Living Single

1. S01E01Judging by the CoverAugust 29, 1993 7.5Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
2. S01E02I'll Take Your ManAugust 29, 1993 7.5Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
3. S01E03Season's bestWhose Date Is It Anyway?September 5, 1993 9.0Synclaire hasn't had a date in months, then a veterinarian asks her out, and suddenly she has a social calendar along with another dogged ad
4. S01E04A Kiss Before LyingSeptember 12, 1993 9.0Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
5. S01E05In the Black Is BeautifulSeptember 19, 1993 8.0Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
6. S01E06Great ExpectationsSeptember 26, 1993 9.0Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
7. S01E07Full Court PressOctober 3, 1993 8.0Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
8. S01E08Living Single... With ChildrenOctober 10, 1993 8.0Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
9. S01E09Just Friends?October 17, 1993 9.0Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
10. S01E10Quittin' TimeOctober 24, 1993 8.0Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
11. S01E11The Naked TruthNovember 7, 1993 9.0Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
12. S01E12Crappy BirthdayNovember 14, 1993 8.0The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
13. S01E13Love Takes a HolidayNovember 21, 1993 9.0Thanksgiving brings Kyle a new love interest--photographer Stacey--and a helping of advice from his female friends warning that she's just o
14. S01E14Burglar in the HouseNovember 28, 1993 9.0Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
15. S01E15Living KringleDecember 19, 1993 9.0Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
16. S01E16Fatal DistractionJanuary 9, 1994 8.0Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
17. S01E17The Hand That Robs the CradleJanuary 16, 1994 9.0Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
18. S01E18Love Thy NeighborFebruary 6, 1994 9.0Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
19. S01E19Mystery DateFebruary 13, 1994 9.0Synclaire and Overton avoid each other in fear of scaring the other off, while Khadijah, Regine and Max scheme to snare ultradesirable neigh
20. S01E20Hot Fun in the WintertimeFebruary 20, 1994 9.0Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
21. S01E21Friends Like TheseFebruary 27, 1994 9.0Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
22. S01E22Who's the Boss?March 13, 1994 9.0Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
23. S01E23U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)March 27, 1994 9.0Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
24. S01E24Love Is a Many Splintered ThingApril 17, 1994 9.0When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
25. S01E25A Tale of Two TattlesMay 1, 1994 9.0Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
26. S01E26She Ain't Heavy, She's My MotherMay 8, 1994 9.0Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
27. S01E27What's Next?May 15, 1994 9.0It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestThere's Got to Be a Morning AfterSeptember 1, 1994 10.0Kyle and Max must deal with the consequences of their drunken night together. Kyle manages to sneak Max out of the apartment without detecti
2. S02E02I Love This GameSeptember 8, 1994 8.0Denise Hatcher, Khadijah's high school basketball rival, comes to the Flavor office to complain about a sportswriter's comments about her co
3. S02E03They've Gotta Have ItSeptember 15, 1994 8.0Regine grows weary of her tendency to date vain, tiresome men. She feels as though she is just going through the motions. Synclaire gives he
4. S02E04Working Nine to Nine-FifteenSeptember 22, 1994—Max drives the girls crazy by spending all her time at their apartment (even having her calls forwarded). They rejoice when Evans and Bell c
5. S02E05Bristle While You WorkSeptember 29, 1994—Regine convinces her boss, Mary, to consider having her boutique advertise in Flavor. Regine annoys Khadijah by crashing the pitch meeting.
6. S02E06School DazeOctober 6, 1994 9.0In the hopes of spending more time with Synclaire, Overton enrolls in the art appreciation class she is taking at the night school. When the
7. S02E07Am I My Sister's Keeper?October 13, 1994 8.0Overton's younger sister, Olivia, comes for a visit, and Overton is extremely protective of her. When Overton can't make their planned trip
8. S02E08Trick or TrustOctober 27, 1994—When Khadijah drops by Scooter's house on an errand before the Halogen Records Halloween party, Regine discovers a fax from a woman telling
9. S02E09Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow FonderNovember 3, 1994 8.0Max and Regine are surprised to learn that Synclaire has yet to sleep with Overton, even though they took the vacation to the Bahamas togeth
10. S02E10Double IndignityNovember 10, 1994 8.0Max takes a job as a telemarketer, unaware that her sleazy boss is a scam artist who sells subliminal tapes that do not contain subliminal m
11. S02E11My Cups Runneth OverNovember 17, 1994—Regine's doctor recommends that she undergo breast reduction surgery to alleviate her chronic back problems. After the surgery, Regine loses
12. S02E12Thanks for GivingNovember 24, 1994—Everyone is surprised by Regine's companion at Thanksgiving dinner--a charming, overweight parcel delivery guy named Darryl who does not mee
13. S02E13A Hair-Razing ExperienceDecember 8, 1994—Kyle suggests that his firm take advantage of the untapped financial potential of Africa by creating a mutual fund, and volunteers to handle
14. S02E14There's No Ship Like KinshipDecember 15, 1994—Khadijah's long-time friend Sheri accepts a job as a columnist at Flavor. She quickly makes friends with Synclaire, and the two go out to lu
15. S02E15Singing the BluesJanuary 5, 1995—After observing the depressing lack of talent at the cafe's open mike night, the group persuades Kyle to sing the following week. Overton ag
16. S02E16Play BallJanuary 12, 1995—Khadijah hires Bobby Bonilla of the New York Mets to pen a weekly column for Flavor, just as her employees are poised to walk out over low s
17. S02E17Stormy WeatherFebruary 2, 1995—Overton and Regine get caught in a blizzard after he picks her up at the boutique. Max fears that she may be pregnant with ""stand-by"" boyf
18. S02E18The Last TemptationFebruary 9, 1995—A handsome young man from Synclaire's psychology class kisses her during a study session. Synclaire pushes him away, but is still gripped by
19. S02E19Legal BriefsFebruary 16, 1995—When Max's former flame Preston August becomes her new boss, they try to mix business and romance, but find that it is hopeless. They fail t
20. S02E20If the Crew FitsFebruary 23, 1995—Regine suffers through a disastrous dinner with Darryl's closest friends, and realizes that she and Darryl don't have very much in common af
21. S02E21Space InvadersMarch 9, 1995—Kyle grows weary of Synclaire's constant presence in his apartment, particularly after she ruins his iron by using it to make grilled cheese
22. S02E22Another Saturday NightMarch 30, 1995—Kyle is thrilled when he is asked to serve as escort to a beautiful princess who is doing business with his company, but finds that security
23. S02E23Who's Scooping Who?April 13, 1995—Khadijah vies with Marcus Hughes, a pompous reporter from the Village Voice, to break a story about a promoter who fixes fights. Khadijah ap
24. S02E24Raw TalentApril 27, 1995—Synclaire is offered a role in a play about a group of strangers waiting for an ATM. The quirky director decides that the perfect ending for
25. S02E25To Grandmother's House We GoMay 4, 1995—Khadijah and Regine send their mothers to the Bahamas as a Mother's Day gift, and Khadijah's grandmother comes to stay with her. Rita expres
26. S02E26Talk ShowdownMay 11, 1995—Thanks to Synclaire's letter, the talk show Delia invites the roommates to appear in a segment entitled, ""Roommates From Heaven, Roommates
27. S02E27The Shake-UpMay 18, 1995—Regine begins the process of moving out of the apartment. Khadijah and Synclaire interview a prospective new roommate, an obnoxious woman wh

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Come Back Little DivaAugust 31, 1995 9.0Regine shows up at the laundromat, despite the fact that it is nowhere near her new apartment. She and Khadijah are less than civil, and Reg
2. S03E02The Ex-FileSeptember 7, 1995—Overton is mortified when he sees Melody, the woman who once shattered him by rejecting his marriage proposal, at the hardware store. He sne
3. S03E03On the ReboundSeptember 14, 1995—NBA star Grant Hill comes to town for a Basketball/Piano Camp, and agrees to an interview for Flavor. While playing a game of one-on-one aga
4. S03E04Grumpy Old ManSeptember 21, 1995—Kyle grows increasingly surly as his 30th birthday approaches. Max, at her friends' urging, throws him a surprise party. He does not wish to
5. S03E05Rags to RichesSeptember 28, 1995—Regine is thrilled when a famous designer purchases the boutique, until she learns that he has decided to target the mainstream market and c
6. S03E06The James BondOctober 5, 1995—Khadijah and Synclaire learn that a $500 savings bond they opened as teenagers has matured, and is now worth $2700. Khadijah is anxious to u
7. S03E07The Handyman CanOctober 12, 1995—Overton is devastated when a bookshelf he built falls apart and kills an ill-tempered cat that Synclaire was watching for an acquaintance. O
8. S03E08He Works Hard for the MoneyOctober 19, 1995—Kyle fears that his firm's new client, esteemed actress Jacqueline Richards, is coming on to him. He makes a fool of himself trying to rejec
9. S03E09Baby I'm Back... AgainNovember 2, 1995—Scooter returns to New York, but receives a chilly reception from Khadijah, who is furious at him for failing to call her for months. They a
10. S03E10Mr. Big ShotNovember 9, 1995—Overton wins a contest from McColgan's shaving cream and receives a chance to take a 3-point shot for $10,000 at halftime of a Knicks game.
11. S03E11Mommy Not DearestNovember 16, 1995—Max's mother, Nina, comes to town to accept an award. Max is confused when her mother insists on staying at her apartment and trying to bond
12. S03E12The Following Is a Sponsored ProgramNovember 30, 1995—A discouraged Synclaire is unsure about auditioning for an infomercial for a dashboard grill, but Max encourages her to follow her acting as
13. S03E13Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... DammitDecember 14, 1995—Overton invites everyone to spend Christmas at the Canadian cabin his family frequented during his childhood. He is disgusted to find that t
14. S03E14I'm Ready for My Close-UpJanuary 4, 1996—After Regine brags about her influence on Palo Alto, Synclaire drops by the set unexpectedly in the hopes that Regine can help her land a pa
15. S03E15Scoop DreamsJanuary 25, 1996—Ivan is injured while riding his bike across the ice at Rockefeller Center to make a rush delivery for Flavor, and loses his job. Synclaire
16. S03E16Likes Father, Likes SonFebruary 1, 1996 10.0While at the TV station to visit her boyfriend, simple-minded weatherman Cole Front, Regine makes a date with a handsome older man named War
17. S03E17Wake Up to the Break-UpFebruary 1, 1996—A cable repairwoman flirts with Kyle and asks him to visit a museum. Max pushes him to go out with her, claiming that they are not in an exc
18. S03E18Tibby or Not TibbyFebruary 8, 1996—Overton receives an unexpected visit from his beloved Uncle Tibby. He is not impressed with Synclaire, as he believes she is trying to ""get
19. S03E19Shrink to FitFebruary 15, 1996—Khadijah takes a second job as a night security guard at an old-folks home to pay for improvements in Flavor, which faces stiff competition
20. S03E20Dear JohnFebruary 29, 1996—Max and Khadijah grow weary of Regine's spineless boyfriend, John, so they joke about sending him a letter from Regine asking him to set her
21. S03E21A Raze in HarlemMarch 7, 1996—Kyle is devastated to learn that an historic jazz club, the Showboat, is to be demolished. All his friends chip in with his campaign to save
22. S03E22Woman to WomanMarch 21, 1996—Max's college roommate, Shayla, comes to town for her wedding. Max is stunned to learn that Shayla's intended, Chris, is a woman. She is hur
23. S03E23Glass CeilingApril 4, 1996—Kyle receives a promotion, but becomes extremely disenchanted after realizing that he is no longer allowed any contact with clients; the ent
24. S03E24Kiss of the Spider ManApril 11, 1996—Max defends Jackson Turner, an environmentalist accused of murdering a CEO. He insists he was on a plane at the time the crime was committed
25. S03E25Whatever Happened to Baby Sister?April 25, 1996—Khadijah's estranged father asks her to keep an eye on her spoiled half-sister, Stephanie, while she is in town for a track meet. Khadijah a
26. S03E26Compromising PositionsMay 9, 1996—Laverne is very impressed with Keith at their first meeting, but things take a turn for the worse when Ms. Hunter catches Keith and Regine i
27. S03E27The Engagement (1)May 9, 1996—While buying a hot dog in the park, Synclaire meets Robert De Niro, who offers her the part of a waitress in his new movie. Overton tries to

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Engagement (2)August 29, 1996—The police bring a shivering Overton to the apartment. The horse subdued the mugger, but bucked Overton into the bushes. He still does not t
2. S04E02Ride the MaverickAugust 29, 1996—Khadijah re-considers Flavor's endorsement of Max when she insists on spouting clichés, rather than discussing the issues. She instead back
3. S04E03Not Quite Mr. RightSeptember 5, 1996 8.0Regine is outraged when Keith ignores her at his opening (aside from asking her to change a light bulb in the bathroom). He refuses to defen
4. S04E04Not So Silent PartnerSeptember 12, 1996—Khadijah is approached by Jeremy Mills, a corporate liaison whose employer, Majestic Publishing, would like to purchase a share of Flavor. K
5. S04E05Season's bestMoi the JurySeptember 19, 1996 9.0Regine is the only juror holding up the potential acquittal of Sara McQueen, a beloved elderly movie star accused of arson. When her friends
6. S04E06Multiple ChoiceSeptember 26, 1996—Overton and Synclaire must take a compatibility test before they can be married at their church. Synclaire constantly nags Overton about stu
7. S04E07I've Got You Under My SkinOctober 31, 1996—On her way out of the hospital following hemorrhoid surgery, Khadijah makes a date with a doctor named Charles. When she learns that he was
8. S04E08School's Out ForeverNovember 7, 1996 7.0Kyle and Overton return to Cleveland for a reunion at their high school, which is about to be demolished due to asbestos. Kyle has a run-in
9. S04E09Do You Take This Man's Wallet?November 14, 1996—After learning that Palo Alto has been cancelled, Regine is cheered by a visit from a now-wealthy Darryl, who asks her to coordinate his wed
10. S04E10Virgin TerritoryNovember 21, 1996—Max is stunned to learn that her boyfriend, Gary, is a virgin. She has serious doubts as to whether she should deflower him, but eventually
11. S04E11Riot on the SetDecember 5, 1996 9.0Synclaire lucks into a starring role in a play when the star drops out a day before the opening. (Synclaire had memorized all the lines whil
12. S04E12Doctor in the HouseDecember 19, 1996 8.0Charles is the recipient of an award, but is reluctant to attend the ceremony, as he considers everyone in that social circle to be snobs. A
13. S04E13Mother InferiorJanuary 9, 1997 9.0When her friends will not include her in their Saturday night plans, Regine takes her mother out to dinner. Laverne hits it off with the han
14. S04E14The Clown That RoaredJanuary 23, 1997 9.0Synclaire lands a job as a clown sidekick on a popular television show, thanks to Kyle's business ties to the producer. She is appalled to d
15. S04E15Back in the DayJanuary 30, 1997—As Khadijah prepares to accept an award for her work at Flavor, the group recalls a time when Flavor was just a dream; Max lived with Khadij
16. S04E16Oh, Solo MioFebruary 20, 1997 9.0Kyle is appointed the church's new choir director. He gives in to Regine's pleading and awards her the solo in the performance honoring the
17. S04E17Playing HouseMarch 6, 1997—Kyle and Max lie about out-of-town trips and sneak off to a hotel for the weekend. They insist, however, that they are not getting back toge
18. S04E18Swing Out SistersMarch 20, 1997—After realizing that their busy schedules have caused them to miss out on important events in each other's lives, the girls decide to go out
19. S04E19Moonlight Savings TimeApril 3, 1997—Kyle and Max's attempts to sneak around are complicated when Overton takes a second job as a handyman in her building. She is evicted after
20. S04E20Living Single UndercoverApril 10, 1997—Max enlists Khadijah's help in exposing an embezzlement scheme at City Hall. Ty Richardson, Flavor's cocky new reporter, demands the story,
21. S04E21One Degree of SeparationApril 17, 1997—Overton and Synclaire's engagement party is marred when her bickering parents announce that they have separated. When Synclaire begins to ex
22. S04E22Too Good to ScrewApril 24, 1997—Kyle learns that his visiting brother Damon is about to undertake a long voyage to Africa. He is incensed when Damon remarks that he also mi
23. S04E23Papa Was a Rolling StoneMay 8, 1997—Khadijah is annoyed when her estranged father comes to town for Synclaire's wedding. She has dinner with her parents for Mother's Day, but i
24. S04E24Never Can Say GoodbyeMay 8, 1997—As the girls reminisce in Synclaire's room the night before the wedding, a drunken Regine laments the fact that she hasn't been able to find

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1)September 11, 1997 8.0Kyle reacts to Max's declarations of love; and Synclaire and Overton eke out time alone on a hectic honeymoon cruise.
2. S05E02Love Don't Live Here Anymore (2)September 18, 1997 8.0Synclaire and Overton honeymoon as castaways on a desert island; Kyle departs for London.
3. S05E03High AnxietySeptember 25, 1997—Khadijah boldly asks out her basketball-playing buddy Cedric Ceballos, but Max and Regine foul up her prospects with him.
4. S05E04Reconcilable DifferencesOctober 16, 1997—With Synclaire off to a rehearsal, Overton is lured away by a seductive mistress--gambling. Meanwhile, a dog wreaks havoc with Regine's love
5. S05E05The Best Laid PlansOctober 23, 1997 7.0Max plans a reunion with a favorite law prof, but Khadijah harbors a secret: a previous fling with the man.
6. S05E06Up the Ladder Through the RoofOctober 30, 1997—In Khadijah's daydream, the friends appear as a fledgling '60s girl group.
7. S05E07He's the OneNovember 6, 1997—Regine impresses a potential client with her honesty and enthusiasm as she vies to get a job planning his fund-raiser.
8. S05E08Season's bestThree Men and a BuckeyeNovember 13, 1997 9.0Overton, Russell and Tripp pick up a hitchhiker--who's wanted for robberies; Regine tells her mom she's moving in with Dexter.
9. S05E09Forgive Us Our TrespassesDecember 4, 1997—Max could be in for a courtroom conversion as she defends a man who claims he's the son of God.
10. S05E10Misleading LadyDecember 11, 1997 8.0Thespian Synclaire gets her first big break on the improv stage--playing the part of a man.
11. S05E11In Your DreamsDecember 18, 1997—Max's search for fulfillment leads her and her friends to a New Age retreat, where Khadijah reconnects with Scooter.
12. S05E12To Catch a ThiefJanuary 1, 1998—As Synclaire searches for her muse, fellow actor Marcos steals her act. Meanwhile, Max reveals that she's pregnant.
13. S05E13Let's Stay TogetherJanuary 1, 1998—The new year brings changes as Kyle reappears, Max discovers the identity of her sperm donor and Synclaire gets the job of a lifetime.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed