Living Single

30min

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.

Production Companies

SisterLee Productions

Warner Bros. Television

Episodes

Cast

Judging by the Cover

1. Judging by the Cover

30min

29th Aug 1993

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

I'll Take Your Man

2. I'll Take Your Man

30min

29th Aug 1993

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?

3. Whose Date Is It Anyway?

30min

5th Sep 1993

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

4. A Kiss Before Lying

30min

12th Sep 1993

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

In the Black Is Beautiful

5. In the Black Is Beautiful

30min

19th Sep 1993

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

Great Expectations

6. Great Expectations

30min

26th Sep 1993

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

7. Full Court Press

30min

3rd Oct 1993

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

8. Living Single... With Children

30min

10th Oct 1993

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

Just Friends?

9. Just Friends?

30min

17th Oct 1993

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

Quittin' Time

10. Quittin' Time

30min

24th Oct 1993

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

The Naked Truth

11. The Naked Truth

30min

7th Nov 1993

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

Crappy Birthday

12. Crappy Birthday

30min

14th Nov 1993

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

Love Takes a Holiday

13. Love Takes a Holiday

30min

21st Nov 1993

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

14. Burglar in the House

30min

28th Nov 1993

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

Living Kringle

15. Living Kringle

30min

19th Dec 1993

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

Fatal Distraction

16. Fatal Distraction

30min

9th Jan 1994

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

The Hand That Robs the Cradle

17. The Hand That Robs the Cradle

30min

16th Jan 1994

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

Love Thy Neighbor

18. Love Thy Neighbor

30min

6th Feb 1994

Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.

Mystery Date

19. Mystery Date

30min

13th Feb 1994

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

20. Hot Fun in the Wintertime

30min

20th Feb 1994

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

21. Friends Like These

30min

27th Feb 1994

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

Who's the Boss?

22. Who's the Boss?

30min

13th Mar 1994

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

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

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

30min

27th Mar 1994

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

24. Love Is a Many Splintered Thing

30min

17th Apr 1994

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

A Tale of Two Tattles

25. A Tale of Two Tattles

30min

1st May 1994

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

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

30min

8th May 1994

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

What's Next?

27. What's Next?

30min

15th May 1994

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

First air date

29th Aug 1993

Last air date

1st Jan 1998

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks