Mistresses (American TV series) season 4

The fourth and final season of the American television drama series Mistresses premiered on May 30, 2016, on ABC.[1] The series is based on the UK series of the same name and was adapted by K.J. Steinberg, it stars Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes, Jes Macallan and Tabrett Bethell as the four lead characters.

Mistresses
Season 4
Season 4 promotional poster
StarringYunjin Kim
Rochelle Aytes
Jes Macallan
Brett Tucker
Rob Mayes
Tabrett Bethell
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMay 30 (2016-05-30) –
September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 3
List of episodes

Cast

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Main cast

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Production

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On September 25, 2015, ABC renewed Mistresses for a fourth season, consisting of 14 episodes, which began filming on February 27, 2016.[2][3] On February 19, 2016, it was announced that Tabrett Bethell, who previously guest starred as Kate Davis in season two for one episode, returned in the remaining lead role during the fourth season from the second episode.[4] Jerry O'Connell is set to recur this season as Robert, Karen's new nanny who also moonlights as an actor. O'Connell will also direct a few episodes later in the season.[5] Tia Mowry will also recur as Barbara Rutledge, a literary agent who signs with Karen.[6] Navid Negahban and Micky Shiloah will both recur this season. Negahban is set to play Jonathan Amadi, an uber-successful Persian businessman who helps finance Harry's business expansion;[7] while Shiloah will recur as Jonathan's privileged nephew, Reza.[8] Ian Harvie has also been tapped for the recurring role of Michael Hester, a rich financier who hires April to decorate his house.[9] Ella Thomas will also recur throughout this season as Jackie, a fitness instructor that befriends Joss.[10] David Sutcliffe will recur in the role of Adam, an extremely handsome, charming and confident suitor of Karen's.[11] Wilson Cruz is also set to guest star this season as Dante, Harry's new personal shopper.[12] Lynn Whitfield is set to return in the role of April's mother Marjorie, for a guest appearance.[13]

Episodes

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
401"The New Girls"Chris MisianoJosh ReimsMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)2.94[14]
412"Mistaken Identity"Chris MisianoJessica Lieberman & Molly MargrafJune 6, 2016 (2016-06-06)3.31[15]
423"Under Pressure"Sharat RajuJordan BuddeJune 20, 2016 (2016-06-20)2.89[16]
434"Blurred Lines"Sharat RajuKiersten Van HorneJune 27, 2016 (2016-06-27)2.80[17]
445"Lean In"Constantine MakrisRina MimounJuly 4, 2016 (2016-07-04)1.97[18]
456"What Happens in Vegas"Constantine MakrisJustin LoJuly 11, 2016 (2016-07-11)2.97[19]
467"Survival of the Fittest"John ScottSarah TarkoffAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)2.42[20]
478"Bridge Over Troubled Water"John ScottJessica Lieberman & Molly MargrafAugust 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)2.07[21]
489"The Root of All Evil"Jerry O'ConnellJustin LoAugust 15, 2016 (2016-08-15)2.10[22]
4910"Confrontations"Jerry O'ConnellJordan BuddeAugust 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)2.45[23]
5011"Fight or Flight"Hanelle CulpepperK.J. SteinbergAugust 29, 2016 (2016-08-29)2.74[24]
5112"Back to the Start"Hanelle CulpepperK.J. SteinbergSeptember 5, 2016 (2016-09-05)2.52[25]
5213"The Show Must Go On"John ScottStory by : Josh Reims
Teleplay by : K.J. Steinberg & Rina Mimoun
September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)2.57[26]

Ratings

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U.S. ratings
No. Episode Air date Time slot (EST) Rating/share (18–49) Viewers (m)
1 "The New Girls" May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30) Monday
10:00 PM
0.7/2[14] 2.94[14]
2 "Mistaken Identity" June 6, 2016 (2016-06-06) 0.8/3[15] 3.31[15]
3 "Under Pressure" June 20, 2016 (2016-06-20) 0.7/3[16] 2.89[16]
4 "Blurred Lines" June 27, 2016 (2016-06-27) 0.7/3[17] 2.80[17]
5 "Lean In" July 4, 2016 (2016-07-04) 0.4/2[18] 1.97[18]
6 "What Happens in Vegas" July 11, 2016 (2016-07-11) 0.7/3[19] 2.97[19]
7 "Survival of the Fittest" August 2, 2016 (2016-08-02) Tuesday
10:00 PM
0.6/3[20] 2.42[20]
8 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" August 8, 2016 (2016-08-08) Monday
10:00 PM
0.5/2[21] 2.07[21]
9 "The Root of All Evil" August 15, 2016 (2016-08-15) 0.5/2[22] 2.10[22]
10 "Confrontations" August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) 0.6/2[23] 2.45[23]
11 "Fight or Flight" August 29, 2016 (2016-08-29) 0.6/2[24] 2.74[24]
12 "Back to the Start" September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05) 0.5/2[25] 2.52[25]
13 "The Show Must Go On" September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06) Tuesday
10:00 PM
0.6/2[26] 2.57[26]

References

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