6.8/10126 votes#1 - Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2014
Newly separated author Abby McCarthy takes advice from her divorced friends and begins to navigate life as a single woman.
Director: N/A
Writer: Marti Noxon
7.5/1086 votes#2 - Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/9/2014
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: N/A
Writer: Marti Noxon
7.1/1084 votes#3 - Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2014
Abby spends her first night alone without the children, leading to a chaotic ride through Hollywood with the ladies. Meanwhile, Jake seeks a perfect first evening with the kids at his new place.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1076 votes#4 - Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/23/2014
Abby starts to date Nate, a married dad with whom she had an emotional affair during her marriage. Phoebe starts to get close to one of the dads at school. Lyla tries to find a new way to release some tension. Max and Ford are honored at the Family Equality Gala and given an award by LGBT activist Adele Northrop.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1073 votes#5 - Rule #21: Leave Childishness to the Children
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/30/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1071 votes#6 - Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/6/2015
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1068 votes#7 - Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/2015
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1067 votes#8 - Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/20/2015
Abby prepares to pitch her new brand to her agency when Jo, an old friend from college arrives with her blunt, brassy New York attitude. Things get complicated when Jake gets a job directing an episode of Becca's TV show "Blood Sisters."
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1062 votes#9 - Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/2015
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: N/A
Writer: Marti Noxon
7.7/1068 votes#10 - Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2015
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1060 votes#11 - Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2015
Abby throws an "Adult Friendsgiving" dinner with new boyfriend. But as strange things begin to happen around the house, Abby and Jo question if a spirit has decided to join them. Phoebe invites Marco and Delia gets a surprise visit from her father.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1057 votes#12 - Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2015
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: N/A
6.8/1057 votes#13 - Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2015
As the time for Abby and Jake to sign their divorce papers approaches, Jo decides to throw a divorce party for Abby. Meanwhile, we find out about the history between Cory and Phoebe. Jake wants to get back together.
Director: N/A
Writer: Marti Noxon
The Best Episodes of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1
Every episode of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 1!
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...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Bravo
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids" is the best rated episode of "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 126 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Marti Noxon, it aired on 12/2/2014. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour".