The Starter Wife

Ended / 7:00pm USA Network US 45 min.
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.

Season 2

10 Episodes

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.
Dec 12 2008
With the police investigating Pappy's disappearance, Joan makes her return to Los Angeles.
Dec 05 2008
Molly and Zack reevaluate their relationship after a confrontation with Molly's stalker.
Nov 21 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.
Nov 14 2008
Kenny's threats to derail Molly's movie has her going to surprising measures to protect it.
Nov 07 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.
Oct 31 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.
Oct 24 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.
Oct 17 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.
Oct 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.
Oct 10 2008

Season 1

6 Episodes

Hour 6 1x06
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.
Jun 28 2007
Hour 5 1x05
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.
Jun 21 2007
Hour 4 1x04
The police brings Sam in for questioning regarding Lou's disappearance and Joan is hurt in a drunken-driving accident.
Jun 14 2007
Hour 3 1x03
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.
Jun 07 2007
Hour 2 1x02
May 31 2007
Hour 1 1x01
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.
May 31 2007