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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
After Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes from prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is not-so-secret and already occupied by other criminals.
Guest stars Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Trebek, Ken Jeong, Constance Zimmer, D.W. Moffett, Albert Tsai, Dave Foley, Georgia Engel
Episode 2
Melanie shocks Alec with the news that she's pregnant; an FBI agent keeps an eye on the women in the wake of Emmet's disappearance; Joy learns that men now find her irresistible.
Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Cesili Williams, Thomas Lennon, Jaime Pressly, Thomas Anthony Jones, Ryan Culver, Stephen Snedden, Jay Harrington
Episode 3
Joy's baby daddy Simon meets his son and grandson for the very first time as they pretend to be a happy family to get Wilbur into a prestigious pre-school. Melanie and Elka try to find the perfect doctor.
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Aaron ShureGuest stars Finn Carr, Angela Kinsey, Jason Kravits, Dimitri Lekkos, Dan Pfau, Craig Ferguson, Michael McMillian
Episode 4
Elka throws a fake funeral for Victoria so she can join her husband in hiding. Her nemesis, Susan Lucci attends. Simon and Joy face a dilemma in their relationship.
Guest stars Matt Iseman, Laird Macintosh, Craig Ferguson, Susan Lucci, Sarah Taylor, David Cheaney, Josh Margolin
Episode 5
On the eve of Victoria's big movie premiere, Emmy visits with some surprising news while Elka announces she's taken a younger lover.
Guest stars Larry Miller, Chris Elliott, Peg Shirley, Dave Foley, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jerry Hauck
Episode 6
Victoria wants to get nominated for an Oscar, so she gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Melanie is assigned a teen idol, Joy is assigned an indie darling, and Elka reunites with Roy.
Guest stars Jason Priestley, Richard Ruccolo, Sarah Hyland, Andy Gala, John Mahoney
Episode 7
The women attempt to adopt a dog but a shelter volunteer manages ruin their plans. Elka's relationships with Mamie and Roy take a surprising twist.
Guest stars John Mahoney, Max Greenfield, Nathan Frizzell, Asante Jones, Georgia Engel
Episode 8
Melanie uses an illness to get tickets to a sold-out concert. Meanwhile, Victoria becomes suspicious of an online acquaintance.
Guest stars Cesili Williams, Chris Isaak, Tommy Dewey, Shawn Carter Peterson
Episode 9
The ladies take their depressed puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist who has her own radio show. Dr. Deb blames the women for George’s bad behavior and gives them assignments to better their lives and their dog’s.
Guest stars Cheri Oteri, Eric Allan Kramer, Clint Culp, Nick Armstrong, Kelly Schumann, Casey Washington
Episode 10
Victoria resolves to come clean about something to her longtime friend, Maddie Banks, but gets cold feet in this KIRSTIE crossover episode. Melanie, Joy, and Elka cross things off their bucket lists.
Guest stars Kirstie Alley, Mark Valley, Edward Hibbert, Emilio Borelli, Elaine Mani Lee, W. Cameron Tucker
Episode 11
Lines get blurred when Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple and Elka gets a political rival.
Guest stars Jamie Denbo, John Ross Bowie, Bill Bellamy, Dave Foley, Matthew J. Cates
Episode 12
The women fly to Los Angeles to watch Victoria announce the Oscar nominations. Elka gets campaign advice from a statistics expert, Victoria has nerves over the unknown, and Joy meets the man she’s going to marry.
Guest stars J.P. Manoux, Bill Bellamy, Tim Daly, Bob Glouberman, Byron Field, Fernando Rivera
Episode 13
Elka needs Ross Barkley’s endorsement for City Council so Melanie gets strong-armed into going on a date with him. Meanwhile, Joy hides her feelings for Mitch while he tries to get over Melanie.
Guest stars Chevy Chase, Tim Daly, Annie Heller
Episode 14
During a super storm, the ladies get stuck in the house with some unwanted guests: Victoria's island boyfriend, Melanie's downer friend and Joy's mother. Elka thinks the ghost of a murdered woman has come back, seeking revenge.
Guest stars Rob Schneider, Maggie Wheeler, Harry Van Gorkum, Juliet Mills
Episode 15
Elka decides to write and direct a play about their life in Cleveland and the ladies are surprised and upset on how they are portrayed.
Guest stars Emily Rutherfurd, Nora Dunn, Morgan Fairchild, Casey Washington, Steve Valentine, Jimmy Ray Bennett, Sebastian Tillinger, Jessica Tyler Brown
Episode 16
Joy decides to finally tell Mitch how she feels but a handsome dating coach gets in the way. Victoria is surprisingly taken with a very Clevelandy screenwriter.
Guest stars Coby Bell, Dan Lauria, Tim Daly, Bill Stevenson
Episode 17
Victoria gets a visit from the son she always forgets and Joy and Mitch debate their compatibility.
Guest stars Dan Castellaneta, Sam Daly, Lance Barber, Tim Daly, Chris Colfer, Dominic Flores
Episode 18
In an animated episode, the women endure dodgy beauty treatments, zombies, and a Cleveland that still has LeBron.
Guest stars Georgia Engel, Steven Tyler, David Kaye, Dee Bradley Baker, Jim Meskimen, Cedric Yarbrough, Chris Edgerly, Brian T. Delaney
Episode 19
Things heat up between Victoria & J.J. and Melanie & Donald during Elka’s City Council debate against Councilman Powell.
Guest stars Queen Latifah, Craig Bierko, Bill Bellamy, Dan Lauria, Casey Washington
Episode 20
The women go to Melanie's radio co-host for advice, making Melanie feel slighted; Victoria meets J.J.'s family.
Directed by John WhitesellWritten by Sebastian JonesGuest stars Dan Lauria, Anita Barone, Andrew Leeds, Nicole Parker, Gabriel Tigerman, Will Sasso, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Robert Merrill
Episode 21
While deciding on who will be her "plus one" for the Oscars, Victoria must choose between Melanie and Joy, forcing the two to compete.
Guest stars Perez Hilton, Andrew Friedman, Justin O'Connor
Episode 22
Victoria is up for an Academy Award; Elka faces a City Council election; Melanie gets a visit from her mother.
Guest stars Debra Monk, Mac Brandt, Georgia Engel
Episode 23
Simon sneaks back into Joy's life; Elka gets carried away with some new-found power.
Guest stars Casey Washington, Craig Ferguson, Georgia Engel, Annie Heller, Brian Takahashi, Emi Hatanaka
Episode 24
Every year, on their collective birthday, the women set each other up on blind dates.
Guest stars Carl Reiner, Tim Daly, Luke Perry, Chris Harrison, Marion Ross, Stephen Root, Romy Rosemont, Craig Ferguson
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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