The Starter Wife

Airs Next: USA at Thursday 9:00 PM (60 min.)

Status: Returning Series Premiered: May 31, 2007

Show Categories: Movie/Mini-Series, Drama

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. Debra Messing ( Will & Grace , Ned and Stacy ) stars in the six-hour mini-series. Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon ( Runaway Bride , 3 Men and a Little Lady ) wrote the screenplay, and the...

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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.
Aired: Thursday June 28, 2007

5. Hour 5	Jun 21, 2007	3 Reviews	6.78

4. Hour 4	Jun 14, 2007	4 Reviews	6.72

3. Hour 3	Jun 7, 2007	5 Reviews	6.96

2. Hour 2	May 31, 2007	2 Reviews	6.84

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	Finale Molly's relationship with Lou heats up as she easily slides back...	Watch Video

	Hour Five Molly feels liberated by her relationship with Sam, but her other...	Watch Video

	Hour Four Molly is reassured by Sam's declaration of his innocence, but she...	Watch Video

	Hour Three Molly must deal with the double blow of finding out that Lou has...	Watch Video

	Hour Two Hollywood wife Molly Kagen's life of luxury comes tumbling down...	Watch Video

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Cast updates: Waifs on TV! 2008-06-26 11:59:00

Starter Wife finds series love 2007-10-17 16:48:00

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external: 'Burn Notice' back July 10 Apr 1, 2008 (Score: 87)
external: Judy Davis to reprise 'Starter... Apr 6, 2008 (Score: 87)
external: Judy Davis nominated for Emmy Jul 19, 2007 (Score: 76)

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Cast

David Alan Basche - Kenny Kagan

Danielle Nicolet - Liz Marsh (photos)

Aden Young - Jorge Stewart

Chris Diamantopoulos - Rodney (photos)

Anika Noni Rose - Lavender (photos)

Peter Jacobsen - Kenny Kagan [mini-series]

Joe Mantegna - Lou Manahan (photos)

Miranda Otto - Cricket Stewart (photos)

Judy Davis - Joan McAllister (photos)

Rodger Corser - Lary Dickson

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libramoonpie Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Absolutely fabulous" The starter wife was great, A mini seris I loved. Continue » Posted Sep 16, 2007 5:19 pm PST

caroleemarr Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Personal favorite" i loved the whole thing, couldnt wait to see the next and the next. i was sad when it was over, glad for her, but sad for us, they all did a great job Continue » Posted Jul 9, 2007 4:02 pm PST

ez1jb Report Abuse	7.8 Good "A decent show" Great premise, but it's falling back on too many "Lifetime" themes Continue » Posted Jul 2, 2007 3:35 pm PST

DoomStapler Report Abuse	8.5 Great "Absolutely fabulous" A kind of depressing but funny show on a hollywood directors wife after she got dumped. It's about her dealing with her kid, friends, and new romantic life. Continue » Posted Jun 17, 2007 6:14 pm PST

I_luv_zuko Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "My new best friend" I thought this was going to be another Desperate Housewives, but it turned out to be a genuinely perfect show! Continue » Posted Jun 15, 2007 6:09 pm PST

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Ratings Rank: 5,140 of 17,617 (

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Score: 6.7 Fair 438 votes

Rating Statistics:
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abysmal: 88 (20.1%)
superb: 76 (17.4%)
great: 74 (16.9%)
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