Living Single — Season 1
In a '90s kind of world I'm glad I got my girls
About this season
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.
Episodes (27)
1. Judging by the Cover
7.5Aired 29 August 1993 • 30 min
Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
2. I'll Take Your Man
7.5Aired 29 August 1993 • 30 min
Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
3. Whose Date Is It Anyway?
9.0Aired 5 September 1993 • 30 min
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.
4. A Kiss Before Lying
9.0Aired 12 September 1993 • 30 min
Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
5. In the Black Is Beautiful
8.0Aired 19 September 1993 • 30 min
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
6. Great Expectations
9.0Aired 26 September 1993 • 30 min
Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
7. Full Court Press
8.0Aired 3 October 1993 • 30 min
Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
8. Living Single... With Children
8.0Aired 10 October 1993 • 30 min
Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
9. Just Friends?
9.0Aired 17 October 1993 • 30 min
Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
10. Quittin' Time
8.0Aired 24 October 1993 • 30 min
Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
11. The Naked Truth
9.0Aired 7 November 1993 • 30 min
Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
12. Crappy Birthday
8.0Aired 14 November 1993 • 30 min
The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
13. Love Takes a Holiday
9.0Aired 21 November 1993 • 30 min
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.
14. Burglar in the House
9.0Aired 28 November 1993 • 30 min
Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
15. Living Kringle
9.0Aired 19 December 1993 • 30 min
Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
16. Fatal Distraction
8.0Aired 9 January 1994 • 30 min
Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
17. The Hand That Robs the Cradle
9.0Aired 16 January 1994 • 30 min
Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
18. Love Thy Neighbor
9.0Aired 6 February 1994 • 30 min
Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
19. Mystery Date
9.0Aired 13 February 1994 • 30 min
Synclaire and Overton avoid each other in fear of scaring the other off, while Khadijah, Regine and Max scheme to snare ultradesirable neighbor Hamilton.
20. Hot Fun in the Wintertime
9.0Aired 20 February 1994 • 30 min
Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
21. Friends Like These
9.0Aired 27 February 1994 • 30 min
Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
22. Who's the Boss?
9.0Aired 13 March 1994 • 30 min
Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
23. U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
9.0Aired 27 March 1994 • 30 min
Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
24. Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
9.0Aired 17 April 1994 • 30 min
When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
25. A Tale of Two Tattles
9.0Aired 1 May 1994 • 30 min
Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
26. She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
9.0Aired 8 May 1994 • 30 min
Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
27. What's Next?
9.0Aired 15 May 1994 • 30 min
It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.