This is a list of all television sitcom episodes Living Single.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankViewers
(millions)
First airedLast aired
127August 22, 1993 (1993-08-22)May 15, 1994 (1994-05-15)#569.3
227September 1, 1994 (1994-09-01)May 18, 1995 (1995-05-18)#848.7
327August 31, 1995 (1995-08-31)May 9, 1996 (1996-05-09)#1116.5
424August 29, 1996 (1996-08-29)May 8, 1997 (1997-05-08)#1046.2
513September 11, 1997 (1997-09-11)January 1, 1998 (1998-01-01)#117[1]7.0

Episodes

Season 1 (1993–94)

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11"Judging by the Cover"Tony SingletaryYvette Lee BowserAugust 22, 1993 (1993-08-22)47507415.1[2]
Khadijah and Synclaire must find a diplomatic way to tell Regine her new boyfriend (Cylk Cozart) is married.
22"I'll Take Your Man"Tony SingletaryYvette Lee BowserAugust 29, 1993 (1993-08-29)45575217.1[3]
Regine's jealousy affects Khadijah and Synclaire when Maxine begins dating her ex-boyfriend (Charles Penland).
33"Whose Date Is It Anyway?"Tony SingletaryBecky HartmanSeptember 5, 1993 (1993-09-05)45575311.9[4]
After giving Synclaire dating advice, Khadijah, Synclaire, and Maxine follow her to the restaurant and end up causing a scene.
44"A Kiss Before Lying"Ellen FalconDaniel Margosis & Robert HornSeptember 12, 1993 (1993-09-12)45575415.7[5]
Maxine persuades Kyle to act as her boyfriend when an old flame comes to dinner.
55"In the Black Is Beautiful"Tony SingletaryRoger S. H. Schulman & David CohenSeptember 19, 1993 (1993-09-19)45575115.2[6]
Khadijah borrows money from Maxine to keep Flavor in business, which starts to ruin their friendship.
66"Great Expectations"Ellen FalconCalvin Brown, Jr.September 26, 1993 (1993-09-26)45575517.2[7]
The girls visit a nightclub searching for their dream men but find only nightmares.
77"Full Court Press"Ellen FalconRoger S. H. Schulman & David CohenOctober 3, 1993 (1993-10-03)45575616.2[8]
A minor traffic accident leaves Khadijah, Regine, and Synclaire in need of a good lawyer.
88"Living Single... with Children"Ellen FalconLore KimbroughOctober 10, 1993 (1993-10-10)45575716.1[9]
Regine agrees to babysit her new boyfriend's (Dominic Hoffman) daughter and gets a quick lesson in motherhood.
99"Just Friends?"Ellen FalconBernadette LuckettOctober 17, 1993 (1993-10-17)45575816.9[10]
Khadijah fears a night of passion may damage her friendship with Scooter.
1010"Quittin' Time"Ellen FalconDaniel Margosis & Robert HornOctober 24, 1993 (1993-10-24)45575917.4[11]
Khadijah tries to break in a new secretary after Synclaire quits.
1111"The Naked Truth"Ellen FalconBecky Hartman & Yvette Denise LeeNovember 7, 1993 (1993-11-07)45576016.3[12]
Overton moves in with the girls after a fight with Kyle but drives them crazy.
1212"Crappy Birthday"Jim DrakeTom Anderson & Yvette Denise LeeNovember 14, 1993 (1993-11-14)45576115.0[13]

While celebrating Khadijah's birthday, Synclaire hits the jackpot in Atlantic City.

Guest stars: Ed McMahon and Flip Wilson
1313"Love Takes a Holiday"Ellen FalconJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiNovember 21, 1993 (1993-11-21)45576217.9[14]
Kyle falls in love with Khadijah and Synclaire's friend (Nia Long), but she isn't willing to commit.
1414"Burglar in the House"Ellen FalconBecky Hartman & Yvette Denise LeeNovember 28, 1993 (1993-11-28)455763N/A
Overton installs a high-tech alarm in the girls' apartment after Regine is mugged.
1515"Living Kringle"Ellen FalconRoger S. H. Schulman & David CohenDecember 19, 1993 (1993-12-19)45576416.5[15]
Synclaire's holiday effervescence teaches everyone the true meaning of Christmas.
1616"Fatal Distraction"Henry ChanDavid WyattJanuary 9, 1994 (1994-01-09)45576517.5[16]
Khadijah hires a handsome writer (Richard Whiten) without first checking his references.
1717"The Hand That Robs the Cradle"Ellen FalconDaniel Margosis & Robert HornJanuary 16, 1994 (1994-01-16)45576616.8[17]
Maxine thinks she has to hide her relationship with a younger man (Terrence Dashon Howard) from her friends.
1818"Love Thy Neighbor"Rob SchillerJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiFebruary 6, 1994 (1994-02-06)45576716.6[18]
The arrival of a handsome new neighbor (Morris Chestnut) causes friction between Maxine, Khadijah, and Regine.
1919"Mystery Date"Ellen FalconBecky HartmanFebruary 13, 1994 (1994-02-13)45576818.9[19]
Maxine, Khadijah, and Regine continue to pursue their neighbor, but only one will get to date him.
2020"Hot Fun in the Wintertime"Ellen FalconBernadette LuckettFebruary 20, 1994 (1994-02-20)45576915.6[20]
Synclaire must decide between Khadijah and Overton to take on a Bahamas vacation for two.
2121"Friends Like These"Ellen FalconEllen Svaco & Colleen TaberFebruary 27, 1994 (1994-02-27)45577017.8[21]
A friend (Charnele Brown) from Khadijah's college visits and takes advantage of her success. Arsenio Hall guest stars as himself.
2222"Who's the Boss?"Terri McCoyJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiMarch 13, 1994 (1994-03-13)45577117.6[22]
Synclaire offers to run Flavor while Khadijah is sick.
2323"Five Card Stud"Rob SchillerIan Praiser & Barra GrantMarch 27, 1994 (1994-03-27)45577218.5[23]
When Regine dates Kyle's boss (Bobby Hosea), he overhears him maligning her reputation.
2424"Love Is a Many Splintered Thing"Henry ChanLore KimbroughApril 17, 1994 (1994-04-17)45577315.7[24]
Khadijah neglects her roommates when she begins a new romance.
2525"A Tale of Two Tattles"Jim DrakeWarren HutchersonMay 1, 1994 (1994-05-01)45577415.9[25]
Regine's friend (Mark Curry) uses material she told him in confidence in his stand-up comedy routine.
2626"She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother"Ellen FalconColleen Taber & Ellen SvacoMay 8, 1994 (1994-05-08)45577518.5[26]
When Khadijah's mother (Rita Owens) visits on Mother's Day, she brings Laverne (Chip Fields), Regine's estranged mother.
2727"What's Next?"Ellen FalconYvette Lee BowserMay 15, 1994 (1994-05-15)45577616.0[27]
Khadijah must choose between Alonzo (Adam Lazarre-White) and Terrence (Cress Williams), who announces he wants her back.

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Season 2 (1994–95)

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281"There's Got to Be a Morning After"Ellen GittelsohnYvette Lee BowserSeptember 1, 1994 (1994-09-01)45655114.9[29]
Maxine and Kyle spend the night together after drowning their sorrows in a bottle of tequila.
292"I Love This Game"Ellen GittelsohnWarren HutchersonSeptember 8, 1994 (1994-09-08)45655313.4[30]
Putting her basketball MVP title on the line, Khadijah plays a grudge match against her high-school rival.
303"They've Gotta Have It"Ellen GittelsohnRoger S. H. Schulman & David CohenSeptember 15, 1994 (1994-09-15)45655214.3[31]
Maxine and Regine decide to decrease their dependence on men by taking a motivational seminar; Overton sends gifts to Synclaire.
314"Working Nine to Nine-Fifteen"Ellen GittelsohnBecky HartmanSeptember 22, 1994 (1994-09-22)45655413.3[32]
Maxine gets re-hired at her law firm and then quits after learning her cases and office have been taken away.
325"Bristle While You Work"Ellen GittelsohnDaniel Margosis & Robert HornSeptember 29, 1994 (1994-09-29)45655513.1[33]
When Regine creates an ad in Flavor, tension rises between her and Khadijah.
336"School Daze"John BowabJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiOctober 6, 1994 (1994-10-06)45655612.8[34]
Synclaire decides to drop out of her night-school art history class after Overton enrolls to spend more time with her.
347"Am I My Sister's Keeper?"John BowabEunetta T. BooneOctober 13, 1994 (1994-10-13)45655713.2[35]
Overton's younger sister comes for a visit and falls for Kyle; Regine decides to become a vegetarian and forces her friends to as well.
358"Trick or Trust"Henry ChanArthur Harris & Edward C. EvansOctober 27, 1994 (1994-10-27)45655816.4[36]

Khadijah becomes convinced Scooter is cheating on her when Regine finds evidence in his apartment.

Guest star: Cress Williams as Scooter
369"Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder"Ellen GittelsohnDaniel Margosis & Robert HornNovember 3, 1994 (1994-11-03)45655914.6[37]
Synclaire and Overton must decide if they're ready for a sexual relationship.
3710"Double Indignity"Ellen GittelsohnJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DabaiNovember 10, 1994 (1994-11-10)45656013.4[38]
Maxine gets a new job selling subliminal tapes for a telemarketing company.
3811"My Cups Runneth Over"Ellen GittelsohnYvette Lee Bowser & Becky HartmanNovember 17, 1994 (1994-11-17)45656116.8[39]
Regine has trouble facing herself when she's advised to have breast reduction surgery to help her overburdened back.
3912"Thanks for Giving"Ellen GittelsohnYvette Lee Bowser & Roger S. H. SchulmanNovember 24, 1994 (1994-11-24)45656213.4[40]

Things become tense during Thanksgiving when Maxine's, Kyle's, and Regine's dates clash.

Guest star: Heavy D
4013"A Hair-Razing Experience"Ellen GittelsohnDavid WyattDecember 8, 1994 (1994-12-08)45656314.1[41]
Kyle has to decide whether or not to cut his hair after he's told the style doesn't fit the corporate image.
4114"There's No Ship Like Kinship"Matthew DiamondWarren HutchersonDecember 15, 1994 (1994-12-15)45656412.5[42]

The jealousy flies when an old friend of Khadijah's gets a job at Flavor and starts hanging out with Synclaire.

Guest star: Rosie O'Donnell
4215"Singing the Blues"Ellen GittelsohnDavid CohenJanuary 5, 1995 (1995-01-05)45656514.1[43]
Maxine's presence disrupts Kyle's singing at a local talent contest; Regine coaches Khadijah for her interview.
4316"Play Ball"Ellen GittelsohnEunetta T. BooneJanuary 12, 1995 (1995-01-12)45656612.7[44]

The Flavor staff strike after becoming fed up with malfunctioning office equipment.

Guest star: Bobby Bonilla
4417"Stormy Weather"Ellen GittelsohnBecky HartmanFebruary 2, 1995 (1995-02-02)45656815.3[45]

Regine and Overton get stuck in a van during a blizzard while their friends are snowed in at home.

Guest star: Roxanne Beckford
4518"The Last Temptation"Henry ChanJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiFebruary 9, 1995 (1995-02-09)45656716.3[46]

Synclaire is sent reeling after an attractive classmate, Jon Marc, kisses her.

Guest star: Shemar Moore
4619"Legal Briefs"Henry ChanEunetta T. BooneFebruary 16, 1995 (1995-02-16)45657014.7[47]
Things heat up for Maxine when she finds out her new boss is her former boyfriend (Phil Morris).
4720"If the Crew Fits"Ellen GittelsohnDaniel Margosis & Robert HornFebruary 23, 1995 (1995-02-23)45656914.5[48]
Regine and Darryl second-guess their relationship after she fails to hit it off with his friends.
4821"Space Invaders"Rae KrausEdward C. Evans & Arthur HarrisMarch 9, 1995 (1995-03-09)45657115.3[49]
Kyle becomes annoyed with Overton and Synclaire's relationship; Maxine tries to recover a compromising tape of herself.
4922"Another Saturday Night"John BowabWarren HutchersonMarch 30, 1995 (1995-03-30)45657213.8[50]
Khadijah and Synclaire help Overton get revenge on pool sharks, Kyle has a date with a princess, and Maxine goes to New Jersey to get a tattoo.
5023"Who's Scooping Who?"Ellen GittelsohnJeffrey B. Hodes & Nastaran DibaiApril 13, 1995 (1995-04-13)45657410.9[51]

Khadijah tries to scoop a rival reporter on a story about a boxing scandal.

Guest stars: Roberto Durán, Kadeem Hardison and Kelly Perine
5124"Raw Talent"John BowabDiana Ayers & Susan SebastianApril 27, 1995 (1995-04-27)45657311.3[52]

Synclaire's role in a theatrical production is expanded, and she has to decide if she can play the part.

Guest stars: Naughty by Nature
5225"To Grandmother's House We Go"Ellen GittelsohnLisa AlbertMay 4, 1995 (1995-05-04)45657512.2[53]
Regine and Khadijah's mothers and go on vacation, leaving them to babysit Khadijah's grandmother (Barbara Montgomery).
5326"Talk Showdown"Ellen GittelsohnMeg DeLoatchMay 11, 1995 (1995-05-11)45657612.9[54]

An appearance on a talk show about "Roommates From Heaven" ends with Regine packing her bags.

Guest stars: Jenifer Lewis and Will Ferrell
5427"The Shake-Up"Ellen GittelsohnYvette Lee BowserMay 18, 1995 (1995-05-18)45657712.2[55]

Khadijah doesn't take Regine's threat of moving out seriously until she leaves.

Guest star: Regina King

Season 3 (1995–96)

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551"Come Back Little Diva"Ellen GittelsohnYvette Lee BowserAugust 31, 1995 (1995-08-31)45735111.6[56]
After Regine moves out, she throws a housewarming party which Khadijah crashes after not being invited.
562"The Ex-File"Ellen GittelsohnRoger S. H. SchulmanSeptember 7, 1995 (1995-09-07)45735210.9[57]
Regine moves back into the apartment, but she has to adjust to all the changes. Overton's ex is in town, and things get complicated.
573"On the Rebound"Ellen GittelsohnEunetta T. BooneSeptember 14, 1995 (1995-09-14)45735311.0[58]
Khadijah has an interview with NBA baller (Grant Hill). After a small incident, sparks fly and a fling develops.
584"Grumpy Old Man"Henry ChanBecky HartmanSeptember 21, 1995 (1995-09-21)45735410.6[59]
Kyle's 30th birthday brings him depression, back pain and a special gift from Maxine.
595"Rags to Riches"Rae KrausJim Pond & Bill FullerSeptember 28, 1995 (1995-09-28)4573559.8[60]
Regine is disgusted when the boutique is converted into a discount store but luckily impresses a soap opera wardrobe consultant with her knowledge of tackiness.
606"The James Bond"Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Warren HutchersonOctober 5, 1995 (1995-10-05)45735610.9[61]
Khadijah and Synclaire disagree over how to spend a savings bond they opened as teens. Kyle sulks when he learns he has fewer names in his little black book than Maxine.
617"The Handyman Can"Otis SallidChris SheridanOctober 12, 1995 (1995-10-12)4573579.0[62]
Overton considers another career when his work keeps falling apart.
628"He Works Hard for the Money"Henry ChanEdward C. Evans & Arthur HarrisOctober 19, 1995 (1995-10-19)4573589.5[63]

Kyle gets a lucrative job working for a famous actress, but she wants more than he expected.

Guest Star: Eartha Kitt
639"Baby I'm Back... Again"Ellen GittelsohnKriss TurnerNovember 2, 1995 (1995-11-02)45735911.5[64]
Scooter returns and proposes to Khadijah.
6410"Mr. Big Shot"Ellen GittelsohnChuck TathamNovember 9, 1995 (1995-11-09)45736010.3[65]
Overton has the chance to win $10,000 on a 3-point shot at halftime at a Knicks game, but Synclaire jinxes him.
6511"Mommy Not Dearest"Ellen GittelsohnBecky HartmanNovember 16, 1995 (1995-11-16)45736111.2[66]
Max's mother (CCH Pounder) wants to have a deeper relationship with her. Khadijah meets Dean Cain and Burt Ward in an effort to return a wallet to the rightful owner.
6612"The Following Is a Sponsored Program"Ellen GittelsohnChuck TathamNovember 30, 1995 (1995-11-30)45736210.9[67]

Maxine gets an acting role that Synclaire wanted, but they create a unique solution together. Overton repeatedly dreams about a sexy singing group.

Guest Stars: TLC
6713"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... Dammit"Rae KrausJim Pond & Bill FullerDecember 14, 1995 (1995-12-14)45736410.8[68]
Overton tries to organize a traditional Christmas at his family's remote Canadian cabin. Unfortunately, it's not the same as he remembered it.
6814"I'm Ready for My Close-Up"Otis SallidEunetta T. BooneJanuary 4, 1996 (1996-01-04)45736311.1[69]
Synclarie tries to convince Regine to help her get an acting role by using her business contacts. Khadijah and Maxine work together on an article.
6915"Scoop Dreams"Ellen GittelsohnWarren HutchersonJanuary 25, 1996 (1996-01-25)4573669.3[70]
New journalist Ivan gets a scoop on his first day working at Flavor. Meanwhile, Overton is hurt that Kyle is asked to be godfather for a friend's newborn son instead of him.
7016"Likes Father, Likes Son"Ellen GittelsohnDaniel Margosis & Robert HornFebruary 1, 1996 (1996-02-01)4573659.0[71]

Regine discovers that she is dating both a father and son.

Guest Stars: Mario Van Peebles & Melvin Van Peebles
7117"Wake Up to the Break-Up"Ellen GittelsohnEdward C. Evans & Arthur HarrisFebruary 1, 1996 (1996-02-01)45736811.0[71]

Khadijah lies to save Russell from being deported. Kyle dumps Maxine when he grows tired of a relationship without affection or respect.

Special Guest Star: Brian McKnight
7218"Tibby or Not Tibby"Henry ChanKriss TurnerFebruary 8, 1996 (1996-02-08)45736710.3[72]
Overton's beloved Uncle Tibby visits and urges him to dump Synclaire. Maxine taunts Kyle about their breakup, but Regine thinks she has regrets.
7319"Shrink to Fit"Ellen GittelsohnRoger S.H. SchulmanFebruary 15, 1996 (1996-02-15)4573699.0[73]
Khadijah has too much stress in her life and visits a psychiatrist (Jasmine Guy). Overton reacts strangely to Synclaire's new job as a clown.
7420"Dear John"Henry ChanChris SheridanFebruary 29, 1996 (1996-02-29)45737010.9[74]
Kyle's sexy date wants romance from Overton. Maxine forges Regine's signature on a mean letter to Regine's boyfriend.
7521"A Raze in Harlem"Ellen GittelsohnChuck TathamMarch 7, 1996 (1996-03-07)4573719.4[75]
In a fantasy sequence, the gang goes back to the roaring '20s to save a jazz club from destruction.
7622"Woman to Woman"Rae KrausJim Pond & Bill FullerMarch 21, 1996 (1996-03-21)4573729.3[76]
When college friend Shayla visits, Maxine is both stunned to learn she's marrying a woman and hurt that Kayla never told her she was gay.
7723"Glass Ceiling"Kim FieldsKriss TurnerApril 4, 1996 (1996-04-04)4573739.3[77]
Kyle's unhappy with his promotion, which has removed him from client contact. Regine denies worrying that her artist boyfriend works with nude models.
7824"Kiss of the Spider-Man"Maynard C. Virgil IFred JohnsonApril 11, 1996 (1996-04-11)4573758.0[78]
Maxine is upset when one of her clients (Giancarlo Esposito) appears to be guilty, and she is attracted to him.
7925"What Ever Happened to Baby Sister?"Ellen GittelsohnEunetta T. BooneApril 25, 1996 (1996-04-25)4573748.7[79]
Khadijah babysits her spoiled half-sister Stephanie (Tatyana Ali), a promising athlete who seems determined to throw away her future.
8026"Compromising Positions"Gil JungerWarren HutchersonMay 9, 1996 (1996-05-09)4573768.3[80]
Regine's mother catches her and Keith having sex. Overton decides to propose to Synclaire.
8127"The Engagement: Part 1"Ellen GittelsohnBecky HartmanMay 9, 1996 (1996-05-09)4573778.3[80]
Overton's attempts to propose to Synclaire are repeatedly thwarted. Maxine's opponent in a local election tries to damage her reputation. Khadijah's publishing career may be over. To be continued...

Season 4 (1996–97)

No.
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code		 Viewers
(millions)
821"The Engagement: Part 2"Ellen GittelsohnRoger S. H. SchulmanAugust 29, 1996 (1996-08-29)4660018.7[81]
Overton finally proposes to Synclaire. Khadijah could lose her business because of a lawsuit.
832"Ride the Maverick"Gil JungerJim Pond & Bill FullerAugust 29, 1996 (1996-08-29)4660028.7[81]
Maxine's withdrawal from the city council campaign has an unexpected effect.
843"Not Quite Mr. Right"Rae KrausJacque EdmondsSeptember 5, 1996 (1996-09-05)46600310.4[82]
Regine encounters romantic problems with her boyfriend when she becomes attracted to Russell. Maxine and Kyle argue over parking spaces.
854"Not So Silent Partner"Rae KrausChuck TathamSeptember 12, 1996 (1996-09-12)4660059.1[83]
Khadijah sells 25% of the magazine to Majestic Publishing and has to cope with a sneaky corporate liaison, Jeremy.
865"Moi the Jury"Ellen GittelsohnKriss TurnerSeptember 19, 1996 (1996-09-19)46600610.0[84]
Regine is the lone jury member who thinks the defendant in an arson case is guilty.
876"Multiple Choice"Rae KrausChris SheridanSeptember 26, 1996 (1996-09-26)46600410.6[85]

Synclarie and Overton are surprised by the results of a compatibility test. Maxine pursues a waiter who won't date her.

Guest Star: Dorien Wilson as Reverend Taylor
887"I've Got You Under My Skin"Rae KrausClayvon C. HarrisOctober 31, 1996 (1996-10-31)4660088.4[86]
Khadijah freezes up when she realizes her date was the anesthesiologist of her hemorrhoid operation.
898"School's Out Forever"Rae KrausEdward C. Evans & Arthur HarrisNovember 7, 1996 (1996-11-07)4660079.5[87]
Kyle seeks revenge at his high school reunion, but the old class bully manages to turn the tables once more.
909"Do You Take This Man's Wallet?"Ellen GittelsohnChuck TathamNovember 14, 1996 (1996-11-14)46601210.5[88]
Regine is hired to coordinate a friend's wedding but begins to worry when she realizes his fiancé is just after his money.
9110"Virgin Territory"Rae KrausJacque EdmondsNovember 21, 1996 (1996-11-21)46600911.0[89]
Maxine's new boyfriend has never had sex.
9211"Riot on the Set"Gil JungerWarren HutchersonDecember 5, 1996 (1996-12-05)46600108.8[90]
After getting a starring role in a play, a flustered Synclaire turns the seemingly doomed production into a hit with her ad-libs.
9312"Doctor in the House"Gil JungerWarren HutchersonDecember 19, 1996 (1996-12-19)4660119.2[91]
Khadijah worries that Charles has jeopardized his career by defending her at a snobby awards ceremony and angers him by asking his boss to smooth things over.
9413"Mother Inferior"Chuck VinsonGene Miller & Karen KavnerJanuary 9, 1997 (1997-01-09)46601310.46[92]
Regine's mother makes the society page when she begins dating a millionaire. Overton discovers his police auction purchase has connections to a former mob boss.
9514"The Clown That Roared"Rae KrausChris SheridanJanuary 23, 1997 (1997-01-23)4660149.71[93]
Synclaire's job as a clown is anything but funny. Khadijah and Regine claim award-winning cookies.
9615"Back in the Day"Ellen GittelsohnStory by : Yvette Lee Bowser
Teleplay by : Jacque Edmonds		January 30, 1997 (1997-01-30)46601910.66[94]
On the way to an awards ceremony, Khadijah reminisces about her magazine's origins and the early days of her friendships.
9716"Oh, Solo Mio"Ellen GittelsohnClayvon C. HarrisFebruary 20, 1997 (1997-02-20)4660178.88[95]
New choir director Kyle agrees to let Regine sing a solo in church, but she's a horrible singer.
9817"Playing House"Rae KrausJim Pond & Bill FullerMarch 6, 1997 (1997-03-06)46601510.11[96]
Maxine and Kyle pretend to go out of town for the weekend, but they're meeting for a romantic getaway. Overton and Synclaire try out cohabitation but get into a fight.
9918"Swing Out Sisters"Chuck VinsonChuck TathamMarch 20, 1997 (1997-03-20)4660169.24[97]
The girls take a Saturday night together to catch up and end up at a gay bar. Kyle entertains his boss at Overton's pay-per-view boxing party.
10019"Moonlight Savings Time"Chuck VinsonEdward C. Evans & Arthur HarrisApril 3, 1997 (1997-04-03)4660208.10[98]
Overton's handyman job gets Maxine evicted. Khadijah, Regine, and Synclaire hire a male housekeeper.
10120"Living Single Undercover"Kim FieldsDavid M. MatthewsApril 10, 1997 (1997-04-10)4660218.12[99]
Synclaire helps Overton accept the loss of the Cleveland Browns while Khadijah and Maxine search for proof of a City Hall scandal.
10221"One Degree of Separation"Gil JungerKriss TurnerApril 17, 1997 (1997-04-17)4660189.24[100]
At her engagement party, Synclaire learns her parents are separated. Regine is determined to prove that Maxine and Kyle are dating.
10322"Too Good to Screw"Ellen GittelsohnJacqueline DavisApril 24, 1997 (1997-04-24)4660229.02[101]
Synclaire's bachelorette party gets wild at Madonna's penthouse. Kyle's younger brother causes tension between him and Overton.
10423"Papa Was a Rolling Stone"Ellen GittelsohnWarren HutchersonMay 8, 1997 (1997-05-08)4660238.07[102]
Khadijah is unhappy that her estranged father arrives for Synclaire's wedding. Maxine threatens Overton if he tells anyone about her and Kyle.
10524"Never Can Say Goodbye"Ellen GittelsohnJim Pond & Bill FullerMay 8, 1997 (1997-05-08)4660248.07[102]
Maxine stuns Kyle with a last-moment declaration, Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard asks a depressed Regine to dinner, and Overton and Synclaire finally get married.

Season 5 (1997–98)

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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
1061"Love Don't Live Here Anymore: Part 1"Ellen GittelsohnJim Pond & Bill FullerSeptember 11, 1997 (1997-09-11)4668517.18[103]

Khadijah and Regine meet their new roommate, handsome songwriter Tripp. Overton and Synclaire embark on an adventurous honeymoon cruise. To be continued....

First appearance as a main cast member: Mel Jackson as Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams III
1072"Love Don't Live Here Anymore: Part 2"Ellen GittelsohnNancylee MyattSeptember 18, 1997 (1997-09-18)4668526.41[104]

Kyle and Maxine say goodbye when he accepts a job in London. Overton and Synclaire continue their honeymoon in Hawai'i despite misgivings about marriage.

Last appearance as a main cast member: T.C. Carson as Kyle Barker
1083"High Anxiety"Ellen GittelsohnChris SheridanSeptember 25, 1997 (1997-09-25)4668537.61[105]
Khadijah humiliates herself on a date with professional basketball player Cedric Ceballos (himself).
1094"Reconcilable Differences"Ellen GittelsohnGene Miller & Karen KavnerOctober 16, 1997 (1997-10-16)4668546.39[106]
Regine wants to get closer to a new man, but his dog comes between them. Synclaire and Overton argue after he loses money gambling.
1105"The Best Laid Plans"Chuck VinsonClayvon C. HarrisOctober 23, 1997 (1997-10-23)4668557.73[107]
Maxine's plan to date her former law professor is thwarted when she learns Khadijah had a brief affair with him. Regine and Tripp argue about proper roommate etiquette.
1116"Up the Ladder Through the Roof"Ellen GittelsohnClayvon C. HarrisOctober 30, 1997 (1997-10-30)4668596.85[108]

A dream sequence transports the gang back to the 1960's as Motown singers.

Guest Star: Chaka Khan
1127"He's the One"J.D. LobueLisa Michelle PaytonNovember 6, 1997 (1997-11-06)4668577.09[109]
Regine is enamored with a millionaire who hires her to cater for an important charity event. Maxine surprises Overton and Synclaire with a generous wedding present.
1138"Three Men and a Buckeye"J.D. LobueJanette Kotichas BurleighNovember 13, 1997 (1997-11-13)4668607.63[110]

Overton, Tripp, and Russell pick up a beautiful but criminal hitchhiker en route to a football game. Dexter asks Regine to marry him.

Guest Star: T-Boz as Hitchhiker/Camille
1149"Forgive Us Our Trespasses"Ellen GittelsohnNancylee MyattDecember 4, 1997 (1997-12-04)4668586.75[111]
A strange client, who claims to be Jesus, helps Maxine believe in her ability to practice law.
11510"Misleading Lady"Chuck VinsonRod J. EmelleDecember 11, 1997 (1997-12-11)4668566.87[112]

Synclaire disguises herself as a man to join an acting troupe. Khadijah may have found a new career, after she helps Tripp write a new song.

Note: Final appearance of Kim Fields as Regine Hunter.
11611"In Your Dreams"Maynard C. Virgil IGene Miller & Karen KavnerDecember 18, 1997 (1997-12-18)4668616.93[113]
Maxine, Khadijah, and Synclaire rejuvenate themselves at a spiritual retreat and question their futures. As a result, Maxine decides to have a child.
11712"To Catch a Thief"Ellen GittelsohnStory by : Rod J. Emelle
Teleplay by : Chris Sheridan		January 1, 1998 (1998-01-01)4668626.54[114]
Synclaire is outraged that her comedy act has been stolen by another actor. Maxine gets pregnant by artificial insemination.
11813"Let's Stay Together"Ellen GittelsohnStory by : Yvette Lee Bowser
Teleplay by : Jim Pond & Bill Fuller		January 1, 1998 (1998-01-01)4668638.18[114]

In the series finale, Max finds out Kyle is her unborn baby’s sperm donor after Overton notices the sperm donor’s profile matches Kyle’s description and was chosen from the same clinic where Kyle previously donated, following a near-death experience that made him think about extending the Barker family line. The gang throws together an impromptu New Years’ Eve party and invites Kyle, who is asked by Overton to make a stop in New York after visiting his family in Cleveland for the holidays, to attend. Synclaire gets the role of the renegade nun in a TV pilot, but is upset that the job is in California and she will have to leave Khadijah behind. Khadijah gets a surprise visit from Scooter.

Note: T.C. Carson returns as Kyle Barker.

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