant parents 'to find fortune', as they emotionally blackmail him to take over dad's boring shop. Daphne is enthusiastic that her lifelong dream-house is for sale, but Marty needs all their capital to invest in a restaurant, which would establish him as a chef. Their search enabled Belle to renew contact with Philip Emmerson, the silver spoon stud she missed out on by entering the wrong prom limousine. He's now a major architect, but also rather spoiled and high-maintenance, petty in her eyes, unlike Max, whom she wants to grant a date but dares not as he's not an ex and Augie fears for his job if they break up.

Episode 13

The Other Foot

43 mins

At the bottom of on shrinking exes-list, chef Roy Avis, who has clear priorities, so Bella isn't allowed to play hard-to-get. Augie makes clear his professionalism now takes precedence over Viv's craving for daily bed-gymnastics. Several couples wrestle with the delicate question whether to diplomatically overlook each-other's sexual past or openly share it, at the risk of starting spiteful shenanigans. Cyrus got a dog as babe-magnet from Elliott and reveals the vet is about to propose to Sara, which kindles irresistible jealousy in Bella.

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