Series synopsis
Divorce is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on HBO on October 9, 2016. It ended on August 5, 2019. It was created by Sharon Horgan. It stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon and Talia Balsam.
Takako Mamiya is a lawyer who quits her job at a prestigious law firm and establishes her own office. She confidently sets out to build her business, but soon her former firm is putting up obstacles and interfering, causing Takako's employees and clients to drift away. She finally puts together a new staff consisting of a college student who knows little about the law, a girl who applied for the job in hopes of meeting a rich guy, a hard-nosed lawyer, and a paralegal who hasn't passed the bar ex ...
Premise
Takako Mamiya is a lawyer who quits her job at a prestigious law firm and establishes her own office. She confidently sets out to build her business, but soon her former firm is putting up obstacles and interfering, causing Takako's employees and clients to drift away. She finally puts together a new staff consisting of a college student who knows little about the law, a girl who applied for the job in hopes of meeting a rich guy, a hard-nosed lawyer, and a paralegal who hasn't passed the bar exam yet.
Takako reluctantly handles divorce cases with her incompetent crew. For an elite lawyer like her, divorce cases are the most boring and unrewarding cases that exist. Through clashing with her employees and clients, Takako soon becomes a very mature and tough lawyer.
"Divorce Lawyer" also tells the story of how difficult it is to judge love and relationships in legal terms.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances DuFresne
- Thomas Haden Church as Robert DuFresne
- Molly Shannon as Diane
- Talia Balsam as Dallas
- Charlie Kilgore as Tom DuFresne
- Sterling Jerins as Lila DuFresne
- Tracy Letts as Nick
- Becki Newton as Jackie
Supporting cast
- Mary McCormack as Kathy DeSantis
- Leslie Hendrix as Carolyn
- Ashley Austin Morris
- Dominic Fumusa as Jeremy
- Annabelle Zasowski as Cecily
- Barbie Ferreira as Ella
- Geoffrey J.D. Payne as Parent (uncredited)
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Max Brodkin
- Dean Winters as Tony Silvercreek
- Maddie Corman as Carla Menotti
- Jim Bracchitta as George Valdito
- Frank Whaley as Carson Hodges
Guest cast
- Mary McCormack as Kathy DeSantis
- Leslie Hendrix as Carolyn
- Ashley Austin Morris
- Dominic Fumusa as Jeremy
- Annabelle Zasowski as Cecily
- Barbie Ferreira as Ella
- Geoffrey J.D. Payne as Parent (uncredited)
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Max Brodkin
- Dean Winters as Tony Silvercreek
- Maddie Corman as Carla Menotti
- Jim Bracchitta as George Valdito
- Frank Whaley as Carson Hodges
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 37 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 6, 2005 | January 6, 2005 |
| Season 1 | 10 | October 9, 2016 | December 11, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 14, 2018 | March 4, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 1, 2019 | August 5, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 12 | January 3, 2016 | March 20, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | この子を認知して | January 6, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Frances and Robert--a middle-aged couple in the suburbs of New York City--try to figure out if their marriage is worth saving after a shocking event at their friend Diane's 50th birthday party makes them take a hard look at their own lives. |
October 9, 2016 |
| 2 |
Next Day Frances rushes to intercept Robert before he tells the kids that she’s divorcing him. Everyone gathers at the hospital to support Diane as she waits for news on Nick’s condition. In the midst of the chaos, Frances considers finally signing a lease to open her long-planned art gallery. |
October 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
Counseling Robert and Frances attend couples therapy in an effort to see if their marriage is salvageable. Frances gets advice from Dallas, while Robert vents at work. At home, tensions mount as Frances and Robert try to maintain a facade of normalcy for the children. Frances arrives at an epiphany. |
October 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Night Moves After finally signing divorce papers, a financially strapped Robert looks for work and a new living situation, while Frances battles insomnia and her newly complex relationship with her children. Diane and Nick’s new communication technique leads him to make an unexpected decision. Dallas continues her secret fling with Robert’s lawyer, Tony Silvercreek. |
January 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Happy Now? Frances is forced to deal with Lila’s growing resentment toward her. After his coworkers encourage him to get back in the game, Robert reconnects with Janice, who tries to help him live out a fantasy. Diane blindsides Frances with a setup, and Dallas attempts to call things off with Tony Silvercreek. |
January 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Worth It After helping her new friend, Andrew, appraise art, an inspired Frances tries to track down an unknown painter. Diane attempts to ignore her issues with Nick by throwing herself into the gallery. Sparks fly when Robert shows his house to a realtor. |
January 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charred Frances and Robert, having both moved on, discover that their new lives are much more complicated than anticipated. Diane has her first face to face with Nick. Dallas continues her quest to connect with her resentful son, Cole. |
July 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Miami Tensions escalate as Robert and Jackie's wedding approaches. Robert admits to pre-wedding jitters and Frances plans a quick weekend getaway with Henry. After a therapy session gone awry, Dallas considers what's next for her. Diane's future looks bright as she snags a big-spender at her new job. |
July 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Gaps & Bunches Frances and Robert disagree on how to handle Tom's college application process. Robert's sister Cathy creates tension between Robert, Jackie and Frances. |
July 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The new one Boudewijn painfully finds out what "flowers at the finish line" means and Tamar what a job actually means. Joris picks up boxing again to react to the grief he has. |
January 3, 2016 |
| 2 |
Blindly through To make up for his son's broken arm, Boudewijn arranges a very special signature on the plaster. David gets 'stuck in an elavator', but he's not alone in that elevator. Would Joris be able to keep his word if Bibi seems to define the concept of comfort rather broadly? |
January 10, 2016 |
| 3 |
Mysterious meetings David has decided to skip his birthday celebration and instead spend it romantically with Selly. Boudewijn has constructed a bed hut for Bart, or perhaps it’s a bed hut? Joris receives a mysterious proposal that promises him a substantial sum of money, allowing him to embark on a trip to Greece. |
January 17, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 2016 |
| Last aired | August 5, 2019 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |