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Living Single

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

8.11993TV-PG5 seasonsEnglish

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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Comedy
Starring

Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander

Created by

Yvette Lee Bowser

Season 1

1.Judging by the Cover

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

30 minAug 29, 1993

2.I'll Take Your Man

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

30 minAug 29, 1993

3.Whose Date Is It Anyway?

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.

30 minSep 5, 1993

4.A Kiss Before Lying

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

30 minSep 12, 1993

5.In the Black Is Beautiful

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

30 minSep 19, 1993

6.Great Expectations

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

30 minSep 26, 1993

7.Full Court Press

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

30 minOct 3, 1993

8.Living Single... With Children

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

30 minOct 10, 1993

9.Just Friends?

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

30 minOct 17, 1993

10.Quittin' Time

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

30 minOct 24, 1993

11.The Naked Truth

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

30 minNov 7, 1993

12.Crappy Birthday

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

30 minNov 14, 1993

13.Love Takes a Holiday

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.

30 minNov 21, 1993

14.Burglar in the House

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

30 minNov 28, 1993

15.Living Kringle

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

30 minDec 19, 1993

16.Fatal Distraction

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

30 minJan 9, 1994

17.The Hand That Robs the Cradle

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

30 minJan 16, 1994

18.Love Thy Neighbor

Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.

30 minFeb 6, 1994

19.Mystery Date

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

30 minFeb 13, 1994

20.Hot Fun in the Wintertime

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

30 minFeb 20, 1994

21.Friends Like These

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

30 minFeb 27, 1994

22.Who's the Boss?

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

30 minMar 13, 1994

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

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

30 minMar 27, 1994

24.Love Is a Many Splintered Thing

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

30 minApr 17, 1994

25.A Tale of Two Tattles

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

30 minMay 1, 1994

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

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

30 minMay 8, 1994

27.What's Next?

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

30 minMay 15, 1994

Living Single

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.

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

Information

Released
Aug 29, 1993
Episode length
30m
Seasons
5
Episodes
118
Status
Ended

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-PG
Created by
Yvette Lee Bowser

Networks

Network
FOX

People in this story

Queen LatifahKhadijah James
Kim ColesSynclaire James
Erika AlexanderMaxine Shaw
Terrence 'T.C.' CarsonKyle Barker
John HentonOverton Jones
Kim FieldsRegine Hunter
Mel JacksonIra Lee "Tripp" Williams

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