Series synopsis
Army Wives is an American drama television series that premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007. It ended on June 9, 2013. It was created by Katherine Fugate. It stars Catherine Bell, Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman and Brigid Brannagh.
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, one army husband, and their families.
Premise
Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, one army husband, and their families.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Catherine Bell as Denise Sherwood
- Kim Delaney as Claudia Joy Holden
- Sally Pressman as Roxy LeBlanc
- Brigid Brannagh as Pamela Moran
- Sterling K. Brown as Roland Burton
- Brian McNamara as Michael Holden
- Wendy Davis as Joan Burton
- Katelyn Pippy as Emmalin Holden
Supporting cast
- Drew Fuller as Trevor LeBlanc
- Terry Serpico as Frank Sherwood
- Jeremy Davidson as Chase Moran
- Kelli Williams as Jackie Clarke
- Alyssa Diaz as Gloria
- J. J. Soria as Hector Cruz
- Torrey DeVitto as Maggie Hall
- Ashanti as Latasha Montclair
- Elle McLemore as Holly Truman
Guest cast
- Burgess Jenkins as Eddie Hall
- Erin Krakow as Tanya Gabriel
- Richard Bryant as Jeremy Sherwood
- Kim Allen as Amanda Holden
- Paul Wesley as Logan Atwater
- Ann Cusack as Hannah White
- Stephen J. Cannell as Radio Executive
- Clifton Powell as Terrence Price
- Ana Ortiz as Sandy
- Dan Lauria as Master Sgt. James Vayro
- Tawny Cypress as Brenda
- Alex Fernandez as Paolo Ruiz
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 118 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 16, 2014 | March 16, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 13 | June 3, 2007 | August 26, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 19 | June 8, 2008 | November 2, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 18 | June 7, 2009 | October 11, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 18 | April 11, 2010 | August 22, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 13 | March 6, 2011 | June 12, 2011 |
| Season 6 | 23 | March 4, 2012 | September 9, 2012 |
| Season 7 | 13 | March 10, 2013 | June 9, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Army Wives: A Final Salute A retrospective that provides a look back at the program with members of the cast and production team as they come together for a final heartfelt goodbye to "Army Wives." The two-hour special features interviews with original cast members, reuniting to offer exclusive insight into the show and their characters. Executive producer Jeff Melvoin and author Tanya Biank, whose book the drama is based upon, also join in to reminisce about their experience on Army Wives. The special also features commentary from real-life military wives. |
March 16, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Tribe is Born After only a four day courtship, Roxy impetuously decides to marry Private First Class Trevor LeBlanc and moves with her two kids to his Army post. Floundering in her new life as an Army wife, she takes a job bar-tending at an off-post bar. While on the post, Roxy meets Claudia Joy Holden, who believes that her husband Colonel Michael Holden's promotion didn't come through because of base politics. Another Army wife, Pamela Moran, is heavily pregnant with twins - she's secretly acting as a surrogate to get her family out of debt. Meanwhile, psychiatrist Dr. Roland ... |
June 3, 2007 |
| 2 |
After Birth After Jeremy attacks his mother, she decides to learn defensive training with the help of Roxy. Meanwhile, Pamela has no other choice but to take care of the twins she just gave birth to since their biological parents are out of town. Joan's erratic behavior causes concern for those around her. |
June 10, 2007 |
| 3 |
The Art of Separation Trevor wants to adopt Roxy's sons but her ex refuses to sign the papers. Pamela decides to reveal the truth about the babies' birth and Denise has had enough with Jeremy's violent outbursts. |
June 17, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Would You Know My Name The bombing of the Hump Bar has everyone experiencing turmoil in attempts to return to normal. |
June 8, 2008 |
| 2 |
Strangers in a Strange Land Joan struggles with her decision to terminate her pregnancy; Roxy takes in Betty while she recovers from the bombing; Pamela is frustrated by Chase's ongoing secrets about his work. |
June 15, 2008 |
| 3 |
The Messenger Denise connects with a wounded soldier who reminds her of her carefree past; Katie is upset to learn her father is going on another secret mission; and Claudia Joy becomes the object of a schoolboy crush. |
June 22, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Best Laid Plans Roxy, Denise, Roland and Pamela offer their support to Claudia Joy and Michael, who are unable to leave for Brussels because of Emmalin's disappearance. Roxy struggles to take control of the bar away from Collin. Denise faces serious consequences as news of her affair spreads around the hospital. Overseas, Frank volunteers to lead a dangerous mission. |
June 7, 2009 |
| 2 |
About Face Denise tries to learn Frank's fate after his unit runs into trouble in Iraq. She turns to Claudia Joy for help, but her friend is busy reestablishing a home base after deciding to stay in town with Emmalin. Pamela decides to show new army wives what base life will be like for them. |
June 14, 2009 |
| 3 |
Moving Out Claudia Joy house hunts as Emmalin's rebellious ways continue. Pamela is also on the lookout for a new place because her kids no longer want to share a room. Elsewhere, Roland is confronted by an outside therapist about the care available for soldiers and Trevor's career is jeopardized by a bad call he makes during a drill. |
June 21, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Collateral Damage Denise and Frank face the aftermath of the gunshot that was fired in their home. Trevor and Roxy celebrate the impending arrival of their new baby, but Roxy is hesitant to share the good news with the rest of the tribe. Pamela, in need of a break and still struggling in her marriage to Chase, unexpectedly takes the kids away for a vacation. Claudia Joy learns that she has been nominated as a finalist for the Army Spouse of the Year. Roland becomes distracted from work when he receives news of Joan’s condition but steps up to help Denise and Frank through a their difficult time. |
April 11, 2010 |
| 2 |
Scars & Stripes Joan’s healing takes longer than anticipated, leaving Roland feeling emotional about not being with her. Roxy is stressed about the financial burden that a new baby will have on the family, so Trevor offers to get a second job. With the help of Claudia Joy, Roxy is determined to get the ban lifted on the Hump Bar. |
April 18, 2010 |
| 3 |
Homefront Claudia Joy hosts a breakfast for the Army Spouse of the Year Award finalists and the catty nature of fellow nominee, Lenore (guest star Rhoda Griffis), comes out in full force. Roxy and Trevor tell TJ and Finn about the new baby. Joan finds inspiration with other soldiers at the hospital. Roland returns to work to find an unexpected guest, his former business partner Terrance Price (guest star Clifton Powell). Emmalin cancels plans with her dad to help a new girl on post meet some of her friends. |
April 25, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Line of Departure Denise is about to meet her daughter-in-law but things don't go smoothly. Denise is meeting with Tonya gets off to a rocky start because Molly isn't feeling too well. They meet again for the second time Tonya doesn't trust Denise is medical training and isn't sure the diagnosis of colic isn't the right one for Molly. Emmalin goes to college while Frank, Michael, Trevor, and Jeremy are all in Afghanistan fighting the war. |
March 6, 2011 |
| 2 |
Command Presence Pamela makes a decision on whether to join the Atlanta PD or stay at fort Marshall as an army war wife. And Claudia joy graduates law school Professor Chandler offers her a job at a law firm. Joan tackles a new job and deals with the stresses of that. Roland tries to see if he can find time for his wife in her busy schedule. |
March 13, 2011 |
| 3 |
Movement to Contact Claudia Joy begins her first day working an associate to professor chandler in his law firm, but today takes an unexpected turn planned Claudia Joy is yelled at. Roxy feels that Pamela may not want to be friends with her anymore. Roland and Joan have to figure out where their daughter will go for preschool. A wedding shower is planned for Jeremy's fiancée Tonya. |
March 20, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Winds of War The tribe prepares to leave Fort Marshall and go their separate ways. Roxy has a hard time adjusting to the idea of moving. Amid the base closing, Joan is busy getting the fort ready for an incoming hurricane. Denise and Frank celebrate Molly's first birthday. |
March 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
Perchance to Dream In the aftermath of the hurricane, one Army Wife fights for her life, another searches for a place to live after her apartment building is destroyed and Joan gets overwhelmed trying to manage the aftereffects of the storm. |
March 4, 2012 |
| 3 |
The Best of Friends Trevor has difficulty adjusting to new houseguests; Denise encounters an old friend on the base; Pamela struggles with being so far away from Chase. |
March 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ashes to Ashes The people of Fort Marshall mourn the loss of one of their own. |
March 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
From the Ashes The tribe tearfully comes together to say good-bye to a loved one. Roxy and Gloria befriend a young Army wife. Roland is offered an amazing opportunity to expand his research work, but he and Joan must make a difficult decision. A fight breaks out at the Hump. |
March 17, 2013 |
| 3 |
Blowback Denise has her hands full when she agrees to watch David and Sara Elizabeth. Latasha, Maggie and Denise are brought together when their boys, David included, get into trouble. Jackie worries that Kevin is returning to battle too soon. Joan is surprised by her new orders. The wives turn to Denise for answers and support when news of an explosion in Afghanistan rocks Fort Marshall. |
March 24, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lifetime |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2007 |
| Last aired | June 9, 2013 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |