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Living Single

Living Single

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

TV-PG1993•30m•8.3/10
Comedy

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8.3/10(48)

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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Production

SisterLee Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 29, 1993

Last Aired

January 1, 1998

Networks

FOX

Created By

Yvette Lee Bowser

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Judging by the Cover
E1
Judging by the Cover
Air date: 1993-08-29
Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
I'll Take Your Man
E2
I'll Take Your Man
Air date: 1993-08-29
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?
E3
Whose Date Is It Anyway?
Air date: 1993-09-05
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
E4
A Kiss Before Lying
Air date: 1993-09-12
Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
In the Black Is Beautiful
E5
In the Black Is Beautiful
Air date: 1993-09-19
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Great Expectations
E6
Great Expectations
Air date: 1993-09-26
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
E7
Full Court Press
Air date: 1993-10-03
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
E8
Living Single... With Children
Air date: 1993-10-10
Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
Just Friends?
E9
Just Friends?
Air date: 1993-10-17
Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
Quittin' Time
E10
Quittin' Time
Air date: 1993-10-24
Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
The Naked Truth
E11
The Naked Truth
Air date: 1993-11-07
Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
Crappy Birthday
E12
Crappy Birthday
Air date: 1993-11-14
The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
Love Takes a Holiday
E13
Love Takes a Holiday
Air date: 1993-11-21
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
E14
Burglar in the House
Air date: 1993-11-28
Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
Living Kringle
E15
Living Kringle
Air date: 1993-12-19
Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
Fatal Distraction
E16
Fatal Distraction
Air date: 1994-01-09
Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
The Hand That Robs the Cradle
E17
The Hand That Robs the Cradle
Air date: 1994-01-16
Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
Love Thy Neighbor
E18
Love Thy Neighbor
Air date: 1994-02-06
Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
Mystery Date
E19
Mystery Date
Air date: 1994-02-13
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
E20
Hot Fun in the Wintertime
Air date: 1994-02-20
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
E21
Friends Like These
Air date: 1994-02-27
Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
Who's the Boss?
E22
Who's the Boss?
Air date: 1994-03-13
Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
E23
U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
Air date: 1994-03-27
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
E24
Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
Air date: 1994-04-17
When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
A Tale of Two Tattles
E25
A Tale of Two Tattles
Air date: 1994-05-01
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
E26
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
Air date: 1994-05-08
Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
What's Next?
E27
What's Next?
Air date: 1994-05-15
It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.

Cast

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

Khadijah James

Kim Coles

Kim Coles

Synclaire James

Erika Alexander

Erika Alexander

Maxine Shaw

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Kyle Barker

John Henton

John Henton

Overton Jones

Kim Fields

Kim Fields

Regine Hunter

Mel Jackson

Mel Jackson

Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams

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