Living Single
Living Single
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Living Single

In a '90s kind of world I'm glad I got my girls

8.0 / 10
1993
5 seasons
118 episodes
Comedy

Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993, to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone. Throughout its run, Living Single became one of the most popular African-American sitcoms of its era, ranking among the top five in African-American ratings in all five seasons. The series was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser's company, Sister Lee, in association with Warner Bros. Television. In contrast to the popularity of NBC's "Must See TV" on Thursday nights in the 1990s, many African American and Latino viewers flocked to Fox's Thursday night line-up of Martin, Living Single, and New York Undercover. In fact, these were the three highest-rated series among black households for the 1996–1997 season.

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Cast

Seasons

  • Judging by the Cover

    1.Judging by the Cover

    7.5
    29-08-199330m

    Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.

  • I'll Take Your Man

    2.I'll Take Your Man

    7.5
    29-08-199330m

    Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.

  • Whose Date Is It Anyway?

    3.Whose Date Is It Anyway?

    9.0
    05-09-199330m

    Synclaire hasn't had a date in months, then a veterinarian asks her out, and suddenly she has a social calendar along with another dogged admirer.

  • A Kiss Before Lying

    4.A Kiss Before Lying

    9.0
    12-09-199330m

    Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.

  • In the Black Is Beautiful

    5.In the Black Is Beautiful

    8.0
    19-09-199330m

    Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.

  • Great Expectations

    6.Great Expectations

    9.0
    26-09-199330m

    Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.

  • Full Court Press

    7.Full Court Press

    8.0
    03-10-199330m

    Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.

  • Living Single... With Children

    8.Living Single... With Children

    8.0
    10-10-199330m

    Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.

  • Just Friends?

    9.Just Friends?

    9.0
    17-10-199330m

    Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.

  • Quittin' Time

    10.Quittin' Time

    8.0
    24-10-199330m

    Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.

  • The Naked Truth

    11.The Naked Truth

    9.0
    07-11-199330m

    Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.

  • Crappy Birthday

    12.Crappy Birthday

    8.0
    14-11-199330m

    The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.

  • Love Takes a Holiday

    13.Love Takes a Holiday

    9.0
    21-11-199330m

    Thanksgiving brings Kyle a new love interest--photographer Stacey--and a helping of advice from his female friends warning that she's just out for fun.

  • Burglar in the House

    14.Burglar in the House

    9.0
    28-11-199330m

    Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.

  • Living Kringle

    15.Living Kringle

    9.0
    19-12-199330m

    Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.

  • Fatal Distraction

    16.Fatal Distraction

    8.0
    09-01-199430m

    Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.

  • The Hand That Robs the Cradle

    17.The Hand That Robs the Cradle

    9.0
    16-01-199430m

    Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.

  • Love Thy Neighbor

    18.Love Thy Neighbor

    9.0
    06-02-199430m

    Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.

  • Mystery Date

    19.Mystery Date

    9.0
    13-02-199430m

    Synclaire and Overton avoid each other in fear of scaring the other off, while Khadijah, Regine and Max scheme to snare ultradesirable neighbor Hamilton.

  • Hot Fun in the Wintertime

    20.Hot Fun in the Wintertime

    9.0
    20-02-199430m

    Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?

  • Friends Like These

    21.Friends Like These

    9.0
    27-02-199430m

    Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.

  • Who's the Boss?

    22.Who's the Boss?

    9.0
    13-03-199430m

    Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.

  • U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)

    23.U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)

    9.0
    27-03-199430m

    Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.

  • Love Is a Many Splintered Thing

    24.Love Is a Many Splintered Thing

    9.0
    17-04-199430m

    When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.

  • A Tale of Two Tattles

    25.A Tale of Two Tattles

    9.0
    01-05-199430m

    Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.

  • She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother

    26.She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother

    9.0
    08-05-199430m

    Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.

  • What's Next?

    27.What's Next?

    9.0
    15-05-199430m

    It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.

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