Following Emmet’s escape from prison, Victoria and the other women journey to a sanctuary known to Elka. Upon arrival, they find the haven is far from discreet; it is already occupied by a collection of other criminals.

Alec is taken aback when Melanie reveals her pregnancy. In the aftermath of Emmet’s vanishing, an FBI agent maintains a watchful presence over the women in his orbit. Meanwhile, Joy discovers a surprising shift in how men perceive her, find…

Simon, Joy’s son’s father, encountered his son and grandson for the first time, the encounter staged as a display of familial harmony for the sole purpose of securing Wilbur’s admission to a coveted preschool. Meanwhile, Melanie and Elka em…

Elka stages a mock funeral for Victoria, a ruse to facilitate her joining her husband in hiding. Among the mourners is her rival, Susan Lucci. Meanwhile, Simon and Joy grapple with a difficult crossroads in their relationship.

The night before Victoria’s highly anticipated film premiere, Emmy arrived bearing unexpected tidings. Meanwhile, Elka made a startling announcement: she had taken a younger lover.

Driven by a desire for Academy recognition, Victoria enlists her friends in a campaign to secure her a nomination. Meanwhile, Melanie is tasked with persuading Academy members to consider a popular young star; Joy finds herself championing …

Their hopeful plans to adopt a dog dissolved when a shelter volunteer unexpectedly thwarted their efforts. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Elka, Mamie, and Roy underwent a surprising shift.

Melanie exploited a temporary ailment to secure tickets to a concert with no remaining availability. Simultaneously, Victoria found herself increasingly wary of a person she had connected with online.

With a sigh, the women brought their listless puppy, George Clooney, to Dr. Deb, a pet therapist known for her popular radio program. Dr. Deb, however, placed the onus for George's misdeeds squarely on the women themselves. She prescribed a…

Victoria made up her mind to confess something to her close friend, Maddie Banks, but hesitated at the last moment in this KIRSTIE crossover episode. Meanwhile, Melanie, Joy, and Elka found themselves accomplishing items on their ever-growi…

The lines between reality and performance begin to fray when Joy and Bob assume the roles of a couple for their assignment, and Elka finds herself facing a formidable political adversary.

They journeyed to Los Angeles for the televised announcement of the Oscar nominations, with Victoria at the center of it all. Elka sought counsel from a statistics expert regarding her campaign, while Victoria herself wrestled with the anxi…

Elka requires Ross Barkley's support for her City Council bid, a situation that compels Melanie into an unwanted date with him. Simultaneously, Joy carefully conceals her affection for Mitch as he navigates the aftermath of his feelings for…

The tempest raged outside, trapping the women within the house alongside unwelcome visitors: Victoria’s boyfriend from the island, Melanie’s perpetually gloomy companion, and Joy’s mother. Elka, convinced a vengeful spirit – the ghost of a …

Elka resolved to craft a play, a dramatization of their experiences in Cleveland. The announcement met with surprise, and then dismay, from their friends, who found themselves disconcerted by the characters they perceived Elka was creating.

A decision hung in the air, heavy with anticipation: Joy resolved to finally confess her feelings to Mitch. But fate, it seemed, had a different course planned, introducing a strikingly handsome dating coach into the equation. Meanwhile, Vi…

Victoria receives an unexpected visit from a son she has long since forgotten, while nearby, Joy and Mitch find themselves grappling with questions of whether their lives truly align.

The episode crackled with energy as the women navigated a series of questionable beauty regimens, encountered shambling figures from the undead, and found themselves in a Cleveland still proudly boasting LeBron James.

The tension between Victoria and J.J., and between Melanie and Donald, intensifies as Elka faces off against Councilman Powell in the City Council debate.

Melanie felt a prick of resentment as she sought counsel from her co-host, a gesture that left her feeling overlooked. Meanwhile, Victoria navigated the introductions to J.J.'s family.

The decision of whom to bring to the Oscars weighed heavily on Victoria, setting a subtle yet undeniable competition between Melanie and Joy.

Victoria stands a chance at an Academy Award; Elka confronts an upcoming election before the City Council; Melanie anticipates a visit from her mother.

Simon re-enters Joy’s world with an unexpected return, while Elka finds herself swept up in the intoxicating allure of newfound authority.

Each year, coinciding with their shared anniversary, the women orchestrate blind dates for one another.