Living Single

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.

First Air Date: 1993-08-29

Last Air Date: 1998-01-01

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 118

Created By: Yvette Lee Bowser

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Queen Latifah as Khadijah James
Kim Coles as Synclaire James
Erika Alexander as Maxine Shaw
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson as Kyle Barker
John Henton as Overton Jones
Kim Fields as Regine Hunter
Mel Jackson as Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams
Shaun Baker as Russell
Bumper Robinson as N/A
Khalil Kain as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (1993) - (27 Episodes)

Season 2 (1994) - (27 Episodes)

Season 3 (1995) - (27 Episodes)

Season 4 (1996) - (24 Episodes)

Season 5 (1997) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (1993)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Judging by the Cover (1993-08-29)

Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
Ep. 2: I'll Take Your Man (1993-08-29)

Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
Ep. 3: Whose Date Is It Anyway? (1993-09-05)

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.
Ep. 4: A Kiss Before Lying (1993-09-12)

Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
Ep. 5: In the Black Is Beautiful (1993-09-19)

Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Ep. 6: Great Expectations (1993-09-26)

Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
Ep. 7: Full Court Press (1993-10-03)

Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
Ep. 8: Living Single... With Children (1993-10-10)

Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
Ep. 9: Just Friends? (1993-10-17)

Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
Ep. 10: Quittin' Time (1993-10-24)

Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
Ep. 11: The Naked Truth (1993-11-07)

Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
Ep. 12: Crappy Birthday (1993-11-14)

The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
Ep. 13: Love Takes a Holiday (1993-11-21)

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.
Ep. 14: Burglar in the House (1993-11-28)

Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
Ep. 15: Living Kringle (1993-12-19)

Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
Ep. 16: Fatal Distraction (1994-01-09)

Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
Ep. 17: The Hand That Robs the Cradle (1994-01-16)

Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
Ep. 18: Love Thy Neighbor (1994-02-06)

Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
Ep. 19: Mystery Date (1994-02-13)

Synclaire and Overton avoid each other in fear of scaring the other off, while Khadijah, Regine and Max scheme to snare ultradesirable neighbor Hamilton.
Ep. 20: Hot Fun in the Wintertime (1994-02-20)

Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
Ep. 21: Friends Like These (1994-02-27)

Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
Ep. 22: Who's the Boss? (1994-03-13)

Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
Ep. 23: U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud) (1994-03-27)

Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
Ep. 24: Love Is a Many Splintered Thing (1994-04-17)

When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
Ep. 25: A Tale of Two Tattles (1994-05-01)

Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
Ep. 26: She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother (1994-05-08)

Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
Ep. 27: What's Next? (1994-05-15)

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