Television

The Starter Wife: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: The Starter Wife
Genre: Television
Cast: Peter Jacobson, David Alan Basche, Debra Messing, Chris Diamantopoulos, Miranda Otto

USA Network television series (2007–2008), 2 seasons.

Season complete Cable Listings updated November 3, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 2

The Starter Wife is a television series that aired on USA Network, running from 2007 to 2008 with 2 seasons and 16 episodes. The Starter Wife has ended. Its final episode aired on December 12, 2008.

U.S. premiere: October 10, 2008
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 10
Finale: December 12, 2008

Where to watch The Starter Wife season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Starter Wife season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 10, 2008 – December 12, 2008	Original U.S. run on USA Network. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

The Starter Wife season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The Forty-Year-Old Virgin Queen	Fri, Oct 10, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Diary of a Mad Ex-Housewife	Fri, Oct 10, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Remains of the Snow Day	Fri, Oct 17, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Mollywood	Fri, Oct 24, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Das Booty Call	Fri, Oct 31, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Ex-Files	Fri, Nov 7, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The French Disconnection	Fri, Nov 14, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Look Who's Stalking	Fri, Nov 21, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Her Old Man And the Sea	Fri, Dec 5, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Woman Over The Influence	Fri, Dec 12, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Starter Wife

The Starter Wife is a television series that aired on USA Network, running from 2007 to 2008 with 2 seasons and 16 episodes. The Starter Wife has ended. Its final episode aired on December 12, 2008.

Season 2: Season 2 of The Starter Wife aired from October 10, 2008 to December 12, 2008 on USA Network (10 episodes).

Network / service: USA Network (first aired May 31, 2007)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Peter Jacobson (Kenny Kagan), David Alan Basche (Kenny Kagan), Debra Messing (Molly Kagan), Chris Diamantopoulos (Rodney Evans), Miranda Otto (Cricket Stewart)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The Starter Wife aired from October 10, 2008 to December 12, 2008 on USA Network (10 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The Starter Wife aired from May 31, 2007 to June 28, 2007 on USA Network (6 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Starter Wife are there?

The Starter Wife has 2 seasons and 16 episodes listed, airing from May 31, 2007 to December 12, 2008.

Is The Starter Wife cancelled or ended?

The Starter Wife has ended. Its final episode aired on December 12, 2008.

Where can I watch The Starter Wife?

The Starter Wife originally aired on USA Network in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check USA Network's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.