

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.
Yvette Lee Bowser
FOX
118
30 min

Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
Aug 29, 1993

Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
Aug 29, 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.
Sep 5, 1993

Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
Sep 12, 1993

Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Sep 19, 1993

Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
Sep 26, 1993

Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
Oct 3, 1993

Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
Oct 10, 1993

Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
Oct 17, 1993

Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
Oct 24, 1993

Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
Nov 7, 1993

The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
Nov 14, 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.
Nov 21, 1993

Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
Nov 28, 1993

Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
Dec 19, 1993

Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
Jan 9, 1994

Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
Jan 16, 1994

Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
Feb 6, 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.
Feb 13, 1994

Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
Feb 20, 1994

Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
Feb 27, 1994

Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
Mar 13, 1994

Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
Mar 27, 1994

When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
Apr 17, 1994

Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
May 1, 1994

Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
May 8, 1994

It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.
May 15, 1994

Khadijah James

Synclaire James

Maxine Shaw

Kyle Barker

Overton Jones

Regine Hunter

Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams