Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce - Episode Guide

Abby McCarthy , famous author of the best-selling Girlfriends' Guide. . . mommy advice book series, has been living a lie. She's been hiding from her fans, friends, and family that she's separated from her husband. Now that her husband is actively dating, she begins to take the advice of her divorced friends which leads to some unexpected and life-changing experiences.

Abby has to try and recover from her public breakdown and save the Girlfriends' Guide. . . brand. Abby and Jake attempt to have a "good divorce" for the sake of the kids. Meanwhile, Lyla's ex-husband exacts revenge for his DUI and Phoebe asks Abby out to dinner.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) 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 wild ride through Hollywood. Meanwhile, Jake (Paul Adelstein) wants his first night with the kids at his new place to be perfect.

Abby starts to date Nate (C. Thomas Howell), a married dad with whom she had an emotional affair during her marriage. Phoebe starts to get close to one of the dads at school. Lyla tries to find a new way to release some tension. Max and Ford are honored at the Family Equality Gala and given an award by LGBT activist Adele Northrop (Laverne Cox).

After the disasterous date with Nate, Abby (Lisa Edeltstein) goes on a date with her hot, younger pursuer, Will (Warren Christie). Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie (Bernadette Peters), comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) tells her friends she's in a polyamarous relationship.

A photo shoot for Phoebe's (Beau Garette) Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla (Janeane Garofalo) awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.

Abby throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) only to have Jake's girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley (Julianna Guill), 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 (Matthew Glave), husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech (Virginia Williams).

Abby prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo (Alanna Ubach), 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 (Julianna Guill) TV show Blood Sisters. Meanwhile, Phoebe holds a press preview for her Infant Fabuleaux jewelry line at her ex-husband's new hotel.

Abby gets offered to write a Huffington Post article about her dating experiences as a divorced woman and must go on ten dates in two days. Jo's daughter arrives from New York. Meanwhile, Delia, fearful that her affair with Gordon Beech (Matthew Glave) will become public knowledge and get her disbarred, takes action against Courtney Beech (Virginia Williams).

An earthquake hits Los Angeles just as Abby's Huffington Post piece "Why Aren't You Divorced Yet?" hits the internet. The moms at school are furious with Abby as the article threatens to expose one of their husbands as a cheater. Meanwhile, Abby's daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) is put on the "slut list." Phoebe helps Marco (Brandon Jay McLaren) with his urban farming business. Looking into Jo's finances, Delia discovers a shocking secret.

Abby takes advantage of the kids being with Jake to throw an "Adult Friendsgiving" dinner with new boyfriend Will (Warren Christie). But as strange things begin to happen around the house, Abby and Jo question whether or not a spirit has decided to join them for Thanksgiving. Phoebe invites Marco (Brandon Jay McLaren) and Delia gets a surprise visit from her father.

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 (Matthew Glave) threatens her chances.

As Abby gets ready to sign the divorce papers, Jo insists upon throwing Abby a divorce party and Will (Warren Christie) wants to celebrate by taking her to Mexico. However, Jake wants to commemorate the dissolution of his marriage from Abby in a most unexpected way. The truth about Phoebe and Kori's (Suki Kaiser) past is revealed.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) chooses between boyfriend Will (Warren Christie) and husband Jake (Paul Adelstein) as she gets offered a job working for SheShe, a popular online magazine. At SheShe, she faces opposition from Barbara (Retta), a rival editor who is less than thrilled with Abby's approach to divorce. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) acts out in response to Kori's (Suki Kaiser) civil suit against her. Jo (Alanna Ubach) picks up New York baker Scott (Will Kemp) to help open her new vegan bakery.

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.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) goes on a date with TV celebrity Dr. Harris (Mark Valley) to increase traffic to her new blog and please Barbara (Retta). Jake (Paul Adelstein) decides to tell Abby a secret he's been keeping from her. Jo (Alanna Ubach) starts to Tinder date. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) throws Delia (Necar Zadegan) an engagement party.

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

At the news of Phoebe (Beau Garrett) getting her GED, the girlfriends throw her a '90s themed prom sponsored by SheShe. Abby (Lisa Edelstein) goes on a second date with Dr. Harris (Mark Valley). Jo's (Alanna Ubach) ex-husband, Rob Frumpkis (Maury Sterling), comes to Los Angeles to spend time with his daughter.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) goes to New York City to sell her book 'Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce' to publishers and runs into Dr. Harris (Mark Valley) at the same literary convention. Becca (Julianna Guill) tells Jake that TMZ knows about her pregnancy and is about to go public with the news. Jo (Alanna Ubach) finally meets Frumpkis' new wife, Charlene (Megan Hilty), who comes to town with plenty of her own opinions. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) takes a women's studies class.

Abby's (Lisa Edelstein) parents George (Barry Bostwick) and Dina (Lesley Ann Warren) come to town and make a very unusual request just as Jake (Paul Adelstein) is about to leave for Latvia. At the begging of her daughter, Abby reaches out to Becca (Julianna Guill) to have a meeting. Jo (Alanna Ubach) goes on an online dating binge. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) goes on a date with her professor Graeme (Jack Yang).

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Barbara (Retta) head to SplitCon, a convention dedicated to providing services for people who are breaking or broken up. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) gets introduced into the LA art scene by new beau Joaquin (Niall Matter). Jo (Alanna Ubach) fights Charlene (Megan Hilty) for control of her bakery and the attention of her daughter.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) wants to define her relationship with Dr. Harris (Mark Valley) but he isn't ready yet. Abby reconnects with escort Carl (Victor Webster) in Los Angeles. Delia (Necar Zadegan) finds out who sent the photos of her and Albert (Brian Markinson). Phoebe (Beau Garrett) is intrigued by new artist JD's (Aaron Staton) creative process. Scott (Will Kemp) pushes Jo (Alanna Ubach) to fight for what's hers.

As a heat wave overtakes LA, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is told by her editor Kat (Jean Smart) that her book is in need of a major overhaul. Abby decides to put Dr. Harris (Mark Valley) to the "boyfriend" test and invites him over to meet her friends and kids. Phoebe (Beau Garrett), with the help of ex-husband Ralf (Charles Mesure), puts up an art show for her new boyfriend JD (Aaron Staton).

After collapsing after the birth of Becca's (Julianna Guill) baby, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) is ordered to stay at home and rest. The girlfriends throw Delia (Necar Zadegan) a surprise bachelorette party at a male strip club, a treat from Barbara (Retta). Phoebe (Beau Garrett) deals with the fallout of her almost kiss with Ralf (Charles Mesure). Jo (Alanna Ubach) is having mixed feelings about Scott (Will Kemp).

It's Delia's (Necar Zadegan) wedding day! After betraying Delia and revealing her affair to the girlfriends, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) has been uninvited to the big day. With her deadline looming, Abby focuses her energies on finishing her book "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce." Barbara (Retta) discovers that Abby is starting to unravel and rallies the girlfriends to help. In a scramble to get Abby to mend things with Delia, no one sees the big surprise that is revealed at the wedding.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and the girlfriends help Delia (Necar Zadegan) cope after the fallout of Gordon's (Matthew Glave) news. Jake (Paul Adelstein) returns from Latvia with a secret to tell Abby. Jo (Alanna Ubach) has to finally face her feelings about Scott (Will Kemp). Phoebe (Beau Garrett) makes a surprise announcement. Barbara (Retta) eyes a new potential love interest.

Abby deals with the professional fallout from her gigolo scandal while she and Jake care for Becca's abandoned baby.

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 help Barbara find material for her new column, Abby joins her for a night out on the town. Jo deals with the ramifications after the sudden departure of Scott.

Stuck on a trip with her son's baseball team, Abby searches for inspiration for her novel.

Abby hosts a party for the baseball team's parents while trying to keep her relationship with Coach Mike under wraps; Jo indulges Frumpkis' plan to drum up business for the bakery; Phoebe brings in contractor Darrell to remodel Barbara's kitchen.

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.

As Abby finishes her romance novel, she questions the future of her relationship with Mike; Barbara has second thoughts about quitting SheShe; Phoebe and JD's marriage faces a challenge during a debauched getaway at Gemma's mansion.

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Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Barbara (Retta) 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 (Warren Christie) and his new girlfriend, starlet Temple Hampton (Denise Richards), sparks Barb's imagination. Delia's (Necar Zadegan) humanitarian efforts at Legal Aid send her on a stakeout with an abrasive but experienced new colleague Paul Cordero (Ignacio Serrichio). Phoebe (Beau Garrett), at the expense of her floundering marriage to JD (Aaron Staton), gets in deeper with her seductive new friend Gemma Sacco (Daisy Betts). Jo (Alanna Ubach) consummates her flirtation with sparring partner Bald Eagle without realizing his true identity.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Barbara (Retta) continue to clash over big financial decisions at Lady Parts. While Abby considers reconnecting with an old flame, she also cautions her daughter Lilly (Conner Dwelly) against becoming sexually active with new boyfriend Ethan. An errand for Gemma (Daisy Betts) brings Phoebe (Beau Garrett) to JD's door, where she's forced to reconsider her priorities. Delia (Necar Zadegan) and Paul (Ignacio Serrichio) take their working relationship to the next level. Jo (Alanna Ubach) attends a silent retreat and confronts Albert (Brian Markinson); the truth leaves her stunned.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) hurries out of town to deal with a family emergency, leaving Barbara (Retta) alone to make some difficult decisions for their company. Tension between Jo (Alanna Ubach) and Delia (Necar Zadegan) builds as they hide their new discoveries from each other. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) ponders some dispiriting lifestyle changes after she has trouble finding work. Abby and her mother Dina (Lesley Ann Warren) clash as they deal with their stress in different ways. A harrowing twist of fate leaves Abby reeling.

The girlfriends rally around Abby (Lisa Edelstein) as she says a final farewell to her mother. Abby's brother Max (Patrick Heusinger) makes an appearance and reconnects with Phoebe (Beau Garrett). Delia (Necar Zadegan) and Jo (Alanna Ubach) finally confront each other about Albert (Brian Markinson), and Delia finally faces her true feelings about Paul (Ignacio Serrichio). Abby gets an unexpected surprise from an old flame.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) returns to Lady Parts to find nothing at her company is how she left it. A seven-day escrow forces Phoebe (Beau Garrett) to confront the reality of downsizing faster than she'd like. While at Phoebe's estate sale, Delia (Necar Zadegan) and Jo (Alanna Ubach) face down the awkward Albert (Brian Markinson) situation. Meanwhile at work, Delia throws herself into running Paul's (Ignacio Serrichio) campaign for City Council. Abby goes behind Barbara's (Retta) back in making a big decision for Lady Parts. A disaster is narrowly avoided at Abby's house when Abby's father George (Barry Bostwick) is left alone.

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) grapples with what to do with her father while making a last ditch effort to salvage her professional relationship with Barbara (Retta). Jo (Alanna Ubach) makes an impulsive decision that will affect the future of her business and her relationship with Albert (Brian Markinson). Phoebe (Beau Garrett) finds another way to make money by renting out her house, only to be shocked when someone from her past appears on her doorstep. Delia (Necar Zadegan) must face down an important test and Abby decides how to handle the situation with her father George (Barry Bostwick) with some input from an old friend.

At a red carpet event, Abby and the girlfriends flash back to their struggles and victories over the past six months. Abby makes an impetuous offer to Mike. Barbara lets her guard down around her ex-husband Leon (Aaron D. Spears). Delia gets some disappointing news - and then a surprising offer. Phoebe weighs the pros and cons of letting her brother Tony (Steve Talley) back into her life.

Abby and Jake fall into old confrontational patterns when Jake objects to Mike moving in with Abby. Albert plans a semi-surprise birthday party for Jo, which is disrupted by a visit from Jo's former mother-in-law, Meryl Frumpkis (Talia Shire). Phoebe finally introduces Tony to her friends. Delia makes a potentially life-changing decision.

Abby is determined to blend the Brady and McCarthy families seamlessly, but Mike's new travel schedule causes some serious growing pains. Phoebe dips a toe back into the online dating pool only to find it's freezing cold. Barbara attends a school function for her son and confronts her ex-husband and her sister. Delia moves forward with in vitro fertilization and engages in a dangerous flirtation that could potentially cause a rift between her and Phoebe.

Abby and Colette (Stephanie Szostack), Mike's ex-wife, clash over boundaries. Jo and Frumpkis deal with a family emergency that leaves Albert feeling challenged. After Delia receives some discouraging news from her fertility doctor, she throws caution to the wind and gets more involved with Tony. Phoebe finds herself unexpectedly drawn to an enigmatic new acquaintance.

Abby is forced to play full-time stepmom now that Colette has relocated to Sacramento. Delia tells the girlfriends that the IVF worked and that she's pregnant - but Phoebe pieces together that the baby must be Tony's. Jo playacts through a weekend getaway with Albert but finally confesses that she kissed Frumpkis. Phoebe takes a chance on Tess. Abby must face the truth about her relationship with Mike, and she makes a harrowing decision.

With her daughter headed off to college and Barbara moving to New York to pursue new opportunities, Abby must face the future and all its unknowns. Will she get her "happily ever after"? Phoebe frets that her newfound romance with Tess will be over before it starts. Delia must decide how to handle her unexpected pregnancy. Jo must decide between Frumpkis and Albert. All the girlfriends gather to celebrate Lilly's graduation. A surprising coda answers many questions.