The BEST episodes of Divorce (2016)

Every episode of Divorce (2016) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Divorce (2016)!

A married woman suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage, and finds that initiating a divorce with her stunned husband is harder than she thought.

Last Updated: 2/26/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Alone Again, Naturally
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7.69
210 votes

#1 - Alone Again, Naturally

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2018

Robert and Jackie move toward a new step in their real-estate business. Frances faces the fallout of a successful opening at her gallery, and enlists Robert’s help with a home-repair project. A returned favor from Frances sets Diane on a bender, which comes back to haunt her at another eventful party.

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Breaking the Ice
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7.64
216 votes

#2 - Breaking the Ice

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2018

Frances learns that Robert has a new woman in his life, and enlists Diane and Dallas to get intel on her before Lila’s 13th birthday party.

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Détente
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7.60
447 votes

#3 - Détente

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2016

Tensions ease between Frances and Robert, but a move by Frances’ new lawyer sends Robert on a vengeful path. (season finale)

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Miami
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7.51
140 votes

#4 - Miami

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2019

Robert admits to pre-wedding jitters as Frances prepares for a weekend getaway with Henry.

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Bad Manners
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7.50
123 votes

#5 - Bad Manners

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2019

When Frances and Henry share a meal with Robert and Jackie, things go from bad to worse and both relationships are tested; Dallas must deal with yet another troublesome client.

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Worth It
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7.48
238 votes

#6 - Worth It

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2018

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.

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Losing It
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7.48
207 votes

#7 - Losing It

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2018

After Robert finds Tom in a compromising position, Frances and Robert re-visit their marriage counselor to set new ground rules for the kids. Frances weighs how serious her new relationship with Andrew should be. Jackie seeks out Dallas’ advice during a chance encounter at Diane’s country club.

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Christmas
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7.48
498 votes

#8 - Christmas

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2016

Frances and Robert try to set their differences aside and make their annual Christmas trip to her parents' house with the kids.

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Another Party
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7.46
429 votes

#9 - Another Party

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2016

Frances takes issue with a lawyer’s insinuations of negligence; Dallas makes a connection at Diane and Nick’s latest party.

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Happy Now?
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7.45
243 votes

#10 - Happy Now?

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2018

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.

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Going, Going... Gone
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7.45
211 votes

#11 - Going, Going... Gone

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2018

Frances spots the dashing art bigwig Skip Zakarian at an auction, and takes the opportunity to invite him to Sylvia’s upcoming show, where he shows interest in more than art. A successful sale inspires Jackie to propose that she and Robert team up on a house-flipping business, but he has qualms about the idea.

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Ohio
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7.44
222 votes

#12 - Ohio

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2018

Quand le père de Robert tombe malade, Robert et Frances se réunissent dans l'Ohio, où ils se remémorent des temps plus heureux, et font face à la sœur imposante de Robert, Cathy. De retour à Hastings-on-Hudson, Tom saute sur l'occasion de séduire Diane dans sa voiture de luxe.

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Weekend Plans
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7.44
502 votes

#13 - Weekend Plans

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2016

Frances discovers that Robert has misled her about their financial situation. Robert tries to re-enter the "dating" pool.

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Away Games
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7.43
122 votes

#14 - Away Games

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2019

Robert and Frances are thrown together for a weekend as they chaperone Lila's away-game.

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Knock Knock
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7.36
125 votes

#15 - Knock Knock

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2019

As each of their relationships reach a moment of truth, Frances and Robert face the realities of post-divorce life.

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Gustav
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7.36
523 votes

#16 - Gustav

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2016

Frances discovers that Robert has hired a lawyer, and responds in kind. Frances looks to connect with an influential artist. Robert pitches Nick a can't-miss investment opportunity.

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Night Moves
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7.31
243 votes

#17 - Night Moves

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2018

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.

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Charred
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7.31
147 votes

#18 - Charred

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2019

Frances and Robert discover that their new lives are more complicated than anticipated.

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Gaps & Bunches
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7.28
130 votes

#19 - Gaps & Bunches

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2019

Frances and Robert disagree on how to handle Tom's college application process. Robert's sister Cathy creates tension between Robert, Jackie and Frances.

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Church
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7.28
444 votes

#20 - Church

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2016

Frances pursues a new job, and is troubled that Robert suddenly seems so happy, despite the divorce.

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Pilot
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7.26
1004 votes

#21 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2016

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.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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Counseling
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7.26
660 votes

#22 - Counseling

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2016

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.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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Mediation
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7.23
552 votes

#23 - Mediation

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2016

In hopes of keeping their split amicable, Frances and Robert meet with a mediator. Frances confides in a co-worker, and Robert gets surprising financial news.

Directors: Ben Taylor
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Next Day
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7.23
720 votes

#24 - Next Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2016

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.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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