The BEST Episodes of Mistresses (US)
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Dec 27, 2019
Network: ABC (US)
Meet Savi, a successful career woman working toward the next phase in her life -- both professional and personal -- simultaneously bucking for partner at her law firm while she and her husband, Harry, try to start a family of their own. Savi's free-spirited and capricious baby sister, Josselyn, couldn't be more different - living single, serial dating and partying, and regularly leaning on her big sister along the way. Their common best friend, April, a recent widow and mother of two, is rebuilding her life after tragedy and learning to move forward, with the support and guidance of her closest girlfriends. And friend Karen, a successful therapist with her own practice, reconnects with the girls after her involvement in a complicated relationship with a patient goes far too deep.
#1 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 1, 2014
The ladies prepare for Joss' engagement party; Karen awaits her test results; April relies on Daniel to keep Lucy and her safe; Savi considers revealing her change of heart.
8.29 
#2 - Charades
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 11, 2014
April discovers who's been stalking her. Meanwhile, Karen volunteers to assist Anna; Toni's hidden agenda is revealed, and it affects Savi and Dom; and Harry rattles Joss' confidence as she prepares to meet Scott's large family.
8.21 
#3 - Choices
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 18, 2014
April deals with disloyalty in her life. Meanwhile, Joss shares a surprising revelation; Karen receives a tempting offer from Jacob; and Dom wants to turn the tables on Toni.
8.13 
#4 - Surprise
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired Aug 25, 2014
As April works with the FBI to help them find Paul, she tries to keep Lucy in the dark about what's going on between her and Daniel. Meanwhile, a former lover has startling news for Karen, who ends up doing some soul-searching; Savi's "real" date with Zack takes a turn for the unexpected; and Joss has a falling-out with Harry over his romancing their boss.
8.09 
#5 - Murder She Wrote
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 30, 2015
Vivian uncovers a lie; as April's connection with Blair deepens, Lucy sees a strict side of him; Marc's self-esteem takes multiple blows; Calista's actions cause Joss to become the prime suspect.
8.04 
#6 - Guilt by Association
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 20, 2015
Karen shares her baby news with Alec and Vivian, and Vivian has news of her own. Meanwhile, April and Blair's romance hits a rough patch, which bonds April and Lucy; Daniel's tape poses a problem for Calista; and Joss gets more bad news from the police.
8.00 
#7 - Friends With Benefits
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Jun 23, 2014
Savi finds a surprising connection with a man other than Dom. After a series of dating disasters, Karen hits rock bottom emotionally. April introduces Daniel to the gang. Joss shells out big bucks so she and Harry can attend a pricey charity event to drum up business, but ends up attracting something else instead, the attentions of a handsome plastic surgeon.
7.93 
#8 - Goodbye Girl
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 3, 2015
Just as Joss gets her freedom, Harry is presented with an exciting new job opportunity that will impact a future with her. As soon as Scotty leaves Los Angeles, Marc disappears, causing April to finally realize her true feelings. Vivian‘s illness takes a turn for the worse, leaving Karen adrift and unsure of the future. Joss receives a confusing gift from Calista but when she denies sending it, Joss is sent down the rabbit hole to find out if the real killer might be on the loose.
7.89 
#9 - What Do You Really Want?
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 7, 2014
Karen's secret life gets the best of her when she meets a guy she likes. Joss gets shocking news from Harry that could impact both of their lives. With Daniel out of town, April has her reasons to decline a dinner invitation with the wealthy parents of her daughter's best friend. Before Savi and Harry sign their divorce papers, she has an epiphany that challenges her future with Dom.
7.88 
#10 - Open House
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Jun 16, 2014
Joss is caught in the middle as mediator when Savi and Harry - still not talking to each other - clash over selling their home. Back at the office, Toni continues to be a thorn in Savi's side. When April learns she has to throw a lavish party for the parents at Lucy's expensive new private school, it's Mickey to the rescue with a bash that no one will soon forget.
7.83 
#11 - What Could Have Been
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 13, 2015
Joss envisions what her life with Scott would have been like. Meanwhile, Karen makes a monumental decision; unable to visit Joss in jail, Harry tries to assist Ari; April and Daniel sleep together; and Daniel possesses a tape that could benefit Joss.
7.81 
#12 - An Affair to Surrender
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 21, 2014
Savi bids adieu to her house with help from her pals. Meanwhile, Joss plots to keep Harry in the U.S.; Karen faces a challenging predicament regarding Jacob and her client. April's roles as a mom and a mistress result in unexpected conflict.
7.77 
#13 - Into The Woods
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired Jul 2, 2015
Joss pushes her new relationship with Harry faster than she should. A misunderstanding between Karen and Vivian leads to a deepening of their friendship and a surprising act of intimacy. Lucy’s sexy headmaster, Blair, teaches April a thing or two about parenting while on a school camping trip. Calista finds herself getting pulled back in by Luca, but just as she lets her guard down it’s clear that Luca has ulterior motives.
7.77 
#14 - Reasonable Doubt
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired Aug 27, 2015
Joss considers taking the plea deal and what that would mean for a future with Harry; Karen helps Vivian keep her secret from Alec; Marc's sister surprises him and April.
7.74 
#15 - Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Jul 14, 2014
April tells Daniel the truth and prepares for his reaction. Meanwhile, Dom discovers Savi is lying about Zack, Scott's job causes complications in his relationship with Joss and Jacob has some promising news for Karen.
7.74 
#16 - Rebuild
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Jun 2, 2014
Savi takes advantage of her second chance. Karen struggles with loss. April's friend Mickey returns. Joss acts as a party planner for Angelenos.
7.74 
#17 - Unreliable Witness
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Aug 6, 2015
A visit to the doctor leaves Karen stunned; Blair and April's relationship moves forward; Harry helps Marc battle his demons; Joss desperately needs evidence against Calista.
7.72 
#18 - What Happens In Vegas
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired Jul 11, 2016
Alec makes a surprise visit and turns Karen’s life upside down when he reveals something new in his life. April and Marc butt heads when it comes to parenting Lucy, putting a strain on their relationship. Kate discovers her new love interest has close ties to Joss and Harry. Joss and Harry get invited to Las Vegas by Harry’s new business partner, Jonathan, and Joss snaps unexpectedly just before they are to be married.
7.72 
#19 - Playing With Fire
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Jun 30, 2014
Savi's sister and friends are concerned when her secret camaraderie with Zack reveals a devil-may-care side. Karen tries to heed April's advice that her harmless addiction could turn dangerous. Scott makes his move with Joss, and then shares a surprising fantasy with her. A blissfully-in-love April gets some disconcerting news about Daniel. Meanwhile, Dom grapples with repercussions in the office after he and Savi come out about their relationship.
7.71 
#20 - Back to the Start
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired Sep 5, 2016
When Marc gets great news about his career, April struggles with how to tell him she's pregnant; Karen meets Adam's parents; Lydia's situation has devastating consequences for Karen; Kate finds out the truth about what happened with Scott.
7.71 
#21 - The Best Laid Plans
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired Jul 23, 2015
After sleeping with the boss's mistress, Harry ends up involved in a new career venture. Karen enters into an uncharted territory in her relationship.
7.67 
#22 - Threesomes
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired Jul 9, 2015
April’s on a high after Blair agrees to a date. Karen deals with the aftermath of her scandalous encounter with Vivian and Alec, as they all try to figure out what this means for them moving forward. Calista meets the other ladies and finds a way to stay connected to Luca – only to be duped. Scott calls Joss to ask for his ring back and she finds out he's already engaged to another woman. Issues continue to ensue in Harry and Joss’ relationship pushing them to the breaking point on.
7.67 
#23 - The Show Must Go On
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Sep 6, 2016
Fast-forward several months, Joss and Harry, as well as April and Marc, are happily married and are new parents. Marc takes on the role of an overly concerned, overly attentive parent, while Harry is more hands-off as he tries to navigate how to be a father. Harry’s world is turned upside down when he meets Gabe, someone from his past.
7.66 
#24 - Coming Clean
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Aug 4, 2014
April's haunted by her past, as well as by a mysterious man. Meanwhile, Savi contacts her estranged father, Karen finds it difficult to get Anna to be honest. Elsewhere, Toni shares some news with Dom.
7.66 
#25 - Gone Girl
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired Jun 11, 2015
In the third-season opener, Karen delivers some bad news to Joss, who then hurries to join Scott. Meanwhile, April invites relatives to stay with her; Karen receives her test results; and a driven fashion designer named Calista arrives on the scene.
7.66