Living Single

Living Single

1993
8.4
5 Seasons
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.

Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Ep 1

Judging by the Cover

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

Episode 2
Ep 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.

Episode 3
Ep 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.

Episode 4
Ep 4

A Kiss Before Lying

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

Episode 5
Ep 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.

Episode 6
Ep 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.

Episode 7
Ep 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.

Episode 8
Ep 8

Living Single... With Children

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

Episode 9
Ep 9

Just Friends?

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

Episode 10
Ep 10

Quittin' Time

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

Episode 11
Ep 11

The Naked Truth

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

Episode 12
Ep 12

Crappy Birthday

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

Episode 13
Ep 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.

Episode 14
Ep 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.

Episode 15
Ep 15

Living Kringle

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

Episode 16
Ep 16

Fatal Distraction

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

Episode 17
Ep 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.

Episode 18
Ep 18

Love Thy Neighbor

Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.

Episode 19
Ep 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.

Episode 20
Ep 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?

Episode 21
Ep 21

Friends Like These

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

Episode 22
Ep 22

Who's the Boss?

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

Episode 23
Ep 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.

Episode 24
Ep 24

Love Is a Many Splintered Thing

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

Episode 25
Ep 25

A Tale of Two Tattles

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

Episode 26
Ep 26

She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother

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

Episode 27
Ep 27

What's Next?

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