‘Insecure’ and ‘Divorce’ November Episodes Guide

Sarah Jessica Parker Divorce Comedy
Sterling Jerins, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Charlie Kilgore in ‘Divorce’ (Photo: Macall B. Polay / HBO)

HBO’s two new half-hour comedies, Insecure and Divorce, finish up the first season runs with four new episodes each in November 2016. Insecure was created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore and stars Rae, Jay Ellis, Lisa Joyce, and Yvonne Orji. Sharon Horgan created and executive produces Divorce, with Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon, Talia Balsam, Tracy Letts, Sterling Jerins, and Charlie Kilgore starring in the relationship comedy/drama.


Divorce November 2016 Episodes:

Episode #5: “Gustav”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 6 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 6 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 9 (2:40 a.m.) and 10 (10:45 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 7 (9:00 p.m.), 9 (11:30 p.m.), 10 (8:00 p.m.), 12 (3:05 a.m.), 19 (4:30 p.m.) and 25 (3:00 p.m.), and Dec. 17 (6:00 p.m.)
Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) discovers that Robert (Thomas Haden Church) has hired a lawyer, and responds in kind. Frances looks to connect with an influential artist. Robert pitches Nick (Tracy Letts) a can’t-miss investment opportunity.
Written by Cindy Chupack; directed by Adam Bernstein.

Episode #6: “Christmas”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 13 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 13 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 16 (2:35 a.m.), 17 (10:10 p.m.) and 19 (3:05 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 14 (9:00 p.m.), 16 (8:30 p.m.), 17 (8:00 p.m.), 19 (5:00 p.m.) and 25 (3:30 p.m.), and Dec. 17 (6:30 p.m.)
Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) try to set their differences aside and make their annual Christmas trip to her parents’ house with the kids.
Written by Tom Scharpling; directed by Jamie Babbit.

Episode #7: “Weekend Plans”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 20 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 20 (12:30 a.m., 2:00 a.m.), 23 (2:15 a.m.), 24 (11:00 p.m.) and 26 (5:05 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 21 (9:00 p.m.), 23 (8:30 p.m.), 24 (8:00 p.m.) and 25 (4:00 p.m.), and Dec. 17 (7:00 p.m.)
Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) discovers that Robert (Thomas Haden Church) has misled her about their financial situation. Robert tries to re-enter the “dating” pool.
Written by Adam Resnick; directed by Adam Bernstein.

Episode #8: “Church”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 27 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 27 (12:30 a.m., 2:00 a.m.) and 30 (2:35 a.m.), and Dec. 1 (10:35 p.m.) and 3 (4:15 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 28 (9:00 p.m.) and 30 (8:30 p.m.), and Dec. 1 (8:00 p.m.) and 17 (7:30 p.m.)
Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) pursues a new job, and is troubled that Robert (Thomas Haden Church) suddenly seems so happy, despite the divorce.
Written by Hayes Davenport; directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.

Insecure Issa Rae and Jay Ellis
Issa Rae and Jay Ellis star in ‘Insecure’ (Photo: Anne Marie Fox/HBO)

Insecure November Episodes:

Episode #5: “Shady as F**k”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 6 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 6 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 8 (11:50 p.m.), 10 (11:15 p.m.) and 12 (2:00 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 7 (1:10 p.m., 9:30 p.m.), 9 (8:30 p.m.), 12 (8:00 p.m.) and 27 (6:30 p.m.), and Dec. 3 (7:00 p.m.)
A mortified Issa (Issa Rae) searches for a way to get her open mic video taken down and finds herself reconnecting with Daniel (Y’lan Noel) during a trip to his studio. Lawrence (Jay Ellis) faces questions about his future with Issa. Molly (Yvonne Orji) invites her “perfect guy” Chris (Jidenna) to her co-worker’s engagement party, while attempting to navigate her “friendship” with Jared (Langston Kerman).
Written by Ben Dougan; directed by Melina Matsoukas.

Episode #6: “Guilty as F**k”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 13 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 13 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 15 (2:15 a.m.), 17 (10:40 p.m.) and 19 (12:45 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 14 (3:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.), 16 (8:00 p.m.), 19 (8:00 p.m.) and 27 (7:00 p.m.), and Dec. 3 (7:30 p.m.)
Issa (Issa Rae) tries to keep things together while hiding her guilt, as Lawrence (Jay Ellis) doubles down on his commitment to her. Molly (Yvonne Orji) embraces a new relationship, but after learning more than she wants to about her new beau’s past, struggles to focus on their future.
Written by Amy Aniobi; directed by Debbie Allen.

Episode #7: “Real as F**k”
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 20 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 20 (midnight, 2:30 a.m.), 22 (11:00 p.m.), 24 (11:30 p.m.) and 26 (4:35 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 21 (1:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.), 23 (8:00 p.m.), 26 (8:00 p.m.) and 27 (7:30 p.m.), and Dec. 3 (8:00 p.m.)
As Issa (Issa Rae) prepares for an important work fundraiser, her plan to keep focused gets derailed. Lawrence (Jay Ellis) considers a career opportunity. Molly (Yvonne Orji) runs into an old friend with a new outlook.
Written by Prentice Penny; directed by Kevin Bray.

Episode #8: “Broken as F**k” (season finale)
Debut: SUNDAY, NOV. 27 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 27 (midnight, 2:30 a.m.) and 29 (12:05 a.m.), and Dec. 1 (11:05 p.m.) and 3 (2:40 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 28 (12:40 p.m., 9:30 p.m.) and 30 (8:00 p.m.), and Dec. 2 (8:00 p.m.) and 3 (8:30 p.m.)
The lingering tension between Molly (Yvonne Orji) and Issa (Issa Rae) threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence (Jay Ellis) reconnects with his friends.
Written by Issa Rae; directed by Melina Matsoukas.