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The Starter Wife

1 season·10 episodes·60 min avg.·United States of America

Molly Kagan, the ex-wife of a Hollywood entertainment mogul, transitions into a fabulous independent life after her divorce.

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The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen
The Forty-Year-Old Virgin QueenUp next
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.

02
The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife
The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife
Oct 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.

03
Remains of the Snow Day
Remains of the Snow Day
Oct 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.

04
Mollywood
Mollywood
Oct 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.

05
Das Booty Call
Das Booty Call
Oct 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.

06
The Ex-Files
The Ex-Files
Nov 7, 2008

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

07
The French Disconnection
The French Disconnection
Nov 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.

08
Look Who's Stalking
Look Who's Stalking
Nov 21, 2008

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

09
Her Old Man and the Sea
Her Old Man and the Sea
Dec 5, 2008

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

10
Woman Over the Influence
Woman Over the Influence
Dec 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.

Cast

7 credited
Debra Messing
Molly Kagan
Judy Davis
Joan McAllister
Chris Diamantopoulos
Rodney Evans
David Alan Basche
Kenny Kagan
Danielle Nicolet
Liz Marsh
Brielle Barbusca
Jaden Kagan
Hart Bochner
Zach McNeal

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