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Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

20145 seasons5.6 / 10

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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 40's 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.

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Synopsis

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 40's 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 episodes

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Episode 1

Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids

1h5.5 / 10

Newly separated author Abby McCarthy takes advice from her divorced friends and begins to navigate life as a single woman.

Episode credits

Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Michael Weaver, Marcus Rosner, Charles Mesure

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Episode 2

Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour

1h6.0 / 10

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 credits

Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Charles Mesure

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Episode 3

Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time

1h6.0 / 10

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.

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Episode 4

Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit

1h6.0 / 10

Abby starts to date Nate, a married dad with whom she had an emotional affair during her marriage. Phoebe starts to get close to one of the dads at school. Lyla 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.

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Episode 5

Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children

1h7.5 / 10

After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby goes on a date with her hot, young pursuer, Will. Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie, comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker.

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Guest stars Stephen Huszar

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Episode 6

Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away

1h6.0 / 10

A photo shoot for Phoebe's Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.

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Guest stars Christopher Heyerdahl

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Episode 7

Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess

1h7.5 / 10

Abby throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly only to have Jake's girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley, show up uninvited. Abby wonders if she's pregnant... and entertains what she'd do if she were. Meanwhile, Delia is handling the divorce of Gordon Beech, husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech.

Episode credits

Guest stars Charles Mesure

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Episode 8

Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady

1h6.0 / 10

Abby prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo, an old friend from college arrives with her blunt, brassy New York attitude. Things get complicated when Jake gets a job directing an episode of Becca's TV show "Blood Sisters."

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Guest stars Charles Mesure

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Episode 9

Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!

1h6.0 / 10

Abby 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 is fearful that her affair with Gordon Beech will become public knowledge and get her disbarred.

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Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Cameron Bancroft

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Episode 10

Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway

1h6.0 / 10

When Abby's 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 finances, Delia discovers a shocking secret.

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Episode 11

Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key

1h6.0 / 10

Abby throws an "Adult Friendsgiving" dinner with new boyfriend. But as strange things begin to happen around the house, Abby and Jo question if a spirit has decided to join them. Phoebe invites Marco and Delia gets a surprise visit from her father.

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Guest stars Marcus Rosner

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Episode 12

Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time

1h6.0 / 10

Abby and Jake are finalizing their divorce, but getting along better than ever. Delia is up for partnership at the law firm, but her relationship with Gordon Beech threatens her chances. Phoebe has a secret history with famed photographer Kori Wingo.

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Directed by Millicent Shelton

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Episode 13

Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On

1h6.0 / 10finale

As the time for Abby and Jake to sign their divorce papers approaches, Jo decides to throw a divorce party for Abby. Meanwhile, we find out about the history between Cory and Phoebe. Jake wants to get back together.

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Written by Marti NoxonGuest stars Lisa MacFadden

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026

More about Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

Cast

Lisa EdelsteinAbby McCarthy
Paul AdelsteinJake
Beau GarrettPhoebe
Alanna UbachJo
Necar ZadeganDelia
RettaBarbara
Stephen HuszarDave
Rebecca OlsonBonnie

Credits

Created by
Marti Noxon
Written by
Marti Noxon, Emily Fox

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
45
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BravoUnited States
  • UCPUnited States
  • Tiny PyroUnited States

Themes

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