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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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Checked Jul 22, 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
Elka encounters an old friend in prison, while Melanie, Joy and Victoria struggle to raise money for her bail. Meanwhile, Joy gets an interesting letter from the INS and Victoria loses her fortune.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Suzanne MartinGuest stars Mary Tyler Moore, Maia Madison, Luke Diliberto, Diane Michelle, David Starzyk, Tamara Lynn Davis, Wayne Knight, Alex Hooper
Episode 2
Melanie begins to question her relationship after she meets her boyfriend's family. Meanwhile, Joy attempts a green card scam and Victoria dates a elderly billionaire.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Sam JohnsonGuest stars Bonnie Franklin, Janet Varney, David Starzyk, Kevin McCorkle, Julie Lancaster, Robert Towers, John Schneider, Wayne Knight
Episode 3
Elka’s handsome lawyer, Kirk, attempts to convince the court she is incompetent to stand trial. Meanwhile, Melanie, Joy & Victoria compete for his affections while Elka stews over her breakup with Max.
Guest stars Sherri Shepherd, John Senese, Paul Hayes, Mark Capri, Mark Deklin, Carl Reiner, Millicent Martin
Episode 4
A pair of 'magic SPANX' come into the ladies' lives and leads them to unexpected adventures. Joy seeks love, but ends up with a much, much younger man. Melanie wants to catch the eye of a doctor and ends up with all eyes on her. Victoria dons the SPANX for a big audition, but ends up in a major catfight with Melanie Griffith. Elka just wants her team, the Cleveland Indians, to win.
Guest stars Tug Coker, Jason Boegh, Melanie Griffith, Nicole Dalton, Natalija Nogulich, Anthony Holiday, Jack Wagner, Riley B. Smith
Episode 5
Victoria books an appearance on All My Children, and Melanie uses the opportunity to return to Los Angeles to sell her house.
Guest stars Jeffery Self, Peri Gilpin, Darnell Williams, Jimmy Kimmel, Max Greenfield, Leslie Grossman, Michael E. Knight, Charlie Adler
Episode 6
The ladies' trip to Los Angeles continues, as Elka searches for the movie star of her dreams.
Guest stars Blaine Vedros, Carlease Burke, Michael E. Knight, Charlie Adler, Jim Hanna, Susan Lucci, Drew Miller, Leslie Gilliam
Episode 7
Joy meets a wonderful guy in the waiting room of her therapist, then steals his file to learn more about him quickly. Meanwhile, Elka tries to train a rescue dog and Victoria tries to jump-start her career by making a sex tape -- with Melanie.
Guest stars John Ducey, Bob Rumnock, Arden Myrin
Episode 8
Melanie dates a basketball coach for the Cavaliers; Victoria takes a job as a local news personality; Joy gets engaged to a homeless man.
Guest stars Anthony Holiday, Jon Lovitz, Dan Bakkedahl, Isaiah Mustafa, Cyndi Martino
Episode 9
Elka tries to persuade Max to spend the winter in Cleveland instead of going to Florida. Meanwhile, Victoria falls for a man she meets during a TV interview; and Melanie recruits Joy to help her serve meals at a senior-citizen center.
Guest stars Max Charles, Gregory Harrison, Caitlin Carmichael, Mandy June Turpin, Tom Yi, Terrence Beasor, Carl Reiner
Episode 10
Elka finally goes on trial, but she'll have to rely on someone other than her lawyer to stay out of jail. Meanwhile, Joy does a favor for the First Lady of Ohio that makes the wrong kind of headlines.
Guest stars Sherri Shepherd, Mark Deklin, Don Perry, Stewart Skelton, Joe Howard, Amy Sedaris
Episode 11
Elka's on the lam and the women go looking for her... in Amish country. Meanwhile, Joy's a source of scandal as the Governor's alleged mistress and risks deportation while Victoria finds herself a little too 'at home' with the Amish.
Guest stars Stephen Dunham, George Wendt, Monica Horan, Amy Sedaris, Jeff Martin
Episode 12
The son Joy gave up stops by for a surprise visit; the women are on alert when Victoria's prison pen pal heads their way.
Guest stars Mark Derwin, Michael McMillian
Episode 13
The ladies play matchmaker for each other for hit-and-miss date nights that include Melanie getting a holier-than-thou type; and Elka hiding her intelligence from a wealthy bachelor.
Guest stars Frank Caliendo, Richard Burgi, Vincent Ventresca, Steve Lawrence, Patrick Fabian, Danielle Burgio, John Mahoney
Episode 14
For a Woman's Day column, Melanie forms a group to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, an idea embraced by Joy, who, with encouragement from Rick (Wayne Knight), pursues her childhood dream of becoming a rock star.
Guest stars Tamara Lynn Davis, Wayne Knight, Scotch Ellis Loring
Episode 15
Melanie asks Rick for help when she thinks Joy may be using drugs. Meanwhile, Elka gives Victoria tips on portraying an older character for a musical version of "Driving Miss Daisy."
Guest stars Mindy Cohn, Wayne Knight, Tom McGowan, Christopher Mastandrea
Episode 16
The ladies go dancing to burn the Cleveland pounds; Vicoria catches Leandro's eye; Elka dukes it out with an old rival.
Guest stars Antonio Sabàto Jr., Doris Roberts, Ariel Llinas, Michael Dunn, Edward Stanley, Keith Pillow, Lex Medlin
Episode 17
A visit from Victoria's daughter, Emmy, prompts Victoria to ask Elka—and her Irish accent—for help in dissuading Emmy from writing a revealing autobiography about her childhood. Meanwhile, Melanie and Joy share a secret admirer.
Guest stars Mason Cook, Heather Prete, Dean Cochran, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Episode 18
Victoria and Joy make a plan to get revenge on Victoria's nemesis; Elka has a surprising revelation.
Guest stars George Newbern, Alicia Hannah-Kim, James Patrick Stuart
Episode 19
A look at bloopers from the show's second season.
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Episode 20
Melanie's column about casual sex sends the women in search of Mr. Right Now, which results in a proposal for Elka from an old friend (Buck Henry) and a potentially life-threatening encounter for Victoria's former rock-star boyfriend (Huey Lewis).
Guest stars Shelli Boone, Bart Johnson, Buck Henry, Huey Lewis
Episode 21
Elka and Fred meet with Reverend Boyce; Victoria tests out a new Mrs. Ladypants product; bridezilla's bidding.
Guest stars Cedric the Entertainer, Buck Henry
Episode 22
Joy and Victoria try to put together their memories of Elka's bachelorette party to find the bride.
Guest stars Buck Henry, Eric André, Dick Van Patten, Troy Metcalf, C.J. Vana, Jack Axelrod, Barber Ali, Kurt Ela
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Valerie BertinelliMelanie Moretti
Jane LeevesJoy Scroggs
Wendie MalickVictoria Chase
Betty WhiteElka Ostrovsky
Alan DaleEmmet
David StarzykPete
Wayne KnightRick
Buck HenryFred
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