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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E4 7.9
Rule #605: You Can Go Home Again

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) and Jake (Paul Adelstein) decide to finally define their relationship status by spending a weekend at home without work, friends and the kids. Phoebe (Beau Garrett) reconnects with friends from her modeling days when she is offered a new campaign. Delia (Necar Zadegan) and fiancé Gordon (Matthew Glave) go house hunting, but discover that they both want very different things. Jo's (Alanna Ubach) daughter returns home after a visit with her father and new wife in Kentucky.

#2
S2E9 7.9
Rule #81: There's No Crying in Porn

Abby (Lisa Edelstein) wants to define her relationship with Dr. Harris (Mark Valley) but he isn't ready yet. Abby reconnects with escort Carl (Victor Webster) in Los Angeles. Delia (Necar Zadegan) finds out who sent the photos of her and Albert (Brian Markinson). Phoebe (Beau Garrett) is intrigued by new artist JD's (Aaron Staton) creative process and the inspiration behind his artwork. Scott (Will Kemp) pushes Jo (Alanna Ubach) to fight for what's rightfully hers.

#3
S2E12 7.9
Rule #876: Everything Does Not Happen for a Reason

It's Delia's (Necar Zadegan) wedding day! After betraying Delia and revealing her affair to the girlfriends, Abby (Lisa Edelstein) has been uninvited to the big day. With her deadline looming, Abby focuses her energies on finishing her book "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce." Barbara (Retta) discovers that Abby is starting to unravel and rallies the girlfriends to help. In a scramble to get Abby to mend things with Delia, no one sees the big surprise that is revealed at the wedding.

#4 Rule #49: Let It Shine S4E4 7.9
#5 Rule #3: Don't Stand in the Doorway S1E10 7.8
#6 Rule #67: Don't Kill the Princess S1E7 7.7
#7 Rule #8: Timing Is Everything S2E3 7.7
#8 Rule #25: Beware the Second Chance S2E6 7.7
#9 Rule #10: Just Survive S4E2 7.7
#10 Rule #174: Never Trust Anyone Who Charges by the Hour S1E2 7.6

Lowlights

#45 S1E1 Rule #23: Never Lie to the Kids 6.9

Newly separated author Abby McCarthy (Lisa Edelstein) takes advice from her divorced friends (Janeane Garofalo, Beau Garrett) and begins to navigate life as a single woman in the premiere of this scripted series.

#44 Rule #101: Know When It's Time to Move On S1E13 7.0
#43 Rule #776: The Cat Is Always on the Roof S4E1 7.1
#42 Rule #426: Fantasyland: A Great Place to Visit S1E4 7.1
#41 Rule #930: Plan for New Plans S4E5 7.2

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

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Series Trajectory

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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