Girlfriends poster
Seen it?

Girlfriends

TV·2000–2008·The CW·Comedy, Romance·30m·7.4·Created by Mara Brock Akil

Streaming on (US) NetflixPhiloSee all

Girlfriends is a sophisticated comedy series that invites viewers into the lives of three professional African American women living in Los Angeles who are struggling with the weighty issues of life - men, love, money -- and more men. Girlfriends returns for its triumphant final year, providing an open, honest exploration of the hot-button issues about family, friends, relationships and life facing women today. With fearlessness and sincerity, the show takes on universal issues that interest all women. Whether it is being recently engaged, exploring your career or balancing friendships and a new baby, Girlfriends treats them all with tenderness, care and respect.

Cast

Tracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis RossJoan Carol ClaytonGolden BrooksGolden BrooksMaya Denise WilkesPersia WhitePersia WhiteLynn Ann SearcyReggie HayesReggie HayesWilliam Jerome DentJill Marie JonesJill Marie JonesAntoinette Marie "Toni" Childs-Garrett

Shows like Girlfriends all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Comedy·RomanceFriends1994–2004·NBCStreaming on HBO MaxSix young (20-something) people from New York City (Manhattan), on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote…8.5Compare
  2. 02Comedy·Romance·DramaHow I Met Your Mother2005–2014·CBSStreaming on HuluHow I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted and how he fell in love.7.9Compare
  3. 03Comedy·Romance·DramaGilmore Girls2000–2007Same network — The CW·Also on Netflix8.1Compare
  4. 04Comedy·RomanceYounger2015–2021·Paramount+Also on NetflixYounger follows 40-year old Liza, a suddenly single mother who tries to get back into the working world, only to find it's nearly impossible to start at the bottom at her age.7.3Compare
  5. 05Comedy·Romance·DramaHacks2021–2026Streaming on HBO MaxHacks explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.7.4Compare
  6. 06Comedy·Romance·DramaRivals2024–present·Disney+Streaming on Disney PlusRivals dives headfirst into the cut-throat world of independent television in 1986, where the shoulder pads are big and ambitions even bigger.6.2Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Girlfriends's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Girlfriends vs FriendsFull episode chartGirlfriends vs How I Met Your MotherFull episode chartGirlfriends vs Gilmore GirlsFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest The CW shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest comedy shows & films

The top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.

GenreBest romance shows & films

The top of the romance pile, across both mediums.