Abby McCarthy is the best-selling author of self-help books, but she hasn't had the courage to tell anyone she is separated from her husband who has just begun dating again.

Abby tries to recover from her public breakdown and save the "Girlfriends' Guide" brand; Abby and Jake attempt to have a civilized divorce for the sake of the kids; Lyla's ex-husband exacts revenge for his DUI.

Abby's first night alone without her children takes an unexpected turn sending her and her friends on a wild ride through Hollywood.; Jake wants his first night with the kids at his new place to be perfect.

Abby starts to date Nate, a married man with whom she once had an emotional affair; Max and Ford are honored at the Family Equality Gala and given an award by LGBT activist Adele Northrop.

After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby goes on a date with her young, handsome admirer, Will; Lyla's mother comes to Los Angeles to help her make a good impression on the caseworker; Phoebe tells her friends she's in a polyamorous relationship.

A photo shoot for Phoebe's jewelry line takes her and the others to Las Vegas; Abby is determined to work on her next book; Lyla awaits the caseworker's recommendation in regards to her custody battle; Jake goes on a retreat with girlfriend Becca.