The WORST episodes of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

Every episode of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce!

Based on the best-selling “Girlfriends’ Guide” book series by Vicki Iovine, the series follows Abby, a self-help book author who hides the fact that she’s separated from her husband, as she starts to navigate her life as a single woman in her early 40s in Los Angeles. She finds herself seeking advice from her divorced friends, instead of her married ones which leads to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.

Last Updated: 9/26/2024Network: BravoStatus: Ended
star
6.95
137 votes

#1 - Rule #3: Don't Stand In The Doorway

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2015

Abby's article is released on the Internet just as an earthquake rattles Los Angeles. The mothers at school fume, thinking the article will expose one of their husbands as a philanderer. Meanwhile, Marco gets help with his urban farming business, and Delia makes a stunning discovery.

Directors: Silver Tree
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Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place To Visit
star
7.04
115 votes

#2 - Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place To Visit

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/23/2014

Abby starts to date Nate, 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.

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Rule #33: When In Doubt, Run Away
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7.08
106 votes

#3 - Rule #33: When In Doubt, Run Away

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/6/2015

A photo shoot for Phoebe’s Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.

Directors: Victor Nelli Jr.
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Rule #67: Don't Kill The Princess
star
7.21
111 votes

#4 - Rule #67: Don't Kill The Princess

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/2015

Abby throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly only to have Jake’s girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley, 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, husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech.

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star
7.27
110 votes

#5 - Rule #17: Ask The Answer Lady

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/20/2015

Abby prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo, 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 TV show "Blood Sisters."

Directors: Brian Dannelly
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Rule #21: Leave Childishness To Children
star
7.29
110 votes

#6 - Rule #21: Leave Childishness To Children

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/30/2014

After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby goes on a date with her hot, young pursuer, Will. Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie, comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker.

Directors: David Katzenberg
Writer: Ed Roe
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star
7.34
111 votes

#7 - Rule #32: F-You, Rob Frumpkis

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/2015

Abby is asked to write an article about her dating experiences and must go on a whirlwind two-day dating spree. Meanwhile, Jo's daughter arrives from New York, and Delia worries that her affair with Gordon Beech will come back to haunt her.

Writer: Marti Noxon
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Rule #47: Always Take Advantage Of Me Time
star
7.38
122 votes

#8 - Rule #47: Always Take Advantage Of Me Time

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2014

Abby 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 wants his first night with the kids at his new place to be perfect.

Directors: Leslie Libman
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star
7.39
127 votes

#9 - Rule #25: Beware The Second Chance

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2016

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star
7.42
135 votes

#10 - Rule #72: It's Never Too Late To Be A Mean Girl

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/29/2015

A 1990s-theme prom is thrown for Phoebe when she gets her GED. Also, Abby goes on a second date with Dr. Harris, and Jo's former husband visits Los Angeles to spend time with his daughter.

Writer: Adam Milch
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star
7.50
115 votes

#11 - Rule #46: Keep The Holidays Low Key

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2015

Abby hosts an adult "Friendsgiving" dinner with her new boyfriend, but Abby and Jo suspect a spirit has joined the festivities when bizarre occurrences happen around the house. Elsewhere, Delia's father unexpectedly visits.

Writer: Ed Roe
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star
7.53
149 votes

#12 - Rule #58: Avoid The Douchemobile

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2015

Abby chooses between boyfriend Will and husband Jake, while fielding a job offer from an online magazine called SheShe; Abby faces opposition from a rival editor at SheShe; Phoebe acts out in response to Kori's civil suit against her.

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star
7.57
138 votes

#13 - Rule #77: Don't Blow The Bubble

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2015

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Jake (Paul Adelstein) try and keep their secret relationship hidden while her managing editor Barbara (Retta) at SheShe pushes her to go out on dates to drive attention to her new blog. Delia (Necar Zadegan) hires a wedding planner. Jo (Alanna Ubach) moves out of Abby’s house and prepares for the opening of her vegan bakery.

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star
7.58
116 votes

#14 - Rule #92: Don't Do The Crime If You Can't Do The Time

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2015

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 threatens her chances.

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Rule #776: The Cat is Always on the Roof
star
7.61
195 votes

#15 - Rule #776: The Cat is Always on the Roof

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/17/2017

Abby and Barbara launch their lifestyle blog, but it won't last long if they don’t find a way to bring traffic to the site. As they look into potential influencers to boost views, a run in with Abby's ex Will and his new girlfriend, starlet Temple Hampton, sparks Barb's imagination.

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Rule #43: When One Door Opens, There's An Icy Draft
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7.62
209 votes

#16 - Rule #43: When One Door Opens, There's An Icy Draft

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2017

Abby deals with the professional fallout from her gigolo scandal while she and Jake care for Becca's abandoned baby. Delia confronts Albert about sabotaging her wedding. Jo considers dating her baker, Scott. Phoebe holds a ceremony to celebrate womanhood, but not all the girlfriends feel like celebrating.

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Rule #49: Let It Shine
star
7.63
166 votes

#17 - Rule #49: Let It Shine

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2017

The girlfriends rally around Abby as she says a final farewell to her mother. Abby's brother makes an appearance and reconnects with Phoebe. Delia and Jo finally confront each other about Albert, and Delia finally faces her true feelings about Paul. Abby gets an unexpected surprise from an old flame.

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star
7.63
133 votes

#18 - Rule #14: No Means...No

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/2016

Abby's parents (Barry Bostwick and Lesley Ann Warren) arrive and make an odd request just as Jake gears up to leave for Latvia. Meanwhile, Abby reaches out to Becca to have a meeting; Jo embarks on an online dating binge; and Phoebe has a date with her professor.

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star
7.65
127 votes

#19 - Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2015

Abby and Jake decide to define their relationship by spending a weekend at home without work, friends, and the kids. Phoebe reconnects with friends from her modeling days when she is offered a new campaign. Delia and fiancé Gordon go house hunting, but discover that they both want different things. Jo's daughter returns home after a visit with her father and new wife.

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Rule #303: Burn That S... to the Ground
star
7.66
56 votes

#20 - Rule #303: Burn That S... to the Ground

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2018

Abby is forced to play full-time stepmom now that Colette has relocated to Sacramento; Delia tells the girlfriends that the IVF worked and she's pregnant, but Phoebe pieces together that the baby must be Tony's; Jo confesses that she kissed Frumpkis.

Writer: Adam Milch
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Rule #155: Go With the Magician
star
7.66
157 votes

#21 - Rule #155: Go With the Magician

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2017

Abby grapples with what to do about her father while making a last-ditch effort to salvage her professional relationship with Barbara; Jo makes an impulsive decision; Phoebe rents out her house, only to be shocked by who shows up on her doorstep.

Writer: Adam Milch
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Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball
star
7.66
188 votes

#22 - Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2017

Reeling from the revelation about Coach Mike, Abby tries to get through the last game of the season without incident, but she and Jo are pulled into their daughters' drama; Phoebe worries about the new direction JD's art has taken.

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Rule #99: Cook Naked
star
7.68
206 votes

#23 - Rule #99: Cook Naked

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2017

Abby hosts a party for the baseball team's parents while trying to keep her relationship with Coach Mike a secret. Also, Jo indulges Frumpkis' plan to score business for the bakery, and a contractor arrives to remodel Barbara's kitchen.

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Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
star
7.69
176 votes

#24 - Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2017

Abby hurries out of town to deal with a family emergency, leaving Barbara alone to make some difficult decisions. Tension between Jo and Delia builds as they hide their new discoveries from each other. Phoebe ponders some dispiriting lifestyle changes after she has trouble finding work. Abby and her mother clash as they deal with their stress in different ways. A harrowing twist of fate leaves Abby reeling.

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Rule #137: Move Your Car
star
7.70
205 votes

#25 - Rule #137: Move Your Car

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2017

Struggling to keep herself busy after losing her job, Abby gets involved with her son's baseball team and butts heads with Coach Mike. Jo puts her ex-husband in rehab and dives into a relationship with Scott. To make up for lost alimony, Phoebe gets a job at an art gallery and promotes the work of husband JD. Delia loses a big client to a colleague.

Writer: Adam Milch
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