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The Client List

TV·2012–2013·2 seasons, 25 episodes·Lifetime·Drama, Romance·1h·6.7·Created by Suzanne Martin, Jordan Budde

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The Client List is about Texas housewife; Riley Parks, who, after being deserted by her husband, is left in serious financial straits and takes a job at a seemingly traditional day spa in a neighboring town. But when she realizes some of her co-workers also provide other services, Riley must make the difficult decision whether or not to embrace an opportunity for her to resolve her financial hardships. The series will follow Riley as she delicately balances a moral conflict between two starkly different lives -- one as a single mother in a conservative town struggling to provide for her family and the other as a savvy and ambitious businesswoman working with a raucous, sexy and unpredictable group of women. As Riley becomes more involved, she struggles while working in secrecy knowing her family and friends would disapprove of her decision.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Client List S02E06Unanswered PrayersS02E06 · 6.6When Riley's client, Lewis Clark, mentions he has a connection to a big time music agent, The Wolf, Riley considers her forgotten dream of becoming a singer. Lacey gets suspicious that Dale has been living a secret life. Riley continues to work on Kyle's defense with his attorney Graham, but Kyle encounters some trouble with a fellow inmate that could jeopardize their efforts. Meanwhile, Evan continues training at the police academy and begins to get close to his fellow cadet, Shelby. At the Rub of Sugarland, Selena teases Derek about the frequency of massages booked by his client Lisa.
  2. 02The Client List S02E07I Ain't Broke, But I'm Badly BentS02E07 · 6.6When Riley forms a personal connection to a wealthy and fellow single dad client, Dylan, she finds herself in tempting and unfamiliar territory. When Kyle loses all his visiting privileges after fighting with a fellow inmate, Riley feels the impact more than she could have predicted. Riley, Selena, and Nikki get creative when the electricity in the spa goes out. Meanwhile, Georgia helps Lacey throw a baby shower for Dale's obnoxious sister, Earlene.
  3. 03The Client List S02E04My Main Trial Is Yet to ComeS02E04 · 6.2Selena doesn't trust Riley's new hire, Nikki, and Riley tries to keep the peace and some stability in the wake of all the new changes. We get a glimpse into Nikki's life before The Rub of Sugarland when Riley meets her ex-boss, Greg Carlye, who runs a strip club. Meanwhile Riley discovers that Derek has been keeping a secret of his own that jeopardizes the Rub of Sugarland. Riley wisely decides that Derek's secret can be used as a valuable business opportunity. Riley must decide whether she wants Katie and Travis visiting Kyle in jail. Riley and Evan struggle to find time with each other. Riley receives an unusual request from one of her clients, a pro football player who likes to test his boundaries.

Castfull cast & details

Jennifer Love HewittJennifer Love HewittRiley ParksLoretta DevineLoretta DevineGeorgia CummingsRebecca FieldRebecca FieldLacey Jean-LocklinColin EgglesfieldColin EgglesfieldEvan ParksAlicia LaganoAlicia LaganoSelena RamosBrian HallisayBrian HallisayKyle ParksCybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdLinette MontgomeryNaturi NaughtonNaturi NaughtonKendra

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2012Aired 5.6Season avg
  1. S01E01The Client List S01E01The Rub of SugarlandApril 8, 2012 5.3After being deserted by her husband, Texas housewife Riley Parks takes a job at a seemingly traditional day spa only to learn that sexual fa
  2. S01E02The Client List S01E02Turn the PageApril 15, 2012 5.3Riley stumbles upon the phone number of a mystery woman from her husband's past, leaving her to wonder if he was having an affair before he
  3. S01E03The Client List S01E03Tough LoveApril 22, 2012 5.7Riley's new career starts to take off when she gets promoted at The Rub. But when her daughter, Katie, starts acting up at school. Riley str
  4. S01E04The Client List S01E04Ring TrueApril 29, 2012 5.7When Linette is made co-chair of a Beaumont social event, Riley balks at facing the community and the rumors about Kyle. Meanwhile, a law st
  5. S01E05The Client List S01E05Try, Try AgainMay 6, 2012 5.7A massage mishap breaks the ice with a sexy. eligible client, leaving Riley to wonder if she's ready to start dating. Meanwhile, Linette's r
  6. S01E06The Client List S01E06The Cold Hard TruthMay 13, 2012 5.7Georgia puts Riley and the Spa Girls on high alert after she begins to suspect the police may be planning a raid at The Rub of Sugar Land. M
  7. S01E07The Client List S01E07Life of RileyMay 20, 2012 5.7A co-workers announcement to elope leads Riley to wonder about the imperfections of her marriage with Kyle. Meanwhile, the Curl Up & Dry
  8. S01E08The Client List S01E08Games People PlayJune 3, 2012 5.3Tensions grow between Riley and her co-worker, Selena, when Selena and Evan begin dating. Meanwhile, Riley considers the lack of a male role
  9. S01E09The Client List S01E09Season's bestActing UpJune 10, 2012 6.0Riley gives romance a try with the very charming and ever persistent Dr. Mark. But what starts as an elegant date at a country club event, e
  10. S01E10The Client List S01E10Past Is PrologueJune 17, 2012 5.9Kyle returns to find Riley and the family he abandoned anything but welcoming. Meanwhile, Riley is entrusted with the reins of The Rub of Su

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode15Episodes2013Aired 5.6Season avg
  1. S02E01The Client List S02E01'Till I Make It on My OwnMarch 10, 2013 6.0Picking up where we left off last season, Riley and Kyle are mid confrontation and find themselves interrupted by local cop, Nathan. His pre
  2. S02E02The Client List S02E02Who's Cheatin' Who?March 17, 2013 5.3Riley's secret life at the spa is threatened as Detectives Monroe and Dunbar mistakenly assume Riley has information that would help their i
  3. S02E03The Client List S02E03Cowboy UpMarch 24, 2013 5.4Linette has a car accident and temporarily moves in with Riley while she recovers. Evan secretly takes on a dangerous job so he can help Ril
  4. S02E04The Client List S02E04My Main Trial Is Yet to ComeMarch 31, 2013 6.2Selena doesn't trust Riley's new hire, Nikki, and Riley tries to keep the peace and some stability in the wake of all the new changes. We ge
  5. S02E05The Client List S02E05Hell on HeelsApril 7, 2013 6.0When Riley discovers that Linette wants Katie to enter the Beaumont Belles Mother/Daughter pageant, Riley struggles with her decision and tu
  6. S02E06The Client List S02E06Season's bestUnanswered PrayersApril 14, 2013 6.6When Riley's client, Lewis Clark, mentions he has a connection to a big time music agent, The Wolf, Riley considers her forgotten dream of b
  7. S02E07The Client List S02E07I Ain't Broke, But I'm Badly BentApril 21, 2013 6.6When Riley forms a personal connection to a wealthy and fellow single dad client, Dylan, she finds herself in tempting and unfamiliar territ
  8. S02E08The Client List S02E08Heaven's Just a Sin AwayApril 28, 2013 5.3As Riley struggles with her marriage and recent decisions at work, she and Lacey decide to attend church with Georgia and Harold. Also, Haro
  9. S02E09The Client List S02E09Save a Horse, Ride a CowboyMay 5, 2013 5.0As Riley attempts to let Kyle back into her life, Lacey struggles to show her support. Kyle turns to Dale to help him find a job. Meanwhile,
  10. S02E10The Client List S02E10What Part of NoMay 12, 2013 5.0When Lacey gets attacked by a man breaking into Riley's home, both Riley and Kyle feel responsible. Riley goes on a mission to find out the
  11. S02E11The Client List S02E11I Miss Back WhenMay 19, 2013 4.3Lacey copes with the aftermath of the break-in and her attack. Attempting to cheer her up, Riley convinces her to attend their high school r
  12. S02E12The Client List S02E12When I Say I DoJune 2, 2013 5.8Riley is consumed with wedding preparations; Kyle tries to find a way to help his family; Evan and Trimble go under cover in a massage parlo
  13. S02E13The Client List S02E13Whatever It TakesJune 9, 2013 5.7Riley volunteers at a charity golf tournament and learns that a judge is spearheading a task force that could put her and the Rub in serious
  14. S02E14The Client List S02E14What Kind of Fool Do You Think I AmJune 16, 2013 5.0Riley discovers that the client list has been stolen; Evan gets a step closer to uncovering Riley's hidden life; Dale and Lacey receive news
  15. S02E15The Client List S02E15Wild Nights Are CallingJune 16, 2013 5.3Riley desperately searches for the client list and her efforts put everyone at risk, including Georgia, Nikki and Judge Overton. Riley also

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