The Girlfriend Experience
Season 1
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. Entry
A Chicago law-school student's life takes a dramatic turn when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships.
2. A Friend
Christine's double life begins, as she balances her pursuit of a legal career with her work as a girlfriend experience.
3. Retention
Christine confronts Jacqueline over the level of her control; David needs Erin's help to retain one of the firm's major clients.
4. 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.
5. Insurance
Christine's secret identity is compromised following the death of one of her clients.
6. Boundaries
Christine's growing intimacy with a new client threatens to cross business boundaries; David is confirmed as managing partner at Kirkland & Allen.
7. Access
Christine attempts to prevent any further intrusions from Jack, but encounters another problem from an unexpected source.
8. Provocation
Christine goes on the attack at Kirkland, intent on achieving revenge.
9. Blindsided
Christine's worlds collide, forcing her to devise a way to come out on top.
10. Available
Christine embraces her career as a GFE provider following her humiliating experience at Kirkland.
11. 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.
12. Home
Christine travels home for her parent's 30th wedding anniversary party. They are partially happy to see her.
13. Separation
Christine is in complete control.
