Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce - Season 1
Season 1
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, follows Abby McCarthy, a self-help book author and guru of all things family, who shocks the world when she reveals that her seemingly perfect life has all been a lie. After publicly admitting that she has separated from her husband, Jake, America's once-favorite girlfriend finds her career and marriage in a free fall. As she starts to navigate life as a single woman in her 40s, Abby turns to her new divorced friends, rather than her married ones, for advice. Her friend Lyla is a legendary no-nonsense entertainment lawyer who is in a constant 'War of the Roses' battle with her ex-husband, and Phoebe is a former model and budding entrepreneur who has a very unique relationship with her ex. Meanwhile, a rival attorney at Lyla's firm, Delia, is hired as Abby's divorce attorney.
Episodes
Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
Abby McCarthy , famous author of the best-selling Girlfriends' Guide. . . mommy advice book series, has been living a lie. She's been hiding from her fans, friends, and family that she's separated from her husband. Now that her husband is actively dating, she begins to take the advice of her divorced friends which leads to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.
Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
Abby has to try and recover from her public breakdown and save the Girlfriends' Guide. . . brand. Abby and Jake attempt to have a "good divorce" for the sake of the kids. Meanwhile, Lyla's ex-husband exacts revenge for his DUI and Phoebe asks Abby out to dinner.
Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of Me Time
Abby (Lisa Edelstein) spends her first night alone without the kids to focus on writing her next book when things take a sudden turn for the worse, sending the ladies on wild ride through Hollywood. Meanwhile, Jake (Paul Adelstein) wants his first night with the kids at his new place to be perfect.
Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
Abby starts to date Nate (C. Thomas Howell), 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 (Laverne Cox).
Rule #21: Leave Childishness to Children
After the disasterous date with Nate, Abby (Lisa Edeltstein) goes on a date with her hot, younger pursuer, Will (Warren Christie). Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie (Bernadette Peters), comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) tells her friends she's in a polyamarous relationship.
Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
A photo shoot for Phoebe's (Beau Garette) Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla (Janeane Garofalo) awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.
Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
Abby throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) only to have Jake's girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley (Julianna Guill), 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 (Matthew Glave), husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech (Virginia Williams).
Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady
Abby prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo (Alanna Ubach), 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 (Julianna Guill) TV show Blood Sisters. Meanwhile, Phoebe holds a press preview for her Infant Fabuleaux jewelry line at her ex-husband's new hotel.
Rule #32: F-You, Rob Frumpkis
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. Jo's daughter arrives from New York. Meanwhile, Delia, fearful that her affair with Gordon Beech (Matthew Glave) will become public knowledge and get her disbarred, takes action against Courtney Beech (Virginia Williams).
Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
An earthquake hits Los Angeles just as Abby's Huffington Post piece "Why Aren't You Divorced Yet?" hits the internet. The moms at school are furious with Abby as the article threatens to expose one of their husbands as a cheater. Meanwhile, Abby's daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) is put on the "slut list." Phoebe helps Marco (Brandon Jay McLaren) with his urban farming business. Looking into Jo's finances, Delia discovers a shocking secret.
Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key
Abby takes advantage of the kids being with Jake to throw an "Adult Friendsgiving" dinner with new boyfriend Will (Warren Christie). But as strange things begin to happen around the house, Abby and Jo question whether or not a spirit has decided to join them for Thanksgiving. Phoebe invites Marco (Brandon Jay McLaren) and Delia gets a surprise visit from her father.
Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
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 (Matthew Glave) threatens her chances.
Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On
As Abby gets ready to sign the divorce papers, Jo insists upon throwing Abby a divorce party and Will (Warren Christie) wants to celebrate by taking her to Mexico. However, Jake wants to commemorate the dissolution of his marriage from Abby in a most unexpected way. The truth about Phoebe and Kori's (Suki Kaiser) past is revealed.
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