The Girlfriend Experience: Season 1
2016 · 13 episodes · ★ 5.9
What Season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience
Season one is the story of Christine Reade, a second year student at Chicago-Burnham Law School and a new intern at the prestigious firm of Kirkland & Allen. Working hard to establish herself at the firm, her focus quickly shifts when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships. Known as GFEs, they are women who provide The Girlfriend Experience - emotional and sexual relationships at a very high price. Juggling two very different lives, Christine quickly finds herself drawn into the GFE world, attracted to the rush of control and intimacy.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Entry
A Chicago law-school student's life takes a dramatic turn when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Ruth Madoc-Jones, Ann Pirvu, Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese
1x02 A Friend
Christine's double life begins, as she balances her pursuit of a legal career with her work as a girlfriend experience.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese, Anthony Sherwood, Tal Zimerman
1x03 Retention
Christine confronts Jacqueline over the level of her control; David needs Erin's help to retain one of the firm's major clients.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Kevin Claydon, Kate Lyn Sheil, Jessica Rose
1x04 Crossing the Line
Christine juggles the demands of law school, her internship and her expanding list of GFE clients; Christine observes trouble among the Kirkland partners at David's annual party.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese, Oscar Hsu, Neil Whitely
1x05 Insurance
Christine's secret identity is compromised following the death of one of her clients.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Shane Carruth, Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese, Nicholas Campbell
1x06 Boundaries
Christine's growing intimacy with a new client threatens to cross business boundaries; David is confirmed as managing partner at Kirkland & Allen.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Sugith Varughese, Jonathan Langdon, Marcia Laskowski, Gord Rand
1x07 Access
Christine attempts to prevent any further intrusions from Jack, but encounters another problem from an unexpected source.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Scott Edgecombe, Shomari Downer, Paulino Nunes
1x08 Provocation
Christine goes on the attack at Kirkland, intent on achieving revenge.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese, Jeff Clarke, Nancy Palk
1x09 Blindsided
Christine's worlds collide, forcing her to devise a way to come out on top.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Sugith Varughese, Michael Therriault, Dwight Ireland
1x10 Available
Christine embraces her career as a GFE provider following her humiliating experience at Kirkland.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Amy Seimetz · Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray, Briony Glassco, Emily Coutts, David Richmond-Peck
1x11 Fabrication
Christine goes on the counter-attack, in an attempt to force a settlement with Kirkland & Allen, while exploring more anonymous ways to service her GFE clients.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Briony Glassco, Aidan Devine, Bill Lake, Alexandra Castillo
1x12 Home
Christine travels home for her parent's 30th wedding anniversary party. They are partially happy to see her.
Directing: Amy Seimetz · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Olivia Palenstein, Neil Crone, Vickie Papavs, Geoffrey Pounsett
1x13 Separation Season Finale
Christine is in complete control.
Directing: Lodge Kerrigan · Writing: Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz · Starring: Amy Seimetz, John Hoogenakker, Brock Cuchna, Tyla Abercrumbie
Season 1 Cast
Riley KeoughChristine Reade13 episodes
Paul SparksDavid Tellis13 episodes
Briony GlasscoSusan King10 episodes
Sabryn RockKayla Boden9 episodes
Bill LakeCarson Lewis9 episodes
Aidan DevineMartin Bayley8 episodes
Sugith VarugheseTariq Barr7 episodes
Michael TherriaultSkip Hadderly7 episodes
Kate HewlettSarah6 episodes
Oliver BeckerAlan Zuker6 episodes
James GilbertJack5 episodes
Amy SeimetzAnnabel Reade (voice) (uncredited)5 episodes
Nicholas CampbellMichael Cilic4 episodes
Nancy PalkProfessor4 episodes
Jenny RavenErin's Assistant4 episodes
Alexandra CastilloJacqueline4 episodes
Drew NelsonJim Kinsler4 episodes
Shaun BensonRyan4 episodes
Neil WhitelyEmery Wright3 episodesAll Seasons
Season 22017 · 14 eps · 
Season 32021 · 10 eps · Where to Watch Season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience?
Season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience has 13 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience Premiere?
It premiered on April 10, 2016.
Where to watch season 1 of The Girlfriend Experience
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x09, "Blindsided," with a 6.2.