Girlfriends
Girlfriends (2000) Overview "Girlfriends" is a production that began airing in 2000 and is considered one of the most beloved comedy series in American television history. The show follows the lives of four different women in Los…
Girlfriends (2000)
Overview
"Girlfriends" is a production that began airing in 2000 and is considered one of the most beloved comedy series in American television history. The show follows the lives of four different women in Los Angeles, exploring their career struggles, romantic relationships, and, most importantly, their unshakeable friendship with one another. Having gained a wide audience over the years, the series has become an important milestone, particularly for its realistic, multidimensional, and powerful representation of African-American female characters on television screens.
One of the key elements underlying the show's success is that the characters' distinct personalities and life philosophies offer viewers a rich world. Each character represents her own perspective, values, and lifestyle, lending the series a multifaceted narrative structure. Going beyond being merely a comedy series, "Girlfriends" has become one of the rare productions to bring the depth, complexity, and power of female friendships to the screen.
Omarosa Manigault, one of the names in the show's cast, also contributed to the story by appearing in various episodes. Manigault's recognition in the television world was further bolstered by her appearances in culturally significant productions like "Girlfriends."
Plot
At the center of the series lies the story of four women who support one another through different stages of life. Joan, a successful lawyer, strives to advance in her career while also seeking stability in her love life. Maya is a character who stands out for her sincere and honest demeanor as she tries to carve a new career path for herself from an ordinary job. Toni is portrayed as a woman highly conscious of beauty and status, with high expectations from life, while Lynn is a character who is constantly searching for herself, drawn to different interests, and unable to settle into a "stable" life routine.
The friendship among these four women forms the main thread of the series. Career goals, romantic relationships, family ties, and processes of personal growth are explored from different angles in every episode. While the show presents realistic scenes drawn from everyday life, it also manages to make viewers laugh with its humorous tone. The transformations the characters undergo over time are given the chance to be explored in depth, thanks to the series' long-running structure.
Why Should You Watch It?
"Girlfriends" is a must-watch production for those who want to understand the television culture of the 2000s. First and foremost, the depth of character and realistic dialogue the series offers allow viewers to form a strong bond with the characters. The intimate and realistic treatment of female friendships is one of the show's most distinctive qualities.
Moreover, the series' sense of humor goes beyond being merely a superficial source of laughs; it carries important messages about social issues, relationship dynamics, and the search for individual identity. While laughing, viewers may also find clues relevant to their own lives.
The cultural impact of the series should not be overlooked either. By telling the stories of a community that was underrepresented on television screens, "Girlfriends" became a source of inspiration for many productions made in later years. In this sense, the series can be regarded not just as a form of entertainment, but also as a cultural reference point.
Who Is It Suitable For?
"Girlfriends" is an ideal choice for those who especially enjoy warm, intimate stories centered on female friendships. Viewers who love the comedy genre but also value character development will find content suited to their tastes in this series. For those wanting to take a nostalgic journey into the television aesthetics of the 2000s, the show will also be a great source of enjoyment.
Additionally, those who enjoy stories intertwining themes such as career, love, family, and personal growth will be pleased with the show's multilayered narrative. For viewers who don't shy away from following long-running series and who want to see character arcs unfold, "Girlfriends" offers a satisfying experience.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
1. Strong and multidimensional female characters offer viewers realistic and relatable stories.
2. The balance between comedy and drama is masterfully struck, with each episode both entertaining and thought-provoking.
3. The series carries significant cultural representation power, holding a special place in television history.
Cons:
1. Some repetitive plotlines in certain episodes may become tiresome for long-term viewers.
2. Given the production standards of the era, the visuals may appear plain compared to today's productions.
Genre and Tone
Although the series is fundamentally a comedy production, it successfully blends in elements of drama as well. The relationship crises, career challenges, and personal conflicts the characters experience are conveyed with a humorous tone while also managing to stir genuine emotion in the viewer. Offering a warm, intimate, and energetic atmosphere in tone, the series promises a light and enjoyable viewing experience, unlike heavier dramatic productions. Still, rather than superficial comedy, it adopts a structure that touches on real-life issues.
Runtime and Viewing Experience
"Girlfriends" is designed in a classic sitcom format, with each episode running approximately 20-25 minutes. This short episode length allows the series to be comfortably binge-watched. Thanks to its many seasons and extensive episode archive, viewers get the chance to embark on a long journey with the characters. The episode structure of the series offers a relaxed viewing experience that can easily be fit into the busyness of daily life. At the same time, for those who wish to follow the characters' development, the continuity between seasons also provides a satisfying viewing experience.
Similar Productions
- Sex and the City
- Living Single
- The Game
- Being Mary Jane
- Moesha
Final Assessment
"Girlfriends" stands out as one of the rare productions in television history to portray female friendships with such intimacy, realism, and depth. Thanks to its strong characters, balanced blend of comedy and drama, and cultural significance, the series has become a classic that can be enjoyed not only by audiences of its time but also by viewers today. Telling the story of the power of female friendship, the struggles of career and love life, and journeys of personal growth with a heartfelt voice, "Girlfriends" is a must-add to the list for anyone seeking a nostalgic television experience.
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2007 Sezon 1 · 22 bölüm
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Toe Sucking
· 11.09.2000
· 21 dk
Joan Clayton, a successful attorney, prepares to celebrate her 29th birthday (although she claims to be 26 to make her achievements seem more impressive). Toni…
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One Night Stand?
· 18.09.2000
· 21 dk
After Joan reveals that she hasn't had sex in a year, her friends push her to go for a one-night stand. Joan is reluctant because she generally doesn't sleep w…
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Girlfrenzy
· 25.09.2000
· 21 dk
Toni and Maya get into another argument before an evening out, in part because Toni refuses to believe that Maya can get the girls into an exclusive club. Toni…
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Hip-Ocracy
· 02.10.2000
· 22 dk
Joan, Toni and Lynn set up dates with men they met over the Internet. Lynn's guy never shows up (his parole was denied), while Toni rejects hers because his sk…
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I Pity the Fool
· 09.10.2000
· 21 dk
Joan grows tired of the clingy Marcus and plans to break up with him, but only winds up complicating the situation by having ""pity sex"" with him. The girls t…
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The Remains of the Date
· 30.10.2000
· 21 dk
Joan plans an elaborate scheme to get revenge on William for the latest in a series of Halloween pranks. Toni is put off when her date asks her to engage in a …
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Everything Fishy Ain't Fish
· 06.11.2000
· 21 dk
Joan sees Maya's husband, Darnell, in a possibly compromising situation with another woman. Her gut tells her that something may be going on, but she agonizes …
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Pregnant Pause
· 13.11.2000
· 21 dk
Joan turns to her friends for support when she fears that she might be pregnant. When a test turns out positive, she tries to cope with her fears about impendi…
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Fried Turkey
· 20.11.2000
· 21 dk
Joan finds herself alone on Thanksgiving after everyone makes other plans for the holiday. After dining at 847, she meets Davis's friend Preston Hall, a handso…
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Never a Bridesmaid
· 27.11.2000
· 21 dk
Maya and Darnell plan to renew their wedding vows, and Joan agrees to hold the event at her house. However, Joan constantly disagrees with Maya's choices and t…
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The Importance of Being Frank
· 11.12.2000
· 21 dk
Joan begins dating a client, Frank Anderson. Everything seems to be going well until a crazed woman shows up at the office looking for Joan. She tells Maya an…
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The List
· 15.01.2001
· 21 dk
The girls and William make lists of the qualities they want in their ideal partners. When everyone goes to an art gallery, Joan is amazed to find a man who mee…
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They've Gotta Have It
· 05.02.2001
· 21 dk
Joan grows impatient with Sean, who refuses to kiss or touch her. After discussing a number of possible explanations with her friends, she finally pushes Sean …
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Bad Timing
· 12.02.2001
· 21 dk
Joan is upset when Sean must go out of town for Valentine's Day. Her frustration grows when she is unable to get in touch with him. Davis, who has recently re…
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Old Dog
· 19.02.2001
· 21 dk
Joan decides to waive her ""three-month rule"" and sleep with Sean, but finds that the results are extremely disappointing. She seeks her friends' advice on ho…
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Friends, Colleagues, Brothers
· 26.02.2001
· 21 dk
Joan becomes fed up with the ""boys' club"" mentality at work, as her opinions are ignored and she is passed over for important cases. When she believes that W…
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The Declaration of Lynndependence
· 05.03.2001
· 21 dk
After discovering that Lynn has applied for yet another grad school program, Joan and Toni determine that they must end their financial support and force her to…
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Diss-regard
· 12.03.2001
· 21 dk
Maya checks into the hospital to undergo surgery for the removal of a fibroid tumor. Joan's friends (especially Lynn) question her priorities when she decides …
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A Kiss Before Lying
· 16.04.2001
· 21 dk
Sean grows uncomfortable with Joan's relationship with Davis, as he feels that she flirts with him too much. After she confesses that they once shared a kiss, …
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The Burning Vagina Monologues
· 30.04.2001
· 21 dk
Toni cheats on Greg with Clay and winds up contracting chlamydia. Joan frets about the fact that Sean has yet to tell her that he loves her, especially after h…
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Loose Lips Sink Relationships
· 07.05.2001
· 21 dk
After Toni accepts Clay's marriage proposal, a disapproving Joan advises her to look into her heart, as she believes that Greg is the one she really loves. Ton…
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Jamaic-Up?
· 14.05.2001
· 22 dk
Toni remains in a state of despair over her split with Greg, while a guilt-ridden Joan continues to keep her involvement in the break-up a secret. She confesse…
Sezon 2 · 22 bölüm
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The Fallout
· 10.09.2001
· 21 dk
Joan forgives Toni for slapping her in Jamaica and trying to seduce Sean, much to the shock and dismay of Maya and Lynn (who has returned from Jamaica). When J…
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Just Say No
· 17.09.2001
· 21 dk
Joan lies to Dr. Bales about ending her relationship with Toni, but he runs into them having lunch together. Toni is furious to learn that Joan has been talkin…
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A Full Court Conspiracy
· 24.09.2001
· 21 dk
Joan takes shots from her friends and is labelled a ""sell-out"" by the black community after she and William represent a beverage company suing a basketball st…
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Un-Treatable
· 01.10.2001
· 21 dk
Darnell is upset with Maya for buying an expensive dress at her friends' behest, and again when she returns it. He sees this as a sign that she doesn't trust h…
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Buh-Bye
· 08.10.2001
· 21 dk
After learning that Toni has shared details of her private life (her break-up with Sean and his sex addiction) with her boss, Mr. Swedelson, a fed-up Joan ends …
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Willie or Won't He?
· 15.10.2001
· 21 dk
Yvonne panics when William seems hesitant to set a wedding date, as she fears that he is getting cold feet. A very reluctant Joan finds herself caught in the m…
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Trick or Truth
· 29.10.2001
· 21 dk
Toni suffers a breakdown after Greg cheats on her, then reveals that he only took her back so that he could get revenge against her. Lynn and Maya try to help …
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Joan's Birthday Suit
· 05.11.2001
· 21 dk
On her 30th birthday, Joan grows depressed at the realization that she hasn't had a lot of excitement in her life. She determines that she will live life to it…
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Maya Takes a Stan
· 12.11.2001
· 21 dk
Maya befriends Stan, a man she meets at the office and helps get a job. He encourages her aspirations to return to school. Maya initially tries to fix up Joan…
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Mom's the Word
· 19.11.2001
· 21 dk
Joan hooks up with a famous actor at the bar, but her friends tease her about the fact that he will only give her his pager number. Joan manages to pry his hom…
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You Better Watch Out
· 17.12.2001
· 21 dk
Stan gives Maya an expensive watch for Christmas. Joan tells her to give it back to him, but she refuses. When Darnell sees the watch, Maya claims it is a gif…
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I Have a Dream House
· 21.01.2002
· 21 dk
Yvonne accuses William of trying to control her after he surprises her by buying a house for the two of them. Joan objects to the firm's policy regarding Marti…
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Sister, Sistah
· 04.02.2002
· 21 dk
Lynn's sister Tanya comes to town to help celebrate the anniversary of Lynn's adoption. Tanya, who is white, has immersed herself in African-American culture. …
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Willie or Won't He II: The Last Chapter?
· 11.02.2002
· 21 dk
On the eve of their wedding, Yvonne learns that William hasn't told his mother about their relationship.
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Can't Stan Ya!
· 25.02.2002
· 21 dk
After an uncomfortable kiss, Maya realizes that she was wrong to get involved with Stan, and wants to stop seeing him. Stan, however, reveals that he has falle…
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Take Me Out After the Ballgame
· 04.03.2002
· 21 dk
Joan is the subject of office gossip and jokes after she begins dating a younger man who works in the mail room. She is embarrassed by the attention, and winds…
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Childs in Charge
· 18.03.2002
· 21 dk
Toni plans to open her own real estate office, but Joan's efforts to encourage her to be practical wind up putting a damper on her enthusiasm. Toni accuses Joa…
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Taming of the Realtess
· 25.03.2002
· 21 dk
Toni opens her real estate office and hires Lynn as her temporary assistant. However, Lynn quits after Toni proves to be too demanding a taskmaster. Toni quic…
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X Does Not Mark the Spot
· 29.04.2002
· 21 dk
Joan engages in surprisingly risky behavior after she begins dating a younger man, Chris. However, her friends urge her to re-consider the relationship after s…
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My Mother, Myself
· 06.05.2002
· 21 dk
Maya is stunned to learn that her mother has decided to sell her house and move away with her boyfriend. Toni's mother surprises her by coming to town for Joan…
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Just Dessert
· 13.05.2002
· 21 dk
Lynn moves in with William, and soon suggests that they take their minds off their recent break-ups by becoming ""sex buddies."" Joan is adamantly opposed to t…
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Into the Woods
· 20.05.2002
· 21 dk
Joan decides to waive her ""three-month"" rule and sleep with Chris, but then receives a phone call from Sean. When she learns that Sean is back in town, she d…
Sezon 3 · 25 bölüm
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Coming to Terms
· 23.09.2002
· 21 dk
Joan fears she has hit an all-time low after she holds a ""Bring Your Ex"" party, but doesn't get a single phone number. She eventually winds up swearing off m…
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Getting Our Acts Together
· 30.09.2002
· 21 dk
Maya and Darnell seek marriage counseling from their minister. They find the counseling pointless, but engage in an afternoon tryst that has an overly enthusia…
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Secrets and Eyes
· 07.10.2002
· 21 dk
Toni objects when Joan plans a birthday party for her. In the midst of their argument, Toni inadvertently reveals that she has been lying about her age for yea…
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Star Craving Mad
· 14.10.2002
· 21 dk
Joan has several run-ins with an actor at the gym, but finds herself attracted to him. However, she re-considers her decision to date Ellis after discovering t…
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Don't Leave Me a Loan
· 21.10.2002
· 21 dk
After Lynn's unpaid loan has a negative effect on their credit, Lynn's parents pressure her to get a job and pay them back. Lynn's friends ""help"" her prepare…
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Invasion of the Gold Digger
· 28.10.2002
· 21 dk
The girls instantly detest William's demanding girlfriend, Monica. Joan in particular is up in arms after Monica convinces William to renege on a promise to ma…
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Blinded by the Lights
· 04.11.2002
· 21 dk
Joan is excited when Ellis invites her to the premiere of his new movie, but he refuses to let her walk the red carpet with him (or sit with him at the film) be…
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Handling Baggage
· 11.11.2002
· 21 dk
Maya's cousin Ronnie and his boyfriend, Peaches, tell Maya that they have spotted Darnell in a compromising position with a woman at the Red Lobster. It is the…
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The Mommy Returns
· 18.11.2002
· 21 dk
Lynn meets her biological mother, Sandy, who suddenly appears at Joan's house. Although the two initially become friends, Lynn soon becomes embarrassed by some…
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A Little Romance
· 25.11.2002
· 21 dk
Toni realizes she has fallen for Todd after he protects her during an altercation with a man on the street, but is still reluctant to date him because of his si…
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Santa v. Monica
· 16.12.2002
· 21 dk
William agrees to dress as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the hopes of restoring Jabari's belief in Santa (something that seems to concern Joan just a little t…
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Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning
· 06.01.2003
· 21 dk
Lynn finds herself extremely attracted to a poet, and is stunned to learn that he has been celibate for five years. Ellis refuses to leave the house after fans…
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Howdy Partner
· 07.01.2003
· 21 dk
Joan and William vie for a senior partner position, and are shocked when the firm instead brings in an outsider, Sharon Upton Farley. They plan to demonstrate …
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Single Mama Drama
· 03.02.2003
· 21 dk
Maya befriends a fellow single mother, a janitor at the law firm's building. They quickly make a connection, but Joan finds the woman's attitude irritating; an…
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Happy Valentine's Day...Baby?
· 10.02.2003
· 21 dk
Ellis goes all out to give Joan a magical Valentine's Day, but the couple's future is put in jeopardy when he learns that his ex-girlfriend is about to have the…
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Sex, Lies and Books
· 17.02.2003
· 21 dk
Maya becomes depressed and lonely after moving into a new apartment, despite the presence of a handsome and friendly neighbor. Toni and Todd take her on a doub…
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A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find
· 24.02.2003
· 21 dk
Toni and Todd's relationship is thrown into flux after she inadvertently mentions marriage. When Toni goes into hiding, Todd seeks the assistance of her friend…
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Runaway Bridesmaid
· 24.02.2003
· 21 dk
Joan becomes jealous over Toni's engagement, and takes out all her frustration on Ellis, whom she begins blaming for all of her problems. She also resumes trai…
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The Pact
· 17.03.2003
· 21 dk
Lynn and Maya confront Joan about her jealousy and overall bad attitude regarding Toni's wedding. Joan is upset when Toni announces that Reesie Jackson, her co…
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Where Everyone Knows My Name
· 21.04.2003
· 21 dk
Maya makes her friends feel guilty about leaving her alone as they spend time with their significant others. She convinces them to accompany her to a hangout i…
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Too Much Sharin'
· 28.04.2003
· 21 dk
William and Sharon decide to continue their relationship, even after he re-joins the firm. Joan discovers that the two are together, and inadvertently blabs ab…
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Blood Is Thicker Than Liquor
· 05.05.2003
· 21 dk
Toni's family comes to town, and Toni worries that her mother will embarrass her in front of Todd's parents by voicing her objections to their Jewish background…
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The Fast Track & the Furious
· 12.05.2003
· 21 dk
Lynn persuades Toni to accompany her to Virginia, where she seeks Sandy's help before a presentation aimed at receiving a grant for her AIDS documentary. Durin…
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The Wedding: Part 1
· 19.05.2003
· 21 dk
Joan promises to support Toni as the wedding approaches, but repeatedly neglects her in order to deal with her latest drama involving Ellis, who has failed to t…
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The Wedding: Part 2
· 19.05.2003
· 21 dk
Joan tries desperately to get Toni to forgive her and allow her to be a bridesmaid. However, it remains to be seen if there will even be a wedding, as Todd wal…
Sezon 4 · 24 bölüm
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Some Enchanted Evening
· 15.09.2003
· 21 dk
Joan enjoys relative peace in her relationship with Ellis. However, she establishes a strong connection with a stranger whom she meets when they duck into the …
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If It's Broke, Fix It
· 22.09.2003
· 21 dk
Toni refuses to speak to Todd because she is up in arms about his debt and feels betrayed by the fact that he failed to disclose this information sooner. While…
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Snoop, There It Is
· 29.09.2003
· 21 dk
After nine months of celibacy, Lynn becomes fed up and grows suspicious of Sivad. She contacts his ex-girlfriend in the hopes of gaining some insight into his …
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You Ain't Gotta Go Home but...You Know the Rest
· 06.10.2003
· 21 dk
Toni's brother Antoine comes to town for a weekend rendezvous with Maya, but soon spooks her by declaring his love and announcing that he will not return to Bos…
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Hopelessly Devoted to Two
· 13.10.2003
· 21 dk
Joan finds herself in a bind when she is forced to agree to a dinner with both Ellis and Brock. She does not know how to handle the situation, although she ins…
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Inherit the Lynn
· 20.10.2003
· 21 dk
Maya learns that tuition has increased substantially, and she doesn't have enough money to cover it. William tries to give her the money by pretending she has …
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And Baby Makes Four
· 03.11.2003
· 21 dk
William convinces Joan to host a baby shower for his sister, Linda; and her partner, Kira. Kira's water breaks during the event. William wants to take her to …
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Viva Las Vegas
· 10.11.2003
· 21 dk
After Brock invites Joan to join her for a weekend in Las Vegas, she is convinced that he plans to pop the question. She brags about this constantly to her fri…
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Between Brock and a Hard Place
· 17.11.2003
· 21 dk
Joan's enthusiasm about her new engagement is tempered when she learns that Brock doesn't want to have children, but she decides to relax and just focus on the …
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Don't You Want Me Baby?
· 24.11.2003
· 21 dk
Toni is furious to discover that Todd failed to deliver a message from a remorseful Greg before the wedding. Claiming that she needs closure but actually hopin…
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Merry Ex-mas
· 15.12.2003
· 21 dk
Maya invites Darnell's girlfriend, Lena, to her Christmas party in an effort to be civil. However, she grows jealous and gets Jalen to pose as her boyfriend. …
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Prophet and Loss
· 12.01.2004
· 30 dk
A stranger stops Joan on the street and tells her, ""You made the right decision."" He claims to be a psychic, and manages to convince Joan that he is for real…
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Comedy of Eros
· 09.02.2004
· 21 dk
Toni refuses to believe Joan's claims that she isn't upset about spending Valentine's Day alone, and insists on constantly trying to cheer her up. She follows …
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Leggo My Ego
· 16.02.2004
· 30 dk
Joan's procrastination puts her job in jeopardy when she doesn't act quickly enough toward securing donations for a charity auction, which she has agreed to arr…
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Good Catch or Bad Hop?
· 23.02.2004
· 21 dk
Maya and her friends enjoy perks such as limo rides and entry to exclusive clubs, courtesy of her baseball player beau, Alex. She is reluctant to refer to him …
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On the Couch
· 01.03.2004
· 21 dk
Toni continues to see her therapist, Dr. Miller. Rather than following the doctor's advice and writing a letter to her mother detailing her grievances against …
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Love, Peace and Hair Grease
· 29.03.2004
· 30 dk
Joan grows increasingly bored with her job. William notes that she doesn't hold the passion for the law that is required to truly succeed in their profession. …
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Wieners and Losers
· 12.04.2004
· 21 dk
The newly unemployed Joan cannot stand the idea of just sitting back and relaxing, and drives her friends crazy by constantly cooking and knitting for them. Sh…
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He Loves Her, He Loves Me Not
· 26.04.2004
· 21 dk
Joan feels bad about the way the girls have treated William's past girlfriends and decides to go out of her way to make Donna feel welcome. She hosts a dinner …
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A Partnerless Partner
· 03.05.2004
· 21 dk
William is made a senior partner in the law firm. He is thrilled about this, as is Maya, who will now get a substantial raise. He brings a beautiful date to t…
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Just the Three of Us
· 10.05.2004
· 21 dk
Toni has an apparent breakthrough in therapy. When Dr. Miller asks with whom she would want to be stranded on a deserted island, she picks Joan and realizes fr…
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Love Thy Neighbor
· 17.05.2004
· 21 dk
Maya's neighbor, Jalen, tells her that he would like to begin dating. She turns him down because she feels that she has to much going on in her life for a rela…
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New York Bound
· 24.05.2004
· 21 dk
Maya self-publishes her book, Oh, Hell Yes, and sells it on the streets, where it is a tremendous success. Ronnie tells her that a major publisher wants to off…
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New York Unbound
· 24.05.2004
· 21 dk
Maya learns that the publisher wants to sanitize her book to make it more accessible to white readers. She convinces her editor to stand up for her vision and …
Sezon 5 · 22 bölüm
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L.A. Bound
· 20.09.2004
· 19 dk
Joan tries to confess her feelings for William, but knocks on the wrong door and winds up on the run from a crazed lesbian who thinks that Joan stole her girlfr…
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The Rabbit Died
· 27.09.2004
· 21 dk
Toni's friends refuse to believe that she is pregnant, as they are certain it is all part of a ploy to win back Todd. Even after Toni shows them an ultrasound …
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A Mile in Her Loubous
· 04.10.2004
· 21 dk
Maya's cousin Ronnie is offended after she hires an agent. Upset that Maya refuses to acknowledge his role in her success, Ronnie demands ten percent of her $2…
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The J-Spot
· 11.10.2004
· 21 dk
Joan decides to open her own restaurant. William is offended when Joan fails to share the news with him, as he instead hears it from two junior partners at the…
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Maybe Baby
· 18.10.2004
· 21 dk
Toni repeatedly tries to seduce Todd when he returns to L.A. for her three-month check-up. He instead tells her that he has consulted a lawyer and wants a divo…
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Too Big for Her Britches
· 25.10.2004
· 21 dk
After learning that her agent has secured her a three-book deal, Maya becomes even more negligent in her duties as William's assistant. He finally ends up firi…
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The Mother of All Episodes (1)
· 08.11.2004
· 21 dk
Joan's mother makes a surprise visit and constantly criticizes her, particularly anything regarding her decision to open the restaurant. Joan grows fed up with…
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When Hearts Attack (2)
· 15.11.2004
· 20 dk
Joan believes that she has had a heart attack, although the doctor insists that the episode was only an arrythmia. Joan's mother explains that she did not slee…
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Who's Your Daddy?
· 22.11.2004
· 21 dk
Lynn is excited about a visit from her birth father, Ken, and his wife. Her adoptive father fears that he is losing his daughter and flies into town at the sam…
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Porn to Write
· 29.11.2004
· 21 dk
With her bills piling up, Maya is forced to consider a job writing for a porn publisher (which already employs Lynn). She turns down the position due to moral …
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All the Creatures Were Stirring
· 13.12.2004
· 21 dk
William surprises Joan with a romantic Christmas getaway in Puerto Rico, but they wind up stuck at a seedy motel after a blizzard strands them in Cincinnati dur…
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P.D.A. - D.O.A.
· 03.01.2005
· 21 dk
Maya and Toni question William and Joan's relationship because of their refusal to show affection in front of others. The couple gives holding hands in public …
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All in a Panic
· 07.02.2005
· 21 dk
Toni reluctantly signs her divorce papers, and accepts a date from a persistent ex-flame after he kisses her. Maya, certain that Toni isn't over Todd, asks Tod…
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Great Sexpectations
· 14.02.2005
· 21 dk
As Valentine's Day arrives, William is very excited because he and Joan have been dating for three months and can now sleep together. Although William is anxio…
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The Way We Were
· 21.02.2005
· 21 dk
Maya has her first book signing, and her friends and family come to the store to offer their support. Joan, Lynn and Toni also read excerpts from Oh, Hell Yes.…
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See J-Spot Run
· 28.02.2005
· 21 dk
Joan struggles to take care of last-minute details for the opening of her restaurant, including trying to secure a celebrity to make an appearance. Things grow…
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Good News, Bad News
· 28.03.2005
· 21 dk
Following a fight with his father, Lynn's brother Matthew shows up and asks to stay with her while he pursues his music career. She tries to help him when he f…
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Kids Say the Darndest Things
· 25.04.2005
· 21 dk
Jabari becomes extremely sullen and disrespectful, and begins talking back to his parents. After he runs away from Joan's house while she is watching him, Maya…
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Finn-ished
· 02.05.2005
· 21 dk
After sleeping with bandmate Finn, Lynn believes that she can deal with an open relationship, but becomes extremely jealous whenever she sees him with other wom…
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The Bridges of Fresno County
· 09.05.2005
· 21 dk
Toni is surprisingly excited about a visit from her mother, as she hopes to be pampered before having her baby. However, she soon learns that her mother actual…
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Wedding on the Rocks
· 16.05.2005
· 21 dk
After Darnell reveals that he has failed to get a band for his wedding (which is just two days away), Maya recommends that he hire Lynn's band. However, Lena i…
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...With a Twist
· 23.05.2005
· 21 dk
Following Darnell's drunken love declaration, Maya enlists the help of Joan and William as she plans to break up his wedding. However, she soon has second thou…
Sezon 6 · 22 bölüm
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Fits & Starts
· 19.09.2005
· 20 dk
Maya remarries, Toni demands a divorce, Lynn gets engaged and Joan freaks out. After a passionate reunion, Maya asks Darnell, "Now what?" The pillow talk is eve…
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Odds & Ends
· 25.09.2005
· 20 dk
Maya learns love isn't easier the second time around, Their Vegas honeymoon is supposed to be romantic, yet Maya and Darnell gɛt into an argument that causes Ma…
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And Nanny Makes Three
· 03.10.2005
· 20 dk
Todd takes action when Toni has difficulty handling her motherly duties. Meanwhile, Joan becomes fed up with her friends' freeloading at the J-Spot.
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Latching on and Lashing Out
· 10.10.2005
· 20 dk
Darnell moves into the apartment across from Maya as they deal with control issues. Toni begins breastfeeding to help her case with Todd.
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Judging Edward
· 17.10.2005
· 20 dk
William heads home for his mother's operation and faces childhood memories along with his emotionally distant father.
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Everything Old Is New Again
· 24.10.2005
· 20 dk
Considering a return to her legal career, Joan interviews at a law firm, where one of the partners — a much older man — pursues her.
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Trial and Errors
· 07.11.2005
· 20 dk
Todd takes the custody battle to court with a mountain of evidence against Toni. Meanwhile, William starts seeing a much younger woman.
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Hot Girl on Girl Action
· 14.11.2005
· 20 dk
The girls interfere when William tries to take things to the next level with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lynn and Jennifer prepare to go all the way.
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Sleeping Dogs
· 21.11.2005
· 20 dk
Joan gets set up with Darnell's friend and learns a piece of information about Darnell that rocks the boat between him and Maya. Katt Williams guests.
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My Business, Not Your Business
· 28.11.2005
· 20 dk
When Joan decides to shut down the J-Spot, the restaurant starts bringing in money when William flips it into a sports bar.
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All God's Children
· 12.12.2005
· 20 dk
With Morgan celebrating his first Christmas and Hanukkah, the pressure is on Todd and Toni to figure out his religious upbringing.
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The Music in Me
· 16.01.2006
· 20 dk
With Lynn in a deep funk, the girls try to help her reignite her passion for music.
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The It Girl
· 06.02.2006
· 20 dk
The J-Spot attracts the attention of a journalist who gives Joan a huge career look. Lynn shares her original compositions. Wayne Brady guest stars.
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Work in Progress
· 13.02.2006
· 20 dk
After Maya covers the bill for a pricey dinner, Darnell decides to pursue his dream career. William makes a mess when he pitches in with repairs.
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Oh Hell Yes: The Seminar
· 20.02.2006
· 20 dk
Maya hosts a seminar where the girls participate in a panel and one of the attendees begs Toni to be her mentor. Kelly Rowland guest stars.
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Game Over
· 27.02.2006
· 20 dk
Joan and Toni fight when Toni claims Joan's good fortune has made her a bad friend. Williams learns how to play video games.
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I'll Be There for You... but Not Right Now
· 27.03.2006
· 20 dk
Toni struggles to juggle her career, the custody battle, dating and motherhood as Joan keeps blowing off plans with William for star-studded events.
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The Game
· 17.04.2006
· 21 dk
Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin hires a sexy image consultant who appears to be more than willing to do anything he asks. Joan worries whether Melanie will …
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It's Raining Men
· 24.04.2006
· 20 dk
As Joan dates three men all at once, William reconnects with an ex.
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I Don't Wanna Be a Player No More
· 01.05.2006
· 20 dk
Joan cuts loose two of the men she's dating when she develops feelings for an NBA player. A traumatic event lands Toni behind bars.
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Party Over Here
· 08.05.2006
· 20 dk
When Maya moves into her new place, Joan ditches the housewarming for an A-list party. Toni and Todd try to come to a settlement.
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...Ain't Nothing Over There
· 08.05.2006
· 19 dk
A series of unfortunate events prevents Joan from being there for Toni (again) as the custody hearing takes a surprising turn.
Sezon 7 · 22 bölüm
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After the Storm
· 02.10.2006
· 21 dk
After volunteering in New Orleans, Joan returns to LA determined to repair her relationship with Maya, Lynn, and most importantly, Toni.
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In Too Deep
· 09.10.2006
· 21 dk
Joan returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William has put Monica in charge of managing the bar.
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Bad Blood
· 16.10.2006
· 21 dk
Joan starts to realize Maya’s house has become the hangout spot and she is no longer the center of the friendship.
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Hustle & Dough
· 23.10.2006
· 21 dk
Lynn sets out to perform at a local club during open mic night. Joan and William discover a large amount of money is missing from the J-Spot.
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Everyone Hates Monica
· 30.10.2006
· 21 dk
Joan learns Maya and Lynn kept a recent outing they had with Toni secret, then later insists on bringing Monica into the circle of friends.
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If You Can't Stand the Heat.. Get Out of the Boonies
· 06.11.2006
· 21 dk
When Maya discovers Jabari has been skipping school and plagiarizing work, Lynn suggests Jabari may be acting out because of his new environment.
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Just Joan
· 13.11.2006
· 21 dk
Maya challenges Joan to get comfortable with her singleness. Meanwhile, William must figure out how to keep his past marriage from Monica.
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Karaoke-Dokee
· 20.11.2006
· 21 dk
Joan and Maya find Lynn singing for money on the streets of LA. Monica becomes jealous of Joan and William's playful relationship.
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He Had a Dream
· 27.11.2006
· 21 dk
Maya begins to struggle with her responsibilities while Darnell works for NASCAR. Meanwhile, Lynn clashes with a collaborator. Big Boi guest stars.
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I'll Have a Blue Line Christmas
· 11.12.2006
· 21 dk
Joan is amazed at how well her new romance is progressing. Maya and Darnell try to compete with their neighbors' holiday decorating.
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Wrong Side of the Tracks
· 22.01.2007
· 21 dk
Lynn is crushed by discouraging news and considers leaving Los Angeles. Darnell constantly feels humiliated by the new owner at his old job.
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I Want My Baby Back
· 29.01.2007
· 21 dk
Maya fears Jabari is growing up too fast. Joan is uncomfortable about using the bathroom at Aaron's house. Monica and William ask Lynn for sex advice.
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Hot for Preacher
· 05.02.2007
· 21 dk
Lynn meets an attractive guy at a club and becomes conflicted about dating him when she finds out he's a Baptist minister. Kadeem Hardison guest stars.
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Time to Man Up
· 12.02.2007
· 21 dk
Maya and Darnell meet a man they suspect is abusing his wife. Joan finds out Aaron does not believe in celebrating Valentine’s Day.
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Willie or Won't He III: This Time It's Personal
· 19.02.2007
· 21 dk
William and Monica's wedding bliss comes to a screeching halt when, while drunk, he expresses doubts about marrying her.
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What Had Happened Was …
· 26.02.2007
· 21 dk
Aaron and Joan share an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's exes. Meanwhile, Darnell helps William cope with his current situation.
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Church Lady
· 19.03.2007
· 21 dk
Lynn continues to work at the church with Eldon, despite the status of their affair. William decides to give the girls the silent treatment.
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Operation Does She Yield
· 26.03.2007
· 21 dk
Maya, Joan and Lynn fly to Chicago to try to persuade Monica to get back together with William.
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A Dingo Ate My Dream House
· 23.04.2007
· 21 dk
Darnell suggests to Maya they should move back to the city, but Maya is opposed to the idea. Monica adjusts to life without her family's wealth.
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A House Divided
· 30.04.2007
· 21 dk
Eldon finds himself forced to choose between Lynn and the church. Joan and Aaron have their first big fight. Maya and Darnell sell their house.
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To Be Determined…
· 07.05.2007
· 21 dk
Joan makes an unexpected move that causes Aaron to fumble his response. Maya and Darnell find their dream home.
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It's Been Determined
· 07.05.2007
· 21 dk
Joan runs into a figure from the past and makes a hasty decision that prompts Maya and Lynn to intervene.
Sezon 8 · 13 bölüm
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Range of Emotions
· 01.10.2007
· 21 dk
Joan causes a dispute between herself and Aaron after purchasing an expensive kitchen range for their new house and not discussing it over with him. After they …
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Baghdad, My Bad
· 08.10.2007
· 21 dk
Joan runs away to Mexico with Aaron in attempts to keep him from leaving to Iraq. While in Mexico, Aaron realizes that he cannot run from the war and the two of…
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Where Did Lynn-digo?
· 15.10.2007
· 21 dk
Lynn must decide whether to perform at a rally to raise awareness to save the environment; requested by a student she met at UCLA, named Xander (guest star Qudd…
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Losing It
· 22.10.2007
· 21 dk
While experiencing writers block, Maya avoids her manager as her deadline approaches to complete her second book. Later, Maya learns that there may be some comp…
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Good Grief
· 29.10.2007
· 21 dk
After having her miscarriage, Joan and Lynn worry that Maya is in denial and not dealing with her grief when Maya suspects Darnell of blaming her for it. Also, …
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Spree to Be Free
· 05.11.2007
· 21 dk
After still being convinced that Maya is not dealing with her loss, Joan decides to take Maya on a shopping spree to help her recover but surprisingly, Joan rea…
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Snap Back
· 12.11.2007
· 21 dk
When Darnell confronts Maya about not dealing with her recent loss he learns shocking news that Maya has been taking pills to help her deal with it. Meanwhile, …
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Save the Last Dance
· 19.11.2007
· 21 dk
Joan, William and Maya try to dispel Lynn's comment about them being old by going out to local clubs with her and trying to keep up with the younger crowd. Mean…
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means to William
· 26.11.2007
· 21 dk
William considers leaving the firm as he feels disrespected at work. Maya starts to write a neighborhood newsletter as Joan feels Lynn doesn't like her housewar…
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Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly
· 10.12.2007
· 21 dk
Joan holds a fund-raiser to earn money for a holiday party for the support group of relatives for the soldiers in Iraq. Meanwhile, Monica learns of William's ho…
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Adapt to Adopt
· 04.02.2008
· 21 dk
Maya and Darnell consider adopting a child while a neighborhood meeting presents them with the chance
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What's Black-A-Lackin'?
· 11.02.2008
· 21 dk
William and Monica battle over learning the sex of the baby. Lynn deals with the fact she might not be marketable to Blacks.
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Stand and Deliver
· 11.02.2008
· 21 dk
Maya helps Joan try to reach Aaron's kids, as she tries to read them a letter Aaron wrote to his students. William tries to teach Jabari how to drive
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