Season 1
TV Show · Drama · Comedy

“Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” follows Abby McCarthy (Lisa Edelstein, “House”), 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 (Paul Adelstein, “Private Practice”), 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 (Janeane Garofalo, “Reality Bites”) is a legendary no-nonsense entertainment lawyer who is in a constant ‘War of the Roses’ battle with her ex-husband, and Phoebe (Beau Garrett, “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”) is a former model and budding entrepreneur who has a very unique relationship with her ex. When she hires Delia (Necar Zadegan, “Emily Owens, MD”) as her divorce attorney, Abby’s brother Max (Patrick Heusinger, “Royal Pains”), who fought hard for the right to marry, questions his sister on how she can so easily decide to walk away from her own marriage.

2014 · 42m
  • 16+
Starring Lisa Edelstein, Janeane Garofalo, Beau Garrett

Season 1

  • Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
    EPISODE 1
    Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
    Abby McCarthy (Lisa Edelstein), 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 (Janeane Garofalo, Beau Garrett) which leads to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.
    39m
  • Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges By the Hour
    EPISODE 2
    Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges By the Hour
    Abby (Lisa Edelstein) has to try and recover from her public breakdown and save the “Girlfriends’ Guide…” brand. Abby and Jake (Paul Adelstein) attempt to have a “good divorce” for the sake of the kids. Meanwhile, Lyla’s (Janeane Garofalo) ex-husband exacts revenge for his DUI and Phoebe (Beau Garrett) asks Abby out to dinner.
    40m
  • Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of ‘Me’ Time
    EPISODE 3
    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 a wild ride through Hollywood. Meanwhile, Jake (Paul Adelstein) wants his first night with the kids at his new place to be perfect.
    37m
  • Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
    EPISODE 4
    Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
    Abby (Lisa Edelstein) starts to date Nate (C. Thomas Howell), a married dad with whom she had an emotional affair during her marriage. Max and Ford are honored at the Family Equality Gala and given an award by LGBT activist Adele Northrop (Laverne Cox).
    40m
  • Rule #21: Leave Childishness to Children
    EPISODE 5
    Rule #21: Leave Childishness to Children
    After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) goes on a date with her hot, young 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.
    40m
  • Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
    EPISODE 6
    Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
    A photo shoot for Phoebe’s (Beau Garrett) 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.
    39m
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Cast & Crew

  • Lisa Edelstein
    Abby McCarthy
  • Alanna Ubach
    Jo
  • Beau Garrett
    Phoebe
  • Necar Zadegan
    Delia
  • Retta
    Barbara
  • Paul Adelstein
    Jake
  • Janeane Garofalo
    Lyla
  • Mark Valley
    Dr. Harris
  • Megan Hilty
    Charlene
  • Marti Noxon
    Producer
  • Meryl Poster
    Producer

About

Season 1

Drama

“Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce,” follows Abby McCarthy (Lisa Edelstein, “House”), 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 (Paul Adelstein, “Private Practice”), 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 (Janeane Garofalo, “Reality Bites”) is a legendary no-nonsense entertainment lawyer who is in a constant ‘War of the Roses’ battle with her ex-husband, and Phoebe (Beau Garrett, “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”) is a former model and budding entrepreneur who has a very unique relationship with her ex. When she hires Delia (Necar Zadegan, “Emily Owens, MD”) as her divorce attorney, Abby’s brother Max (Patrick Heusinger, “Royal Pains”), who fought hard for the right to marry, questions his sister on how she can so easily decide to walk away from her own marriage.

16+

COMMON SENSE

Adult divorce drama has mature themes, innuendo, cursing.

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Studio
Bravo
Released
2014
Rated
TV-14
Region of Origin
United States
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