Smart Woman Survival Guide
Season 1
A Canadian television series that is part lifestyle show and part sitcom. The show follows a group of women who work on a fictional lifestyle program called Smart Woman. The women navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives while researching segments for Smart Woman. The show features real life experts who provide information and tips on various topics for the modern "smart woman".
Where to Watch Season 1
12 Episodes
- Power TripE3
Episode 3Power TripWhen Liz tells Nat she needs to take more on-the-job initiative, Nat volunteers to produce her first segment, 'Five Meals, One Prep'. Only thing is, Lana can't cook. Meanwhile, Liz tries to manage a pushy executive from the network. And Brooke deals with a bully of her own, Liz. - Basic InstinctE4
Episode 4Basic InstinctWhen Nat realizes the guy she asked to her cousin's wedding is wrong for her, she wants out of the relationship. Only problem is, he's the guest expert in the Smart Woman segment on 'Dating in the 21st Century'. Meanwhile, Brooke bets Liz she can go a day without flirting - right after which, Mr. Right walks into the office. And Liz, knee-deep in a segment about nutrition, accidentally insults her husband's weight. - Don't Go Changin'E5
Episode 5Don't Go Changin'When a viewer's letter says Lana doesn't appear smart enough to be the host of a show called Smart Woman, Lana redefines her appearance (Glasses! They're what all the intellectuals are wearing!). Never one to do things on her own, Lana manipulates the women into changing too. Nat is to become one with her inner athlete, Liz is to become putty in Reggie's make-up artist hands, and Brooke has to learn to make do in a world without heels. - Green with EnvyE6
Episode 6Green with EnvyWhile the ladies wait in line for their morning coffee fix, they meet a hot barista who both Liz and Brooke set out to woo. Meanwhile, Reggie and Lana compete to see who has the better laundry room, and the men in Natalie's life compete for her affections. Let the games begin! - Their Cup Runneth OverE7
Episode 7Their Cup Runneth OverWhen Nat's breasts fail the 'pencil test,' she decides it may be time for some new lingerie and comes up with a plan to get Smart Woman to pay for it. Meanwhile, Liz's husband Steve has hired a busty new secretary. And Brooke takes a segment about breast self-exams into her own hands - literally. - Temptation Killed the CanaryE8
Episode 8Temptation Killed the CanaryAlistair and Nat fight their attraction to one other when they are forced to spend the afternoon together cleaning Lana’s bathroom. Brooke’s love of cheese is tempered by her severe lactose intolerance and Liz is tempted to return to her party girl ways when her college buddy drops off some wine. While the team fights their desires, they ignore the needs of Lana’s new pet canary. - The Best Things in Life Are Free, Plus TaxE9
Episode 9The Best Things in Life Are Free, Plus TaxWhen the office lottery pool wins big without her, Lana feels left out and leaves, mid-segment. Meanwhile, Brooke is stranded by the side of the road with a flat tire. And Lana's boyfriend, Callum, asks Nat's advice in popping the question, so as not to fall flat on his face. - Lost in TransitionE10
Episode 10Lost in TransitionLana returns from a retreat, transformed by a new way of thinking called Inya and wants to change the entire show. An overworked Liz must save the show from Lana’s crazy new ideas and she needs Nat and Brooke’s help. However, Nat is stuck between moving into her new apartment and doing her job. Brooke is in trouble, because she has messed up Reggie’s relationship with his mentor and then accidentally gets him fired from the show. And Liz’s husband is forcing her to take a little down time. - We Are FamilyE11
Episode 11We Are FamilyWith all the talk of Lana's 'happily ever after' hanging in the air, Nat wants somebody to love. Only Nat reaches out and touches the worst guy possible, Wyatt, her ex. Meanwhile Liz and her husband, Steve, attend a tantric sex work shop to learn how to extend their love into a long-term commitment. And Brooke deals with the loss of a loved one. - To Fail Is HumanE12
Episode 12To Fail Is HumanLana, in a precarious emotional state over her upcoming nuptials, is pushed over the edge when she finds out Callum wants to wear a kilt to the wedding. Alistair and Nat compete for a raise, and Lana makes an offer: whoever convinces Callum NOT to wear the kilt gets the money. Meanwhile, Liz faces her demons when she auditions wedding singers and her old bandmate shows up. Brooke is busy planning a segment on the pros of prenups and secretly working on Lana’s bachelorette party. - CountdownE13
Episode 13CountdownLana hands out wedding-themed assignments as 'Weddingpalooza' barrels towards its inevitable conclusion. Only, when Nat's tasked with trailing the groom, she discovers firsthand that Lana's husband-to-be is a cad. Meanwhile, Brooke meets a hot minister and wants to get biblical. And Liz discovers she might be pregnant, but it's not an immaculate conception.
