Army Wives tells the story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond they all have military spouses. The series is based on the book Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives by Tanya Biank. Army Wives is produced by ABC Television Studio and The Mark Gordon Company. Pamela Moran used to be a member of the Boston police department. She is now a homemaker allowing her husband to be the breadwinner of the family. She is, as we learn, earning some money as a surrogate mother. Denise Sherwood tries to maintain the image of perfect military wife and mother, even if it means hiding the occasional bruise. Claudia Joy Holden is the one the others look to for leadership and guidance. She is fully supportive of her husband's career and hoping a secret from her past doesn't come to light. Roxy LeBlanc is newlywed to PFC Trevor LeBlanc after only knowing him four days. She is new to military life and uncertain if she will be able to fit in. Roland Burton is a psychiatrist who is the "army wife" of Joan Burton. Joan has been serving in Afghanistan for two years and now they need to reconnect as a family.
The Holdens ready for Michael's promotion ceremony; Pamela's marital woes escalate; and Roland struggles with his additional responsibilities at home and on the job. Meanwhile, Roxy faces financial difficulties; and a gr...
Summary: Viola (Tonya Pinkins) makes an impressive turn as a guest singer at the Hump Bar; Michael anxiously awaits a visit from a four-star general (Michael Nouri); and Denise plays to win at an annual golf tournament...
Summary: Jeremy returns home from Iraq as Joan says good-bye to her family. Meanwhile, Trevor's first recruit is sworn in, and Pamela discovers Chase lied to her.
Summary: Roxy and Pamela visit a nursing home, where they meet two senior Army wives who share WWII stories with them through flashbacks.
Summary: Pamela get answers to her questions about Chase; Denise pursues a new career as an EMT; Jeremy runs into trouble in Iraq; and Roxy makes a decision about her future with Trevor.
Summary: Claudia Joy is determined to keep her medical condition a secret; Trevor is challenged by his new role as a recruiter; and Pamela desperately searches for answers about Chase, who was set to return home two wee...
Summary: Claudia Joy receives a shocking diagnosis after she and Denise get into a fender bender; Trevor bonds with TJ on a fishing trip; and Jeremy deals with the aftermath of a fellow soldier's injury.
Summary: Claudia Joy and Denise escort a former senator's widow (Kelly Bishop) to a groundbreaking ceremony on base; Roxy tries to make a good impression for Finn at a private school; country singer Jack Ingram perform...
Summary: Roxy's favorite country singer (Shelby Lynne) stops by the bar seeking employment; Pamela's hunt for her lost wallet puts a damper on Chase's homecoming; and Joan agonizes over the family milestones she'll mis...
Summary: Michael and Emmalin try to rebuild their relationship by spending some quality time together; Claudia Joy escorts Haneen back home to the Middle East; and Roxy is concerned about Finn's difficulties in school.
Summary: The war-games exercise pits Joan and Evan against each other; Claudia Joy and Denise approach the FRG about sponsoring Haneen, who needs further treatment after her surgery; and Pamela advises a young wife on ...
Summary: Pamela disagrees with the football coach's methods; Denise and Frank go for counseling; Joan and Evan are on opposing sides during a war-game exercise; and Haneen makes herself at home in the Holdens' house.
Summary: The ladies help Joan and Roland prepare for the christening; Trevor is called upon to care for Lucky the dog; and Terrance and Roland aid an injured Iraqi orphan.
Summary: Roxy plans a reopening bash for the bar, but things don't go as well as she had hoped; Pamela's football know-how leads to a job offer with her son's team; Chase comes home early, but finds it difficult to rea...
Summary: Michael tries to fix things with Emmalin. Trevor feels he can't provide the things his family as Pamela and Chase move into their house. Roland must decide if he should take the job offer.
Denise...
Claudia Joy house hunts as Emmalin's rebellious ways continue. Pamela is also on the lookout for a new place because her kids no longer want to share a room. Elsewhere, Roland is confronted by an outside therapist about ...
Summary: Denise tries to learn Frank's fate after his unit runs into trouble in Iraq. She turns to Claudia Joy for help, but her friend is busy reestablishing a home base after deciding to stay in town with Emmalin.