The Starter Wife The Ex-Files (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

The Starter Wife

The Ex-Files (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Kenny sics his lawyer on Molly's script, Liz goes a step too far, and Rodney ends up nursing his rival.

Director

Arlene Sanford

Writers

Gigi Levangie (book) (as Gigi Levangie Grazer) | Josann McGibbon (developer) | Sara Parriott (developer) | Shira Zeltzer (written by) (as Shira Zeltzer Goldman) | Betsy Bagg (additional writing)

Producers

Tod Himmel | Stephen Sassen

Composers

Jeff Eden Fair | Starr Parodi

Cinematographer

Kenneth Zunder

Editor

Nancy Morrison

Casting Directors

Carrie Audino | Laura Schiff

Production Designer

Philip Toolin

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 7, 2008

Release date

Nov 7, 2008 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

Name	Known for
Debra Messing Molly Kagan Molly Kagan See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Judy Davis Joan McAllister Joan McAllister See fewer	Husbands and Wives (1992)
Chris Diamantopoulos Rodney Rodney See fewer	The Boys in the Boat (2023)
David Alan Basche Kenny Kagan Kenny Kagan See fewer	Egg (I) (2018)
Danielle Nicolet Liz Marsh Liz Marsh See fewer	Central Intelligence (2016)
Brielle Barbusca Jaden Kagan Jaden Kagan See fewer	Modern Family (2009)
Hart Bochner Zach McNeill Zach McNeill See fewer	Die Hard (1988)
Ronny Cox Pappy McAllister Pappy McAllister See fewer	RoboCop (1987)
Daniel Gerroll David Shea David Shea See fewer	Drop Dead Fred (1991)
Reggie Austin Devon Marsh Devon Marsh See fewer	Agent Carter (2015)
David Shatraw Ted Ted See fewer	Titus (2000)
Suzanne Cryer Jolie Driver Jolie Driver See fewer	Silicon Valley (2014)
Bonita Friedericy Anthea Anthea See fewer	Chuck (2007)
James Urbaniak Gary Gary See fewer	Oppenheimer (I) (2023)
Bar Paly Lola Lola See fewer	Pain & Gain (2013)
David Monahan Julian Julian See fewer	The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Robin Atkin Downes Jeff Jeff See fewer	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Hailee Denham Skylar Skylar See fewer	Desperate Housewives (2004)
Lennon Wynn Madison Madison See fewer	Flashforward (2009)
Paula Rhodes Petite Mom Petite Mom See fewer	Resident Evil Village (2021)
Nina Smidt Pamela Pamela See fewer	CSI: NY (2004)
Cynthia Adkisson Little Girl (uncredited) Little Girl (uncredited) See fewer	Gaia (I) (2009)
Sandra Daubert Skylar's Grandparent (uncredited) Skylar's Grandparent (uncredited) See fewer	The Last Word (2017)
Aaron Farb Store patron (uncredited) Store patron (uncredited) See fewer	42 (2013)
Iliana Fischer Blonde bombshell in rehab 2008 (uncredited) Blonde bombshell in rehab 2008 (uncredited) See fewer	The Starter Wife (2008)
Candice Mann Entertainment Reporter (uncredited) Entertainment Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Castle (2009)