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Follows a best-selling author of a self-help book series who is secretly hiding her separation from her husband as she starts to navigate her life as a single woman in her 40's in Los Angeles.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 4 - Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again

    S2:E4

    Abby and Jake try to define their relationship by spending a weekend at home without work, friends and kids. Meanwhile, Phoebe reconnects with friends from her modeling days; Delia and Gordon scout for homes; and Jo's daughter returns home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 9 - Rule #81: There's No Crying in Porn
    7.9/10(52 votes)

    #2 - Rule #81: There's No Crying in Porn

    S2:E9

    Abby wants to define her relationship with Dr. Harris, but she faces resistance. Meanwhile, Abby reconnects with escort Carl in Los Angeles; artist DJ's creative process intrigues Phoebe; and Scott presses Jo to fight for what's hers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 12 - Rule #876: Everything Does Not Happen for a Reason
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Rule #876: Everything Does Not Happen for a Reason

    S2:E12

    Delia's wedding arrives, but Abby is uninvited to the big event in the wake of a betrayal and the revelation of her affair. Abby focuses on finishing her book, yet Barbara discovers Abby is unraveling, and a race ensues to bring Abby and Delia together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 10 - Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #4 - Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway

    S1:E10

    When Abby's Huffington Post piece "Why Aren't You Divorced Yet?" hits the Internet, the moms at school are furious as the article threatens to expose one of their husbands as a cheater. Looking into Jo's finances, Delia discovers a shocking secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 7 - Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #5 - Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess

    S1:E7

    Abby throws a birthday party for her daughter Lilly only to have Jake's girlfriend, CW actress Becca Riley, show up uninvited. Abby wonders if she's pregnant... and entertains what she'd do if she were. Meanwhile, Delia is handling the divorce of Gordon Beech, husband of acclaimed fashion designer Courtney Beech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 3 - Rule #8: Timing Is Everything
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #6 - Rule #8: Timing Is Everything

    S2:E3

    Abby goes on a date with a TV celebrity in a bid to boost traffic to her new blog and please Barbara. Elsewhere, Jake decides to spill a secret to Abby; Jo begins dating; and Phoebe oversees an engagement party for Delia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  7. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 6 - Rule #25: Beware the Second Chance
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Rule #25: Beware the Second Chance

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 8 - Rule #79: Labels Are For Canned Goods
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Rule #79: Labels Are For Canned Goods

    S2:E8

    Abby and Barbara head to SplitCon, a convention dedicated to providing services for people who are breaking or broken up. Phoebe gets introduced into the LA art scene by new beau Joaquin. Jo fights Charlene for control of her bakery and the attention of her daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 10 - Rule #36: If You Can't Stand the Heat, You're Cooked
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #9 - Rule #36: If You Can't Stand the Heat, You're Cooked

    S2:E10

    A heat wave bakes Los Angeles, and Abby feels even more heat when she's told her book needs a major overhaul. Meanwhile, Abby decides to put Dr. Harris through the "boyfriend test"; Phoebe stages an art show for her new flame; and Delia tries to make amends with Gordon.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 4 Episode 2 - Rule #10: Just Survive
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Rule #10: Just Survive

    S4:E2

    Abby and Barbara clash over financial decisions; Abby cautions her daughter against becoming sexually active; Delia and Paul take their working relationship to the next level; Jo attends a silent retreat and confronts Albert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 2 - Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    #11 - Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour

    S1:E2

    Abby tries to recover from a public breakdown, thereby rescuing her brand. Meanwhile, Abby and Jake try to make the best of their divorce for the sake of the children, and Lyla's former husband seeks revenge for his DUI.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  12. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 9 - Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!

    S1:E9

    Abby gets offered to write a Huffington Post article about her dating experiences as a divorced woman and must go on ten dates in two days. Delia is fearful that her affair with Gordon Beech will become public knowledge and get her disbarred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  13. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 12 - Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #13 - Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time

    S1:E12

    Abby and Jake are finalizing their divorce, but getting along better than ever. Delia is up for partnership at the law firm, but her relationship with Gordon Beech threatens her chances. Phoebe has a secret history with famed photographer Kori Wingo.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 2 - Rule #77: Don't Blow The Bubble
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #14 - Rule #77: Don't Blow The Bubble

    S2:E2

    Abby and Jake try and keep their secret relationship hidden while her managing editor Barbara at SheShe pushes her to go out on dates to drive attention to her new blog. Delia hires a wedding planner. Jo moves out of Abby’s house and prepares for the opening of her vegan bakery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 13 - Rule #59: Happily Ever After Is an Oxymoron
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #15 - Rule #59: Happily Ever After Is an Oxymoron

    S2:E13

    Abby and the girlfriends help Delia cope after the fallout of Gordon's news. Jake returns from Latvia with a secret to tell Abby. Jo has to finally face her feelings about Scott. Phoebe makes a surprise announcement. Barbara eyes a new potential love interest.

    Director:Marti Noxon
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  16. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 4 Episode 4 - Rule 49: Let It Shine
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #16 - Rule 49: Let It Shine

    S4:E4

    The girlfriends rally around Abby as she says a final farewell to her mother; Abby's brother reconnects with Phoebe; Delia and Jo finally confront each other about Albert; Abby gets an unexpected surprise from an old flame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 5 Episode 3 - Rule #97: It Takes Two to Stab Yourself in the Butt
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #17 - Rule #97: It Takes Two to Stab Yourself in the Butt

    S5:E3

    Abby is determined to blend the Brady and McCarthy families seamlessly, but Mike's new travel schedule causes some serious growing pains. Phoebe dips a toe back into the online dating pool only to find it's freezing cold. Barbara attends a school function for her son and confronts her ex-husband and her sister. Delia moves forward with in vitro fertilization and engages in a dangerous flirtation that could potentially cause a rift between her and Phoebe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 5 - Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children
    7.5/10(74 votes)

    #18 - Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children

    S1:E5

    After the disastrous date with Nate, Abby goes on a date with her hot, young pursuer, Will. Meanwhile, Lyla's mother, Annie, comes to Los Angeles to help her make the best impression possible with the visiting caseworker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 Episode 6 - Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    #19 - Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away

    S1:E6

    A photo shoot for Phoebe's Infant Fabuleax jewelry line takes the ladies on a trip to Vegas. Abby is cleansing and is determined to work on her next book. Lyla awaits the recommendation of the caseworker in her custody battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 1 - Rule #58: Avoid The Douchemobile
    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #20 - Rule #58: Avoid The Douchemobile

    S2:E1

    Abby chooses between boyfriend Will and husband Jake, while fielding a job offer from an online magazine called SheShe; Abby faces opposition from a rival editor at SheShe; Phoebe acts out in response to Kori's civil suit against her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  21. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2 Episode 5 - Rule #72: Embrace Your Inner Prom Queen... But Not Too Much
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Rule #72: Embrace Your Inner Prom Queen... But Not Too Much

    S2:E5

    A 1990s-theme prom is thrown for Phoebe when she gets her GED. Also, Abby goes on a second date with Dr. Harris, and Jo's former husband visits Los Angeles to spend time with his daughter.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 3 Episode 5 - Rule #99: Cook Naked
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Rule #99: Cook Naked

    S3:E5

    Abby hosts a party for the baseball team's parents while trying to keep her relationship with Coach Mike a secret. Also, Jo indulges Frumpkis' plan to score business for the bakery, and a contractor arrives to remodel Barbara's kitchen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 4 Episode 3 - Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #23 - Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes

    S4:E3

    Abby hurries out of town to deal with a family emergency, leaving Barbara alone to make some difficult decisions for their company. Tension between Jo and Delia builds as they hide their new discoveries from each other. Phoebe ponders some dispiriting lifestyle changes after she has trouble finding work. Abby and her mother Dina clash as they deal with their stress in different ways. A harrowing twist of fate leaves Abby reeling.

    Director:Tanya Wexler
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 5 Episode 1 - Rule No. 773: Step and Repeat
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #24 - Rule No. 773: Step and Repeat

    S5:E1

    At a red carpet event, Abby and the girlfriends flash back to their struggles and victories over the past six months. Abby makes an impetuous offer to Mike. Barbara lets her guard down around her ex-husband Leon (Aaron D. Spears). Delia gets some disappointing news - and then a surprising offer. Phoebe weighs the pros and cons of letting her brother Tony (Steve Talley) back into her life.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Emily Fox

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  25. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 5 Episode 2 - Rule No. 149: Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Rule No. 149: Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow

    S5:E2

    Delia gets some disappointing news—and then a surprising offer. Phoebe weighs the pros and cons of letting her brother Tony back into her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again" is the best rated episode of "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce". It scored 7.9/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rule #81: There's No Crying in Porn".