Watch The Starter Wife

2007
2 Seasons
6.9 (2,187)

The Starter Wife is an American television series that premiered on the USA Network in 2007. Starring Judy Davis, Paul Gleeson, Miranda Otto, Stephen Moyer, Peter Jacobson, Anika Noni Rose, Chris Diamantopoulos, Joe Mantegna, Aden Young, Ursula Brooks, Trilby Glover, Gigi Edgley, Debra Messing, David Alan Basche, Hart Bochner, Danielle Nicolet, Reggie Austin, and Tiffany Lamb. The show follows the story of Molly Kagan (played by Debra Messing), a devoted wife to her husband, Kenny Kagan (played by David Alan Basche), a powerful studio executive. When Kenny announces that he wants a divorce from Molly, she is devastated and struggles to move on from the end of her marriage. She then finds herself navigating life as a single mother and dealing with the various challenges that come with being newly single in Los Angeles. Throughout the show's ten-episode run, viewers are drawn into Molly's world and see the various ways in which she begins to rebuild her life. She quickly gains new friends, including Lou Manahan (played by Judy Davis), a successful writer and a bit of a mentor to Molly. Lou invites Molly to move into her Malibu guesthouse, and she begins to rediscover herself. Amidst all of this, Molly begins to explore her own creative impulses and starts writing something that she feels passionately about. With the help of her new friends, including her ex-husband's quirky and endearing assistant, Rodney (played by Chris Diamantopoulos) and an up-and-coming actor named Sam (played by Stephen Moyer), Molly soon finds herself deep into a project that she hopes will help her move on from her past. The Starter Wife is a show that explores the complexities of divorce and the challenges that come with starting over. Throughout the series, viewers see Molly laugh, cry, struggle, and ultimately triumph as she learns to embrace her new life and all of the possibilities that it holds. The show is rooted in strong characters, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Lou, in particular, is a standout character for her wit, charm, and unapologetic nature. For many viewers, she serves as the show's heart and soul, providing a much-needed voice of reason and insight for Molly. The Starter Wife is also notable for its strong attention to detail and its lush setting. The show takes place in the glamorous world of Hollywood, and viewers are treated to stunning vistas of the city and the coastline. This backdrop serves to heighten the drama and provides a sense of escapism for viewers who are looking to get lost in a world of high stakes and intrigue. Overall, The Starter Wife is a fantastic show that is sure to appeal to fans of dramas and romantic comedies alike. With its strong writing, captivating characters, and stunning setting, the show is deserving of its cult following and is sure to delight viewers for years to come.

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Seasons

2 1

10. Woman Over the Influence

December 12, 2008

Molly finds her life in transformation as The Starter Wife season finale kicks off. Although Molly's movie Wife Goes On is green lit, she is unable to enjoy fully the moment as her life and the lives of her friends seem to be in turmoil.

9. Her Old Man and the Sea

December 5, 2008

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

8. Look Who's Stalking

November 21, 2008

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

7. French Disconnection

November 14, 2008

Kenny calls to tell Molly that Jolie Driver, the powerful talent agent who happens to be Zach's ex-wife, has read Molly's script and wants to have lunch with them to discuss some of her actresses.

6. The Ex Files

November 7, 2008

Not only are Molly and Zach unofficially official with their new relationship (though Molly isn't quite ready to go public until they tell their daughters what's going on), but also Molly's got an offer on the table for her script. But when Kenny finally gets around to reading it, he lets himself into Molly's house which is aggravating enough and casually informs her that he has asked for an injunction preventing Molly from selling the script.

5. Das Booty Call

October 31, 2008

Just as Molly begins to question whether Zach can provide her with what she wants out of a relationship, Lou shows back up at her door.

4. Mollywood

October 24, 2008

Molly is considering adding a P.I.'s point of view to her writing. Joan is torn between her friendships with Robin and her lover David. Felix and Rodney have a disagreement.

3. Remains of the Snow Day

October 17, 2008

A gossip blogger calls Molly the "Hollywood Ex-Wife", which causes her to go into seclusion. Joan has an affair. Rodney turns to Molly for relationship help regarding Felix.

2. The Diary is Damn Frank

October 17, 2008

Joan starts to feel distant from her husband, while Felix and Rodney's relationship heads in a new direction. Parts of Molly's diary surface on the internet, which throws a wrench in her new friendship with Liz Marsh.

1. 40 Year Old Virgin Queen

October 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.

Description

The show follows the story of Molly Kagan (played by Debra Messing), a devoted wife to her husband, Kenny Kagan (played by David Alan Basche), a powerful studio executive. When Kenny announces that he wants a divorce from Molly, she is devastated and struggles to move on from the end of her marriage. She then finds herself navigating life as a single mother and dealing with the various challenges that come with being newly single in Los Angeles.

Throughout the show's ten-episode run, viewers are drawn into Molly's world and see the various ways in which she begins to rebuild her life. She quickly gains new friends, including Lou Manahan (played by Judy Davis), a successful writer and a bit of a mentor to Molly. Lou invites Molly to move into her Malibu guesthouse, and she begins to rediscover herself.

Amidst all of this, Molly begins to explore her own creative impulses and starts writing something that she feels passionately about. With the help of her new friends, including her ex-husband's quirky and endearing assistant, Rodney (played by Chris Diamantopoulos) and an up-and-coming actor named Sam (played by Stephen Moyer), Molly soon finds herself deep into a project that she hopes will help her move on from her past.

The Starter Wife is a show that explores the complexities of divorce and the challenges that come with starting over. Throughout the series, viewers see Molly laugh, cry, struggle, and ultimately triumph as she learns to embrace her new life and all of the possibilities that it holds.

The show is rooted in strong characters, each with their own unique quirks and personalities. Lou, in particular, is a standout character for her wit, charm, and unapologetic nature. For many viewers, she serves as the show's heart and soul, providing a much-needed voice of reason and insight for Molly.

The Starter Wife is also notable for its strong attention to detail and its lush setting. The show takes place in the glamorous world of Hollywood, and viewers are treated to stunning vistas of the city and the coastline. This backdrop serves to heighten the drama and provides a sense of escapism for viewers who are looking to get lost in a world of high stakes and intrigue.

Overall, The Starter Wife is a fantastic show that is sure to appeal to fans of dramas and romantic comedies alike. With its strong writing, captivating characters, and stunning setting, the show is deserving of its cult following and is sure to delight viewers for years to come.

The Starter Wife is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (16 episodes). The series first aired on May 31, 2007.

Where to Watch The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife is available for streaming on the USA website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Starter Wife on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.