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Season 1

  • S01E01 Hour 1

    • May 31, 2007
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S01E02 Hour 2

    • May 31, 2007
    • USA Network
  • S01E03 Hour 3

    • June 7, 2007
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S01E04 Hour 4

    • June 14, 2007
    • USA Network

    The police brings Sam in for questioning regarding Lou's disappearance and Joan is hurt in a drunken-driving accident.

  • S01E05 Hour 5

    • June 21, 2007
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S01E06 Hour 6

    • June 28, 2007
    • USA Network

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen

    • October 10, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E02 The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife

    • October 10, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E03 Remains of the Snow Day

    • October 17, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E04 Mollywood

    • October 24, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E05 Das Booty Call

    • October 31, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E06 The Ex-Files

    • November 7, 2008
    • USA Network

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

  • S02E07 The French Disconnection

    • November 14, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.

  • S02E08 Look Who's Stalking

    • November 21, 2008
    • USA Network

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

  • S02E09 Her Old Man and the Sea

    • December 5, 2008
    • USA Network

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

  • S02E10 Woman Over the Influence

    • December 12, 2008
    • USA Network

    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.