Like many Negroes with a Hulu subscription (or, if youre a lightweight scammer, someone with the password to a paid subscribers account), youve been treating yourself to Living Single marathons. Lobue. At least Scooters difficult ass showed up for Khadijah at the very last minute, but for all the love we declare about this show and the talk of a potential reboot, when I think about this final season, I am reminded of how bad it was and how much would have to fundamentally change in order for this show to be watchable in this century. While they are in the kitchen, Dexter slips into the living room and plays the piano. Max: "The new Khadijah needs to get some and tell us all the dirty details." Synclaire auditions for a role in a prominent comedy troupe, whose alumni include Whoopi Goldberg and a guy from Good Times. Queen Latifah. When Max describes the donor, Khadijah and Synclaire believe it matches Kyle perfectly. Cynthia: "What makes you think we want to be Shoopettes? ", Max: "I was searching for fulfillment and something in my gut told me this is it." Posted on February 4, 2015 - By Bossip Staff. He states that Kyle and Max need to "stop acting like opponents and start acting like parents." 1 of 17 119712 LIVING SINGLE: Regine (Kim Fields Freeman, second from L) accepts Dexter Knight's (Donald Franklin, L) marriage proposal while her roommates, Khadijah (Queen Latifah, C) and . What do you stand for? Khadijah goes completely loopy at the restaurant, and refuses Max and Regine's attempts to help her. I can live with that and still enjoy themwell, the third more than the fourth, but I dont want to piss off Alderwoman Maxine Shaw. The couple were active in President Obamas 2008 and 2012 campaigns, hosting fundraisers at their home attended by black business, media and political luminaries. Roni and Tripp flirt shamelessly during a game of Monopoly, and while walking Max's new--and uncontrollable--dog. As for the other Kim, the legendary Kim Fields (we will ignore her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta), she didnt even make it to the damn finale. Kim Fields may be a well-loved television figure who has delighted fans all over the world with her depiction of Regine Hunter on "Living Single," but while her career was at an all-time high . ", b: 30 Oct 97 pc: 466859 w: Clayvon C. Harris d: Ellen Gittelsohn, Max continues her pattern of portraying characters with questionable opinions on musical talent in the fantasy episodes. You all right, man. After an extremely long engagement, Kyle and Max finally made it official right before their daughter started high school, mostly at her urging. Will Queen Latifah be running a digital site and bitter because reporting is expensive and opinion pieces are paying the brownstone she refuses to sell to the colonizers? Synclaire: "Oh. Kyle becomes annoyed with Overton and Synclaire's relationship; Maxine tries to recover a compromising tape of herself. She doesn't usually fake a seizure when there's company. Make sure the source is set correctly and that CORS support is enabled. She quickly rea Regine interviews to be an event coordinator for a charity event. 'Living Single' was groundbreaking TV when it premiered 25 years ago, 119712 LIVING SINGLE: Regine (Kim Fields Freeman, second from L) accepts Dexter Knight's (Donald Franklin, L) marriage proposal while her roommates, Khadijah (Queen Latifah, C) and Synclaire (Kim Coles, second from R), and her mother (Chip Hurd, R) share in a group hug in the LIVING SINGLE episode "Three Men and a Buckeye" Thursday, Nov. 13 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. EliteCapricorn Well-Known Member. Marco: "Oh, so that's why I was attracted to him." "Let It Snow, Let It, Snow, Let It, SnowDammit". Thankfully, we have "Living Single" reruns. The woman steals the van. She tries to impress a handsome entrepreneur, Dexter Knight, by saying she will take 10% off the lowest bid. Regine was a childhood friend of Khadijah (Latifa), who like her "The Facts of Life" character enjoyed gossip. About a year later, Regine was surprised to learn she was pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl that is a little diva just like her mom. Regine and Overton get stuck in a van during a blizzard while their friends are snowed in at home. As Overtons parents got older, the couple decided to move to his hometown of Cleveland. They pick up a beautiful hitchhiker, only to learn from the radio that she is a robbery suspect. Dexter. As Kyle heads toward the gate, Max forlornly asks him for one last kiss. ", Regina: "Wigs? I mean, you cried for days when Oprah let Steadman move in. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. At the party, Clayton acts as though he doesn't remember Khadijah. The others are angry that Flo is being groomed for stardom, but agree to perform at the Apollo. Carson (Kyle) and Kim Fields (Regine), Living Single celebrates the lives of four women bonded by friendship and laughter. She attempts to break up his football-viewing party, but changes her tune when R&B singer Montell Jordan arrives. I think the guy's name is Dexter and he asked her to move in with him. Max reveals that she has become pregnant through a sperm donor. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Weekly Nielsen Ratings: 1993-94 TV Season", "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 13-18)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 2026)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 27Feb. The girls take a Saturday night together to catch up and end up at a gay bar. Quotes: After the gathering breaks up, Khadijah is surprised by a visit from Scooter, who has dropped in on his way to Rio. Flava didnt survive the dot.com boom, but Khadijahs still a successful media maven; she and Scooter co-own a digital media company with several entertainment blogs under its umbrella, and they run an indie music festival as part of Scooters talent management company (a joint venture with Live Nation). She resolves that she must have a child, leading to much mockery from Khadijah and Synclaire. Max decides she is not going to tell Kyle. Suave producer O.W. He explains that he does remember her, but didn't say anything in case she hadn't told Max. Max: "Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman." You all right, you know. Joy Sewing is the Chronicles culture columnist, focusing on Houston culture, families, social justice and race. Khadijah doesn't take Regine's threat of moving out seriously until she leaves. Khadijah is shocked to find Scooter and the same hot tub from her dream at the retreat. Synclaire refuses to go, and Khadijah is unable to come along because Regine needs her to help break the news to her mother that she is moving in with Dexter. Scooter is based in L.A. but comes back and forth to N.Y. often for their joint business interests, which also includes a minority stake in the Brooklyn Nets. Improvisation. Walter: "Miss Shaw, I want you to look inside yourself and tell me who you are." ", Max: "Kylecan't you give a girl a kiss? We don't have to tell you, you already know that "Living Single" is classic television. He proposes to Regine, who accepts before Laverne faints. She organizes a law discussion party at the girls' apartment. Max has not given Overton and Synclaire a wedding gift so she gives them a blank check, they have a hard time com Read all, Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. In the second episode, Kyle Barker flees for London. Khadijah: "Ooh, that's new.". Carson) and the goofy and lovable handyman Overton Jones (John Henton). An appearance on a talk show about "Roommates From Heaven" ends with Regine packing her bags. ; Bunny-Ears Lawyer: Even through her abrasiveness and other eccentricities, she is . 10:30 AM. With love, laughter and a little bit of luck, four women in New York City on the threshold of the rest of their lives hilariously celebrate Living Single. I need a drink. If Max had two percent more testosterone, she'd be hitting on me.". So let's pay homage to the greatness by showing you some things you may not have known about the show. "Living Single" was created by Yvette Lee Bowser for Warner Bros & debuted in '93. Khadijah, Regine, and Synclaire hire a male housekeeper. A pushy activities director disrupts Overton and Synclaire's honeymoon cruise. A former competitive ice skater, Joy became Houston's first African American figure skating coach while in college. Kyle: "Overton, I have been flat on my ass since I met this woman. And in its 25-plus years since its debut on Aug. 22, 1993, Living Single 's legacy lives on in everything from Friends -- by now, everyone has heard Latifah's remarks about the similarities . Khadijah fears a night of passion may damage her friendship with Scooter. This is a list of all television sitcom episodes Living Single. Khadijah makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to join him for the weekend. Regine is played by Kim Fields . There was their annoying but endearing attorney neighbor Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander) and building mates: the suave stockbroker Kyle Barker (Terrence "T.C." TV14 Sitcom Comedy Classics Black Stories Family TV Series 1993. Overton and Synclaire embark on an adventurous honeymoon cruise. Overton notices that Max received her sperm from the same bank where Kyle once made a deposit following a brush with death. In the series finale, Max finds out Kyle is her unborn babys sperm donor after Overton notices the sperm donors profile matches Kyles 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. When Regine became engaged to Dexter Knight (Don Franklin), she moved in with him, and songwriter Ira Lee "Trip" Williams III (Mel Jackson) became Khadijah and Synclaire's new roommate. Synclaire gets the role of the renegade nun but is upset that the job is in California and What's New on HBO and HBO Max in September 2022, IMDb Picks: '90s Shows That Need a Reboot Now. Although Khadijah warns that they are making a mistake, Kyle and Max refuse to re-consider their positions about his move to London. After Overton and Synclaire bring a pile of classic '60s records home from a garage sale, everyone (including Russell) annoys Khadijah by playing loud music and dancing while she is trying to work. Music: "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas; "Tell Him" (Exciters), performed by Erika Alexander and Queen Latifah with the Flavorettes; "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (Betty Everett) and "Up the Ladder to the Roof" (Supremes), performed by Queen Latifah with the Flavorettes; "Sweet Thing," performed by Chaka Khan, Quotes: Max has not given Overt Read allRegine interviews to be an event coordinator for a charity event. (Regine had a supply so that she could give half a tablet to nervous brides.) Maxine, Khadijah, and Synclaire rejuvenate themselves at a spiritual retreat and question their futures. Yes, she was a groundbreaking character and a pioneer in gluttony, but it was her fault. Its a shame she didnt learn until that movie with Common. E7 All episodes Cast & crew IMDbPro All topics He's the One Episode aired Nov 6, 1997 TV-PG 22m IMDb RATING 8.5 /10 35 YOUR RATING Rate Comedy Regine interviews to be an event coordinator for a charity event. One of the original suggested titles was "Friends." Asked if he could have any show on TV, NBC's pres . Khadijah helps Tripp with a jingle and thinks she has what it takes to be a jingle writer. Synclaire is furious to learn that her coworker has stolen her act and used it for his one-man show. By the time the guys make it to the police station, the hitchhiker has been caught. As with all of us, as life progresses and becomes more involved, the days of kickin it with your people become fewer and farther between, but the love never goes away. Thank you for supporting ALERT CULTURE! Khadijah and Regine claim award-winning cookies. 1997 FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY CR: JOAN ADLEN, 997111 LIVING SINGLE: Max (Erika Alexander, L), Regine (Kim Fields Freeman, LC), Khadijah (Queen Latifah, RC), hang out with the new addition to the brownstone, Tripp Williams, (Mel Jackson, R) in the LIVING SINGLE episode 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore' (Part 1 of 2) Thursday Sept. 11 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. In this episode, the friends prepare to attend a dinner at which Khadijah is set to receive a journalism award, though Regine and Max descend into their usual squabbling as they get ready, recalling that their feud used to be even worse in the past. Flo is momentarily stung by her friends' resentment and the loss of Sonny to Maxy, but decides her new fame is worth it. Living Single: Bold, sassy and realistic, four upwardly mobile and very different African-American women share adventures, advice and an exclusive brownstone in New York City as they explore life and Living Single. Through her husbands connections and relationships, plus proximity to a new tax bracket, she quickly built her business into one of the premiere black-owned luxury event production companies and published three books on the topics of entertaining and etiquette. While Regine at first felt embarrassed and angry about her struggles with fertility, she chose to be open about her story, creating a blog to share and document her experience. She encourages her clients to plea bargain, so that she can get through as many cases as possible. Max has always had a crush on him and plans to make a move. (AP Photo/FOX), 997411 LIVING SINGLE: Regine (Kim Fields Freeman) plays tug of war with her new boyfriend's dog in order to retrieve her bra in the LIVING SINGLE episode 'Reconcilable Differences' Thursday, Oct. 16 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Khadijah drives Kyle to the airport, where they sadly say their good-byes. Khadijah and Synclaire disagree over how to spend a savings bond they opened as teens. more. you should check-check-check out. Queen Latifah, John Henton, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields Freeman, Mel Jackson. Tripp (Mel Jackson, center) portrays the announcer at the Club, introducing the group for the first time in the LIVING SINGLE episode "Up The Ladder Through The Roof Thursday, Oct. 30 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ", Tripp: "What do I do about Regine?" 115: 10 Get this Daily News page for free from Wednesday, January 10, 2001 1. The Flavor staff strike after becoming fed up with malfunctioning office equipment. Regine and Khadijah's mothers and go on vacation, leaving them to babysit Khadijah's grandmother (. Laverne is surprisingly calm upon learning Regine's news, but fears Dexter will never agree to marriage. Tripp has the Michigan shirt ripped off his back, and Overton's cousin leads OSU to a comeback victory. Max discovers that she was a man in all of her past lives. Is Maxine Shaw a TV judge in Atlanta but moves back to New York? Overton and Synclaire begin bickering about their predicament. While she is sleeping, the guys pull over and step outside to discuss what to do. No. She is stunned to find herself dropping all pretenses and being completely honest with Dexter. Guest Star: T-Boz as Hitchhiker/Camille: 114: 9 "Forgive Us Our Trespasses" Ellen Gittelsohn: Nancylee Myatt: December 4, 1997 () 6.75: A strange client, who claims to be Jesus, helps Maxine believe in her ability to practice law. Max: "So we're going to need some character witnesses. 1997 FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY CR: NICOLA GOODE, 1097417 LIVING SINGLE: Khadijah dreams that she and her friends are members of the struggling 60's girl group "The Flavorettes" performing at The Highline Club (L-R: Erika Alexander, Queen Latifah, Kim Fields Freeman and Kim Coles). Khadijah: "I don't flirt with him. Max tries to get her some aspirin, but accidentally gives her four herbal tranquilizers. There was no dearth of black sitcoms in the 80s and early 90s. This portable Cubii under-desk elliptical is $129 off today. Overton has the chance to win $10,000 on a 3-point shot at halftime at a Knicks game, but Synclaire jinxes him. Max is exasperated by Khadijah's tendency to keep secrets, but forgives her. They agree that work is no longer their top priority, and decide to build a new relationship. Maxine forges Regine's signature on a mean letter to Regine's boyfriend. Overton and Synclaire continue their honeymoon in Hawai'i despite misgivings about marriage. He drives the guys in a run-down van. Rejoice and binge! Shocking." Her mother Laverne, is actually her mother in real life. I have loved this show ever since it was a part of Foxs old black-night trifecta alongside Martin and New York Undercover. Khadijah neglects her roommates when she begins a new romance. Overton surprises Synclaire by having a new bed delivered. Regine denies worrying that her artist boyfriend works with nude models. In 3.21, Big Max rejected Duke Ellington when he auditioned at her club. Maxine's opponent in a local election tries to damage her reputation. I am dating a supermodel. Tripp: "With as much space as they take up, they need to be paying rent." When Khadijah wakes up, she is in the mood to dance after all. I mean, uh, hi! Unbeknownst to them, the rest of the crew including TJ have a bet on how long it will take for them to get back together. I like m's.". At the apartment, Max, Regine and Khadijah confer in the bathroom. Kim Fields' "hair story" includes the iconic wigs she rocked while playing Regine Hunter in the beloved '90s sitcom 'Living Single.' . Insert a moment of silence for Eddie Torres here. Overton and Synclaire lease Kyle's apartment to Roni De Santos, a local DJ. Keeping Up With the Joneses is going into its sixth season, and the family can often be found at Circle of Sisters events and doing meet and greets at Essence Festival. Living Single is an American television sitcom about the lives of friends and roommates living in Brooklyn, NY. WHERE WE LEFT THEM: After an improv run, Synclaire was offered an audition for a new series, and she and Overton announced they were moving toHollywood. It was 25 years ago when 27-year-old writer Yvette Lee Bowser created a groundbreaking TV comedy show about six 20somethings living in a Brooklyn brownstone. She confesses her budget problems, and admits she is trying to impress him. Living Single was an African American sitcom that aired for five seasons on Fox between 1993 and 1998. Synclarie and Overton are surprised by the results of a compatibility test. Walter: "Finally, we're getting to some truth.". Khadijah: "And it looks like he's gonna get it. She tries to impress a handsome entrepreneur, Dexter Knight, by saying she will take 10% off the lowest bid. Cultured, classy and self-assured, Regine Hunter changes boyfriends as often as she changes pricey outfits. ", Synclaire: "Don't you have the kind with the dancing bananas on the box?" Bumper Robinson. You can really put away that fudge. Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993 to January 1, 1998. Maxine's withdrawal from the city council campaign has an unexpected effect. In the pilot episode, "Judging By the Cover", she dates a married man, Brad Hamilton. Meanwhile, Overton is hurt that Kyle is asked to be godfather for a friend's newborn son instead of him. Regine (Living Single) Khadija (Living Single) Frasier (Fraiser) Daphne (Frasier) RELATED: 150 Funny Cat Names Perfect for a Pet with Personality . Overton repeatedly dreams about a sexy singing group. Overcome with frustration, she trashes her friends' apartment; but later receives counsel from Khadijah and a surprisingly sympathetic Regine. Kyle said no. Tag: Kim C. pops her head out of shower, warning that she and Tripp are "busy. Music: "What the World Needs Now Is Love" (Jackie DeShannon), performed by Kim Coles and Sam McMurray, Quotes: Through hypnosis at the retreat, Max discovers she was a man in all of her previous lives. While traveling to a football game, Overton, Tripp, and Russell pick up a hitchhiker. What drives you to get out of bed in the morningbesides breakfast?" Synclaire is sent reeling after an attractive classmate, Jon Marc, kisses her. Terrence "T.C." Carson (Kyle Barker) Credit: Everett Collection; Paras Griffin/WireImage. Russell is amusing if youre into sexual harassment and Jamaican accents that are a D-plus at best, but we never cared that much about him, did we? Max tries to win through "smoke and mirrors," but Walter urges her to tell the truth. The gang throws together an impromptu New Years gathering and invite Kyle, whose visiting his family in Cleveland for the holiday. She quickly realizes the budget is much less than she hoped and must cut corners. Khadijah: "The new Khadijah sounds like a big-mouth hooker. Overton's attempts to propose to Synclaire are repeatedly thwarted. ", Synclaire: "'Maxine is a generous contributor to a variety of charities.'" ", Kyle: "You said, `I love you.'" Synclaire tags along. Hey, maybe you can lay an egg!". 1997 FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY CR: When Margot (Karyn Parsons, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, " L) moves into Georgette's (Lori Petty, "Tank Girl," C) apartment, one of her first sights is the gorgeous neighbor across the hall, Lance (Khalil Kain, "Living Single," R), in the off-beat comedy series LUSH LIFE premiering Monday, September 9 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. while many of us have been talking about the best of. Our fall TV preview concludes with a comprehensive guide to the new and 2013 Fall TV Preview: Our Comprehensive Guide to the Season's New and Returning Shows. Kim Fields Regine's new relationship is complicated by her boyfriend's relationship with his dog. When Overton loses the money the couple had set aside for a new bed, a furious Synclaire forces him to sleep on the couch. Rightspends more time here than she does in her own home. After wandering off during a luau, the newlyweds discover that they have been left stranded on a deserted island. Regine: "I need my friends, my girls, with me when I tell Mom. Kyle dumps Maxine when he grows tired of a relationship without affection or respect. The era was blessed us with a range of vehicles showcasing the black family and experience:The Jeffersons, 227, Amen, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Aire, Family Matters, and of course the gold standards in black television for many, Cosby and A Different World. In a fantasy sequence, the gang goes back to the roaring '20s to save a jazz club from destruction. Khadijah is unhappy that her estranged father arrives for Synclaire's wedding. She dreams that she is Flo, a member of a pop group called the Flavorettes. Tag: Cast tries to sing along with Chaka (shown only in syndication). Max arrives at the last moment, and she and Kyle challenge one another to back down. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! "No, we are doomed to be together," Max laughs. At the beginning of the show, Regine is shown to be very vain and pompous and lives for drama to occur. Tripp confesses that he once slept with Roni after winning a date with her in a contest, only to be rejected. She later leaves with New York Jets wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. Born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Regine is very image-conscious, somewhat spoiled and gossips. She tries to impress a handsome entrepreneur, Dexter Knight, by saying she will take 10% off the lowest bid. Khadijah agrees to support her even though she feels Max behaved impulsively. Description. . ; Big Eater: Yet she somehow manages to stay so thin. New choir director Kyle agrees to let Regine sing a solo in church, but she's a horrible singer. Overton considers another career when his work keeps falling apart. This is probably a parody of an incident during the much-hyped Supremes reunion at the taping of Motown's 25th Anniversary Special in 1983, in which Diana Ross shoved a microphone in Mary Wilson's face. She quickly realizes the budget is much less than she hoped and must cut corners. Again, I love Living Single, but by the fifth season, it was like the show ran out of gas and then exploded in a Taco Bell parking lot. 1997 FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY CR: NICOLA GOODE, FILE--This 1994 file photo shows Dana Owens, left, better known as Queen Latifah, and her mother Rita Owens. Synclaire must decide between Khadijah and Overton to take on a Bahamas vacation for two. Kyle assures her that he will always support the baby and her, and tells her how much he loves her. Boy got a little Joan Crawford in him.". Yeah. Theres Will & Grace and then theres a bunch of other newly announced reboots that I know I will not be interested in watching. Maxine gets a new job selling subliminal tapes for a telemarketing company. Oh, wait, Im supposed to find all of this romantic. Walter: "Attorney-at-law. Dexter Freeman. She is stunned to find herself dropping all pretenses and being completely honest with Dexter. Here are the best and most essential episodes of Living Single to watch now for sitcom's 25th anniversary. Babies Ever After: with Kyle, in the finale.Years later, upon appearing on Half & Half, they are a couple and raising their daughter. 5-11)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Sep. 812)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Sep. 1521)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Sep. 2228)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 1319)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 20-26)", "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 27Nov. Khadijah: "We did when you lived here, but you got married and moved out, remember?" After several unsuccessful rounds of IVF, she and Dexter decided to adopt. In an era of . Throw a situation at us." Catherine: Jossie B. Harris. They finally agree to a compromise. Smooches. . Maxine and Regine decide to decrease their dependence on men by taking a motivational seminar; Overton sends gifts to Synclaire. Trivia Music: "My Funny Valentine," sung by Queen Latifah and Kim Coles; "When I Fall in Love," sung by T.C. After Regine moves out, she throws a housewarming party which Khadijah crashes after not being invited. She also cuts his soap-on-a-rope because it is not appropriate for a "diva's bathroom." Through one such event she met Dexter Knight, to whom she became engaged in 1997. She quickly rea Read allRegine interviews to be an event coordinator for a charity event. Khadijah must choose between Alonzo (Adam Lazarre-White) and Terrence (. Max reveals that The insemination took and she is now pregnant.