Episode 1
Judging by the Cover
30m7.5 / 10
Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
Episode credits
Directed by Tony SingletaryWritten by Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Cylk Cozart, Natalie Venetia Belcon
TV series
Living Single
1993TV-PG5 seasons8.1 / 10
In a '90s kind of world I'm glad I got my girls
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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 1 episodes
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Episode 2
I'll Take Your Man
30m7.5 / 10
Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
Episode credits
Directed by Tony SingletaryWritten by Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Freda Payne, Charles R. Penland
Episode 3
Whose Date Is It Anyway?
30m9.0 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Tony SingletaryWritten by Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Thomas Mikal Ford, Oliver Muirhead
Episode 4
A Kiss Before Lying
30m9.0 / 10
Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Daniel Margosis, Robert HornGuest stars Kellita Smith, Jeffrey D. Sams
Episode 5
In the Black Is Beautiful
30m8.0 / 10
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Episode credits
Directed by Tony SingletaryWritten by Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven CohenGuest stars Steve White, Melissa De Sousa, Cassi Davis
Episode 6
Great Expectations
30m9.0 / 10
Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Calvin Brown Jr.Guest stars Terri J. Vaughn, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Mailon Rivera, Andre Rosey Brown, Yonda Davis, Mark Wheatle
Episode 7
Full Court Press
30m8.0 / 10
Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven CohenGuest stars Marcus Giamatti, Richard Stahl, Montrose Hagins, Julie Ow, Dominique Jennings
Episode 8
Living Single... With Children
30m8.0 / 10
Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
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Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Lore KimbroughGuest stars Dominic Hoffman, Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly, Gary LeRoi Gray
Episode 9
Just Friends?
30m9.0 / 10
Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Bernadette LuckettGuest stars Cress Williams, Fred Stoller
Episode 10
Quittin' Time
30m8.0 / 10
Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Yvette Lee Bowser, Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Ron Fassler, Isabel Sanford, Joseph Paul
Episode 11
The Naked Truth
30m9.0 / 10
Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Yvette Lee Bowser, Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Joe Keyes
Episode 12
Crappy Birthday
30m8.0 / 10
The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Yvette Lee Bowser, Tom AndersonGuest stars Ed McMahon, Flip Wilson, Alexander Folk, Lorinda Hawkins Smith
Episode 13
Love Takes a Holiday
30m9.0 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. HodesGuest stars Nia Long
Episode 14
Burglar in the House
30m9.0 / 10
Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Yvette Lee Bowser, Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Tim Russ, Rosa Nevin
Episode 15
Living Kringle
30m9.0 / 10
Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven CohenGuest stars Lee Weaver, Sid Melton, Richard Lyons, Edafe Blackmon, Gerry Black, Kimberly Brooks, Tonya Chapman, Donnice Wilson
Episode 16
Fatal Distraction
30m8.0 / 10
Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
Episode credits
Directed by Henry ChanWritten by Yvette Lee Bowser, David WyattGuest stars Richard Whiten, Ralph Louis Harris, Shaun Toub
Episode 17
The Hand That Robs the Cradle
30m9.0 / 10
Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Daniel Margosis, Robert HornGuest stars Terrence Howard, Chip Fields, Lewis Dix Jr., Tommy Morgan Jr.
Episode 18
Love Thy Neighbor
30m9.0 / 10
Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
Episode credits
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. HodesGuest stars Morris Chestnut, Cree Summer, Yetta, Jack Kruschen, Stacey Evans Morgan
Episode 19
Mystery Date
30m9.0 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Becky Hartman EdwardsGuest stars Morris Chestnut
Episode 20
Hot Fun in the Wintertime
30m9.0 / 10
Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Bernadette LuckettGuest stars Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Richard Lyons, JoNell Kennedy, Michael Jai White, Lawrence T. Wrentz
Episode 21
Friends Like These
30m9.0 / 10
Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Ellen Svaco, Colleen TaberGuest stars Charnele Brown, Elliot Durant III, Arsenio Hall
Episode 22
Who's the Boss?
30m9.0 / 10
Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
Episode credits
Directed by Terri McCoyWritten by Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. HodesGuest stars Melissa De Sousa, Shaun Baker, John Wesley
Episode 23
U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
30m9.0 / 10
Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
Episode credits
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Barra Grant, Ian PraiserGuest stars Bobby Hosea, Phill Lewis, Jonathan Nichols-Navarro, Iqbal Theba
Episode 24
Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
30m9.0 / 10
When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
Episode credits
Directed by Henry ChanWritten by Lore KimbroughGuest stars Tommy Morgan Jr., Tony Wilkins, Adam Lazarre-White, Chriss Charles
Episode 25
A Tale of Two Tattles
30m9.0 / 10
Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Warren HutchersonGuest stars Mark Curry, Warren Hutcherson, Raye Dowell, Echo Allen
Episode 26
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
30m9.0 / 10
Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Ellen Svaco, Colleen TaberGuest stars Rita Owens, Chip Fields
Episode 27
What's Next?
30m9.0 / 10finale
It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.
Episode credits
Directed by Ellen GittelsohnWritten by Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Anne-Marie Johnson, Cress Williams, Adam Lazarre-White, Richard Gant, Jerome Bettis, Ellis Williams
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Living Single
Cast
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
Ron FasslerMr. LarsonCredits
- Created by
- Yvette Lee Bowser
- Written by
- Yvette Lee Bowser, Roger S.H. Schulman, Chris Sheridan, Chuck Tatham, Edward C. Evans, David Steven Cohen, Becky Hartman Edwards, Clayvon C. Harris, Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes, Daniel Margosis, Robert Horn, Lore Kimbrough, Warren Hutcherson, Bernadette Luckett, Ellen Svaco, Colleen Taber
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 118
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
FOXUnited States- SisterLee ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
amusedcelebratoryfamiliarromantic
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