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The Starter Wife

2007-2008 Ended/Cancelled
 
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THE STARTER WIFE is a sexy, savvy and wickedly funny tour de force about life after divorce and one woman's (Debra Messing) quest to redefine herself after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio head. After being blacklisted from premieres to pilates, Molly Kagan searches to rediscover life after divorce. A brief respite in Malibu and some oh-so-Hollywood friends prove to be the perfect cocktail for her transformation from "Starter Wife" to her new life.

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Main Cast
Aden Young
as Jorge Stewart [S 1]
Anika Noni Rose
as Lavender [S 1]
N/ABrielle Barbusca
as Jaden Kagan [S 2]
Chris Diamantopoulos
as Rodney [S 1-2]
© Photo: Andrew EcclesDanielle Nicolet
as Liz Marsh [S 2]
 
N/ADavid Alan Basche
as Kenny Kagan [S 2]
Debra Messing
as Molly Kagen [S 1-2]
N/AHart Bochner
as Zach McNeill [S 2]
Joe Mantegna
as Lou Manahan [S 1]
Judy Davis
as Joan McAllister [S 1-2]
 
Miranda Otto
as Cricket Stewart [S 1]
N/ANovella Nelson
as Nana [S 1]
Peter Jacobson
as Kenny Kagan [S 1]
Stephen Moyer
as Sam [S 1]
Recurring Cast
Bethany Whitmore as Jaden [S 1] (6)


Premiered on Network:
USA (USA Network) in US

Genres: Comedy / Drama / Mini

Language: english  Runtime: 60 mins

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Starter Wife Gets a New Ex-Husband
Debra Messing Gets Hitched to More 'Starter Wife'

 
Guide available in: english german italian
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Plot
2x01 - 40 Year Old Virgin Queen:
It’s a year after her divorce and Molly Kagan’s happy ending seems to have fallen apart: her romance with Sam—the handsome yet guilt-ridden homeless man—fizzled and her second children’s book didn’t exactly sell like hotcakes. Realizing she must rely on herself, Molly decides it’s time get serious about making her new life work.
2x02 - The Diary Of A Mad Ex-Housewife:
Things seem to be looking up—that is, until Molly's journal is stolen from Zach's party and juicy tidbits about friends and foes alike are published anonymously on Hollywood's most read gossip site, Dizzy Land. What will happen when everyone discovers that she's "The Hollywood Ex Wife"?
2x03 - Remains of the Snow Day:
Molly learns an important lesson: always check under the stalls before confessing anything in the ladies room.
2x04 - Mollywood:
Molly is surprised when her nemesis, Eve, apologizes for revealing her secret identity as the Hollywood Ex-wife. Molly is suspicious and soon learns that Eve's husband Ted, a Hollywood agent, loves her writing and wants to have a meeting.
2x05 - Das Booty Call:
Things really begin heating up between Molly and Zach, but a series of mishaps continues to distract their intimacy. They finally hook-up but Molly suspects Zach is still together with a flaky blonde named Tiffany. While having doubts about Zach, Molly's ex, Lou shows back up at her door.
2x06 - The Ex Files:
Dealing with an ex can be tough. Molly is awoken by a call from Kenny who is at the Dubai Film Festival screening his movie Blood Canal. Molly shares her good news a movie studio is interested in Molly's script Wife Goes On. Kenny is thrilled to hear the news. But when he returns to the US, he is furious with Molly for writing a thinly-veiled script about their marriage. Kenny tells Molly that he hates how he is portrayed in the movie and will get an injunction to prevent her from ever making it.  [...] (More)
2x07 - French Disconnection:
Kenny calls Molly to tell her that feature film star Dana Fields wants to star in Molly's movie Wife Goes On and Molly is overjoyed. When eating with uber-agent Jolie Driver Zach's ex-wife, Molly learns that Zach had an affair with Dana when he was married to Jolie. Suddenly, the idea of Dana starring in her movie doesn't seem like such a great one. As Molly struggles with this revelation about Zach's past, she is planning an engagement dinner for Lou and his French fiancée, Alizee. When the two  [...] (More)
2x08 - Look Who's Stalking:
A hung-over Molly is horrified to wake up in her bed and see Kenny asleep next to her. Molly is hurrying Kenny out of bed when her doorbell rings; Zach comes over to apologize for his behavior. Zach barges in as Kenny quickly slips out of the window. In Molly's kitchen, they see a threatening message from Molly's stalker.
2x09 - Her Old Man And The Sea:
Worried about her missing friend Joan, Molly does not know where to turn. When Molly spies Joan's former lover David Shea grocery shopping and sees Joan's favorite items in his cart, Molly's inner private eye kicks in. She follows David and discovers that Joan returned to LA and has been in a Malibu retreat with David. Joan says that she and Pappy had a fight and she left him on the cruise. Though Molly is furious with Joan, she is also relieved to find out that she is all right.
2x10 - Woman Over The Influence:
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.
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Guide available in: english german italian