Pivoting - Episode Guide

Following the death of their childhood friend, three women make a series of life-altering decisions: Amy (Eliza Coupe) commits herself to being a better mother, Jodie (Ginnifer Goodwin) vows to lose weight and Sarah (Maggie Q) quits her career in medicine to work at a local grocery store.

 

Survivor's guilt causes Amy to spin out, thinking that death is around every corner. Jodie's relationship with her trainer seems to take on a new light after she has a heroic moment, and Sarah gets bullied for not slacking enough at her new "relaxing" job.

In a desperate attempt to prove she's fun, Sarah drags Amy and Jodie out on a night of hijinks. Amy struggles to balance a work crisis and her new dedication to motherhood and Jodie's anxiety takes over after sending a flirty text to Matt without a response.

Sarah begins to dip her toes into the dating pool and enlists Amy and Jodie's help in vetting a woman whom she ran across on a dating app. Meanwhile, Amy's maternal instincts are tested when she learns Luke isn't fitting in with other kids. Then, Matt comes to Jodie for business advice, causing her to reflect on how she's appreciated within her own family.

Sarah, Amy and Jodie's made-up annual holiday, "D-Day," celebrates a major moment from Beverly Hills, 90210. Jodie clings to every aspect of the tradition, despite Coleen's absence. Meanwhile, Amy attempts to use the holiday as a day of respite from her family and Sarah worries she's too old to get back into the dating scene.

Amy tries to think before she speaks after learning that Luke has been using offensive language at school. Meanwhile, Sarah and Brian begin to butt heads when they realize that Coleen shared details with both of them that they thought were said privately. Then, Jodie sees a glimpse of sweetness from her husband and internally struggles with her recent Pivot of attaining her goal weight.

Amy learns that Coleen's old cell phone number has been given to someone else and goes to great lengths to get it back. Meanwhile, Sarah continues to date, but is quickly reminded that Brian needs help setting up for Lila's first birthday party. Then, Jodie helps Matt organize his bedroom and they get closer than ever.

After one of Luke's teachers asks Amy to share prescription pills, the teacher repays Amy by doing a good deed in return, forcing Amy and Henry to cover up the accidental bribe. Meanwhile, Jodie almost blows her cover with Matt and Sarah commits to saying "yes" to new things.

Sarah and Jodie learn of a local mom's scandalous Fans Only page and become intrigued by the potential financial upside. Exhausted and baffled by Henry's inability to keep his hands off Amy, she tries to get to the bottom of this change in his behavior.

Amy, Sarah and Jodie each reach different crossroads and decide to put their issues on the backburner to celebrate Coleen's birthday. The ladies bring Coleen's ashes out for a girl's night that ends in turmoil.