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Girlfriends S5E7 — The Mother of All Episodes (1)
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Girlfriends•Season 5•Episode 7

The Mother of All Episodes (1)

8.6/10 · 38 votesNov 8, 200421 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 5•+0.7 vs season avg

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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 her lack of support and tells her off, prompting Carol to leave. Joan also grows tired of fighting with

Directed bySheldon Epps
Written byMara Brock Akil
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

Joan Clayton

Golden Brooks

Golden Brooks

Maya Wilkes

Persia White

Persia White

Lynn Searcy

Jill Marie Jones

Jill Marie Jones

Toni Childs-Garrett

Reggie Hayes

Reggie Hayes

William Dent

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Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil

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Sheldon Epps

Sheldon Epps

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Episode Summary

"The Mother of All Episodes (1)" is episode 7 of Girlfriends season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 38 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Sheldon Epps and written by Mara Brock Akil, it aired on November 8, 2004.

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