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The Worst Episodes of Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

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...

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  1. Background image for Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids

    S1:E1

    Newly separated author Abby McCarthy takes advice from her divorced friends and begins to navigate life as a single woman.

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    Director:Unknown
  2. Background image for Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  3. Background image for Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Rule #47: Always Take Advantage of "Me" Time

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Rule #33: When in Doubt, Run Away
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Rule #17: Ask the Answer Lady

    S1:E8

    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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Rule #32: F-you, Rob Frumpkis!
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  9. Background image for Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Rule #46: Keep the Holidays Low Key

    S1:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Rule #92: Don't Do the Crime If You Can't Do the Time
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On

    S1:E13

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
  13. Background image for Rule #188: Mind Your Side of the Plate
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Rule #188: Mind Your Side of the Plate

    S3:E3

    Abby joins Barbara for a night out on the town in a bid to find material for a new column. Also, Jo deals with the aftermath of Scott's sudden departure; Phoebe and JD attempt to bond with the children on a camping trip; Delia tries to fix a problem with a new client.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Rule #776: Remember the Aquaduct
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #13 - Rule #776: Remember the Aquaduct

    S4:E1

    Abby and Barbara launch their lifestyle blog; Barb's imagination is sparked by a run-in with Abby's ex, Will, and his new girlfriend, starlet Temple Hampton; Delia goes on a stakeout with an abrasive new colleague.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Rule No. 930: Plan for New Plans
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Rule No. 930: Plan for New Plans

    S4:E5

    Abby returns to find changes have been made at Lady Parts; at Phoebe's estate sale, Delia and Jo face down the Albert situation; Delia throws herself into running Paul's campaign; a disaster is narrowly avoided when Abby's father is left home alone.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Rule #43: When One Door Opens, There's An Icy Draft
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    #15 - Rule #43: When One Door Opens, There's An Icy Draft

    S3:E1

    Abby deals with the professional fallout from her gigolo scandal while she and Jake care for Becca's abandoned baby. Delia confronts Albert about sabotaging her wedding. Jo considers dating her baker, Scott. Phoebe holds a ceremony to celebrate womanhood, but not all the girlfriends feel like celebrating.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Rule #137: Move Your Car
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Rule #137: Move Your Car

    S3:E2

    Struggling to keep herself busy after losing her job, Abby gets involved with her son's baseball team and butts heads with Coach Mike. Jo puts her ex-husband in rehab and dives into a relationship with Scott. To make up for lost alimony, Phoebe gets a job at an art gallery and promotes the work of husband JD. Delia loses a big client to a colleague.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Rule #303: Burn That S... to the Ground
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Rule #303: Burn That S... to the Ground

    S5:E5

    Abby is forced to play full-time stepmom now that Colette has relocated to Sacramento; Delia tells the girlfriends that the IVF worked and she's pregnant, but Phoebe pieces together that the baby must be Tony's; Jo confesses that she kissed Frumpkis.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Rule #225: What Happens in Bakersfield Stays in Bakersfield
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Rule #225: What Happens in Bakersfield Stays in Bakersfield

    S3:E4

    Abby seeks inspiration for her novel while stuck on a trip with her son's baseball team. Also: The rest of the girlfriends embark on a weekend getaway; Jo worries about her alcoholic former husband; and Phoebe gets entangled with a billionaire playgirl.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #19 - Rule #218: There's No Crying in Baseball

    S3:E6

    Reeling from the revelation about Coach Mike, Abby tries to get through the last game of the season without incident, but she and Jo are pulled into their daughters' drama; Phoebe worries about the new direction JD's art has taken.

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  21. Background image for Rule #91: Run Toward What Scares You
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Rule #91: Run Toward What Scares You

    S3:E7

    As Abby finishes her romance novel, she questions the future of her relationship with Mike; Barbara has second thoughts about quitting SheShe; Phoebe and JD's marriage faces a challenge during a debauched getaway at Gemma's mansion

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Rule No. 155: Go With the Magician
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #21 - Rule No. 155: Go With the Magician

    S4:E6

    Abby grapples with what to do about her father while making a last-ditch effort to salvage her professional relationship with Barbara; Jo makes an impulsive decision; Phoebe rents out her house, only to be shocked by who shows up on her doorstep.

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  23. Background image for Rule #1: Keep the Toast Short
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #22 - Rule #1: Keep the Toast Short

    S5:E6

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  24. Background image for Rule #58: Avoid The Douchemobile
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for Rule #118: Let Her Eat Cake
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #24 - Rule #118: Let Her Eat Cake

    S2:E11

    After collapsing after the birth of Becca's baby, Abby is ordered to stay at home and rest. The girlfriends throw Delia a surprise bachelorette party at a male strip club, a treat from Barbara. Phoebe deals with the fallout of her almost kiss with Ralf. Jo is having mixed feelings about Scott.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Rule #706: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Tanya Wexler
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids" is the worst rated episode of "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce". It scored 5.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Marti Noxon, it aired on 12/2/2014. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour".