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The Starter Wife

4.420071 seasonTV-14TV SeriesComedyDrama

The events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.

ProducersJon Avnet·Josann McGibbon

Where to watch

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Hour 1
May 31, 2007
E2
Hour 2
May 31, 2007
E3
Hour 3
Jun 7, 2007
E4
Hour 4
Jun 14, 2007
E5
Hour 5
Jun 21, 2007
E6
Hour 6
Jun 28, 2007

Cast

DMDebra Messing
Debra Messing
Molly Kagan
JDJudy Davis
Judy Davis
Joan McAllister
CDChris Diamantopoulos
Chris Diamantopoulos
Rodney Evans
MOMiranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Cricket Stewart
PJPeter Jacobson
Peter Jacobson
Kenny Kagan
SMStephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Sam Knight
JMJoe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
Lou Manahan
ARAnika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Lavender
TGTrilby Glover
Trilby Glover
Shoshanna

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The Starter Wife — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Starter Wife?

The Starter Wife is streaming on Xumo Play in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Starter Wife on Netflix?

No, The Starter Wife is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Xumo Play.

Is The Starter Wife on Amazon Prime Video?

The Starter Wife isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Starter Wife for free?

The Starter Wife is available to stream free (with ads) on Xumo Play in United States.

How many seasons are in The Starter Wife?

The Starter Wife has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of The Starter Wife out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Starter Wife are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Starter Wife?

No — The Starter Wife ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.