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Rule #1: Keep the Toast Short
Go find yourself.
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First aired 02/Dec/2014
United States
English
5 season(s)
45 episode(s)
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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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 5 · Season 5
Season Overview
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S5E5
Rule #303: Burn That S... to the Ground
Summary
Abby is forced to play full-time stepmom now that Colette has relocated to Sacramento; Delia tells the girlfriends that the IVF worked and she's pregnant, but Phoebe pieces together that the baby must be Tony's; Jo confesses that she kissed Frumpkis.
S5E4
Rule No. 63: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Summary
Abby and Colette, Mike's ex-wife, clash over boundaries; Jo and Frumpkis deal with a family emergency; after Delia receives some discouraging news from her fertility doctor, she throws caution to the wind and gets more involved with Tony.
S5E3
Rule #97: It Takes Two to Stab Yourself in the Butt
Summary
Abby is determined to blend the Brady and McCarthy families seamlessly, but Mike's new travel schedule causes some serious growing pains. Phoebe dips a toe back into the online dating pool only to find it's freezing cold. Barbara attends a school function for her son and confronts her ex-husband and her sister. Delia moves forward with in vitro fertilization and engages in a dangerous flirtation that could potentially cause a rift between her and Phoebe.
S5E2
Rule No. 149: Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow
Summary
Delia gets some disappointing news—and then a surprising offer. Phoebe weighs the pros and cons of letting her brother Tony back into her life.
S5E1
Rule No. 773: Step and Repeat
Summary
At a red carpet event, Abby and the girlfriends flash back to their struggles and victories over the past six months. Abby makes an impetuous offer to Mike. Barbara lets her guard down around her ex-husband Leon (Aaron D. Spears). Delia gets some disappointing news - and then a surprising offer. Phoebe weighs the pros and cons of letting her brother Tony (Steve Talley) back into her life.
Season 4 · Season 4
Season Overview
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S4E6
Rule No. 155: Go With the Magician
Summary
Abby grapples with what to do about her father while making a last-ditch effort to salvage her professional relationship with Barbara; Jo makes an impulsive decision; Phoebe rents out her house, only to be shocked by who shows up on her doorstep.
S4E5
Rule No. 930: Plan for New Plans
Summary
Abby returns to find changes have been made at Lady Parts; at Phoebe's estate sale, Delia and Jo face down the Albert situation; Delia throws herself into running Paul's campaign; a disaster is narrowly avoided when Abby's father is left home alone.
S4E4
Rule 49: Let It Shine
Summary
The girlfriends rally around Abby as she says a final farewell to her mother; Abby's brother reconnects with Phoebe; Delia and Jo finally confront each other about Albert; Abby gets an unexpected surprise from an old flame.
S4E3
Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
Summary
Abby hurries out of town to deal with a family emergency, leaving Barbara alone to make some difficult decisions for their company. Tension between Jo and Delia builds as they hide their new discoveries from each other. Phoebe ponders some dispiriting lifestyle changes after she has trouble finding work. Abby and her mother Dina clash as they deal with their stress in different ways. A harrowing twist of fate leaves Abby reeling.
S4E2
Rule #10: Just Survive
Summary
Abby and Barbara clash over financial decisions; Abby cautions her daughter against becoming sexually active; Delia and Paul take their working relationship to the next level; Jo attends a silent retreat and confronts Albert.
S4E1
Rule #776: Remember the Aquaduct
Summary
Abby and Barbara launch their lifestyle blog; Barb's imagination is sparked by a run-in with Abby's ex, Will, and his new girlfriend, starlet Temple Hampton; Delia goes on a stakeout with an abrasive new colleague.
Season 3 · Season 3
Season Overview
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S3E7
Rule #91: Run Toward What Scares You
Summary
As Abby finishes her romance novel, she questions the future of her relationship with Mike; Barbara has second thoughts about quitting SheShe; Phoebe and JD's marriage faces a challenge during a debauched getaway at Gemma's mansion
S3E6
Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball
Summary
Reeling from the revelation about Coach Mike, Abby tries to get through the last game of the season without incident, but she and Jo are pulled into their daughters' drama; Phoebe worries about the new direction JD's art has taken.
S3E5
Rule #99: Cook Naked
Summary
Abby hosts a party for the baseball team's parents while trying to keep her relationship with Coach Mike a secret. Also, Jo indulges Frumpkis' plan to score business for the bakery, and a contractor arrives to remodel Barbara's kitchen.
S3E4
Rule #225: What Happens in Bakersfield Stays in Bakersfield
Summary
Abby seeks inspiration for her novel while stuck on a trip with her son's baseball team. Also: The rest of the girlfriends embark on a weekend getaway; Jo worries about her alcoholic former husband; and Phoebe gets entangled with a billionaire playgirl.
S3E3
Rule #188: Mind Your Side of the Plate
Summary
Abby joins Barbara for a night out on the town in a bid to find material for a new column. Also, Jo deals with the aftermath of Scott's sudden departure; Phoebe and JD attempt to bond with the children on a camping trip; Delia tries to fix a problem with a new client.
S3E2
Rule #137: Move Your Car
Summary
Struggling to keep herself busy after losing her job, Abby gets involved with her son's baseball team and butts heads with Coach Mike. Jo puts her ex-husband in rehab and dives into a relationship with Scott. To make up for lost alimony, Phoebe gets a job at an art gallery and promotes the work of husband JD. Delia loses a big client to a colleague.
S3E1
Rule #43: When One Door Opens, There's An Icy Draft
Summary
Abby deals with the professional fallout from her gigolo scandal while she and Jake care for Becca's abandoned baby. Delia confronts Albert about sabotaging her wedding. Jo considers dating her baker, Scott. Phoebe holds a ceremony to celebrate womanhood, but not all the girlfriends feel like celebrating.
Season 2 · Season 2
Season Overview
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S2E13
Rule #59: Happily Ever After Is an Oxymoron
Summary
Abby and the girlfriends help Delia cope after the fallout of Gordon's news. Jake returns from Latvia with a secret to tell Abby. Jo has to finally face her feelings about Scott. Phoebe makes a surprise announcement. Barbara eyes a new potential love interest.
S2E12
Rule #876: Everything Does Not Happen for a Reason
Summary
Delia's wedding arrives, but Abby is uninvited to the big event in the wake of a betrayal and the revelation of her affair. Abby focuses on finishing her book, yet Barbara discovers Abby is unraveling, and a race ensues to bring Abby and Delia together.
S2E11
Rule #118: Let Her Eat Cake
Summary
After collapsing after the birth of Becca's baby, Abby is ordered to stay at home and rest. The girlfriends throw Delia a surprise bachelorette party at a male strip club, a treat from Barbara. Phoebe deals with the fallout of her almost kiss with Ralf. Jo is having mixed feelings about Scott.
S2E10
Rule #36: If You Can't Stand the Heat, You're Cooked
Summary
A heat wave bakes Los Angeles, and Abby feels even more heat when she's told her book needs a major overhaul. Meanwhile, Abby decides to put Dr. Harris through the "boyfriend test"; Phoebe stages an art show for her new flame; and Delia tries to make amends with Gordon.
S2E9
Rule #81: There's No Crying in Porn
Summary
Abby wants to define her relationship with Dr. Harris, but she faces resistance. Meanwhile, Abby reconnects with escort Carl in Los Angeles; artist DJ's creative process intrigues Phoebe; and Scott presses Jo to fight for what's hers.
S2E8
Rule #79: Labels Are For Canned Goods
Summary
Abby and Barbara head to SplitCon, a convention dedicated to providing services for people who are breaking or broken up. Phoebe gets introduced into the LA art scene by new beau Joaquin. Jo fights Charlene for control of her bakery and the attention of her daughter.
S2E7
Rule #14: No Means...No
Summary
Abby's parents (Barry Bostwick and Lesley Ann Warren) arrive and make an odd request just as Jake gears up to leave for Latvia. Meanwhile, Abby reaches out to Becca to have a meeting; Jo embarks on an online dating binge; and Phoebe has a date with her professor.
S2E6
Rule #25: Beware the Second Chance
S2E5
Rule #72: Embrace Your Inner Prom Queen... But Not Too Much
Summary
A 1990s-theme prom is thrown for Phoebe when she gets her GED. Also, Abby goes on a second date with Dr. Harris, and Jo's former husband visits Los Angeles to spend time with his daughter.
S2E4
Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again
Summary
Abby and Jake try to define their relationship by spending a weekend at home without work, friends and kids. Meanwhile, Phoebe reconnects with friends from her modeling days; Delia and Gordon scout for homes; and Jo's daughter returns home.
S2E3
Rule #8: Timing Is Everything
Summary
Abby goes on a date with a TV celebrity in a bid to boost traffic to her new blog and please Barbara. Elsewhere, Jake decides to spill a secret to Abby; Jo begins dating; and Phoebe oversees an engagement party for Delia.
S2E2
Rule #77: Don't Blow The Bubble
Summary
Abby and Jake try and keep their secret relationship hidden while her managing editor Barbara at SheShe pushes her to go out on dates to drive attention to her new blog. Delia hires a wedding planner. Jo moves out of Abby’s house and prepares for the opening of her vegan bakery.
S2E1
Rule #58: Avoid The Douchemobile
Summary
Abby chooses between boyfriend Will and husband Jake, while fielding a job offer from an online magazine called SheShe; Abby faces opposition from a rival editor at SheShe; Phoebe acts out in response to Kori's civil suit against her.
Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E13
Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On
Summary
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.
S1E12
Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
Summary
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.
S1E11
Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key
Summary
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.
S1E10
Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
Summary
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.
S1E9
Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!
Summary
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.
S1E8
Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady
Summary
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."
S1E7
Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
Summary
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.
S1E6
Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
Summary
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.
S1E5
Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children
Summary
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.
S1E4
Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
Summary
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.
S1E3
Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time
Summary
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.
S1E2
Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
Summary
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.
S1E1
Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
Summary
Newly separated author Abby McCarthy takes advice from her divorced friends and begins to navigate life as a single woman.
Cast
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Lisa Edelstein
Abby McCarthy
Paul Adelstein
Jake
Beau Garrett
Phoebe
Alanna Ubach
Jo
Necar Zadegan
Delia
Retta
Barbara
Stephen Huszar
Dave
Rebecca Olson
Bonnie
Hayley Sales
Sexy Girl
Michael Weaver
Dan
Jessy Hodges
Natalie
Lisa MacFadden
Connie Hornbuckle
Megan Hilty
Charlène
James Lesure
Mike
Brian Markinson
Albert
Ignacio Serricchio
Paul Cordero
Aaron D. Spears
Leon
Steve Talley
Tony
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