TV series
Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."
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Episode 1
In the premiere of this comedy, three women from L.A. on their way to Paris make an emergency landing in Cleveland. They decide to stick around and rent a house with an elderly caretaker.
Directed by Michael LembeckWritten by Suzanne MartinGuest stars Bil Dwyer, Eileen O'Connell, Diane Sellers, Chris Marrs, Patrick Faucette, John Schneider, Tim Bagley, Veronica Taylor
Episode 2
Joy's fling with a younger man dredges up a secret from her past. Melanie coaxes Elka to dive back into the dating pool and Victoria's new shopping habits come with fringe benefits.
Directed by Andy CadiffWritten by Suzanne MartinGuest stars Jack Donner, David Giuntoli, Ben Kronen
Episode 3
Elka finds a lot to like about her blind date, though the other ladies aren't so lucky with their respective suitors.
Directed by Andy CadiffWritten by Vanessa McCarthyGuest stars Robert Gant, Cesili Williams, George Newbern, Carl Reiner, D.W. Moffett
Episode 4
During an event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Victoria reconnects with a former rock-star boyfriend, while Melanie gets a bit overzealous with her music idol.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-GiordanoGuest stars Amy Yasbeck, Shaughn Buchholz, Michelle Noh, Vincent M. Ward, Huey Lewis
Episode 5
Melanie throws a party to meet their neighbors and she comes off as insulting to one of her next door neighbors, a columnist for The Plain Dealer, leading Melanie to fear that he'll write something negative about her. Meanwhile, Victoria gets a offer to do a commercial for underpants in Japan and Elka sports a dyed hairdo that draws criticism from Joy.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Robin Thede, Greg Winter, Wayne Knight, Carl Reiner
Episode 6
Melanie's mother and Victoria's father visit on the same weekend forcing them to see their parents in a new light; Erika brings Joy and her mother together.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Liz FeldmanGuest stars Hal Linden, Shirley Knight, Juliet Mills
Episode 7
Melanie's ex-husband Anders comes to town and she starts to have feelings for him again. Meanwhile, Elka tries to juggle relationships with two men.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Chuck Ranberg, Anne Flett-GiordanoGuest stars Bil Dwyer, David Starzyk, Carl Reiner, Tim Conway, Nicole Randall Johnson, Samantha Martin
Episode 8
Victoria lends her acting expertise to a high school's production of "Romeo and Juliet". Melanie's new romance causes a rift with Joy. Elka crashes funerals.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Mark Indelicato, Joel Lambert, Chelsea Ricketts, Michaela Carrozzo, Connor Diliberto, David Starzyk, Gary Anthony Williams
Episode 9
Melanie comes to regret her nosy nature when her son pays a visit. Elka helps Victoria campaign for sympathy votes after she's nominated for a Daytime Emmy.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Suzanne MartinGuest stars Michael R. Robinson, Dave Foley, Joe Jonas, Carole Gutierrez
Episode 10
In the first-season finale, threats of a tornado cause the ladies to seek shelter in Elka's secret room in the cellar, but they're nearly blown away by what they find.
Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Vanessa McCarthyGuest stars Rand Holdren, Stephen Holland, David Starzyk, Susan Lucci
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Valerie BertinelliMelanie Moretti
Jane LeevesJoy Scroggs
Wendie MalickVictoria Chase
Betty WhiteElka Ostrovsky
Alan DaleEmmet
David StarzykPete
Wayne KnightRick
Buck HenryFred
TV LandUnited States
