The essential episodes of Mistresses

Watch these 25 in order and you've got Mistresses — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · June 3, 2013 · 1h

   Pilot6.8

   In the premiere, "Pilot," Savannah ("Savi") is a successful career woman working toward the next phase in her life -- both professionally and personally -- bucking for partner at the law firm where she works while also trying to start a family with her husband, Harry. But when their fertility issues begin to take center stage, Savi finds herself attracted to her flirtatious colleague, Dominic. Savi's free-spirited and capricious baby sister, Josslyn, couldn't be more different, living single, serial dating and partying. A real estate agent, Josslyn has no interest in a committed, long-term relationship.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · June 10, 2013 · 1h

   The Morning After7.2

   While Karen counsels Savi to hold a beat before confessing to husband Harry about her night with Dominic, Savi gets an entirely different reaction from April. Meanwhile, April investigates a woman's shocking claims that her late husband, Paul, had another life; Joss finds a friend in new client Alex, and Karen warily agrees to meet with Sam Grey.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · June 17, 2013 · 1h

   Breaking and Entering7.3

   Tensions escalate at work between Savi and Dom; Joss's new boss, Olivier -- very French and very unimpressed with her -- gives her an impossible assignment; and Karen continues to be drawn into the dysfunctional Grey family orbit.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · June 24, 2013 · 1h

   A Kiss Is Just a Kiss?7.0

   Savi finds out she's pregnant and knows there's a good chance the baby is indeed Harry's and not a result of the one-time affair she had with Dom. Joss finds herself befriending her gay real estate client, Alex, who has a controlling significant other. April is pressured by the woman who claims she had a child by April's dead husband. Also, despite Savi's advice to the contrary, Karen continues to find herself drawn to the company of Sam Grey, the college-aged son of her dead lover.

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · July 1, 2013 · 1h

   Decisions, Decisions7.3

   Savi is anxious to find out her paternity test results, while trying to hide her pregnancy from Harry. Meanwhile the friendship between Joss and her gay client, Alex, takes an interesting turn when Alex breaks up with her girlfriend; April and Richard are brought closer together when their 10-year-old daughters don't show up for school; and after Karen receives a visit from a private investigator seeking answers surrounding her lover's death, she meets with his widow, Elizabeth Grey.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · July 8, 2013 · 1h

   Payback7.3

   Savi desperately tries to make things right with Harry, but he continues to avoid her and discussion of their future; Karen is frightened when, on the heels of the insurance investigation, someone breaks into her office and may have accessed her patient files; April and Richard's romance heats up; and Olivier continues to make Joss's life miserable at the office.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · July 15, 2013 · 1h

   All In7.3

   Joss, terribly hurt that Savi hid her pregnancy and her illicit affair from her, moves in with April; Harry and Dominic angrily face off at a social event; Karen meets up again with Detective Newsome, but this time it's personal; and April struggles to put memories of her dead husband behind her so she can move on with a relationship with Richard.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · July 22, 2013 · 1h

   Ultimatum7.8

   Savi wants to fight for her relationship with Harry, even if the baby is Dom's; April is still reeling from the revelation that her supposedly dead husband, Paul, is actually alive; Karen is surprised when Sam hires her business partner as his therapist and seeks out his mother, Elizabeth, to express her concern; and after an uncomfortable run-in with Alex's ex, Joss wants to redefine her relationship with Alex.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · July 29, 2013 · 1h

   Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?7.8

   When Savi and Joss's free-spirited, open-minded and often absent mother, Janet, comes for an unexpected visit, she brings big news but also stirs up some long-simmering family tensions. Now that Karen realizes that Elizabeth Grey knew all along about her affair with Tom, she wonders if Elizabeth might have actually killed Tom because of her; and April questions whether she should tell her daughter she's dating Richard, although she has yet to tell Richard about the return of her supposedly-dead husband.

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · August 19, 2013 · 1h

    Indecent Proposals7.0

    As single mom-to-be Savi begins to grasp that Harry may never be coming back, Dom offers her a shoulder to lean on. April is furious when Paul shows up at Lucy's school and shares her frustration with Richard, who decides to take matters into his own hands. Karen and Sam reconnect after she realizes Savi won't give her information about Elizabeth's lawsuit against her; and at work Joss tries to win over Olivier by helping him impress new real estate clients.

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · August 26, 2013 · 1h

    Full Disclosure7.2

    Karen begins her deposition into her possible role in the death and cover-up of her lover, Thomas Grey, where his son, Sam, has promised to be her alibi. Dominic surprises Karen when he brings in private detective Anthony Newsome to testify. After Joss tells Harry that Savi has yet to open up her paternity results, he decides to go to the clinic to find out for himself. And April and Richard who have broken up, remember they made an amusement park date with their kids they have to keep. Meanwhile, Joss's feelings for Olivier are stirred up when Alex asks her if she misses sleeping with a man..

12. 12

    S01E12 · Top rated · September 2, 2013 · 1h

    When One Door Closes…7.0

    The judge delivers a shocking ruling in Grey Vs Kim. While the case is closed, there is even more trouble on the horizon for Karen; Paul helps a frantic April search for Lucy after the school reports that she's gone missing; Joss tries to salvage her relationship with Alex after she learns Joss slept with Olivier ; and Savi is receptive to Dom's advances, and accepts the fact that Harry is no longer part of her life... until she learns some disturbing news about the state of Harry's restaurant.

13. 13

    S01E13 · Season 1 peak · September 9, 2013 · 1h

    I Choose You8.2

    Road trip to Palm Springs for Savi's birthday takes a shocking turn; April makes a decision about the two men in her life, Paul and Richard ; and Elizabeth Grey confronts Karen in a final showdown.

14. 14

    S02E01 · Top rated · June 2, 2014 · 1h

    Rebuild7.0

    Eight months later, Savi, having cheated death, makes the most of her second chance. Karen struggles to rebound from loss, both personal and professional. April's life gets interesting when old friend, Mickey, returns and pushes her to make some changes and Joss tries her hand at a new job, party planner to wealthy Angelenos.

15. 15

    S02E03 · Top rated · June 16, 2014 · 1h

    Open House7.0

    Joss is caught in the middle as mediator when Savi and Harry - still not talking to each other -- clash over selling their home. Back at the office, Toni continues to be a thorn in Savi's side. When April learns she has to throw a lavish party for the parents at Lucy's expensive new private school, it's Mickey to the rescue with a bash that no one will soon forget.

16. 16

    S02E04 · Top rated · June 23, 2014 · 1h

    Friends with Benefits7.0

    Savi finds a surprising connection with a man other than Dom. After a series of dating disasters, Karen hits rock bottom emotionally. April introduces Daniel to the gang. Joss shells out big bucks so she and Harry can attend a pricey charity event to drum up business, but ends up attracting something else instead, the attentions of a handsome plastic surgeon.

17. 17

    S02E05 · Top rated · June 30, 2014 · 1h

    Playing with Fire7.0

    Savi's sister and friends are concerned when her secret camaraderie with Zack reveals a devil-may-care side. Karen tries to heed April's advice that her harmless addiction could turn dangerous. Scott makes his move with Joss, and then shares a surprising fantasy with her. A blissfully-in-love April gets some disconcerting news about Daniel. Meanwhile, Dom grapples with repercussions in the office after he and Savi come out about their relationship.

18. 18

    S02E06 · Top rated · July 7, 2014 · 1h

    What Do You Really Want7.0

    Karen's secret life gets the best of her when she meets a guy she likes. Joss gets shocking news from Harry that could impact both of their lives. With Daniel out of town, April has her reasons to decline a dinner invitation with the wealthy parents of her daughter's best friend. Before Savi and Harry sign their divorce papers, she has an epiphany that challenges her future with Dom.

19. 19

    S02E07 · Top rated · July 14, 2014 · 1h

    Why Do Fools Fall in Love?6.8

    April braces herself for Daniel's response when she finally confronts him to come clean. Joss finds that Scott's work as a plastic surgeon is testing the trust in their relationship. Dom catches Savi in a lie about her friend Zack and suggests they all meet. Jacob tells Karen he wants to make a go of it, but first must take care of another situation.

20. 20

    S02E10 · Top rated · August 11, 2014 · 1h

    Charades7.0

    April learns the identity of the man who has been stalking her. Karen blurs doctor-patient boundaries when she offers a helping hand to Anna, Toni's hidden agenda becomes clear and has a devastating impact on Savi and Dom and when Scott takes Joss home to meet his big, extended family, Harry plants some seeds of doubt that she might not measure up.

21. 21

    S02E11 · Top rated · August 18, 2014 · 1h

    Choices7.0

    April faces the ultimate betrayal, Joss shocks everyone with a big announcement, Jacob makes Karen a tantalizing offer and Dom is determined to beat Toni at her own game.

22. 22

    S02E12 · Season 2 peak · August 25, 2014 · 1h

    Surprise7.3

    April, in the middle of helping the FBI pinpoint Paul's location, tries to keep her daughter Lucy from finding out what's really going on between her and Daniel. One of Karen's former lovers has startling news for her, causing her to do some soul-searching. Savi goes on a real date with Zack but it turns into something that neither could have predicted. While Joss is planning her engagement party, she and Harry have a wicked argument about him romancing their boss, the supermodel.

23. 23

    S03E13 · Season 3 peak · September 3, 2015 · 1h

    Goodbye Girl6.0

    Just as Joss gets her freedom, Harry is presented with an exciting new job opportunity that will impact a future with her. As soon as Scotty leaves Los Angeles, Marc disappears, causing April to finally realize her true feelings. Vivian's illness takes a turn for the worse, leaving Karen adrift and unsure of the future. Joss receives a confusing gift from Calista but when she denies sending it, Joss is sent down the rabbit hole to find out if the real killer might be on the loose.

24. 24

    S04E06 · Season 4 peak · July 11, 2016 · 1h

    What Happens in Vegas7.0

    Alec visits unexpectedly and disrupts Karen's life with his news. Meanwhile, April and Marc clash on a parenting issue; Kate learns that her new beau has a connection to Joss and Harry; and Harry's business partner invites him and Joss to Las Vegas.

25. 25

    S04E13 · Series finale · September 6, 2016 · 1h

    The Show Must Go On

    In the future, Joss and Harry, as well as April and Marc, are happily married and are new parents. Marc takes on the role of an overly concerned, overly attentive parent, while Harry is more hands-off as he tries to navigate how to be a father. Harry's world is turned upside down when he meets Gabe, someone from his past.