Living Single
The personal and professional lives of six friends in their 20's, living in the Brooklyn borough of New York City each with their own dreams and drives: Khadijah James, Synclaire James, Regina "Régine" Hunter, Maxine "Max" Shaw, Kyle Barker, and Overton Wakefield Jones.
- 1993-1998
- 5 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy
- TV-PG
The personal and professional lives of six friends in their 20's, living in the Brooklyn borough of New York City each with their own dreams and drives: Khadijah James, Synclaire James, Regina "Régine" Hunter, Maxine "Max" Shaw, Kyle Barker, and Overton Wakefield Jones.
Season 1 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Judging by the Cover
Sun, Aug 22, 1993 22 mins
Regine is dating a new catch while Sinclair has forgotten to secure the front cover celebrity for Flava Magazine. Upon learning Regine's new man is a married man, Sinclair, Khadijah and Max must find a way to tell Regine without her getting upset.
Episode 2
I'll Take Your Man
Sun, Aug 29, 1993 30 mins
Regine is dating a man named Charles and is annoyed by him so she dumps him. She gets upset when he starts dating Maxine.
Episode 3
Whose Date Is It Anyway?
Sun, Sep 5, 1993 30 mins
The girls set up Synclaire on a date, but then shows up and pesters her to insure that she's taking their dating advice.
Episode 4
A Kiss Before Lying
Sun, Sep 12, 1993 22 mins
Maxine's ex-boyfriend comes to town with his new fiancee and she wants to make him jealous by having a new man as well. When she can't get someone on short notice, she pretends Kyle is her boyfriend.
Episode 5
In the Black Is Beautiful
Sun, Sep 19, 1993 30 mins
Khadijah is deep in debt and contemplating going into business with a slimy client. The girls try to find a way to help her get the money she needs.
Episode 6
Great Expectations
Sun, Sep 26, 1993 22 mins
Khadijah suggests the girls go out and meet some men; Regine says she can get them into an exclusive club. Kyle and Overton must sneak in. Max is annoyed that she always gets approached by the same type of man.
Episode 7
Full Court Press
Sun, Oct 3, 1993 22 mins
Maxine represents Khadijah after she is in a car accident and is being sued by the other party and he famous lawyer.
Episode 8
Living Single... with Children
Sun, Oct 10, 1993 22 mins
Regine begins dating a man with a child. She believes it will be easy to take care of her but is in for a surprise. Kyle becomes a member of a big brother program and realizes it's not as easy as he thought either.
Episode 9
Just Friends?
Sun, Oct 17, 1993 22 mins
Scooter, Regine and Khadijah's childhood friend, comes for a visit. Khadijah tries to sort out her feelings after they spend the night together.
Episode 10
Quittin' Time
Sun, Oct 24, 1993 22 mins
Synclaire feels under-appreciated at work so she quits. Khadijah must find a new assistant and Synclaire must find a new job.
Episode 11
The Naked Truth
Sun, Nov 7, 1993 22 mins
Overton and Kyle get into a fight and Overton moves in with the girls. He gets in their way and ends up seeing Khadijah naked.
Episode 12
Crappy Birthday
Sun, Nov 14, 1993 30 mins
The girls strong-arm Khadijah into going to Atlantic City for her birthday leaving Overton and Kyle to 'water the plants' while they're gone.
Episode 13
Love Takes a Holiday
Sun, Nov 21, 1993 30 mins
Khadijah and Synclaire ask their recently jolted co-worker to join them for a girls night out. Kyle falls for her but the feeling isn't entirely mutual.
Episode 14
Burglar in the House
Sun, Nov 28, 1993 30 mins
Regine gets mugged and the girls fears that the mugger will break into their place comes true. Overton installs a security system and the fear of another break in sets in.
Episode 15
Living Kringle
Sun, Dec 19, 1993 22 mins
Synclaire is saddened to see that none of her friends share her enthusiasm for Christmas. She tries her best to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas.
Episode 16
Fatal Distraction
Sun, Jan 9, 1994 22 mins
Khadijah searches for a new writer for her magazine. Xavier shows up and it seems he is the perfect candidate and easy on the eyes as well. When Khadijah reviews his work, she realizes she made a mistake in hiring him and he threatens to sue for sexual harassment.
Episode 17
The Hand That Robs the Cradle
Sun, Jan 16, 1994 22 mins
All of her friends begin making fun of Maxine when she begins seeing a younger man. Regine offers to help Khadijah throw a work party but feels stifled by Khadijah's budget.
Episode 18
Love Thy Neighbor
Sun, Feb 6, 1994 30 mins
Khadijah and Regine have not gotten any sleep because the upstairs couple have sex constantly. Kyle convinces a reluctant Overton to go on a double date with his old flame and her cousin. Synclaire gets jealous of Overton and Summer and sends her tape deck to Mr. Fix-It.
Episode 19
Mystery Date
Sun, Feb 13, 1994 21 mins
Overton and Synclaire's relationship starts out shaky, due to bad advice from their friends. The ladies continue to throw themselves at Hamilton, the upstairs neighbor. Kyle throws a gathering to get Synclaire and Overton talking again and to let Hamilton see his options and choose between the ladies.
Episode 20
Hot Fun in the Wintertime
Sun, Feb 20, 1994 22 mins
Synclaire wins a trip to the Bahamas from a radio station. Overton and Khadijah compete for who will be the one Synclaire takes. Max and Kyle play practical jokes on each other to sabotage each other's love life.
Episode 21
Friends Like These
Sun, Feb 27, 1994 22 mins
Khadijah's friend from college, Jackie, comes to town for an audition. Max tries to protect Khadijah from Jackie because she feels Jackie is an opportunist who will ask Khadijah for money. Overton buys several fish for his apartment and is upset when Kyle's fish eats his fish.
Episode 22
Who's the Boss
Sun, Mar 13, 1994 22 mins
Khadijah gets sick and must be on bed rest. Synclaire takes over her duties at the office and Regine helps out by doing Synclaire's job.
Episode 23
Five Card Stud
Sun, Mar 27, 1994 22 mins
Kyle has to choose between a promotion and his friend when he hears his boss lie about his date with Regine.
Episode 24
Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
Sun, Apr 17, 1994 30 mins
The girls feel neglected when Khadijah starts a new relationship.
Episode 25
A Tale of Two Tattles
Sun, May 1, 1994 22 mins
Regine's new comedian boyfriend uses the girls' secrets in his act.
Episode 26
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
Sun, May 8, 1994 22 mins
Khadijah and Regine's mothers visit for Mother's Day. Regine is annoyed when her mother asks Kyle for advice on why Regine can't keep a man. Overton goes overboard shopping for his mother's present.
Episode 27
What's Next?
Sun, May 15, 1994 30 mins
Khadijah has to choose between her new boyfriend and an old love. Max gets suspended for advising her client to get a prenup, thereby, causing them to break up. She tries to seek comfort from Khadijah, but with Khadijah being preoccupied, she ends up turning to Kyle.
