The BEST episodes of The Starter Wife season 1

Every episode of The Starter Wife season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Starter Wife season 1!

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: 11/2/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
Hour 6
star
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
star
9.50
58 votes

#2 - Hour 2

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

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Hour 3
star
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
star
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.

Directors: Jon Avnet
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Hour 1
star
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
star
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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