American TV drama starring Jean Smart as Elaine Marshall, who seems to be living the American dream. Happily married for 20 years to Jim (John Terry), a successful doctor, she has two beautiful teenagers, a stable career & two houses: one in the city & one in the country. However, her life is shattered in an instant when she discovers that Jim is having an affair with a man. Determined to salvage the pieces of her life, Elaine embarks on a roller-coaster ride of emotions that will not only test her strength but re-examine the bonds that tie a family together.