The BEST episodes of The Starter Wife

Every episode of The Starter Wife ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Starter Wife!

The Starter Wife, based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer, chronicles the events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive.

Last Updated: 2/8/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Hour 6
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10.00
58 votes

#1 - Hour 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/28/2007

In the season finale, Molly causes a blowup with Joan after reporting her rehab stunt to Pappy. Then she faces a difficult choice between Sam, who wants her back, and Lou, who wants to start a relationship. Meanwhile, problems with the divorce settlement drive Molly to find the strength to claim what's rightfully hers and take charge of her own life.

Directors: Jon Avnet
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Hour 2
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9.50
58 votes

#2 - Hour 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2007

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Hour 3
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9.00
116 votes

#3 - Hour 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2007

Lou has disappeared and the police questions Molly. Sam's past is revealed to Molly over a coffee date as she learns he is homeless. Joan's lie about her sister "Bambi" is catching up with her and Molly helps her out by donning a blonde wig and pretending to be Bambi.

Directors: Jon Avnet
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Hour 4
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9.00
116 votes

#4 - Hour 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2007

The police brings Sam in for questioning regarding Lou's disappearance and Joan is hurt in a drunken-driving accident.

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Hour 1
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8.30
87 votes

#5 - Hour 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2007

Molly Kagan seems to have it all. She has a wonderful husband, adorable daughter and lives in Brentwood mansion. With her husband's Hollywood connections as a movie studio executive Molly is able to get the best tables at the hottest restaurants and belongs to the most exclusive clubs. Just before her 10 year anniversary her husband calls to tell her he wants a divorce. The call happens right before her prenup expires and Molly is left on her own without a social life..... or her so-called friends. She picks up and goes to Malibu to make new friends, relies on the few old friends who haven't shunned her and starts her life over.

Directors: Jon Avnet
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Hour 5
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8.00
87 votes

#6 - Hour 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/21/2007

Molly is happy with Sam, but her other relationships suffer when she tries to get Joan to quit drinking. Meanwhile, the divorce proceedings aren't going well, and Sam begins to feel pressure from Molly to change.

Directors: Jon Avnet
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The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen
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7.50
58 votes

#7 - The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2008

Molly hopes to revitalize her career by using material from her diary in a writing workshop. Elsewhere, Joan wrangles an abrasive ex-sex symbol with her job at a rehab facility. Also, Rodney develops a crush on a client, a macho action star.

The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife
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#8 - The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2008

Molly's journal is stolen during a party in Zach's house and the result can be a disaster. Rodney has a surprise about his new client.

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Remains of the Snow Day
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#9 - Remains of the Snow Day

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2008

Molly has been recognized as the Hollywood Ex-wife by a gossip blogger, causing her to hide at the Destinies. Elsewhere, Rodney explains his relationship with Felix to Molly, and Joan starts an affair.

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Mollywood
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#10 - Mollywood

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2008

Molly meets with a Hollywood agent, Eve's husband, and is thinking of adding a P.I. element to her book. Elsewhere, Devon has Liz feeling suspicious; Felix and Rodney get into a fight; and Joan juggles both her friendship with Robin and a relationship with David.

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Das Booty Call
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#11 - Das Booty Call

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2008

Just as Molly's relationship with Zach progresses, Lou shows up. Liz's jealousy makes Devon feel distracted. David is persuaded by Joan into appearing in David's movie.

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The Ex-Files
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#12 - The Ex-Files

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2008

Kenny's threats to derail Molly's movie has her going to surprising measures to protect it.

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The French Disconnection
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#13 - The French Disconnection

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2008

A secret uncovered about Zach's past fills Molly with misgivings. Elsewhere, Molly thinks Lou's fiancee is holding a secret, and a surprise decision is made by Felix.

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Look Who's Stalking
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#14 - Look Who's Stalking

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2008

Molly and Zack reevaluate their relationship after a confrontation with Molly's stalker.

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Her Old Man and the Sea
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#15 - Her Old Man and the Sea

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2008

With the police investigating Pappy's disappearance, Joan makes her return to Los Angeles.

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Woman Over the Influence
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#16 - Woman Over the Influence

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2008

The season finale finds Molly assessing her future with Zach through Lou's wedding ceremony. Elsewhere, Joan reveals a confession, Rodney's relationship changes, and Liz's life becomes turbulent.

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