Series synopsis
Mistresses is an American drama family television series that premiered on ABC on June 3, 2013. It ended on September 6, 2016. It was created by K.J. Steinberg. It stars Alyssa Milano, Jes Macallan, Rochelle Aytes and Yunjin Kim.
Meet Savi, a successful career woman working toward the next phase in her life—both professional and personal—simultaneously bucking for partner at her law firm while she and her husband, Harry, try to start a family of their own. Savi's free-spirited and capricious baby sister, Josselyn, couldn't be more different—living single, serial dating and partying, and regularly leaning on her big sister along the way. Their common best friend, April, a recent widow and mother of two, is rebuilding her ...
Premise
Meet Savi, a successful career woman working toward the next phase in her life—both professional and personal—simultaneously bucking for partner at her law firm while she and her husband, Harry, try to start a family of their own. Savi's free-spirited and capricious baby sister, Josselyn, couldn't be more different—living single, serial dating and partying, and regularly leaning on her big sister along the way. Their common best friend, April, a recent widow and mother of two, is rebuilding her life after tragedy and learning to move forward, with the support and guidance of her closest girlfriends. And friend Karen, a successful therapist with her own practice, reconnects with the girls after her involvement in a complicated relationship with a patient goes far too deep.
Premise: Four friends. Four hearts. 13 weeks of seduction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alyssa Milano as Savannah 'Savi' Davis
- Jes Macallan as Josslyn Carver
- Rochelle Aytes as April Malloy
- Yunjin Kim as Karen Kim
- Brett Tucker as Harry Davis
- Jason George as Dominic Taylor
- Corinne Massiah as Lucy Malloy
- Tabrett Bethell as Kate Davis
Supporting cast
- Rob Nagle as Officer Lewis
- Chris Rubio as Valet
- Kate Beahan as Miranda Nickleby
- Michael Sangha as Kevin
- Amanda Brooks as Faith
- Lee Garlington as Eleanor
- Chelsea Gill as Paralegal
- Laura Margolis as Teacher
- P. Lynn Johnson as Judith Adams
- Tory Mussett as Sally
- Corey Sevier as David Hudson
- Brian Hallisay as Ben Odell
Guest cast
- Chris Rubio as Valet
- Kate Beahan as Miranda Nickleby
- Michael Sangha as Kevin
- Amanda Brooks as Faith
- Lee Garlington as Eleanor
- Chelsea Gill as Paralegal
- Laura Margolis as Teacher
- P. Lynn Johnson as Judith Adams
- Tory Mussett as Sally
- Corey Sevier as David Hudson
- Brian Hallisay as Ben Odell
- Wyatt Nash as Hot Naked Guy
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 13 | June 3, 2013 | September 9, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 2, 2014 | September 1, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 11, 2015 | September 3, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 13 | May 30, 2016 | September 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex, Lies & Infidelity | |
| 2 | Lives, Loves & Laughter |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot As Savannah and her husband are faced with fertility issues, Savannah finds herself attracted to a flirtatious colleague; recent widow April becomes convinced that her husband is actually still alive; Karen deals with the ramifications of an affair. |
June 3, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Morning After While Karen counsels Savi to hold a beat before confessing to husband Harry about her night with Dominic, Savi gets an entirely different reaction from April. Meanwhile, April investigates a woman's shocking claims that her late husband, Paul, had another life; Joss finds a friend in new client Alex, and Karen warily agrees to meet with Sam Grey. |
June 10, 2013 |
| 3 |
Breaking and Entering Tensions escalate at work between Savi and Dom; Joss's new boss Olivier -- very French and very unimpressed with her -- gives her an impossible assignment; and Karen continues to be drawn into the dysfunctional Grey family orbit. |
June 17, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebuild Savi takes advantage of her second chance. Karen struggles with loss. April's friend Mickey returns. Joss acts as a party planner for Angelenos. |
June 2, 2014 |
| 2 |
Boundaries April starts an affair with Daniel Zamora. Joss and Harry clash after they’re employed to throw a lavish party for a wealthy housewife. |
June 9, 2014 |
| 3 |
Open House Joss attempts to be a mediator as Savi and Harry fall out as they sell their home. Toni continues to annoy Savi. |
June 16, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gone Girl Karen has some bad news to tell Joss and she manages to interrupt her and Harry as they kiss on the beach. |
June 11, 2015 |
| 2 |
I'll Be Watching You The drama and intrigue continues as new friendships are forged, relationships are set on a complicated course and mysterious plans are set in motion. |
June 18, 2015 |
| 3 |
Odd Couples Secrets, distractions and a doctor with the personal touch lead to some interesting pairings. |
June 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The New Girls Joss testifies at Wilson's murder trial a year after her perilous encounter with him. Marc has employment problems. Karen thinks her male nanny is making advances toward her. April fears Lucy is growing up too fast. |
May 30, 2016 |
| 2 |
Mistaken Identity Harry's sister arrives for a visit and reveals that all is not well between her and her fiancé. Joss has trouble celebrating her own engagement. April learns about a painting fellowship. Marc joins a band. Karen bonds with her male nanny. |
June 6, 2016 |
| 3 |
Under Pressure Kate soon realizes dating in Los Angeles is a little harder than she expected. Harry has an exciting new job venture while April finally realizes what her passion is with a little help from Marc. The boundaries between Karen and her many, Robert, become complicated. Meanwhile, Joss is still trying to figure out how to deal with the aftermath of the past year. |
June 20, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 6, 2016 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |