Plot Synopsis

Based on the ground-breaking British social experiment format from the BBC, THE WEEK THE WOMEN WENT reveals how the men of Yemassee, South Carolina, cope after all women leave the tight-knit community for seven days. With the women escaping to an isolated site, the town's men are left to handle all responsibilities -- ranging from making the kids' breakfast and putting them to bed to maintaining their households and coordinating events -- many of which result in unforeseen issues forcing them to create a new perspective on life during the experience. Filled with a wide range of dramatic challenges and shocking emotions, this series shows what the men and women of Yemassee surprisingly learn about themselves and their roles in the home, relationships and society, as close friendships are tested, unsung heroes recognized, old rivalries renewed and deep secrets exposed during their time apart.