The BEST episodes of Divorce (2016) season 1

Every episode of Divorce (2016) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Divorce (2016) season 1!

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: 8/31/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Détente
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7.60
447 votes

#1 - 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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Christmas
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7.48
498 votes

#2 - 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

#3 - 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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Weekend Plans
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7.44
502 votes

#4 - 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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Gustav
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7.36
523 votes

#5 - 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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Church
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7.28
444 votes

#6 - 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
1005 votes

#7 - 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

#8 - 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

#9 - 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
721 votes

#10 - 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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