First Wives Club
Based on the 1996 Paramount Pictures movie, the First Wives Club series will follow a group of women who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood - and of course a little revenge.
Main Cast
Jill Scottas Hazel Rachelle
Michelle Buteauas Bree Washington
RonReaco Leeas Gary Washington
Mark Tallmanas David Montgomery
Michelle Mitchenoras Jayla Wright
Ryan Michelle Bathéas Ari Montgomery
Malik Yobaas Derek Ellsworth
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Pilot
Aired: Sep 19, 2019A public breakup with her cheating music producer husband has singing superstar Hazel turning to her BFFs Ari and Bree for support. Feeling unfulfilled, the women vow to reclaim their lives: starting by releasing Hazel's new song themselves.
- Episode 2: Plan B
Aired: Sep 19, 2019A spending spree with Derek's money gets Hazel financially cut off. Ari agrees to be Hazel's lawyer, and is put in an awkward position when David accepts a donation from Derek. After trying therapy with Gary, Bree realizes she wants a divorce.
- Episode 3: Diamonds Are Forever
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Ari and David clash about Derek's growing involvement in David's campaign. Unable to track down Hazel's pre-nup, Ari, Hazel and Bree orchestrate a heist into Derek's penthouse to steal his copy of their pre-nup. Bree serves Gary with divorce papers.
- Episode 4: Storytelling
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Ari is pissed when a scandalous video of her daughter Megan is leaked. Bree faces the reality of life without Gary when he becomes less available. Hazel is forced to sell off her prized possessions to help with her financial situation.
- Episode 5: What Happens Upstate
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Hazel brings Ari and Bree to a party for a music producer who could help her career, but soon realizes she'd rather release her album without his help. Ari feels unsatisfied in her marriage after seeing an ex, and Bree discovers she still loves Gary.
- Episode 6: The Glow Up
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Ari's attempt to reignite the spark in her marriage backfires. Hazel helps Bree get her mojo back so she can woo Gary away from his new girlfriend. Khalil convinces a nervous Hazel to workshop her new material at an open mic night.
- Episode 7: Something Blue
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Hazel and Bree go to Sag Harbor to support Ari, both in present day and in flashbacks, as they reminisce about Ari's wedding to David, and how unhappy she was even back then. As Ari considers divorce, David surprises her by asking for a vow renewal.
- Episode 8: One Night Only
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Bree and Gary disagree about if they should still get a divorce. Hazel considers going into business with Derek, which erupts into a confrontation between her, Bree and Ari, leading Bree to kick Hazel out of her house and Ari to quit as her lawyer.
- Episode 9: Vengeance
Aired: Sep 19, 2019Hazel realizes her partnership with Derek is a mistake and calls it off. The ladies reconcile to get revenge on Derek. Hazel launches her own label after her album debuts at #1. Ari considers a job offer and Gary moves back in with Bree.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Independent Women
Aired: Jul 15, 2021With Hazel on a world tour, Bree balances home and work. Ari struggles to stay connected to David. Back in NY, Jayla tries to fill Ari's shoes with a high-profile case. Hazel returns from her travels with more than just a souvenir keychain.
- Episode 2: On Bended Knee
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Bree is not thrilled about Hazel's engagement news. Under pressure from label, Hazel searches to find new talent. Bree and Gary go back to therapy, and Bree is enticed by a new role at the hospital. Jayla tries to get a foothold on the case.
- Episode 3: What About Your Friends
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Bree is not thrilled about Hazel's engagement news. Under pressure from label, Hazel searches to find new talent. Bree and Gary go back to therapy, and Bree is enticed by a new role at the hospital. Jayla tries to get a foothold on the case.
- Episode 4: Freak Like Me
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Hazel attempts to make peace with her old writing partner. David preps for his first Facebook Live event. Ari travels to NY to attend an event with the Senator. Gary tries becoming a writer. Jayla starts to realize managing Maxine is a 24/7 job.
- Episode 5: Not Gon' Cry
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Because of a flight mix-up, Ari missed David's event. Regina moves into her house and starts a "boot-camp" Hazel designed to ready Regina for her re-launch. Bree and Dr. Reynard connect on the difficulties of marriage.
- Episode 6: Ex-Factor
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Hazel stresses about Regina's first concert. Ari questions David's relationship with Vanessa. Bree's mother-in-law fills in after she fires Jesus the nanny. Gary struggles in his new writing pursuit. Jayla gets "close" with Jacob, opposing council.
- Episode 7: Caught Out There
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Hazel debates telling Regina F.A.I. didn't approve her and argues with Nigel over their wedding. David and Gary bond over their wives. Bree learns Dr. Reynard endorsed someone else. The women believe David is cheating on Ari.
- Episode 8: This Is How We Do It
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Bree, Jayla, Hazel and Versace travel to Albany to search David's apartment for evidence of his affair. Hazel tries to reach Nigel, their drama going from bad to worse. Gary attends a men's retreat with David, where competition gets the better of them.
- Episode 9: Spend My Life with You
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Bree grapples with feelings for Dr. Reynard as she goes through her final interview for the Chief of Staff position. Jayla finds evidence that will win Maxine's case for her. David makes a surprise announcement about his political future.
- Episode 10: End of the Road
Aired: Jul 15, 2021Hazel is ready to tie the knot and find a way to show Sony she knows what she's doing. Bree gets the Chief of Staff position, but at what cost? Jayla's case "win" and junior partner offer is questioned. David learns the truth about the break-in.
Season 3
- Episode 1: You Can't Hurry Love
Aired: Nov 17, 2022Hazel gears up for her destination wedding to Nigel, Gary and Bree navigate conflicting schedules and career changes, and Jayla faces pressure to go public with Jacob.
- Episode 2: Stop in the Name of Love
Aired: Nov 17, 2022Hazel gets cold feet on her wedding day, Bree and Gary come to a realization about their family's lifestyle, and the ladies receive devastating news.
- Episode 3: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?
Aired: Nov 24, 2022As everyone gathers to support David, old rivalries amongst the friends surface that threaten to ruin his planned celebration.
- Episode 4: Ain't it Peculiar
Aired: Nov 24, 2022Jayla takes on a new high-profile client at work, Hazel avoids dealing with her feelings and reconnects with an old friend, and David and Gary attend a sci-fi convention.
- Episode 5: The Way You Do the Things You Do
Aired: Dec 1, 2022The ladies attempt to pull off their biggest heist yet, and Jayla and Hazel struggle to keep things strictly professional with their exes at work.
- Episode 6: Ask the Lonely
Aired: Dec 1, 2022Hazel is caught off guard by Regina and Khalil's chemistry in the studio, Jayla realizes her ex isn't the same man she used to know, and David and Cousin Pam get a surprise visitor.
- Episode 7: What Does It Take
Aired: Dec 8, 2022Hazel tries her hand at directing and pairs Regina with a rapper for a music video, and Gary basks in his newfound success and fame but longs for Bree's support.
- Episode 8: Standing in the Shadows of Love
Aired: Dec 8, 2022Bree attempts to spend quality time with Gary after weeks of traveling and long-distance parenting, Hazel struggles to tell Regina an uncomfortable truth, and Jayla's game night hits a snag.
- Episode 9: I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Aired: Dec 15, 2022Regina and Hazel's feud reaches its peak, David tries dating but realizes he isn't ready, and Gary has an epiphany while juggling new opportunities and demands at home.
- Episode 10: Dancing in the Streets
Aired: Dec 15, 2022Hazel scrambles when Regina goes missing right before the Grammys, David takes a big step forward, and Bree and Gary turn a luxury purchase into a new family adventure.