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The Best Episodes of Living Single

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Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993, to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share

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    Living Single Season 2 Episode 1 - There's Got to Be a Morning After
    8.9/10(80 votes)

    #1 - There's Got to Be a Morning After

    S2:E1

    Kyle and Max must deal with the consequences of their drunken night together. Kyle manages to sneak Max out of the apartment without detection; but everyone becomes suspicious when they show up at the group's rooftop gathering singing the same song, and seem hesitant to insult one another. After Kyle returns to his apartment with Overton, he and Max each confess what has happened. Overton suggests that Kyle find out if what he and Max share is love or hate. Kyle asks Max to dinner, and she accepts. This horrifies Regine, as she fears that she would be left as the only target for all of Max's scorn and ridicule. She bets Khadijah, Synclaire, Overton and Scooter (who has found a job in New York) on the outcome of the date. Kyle asks Max why she is so reluctant to open up to anyone, and she admits that she needs to protect herself from getting hurt. She nixes a relationship with Kyle because she would miss their antagonism too much. They dance and have a nice evening, but Regine wins her

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

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  2. Living Single Season 5 Episode 6 - Up the Ladder Through the Roof
    8.7/10(70 votes)

    #2 - Up the Ladder Through the Roof

    S5:E6

    In Khadijah's daydream, the friends appear as a fledgling '60s girl group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Clayvon C. Harris

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  3. Living Single Season 4 Episode 18 - Swing Out Sisters
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Swing Out Sisters

    S4:E18

    After realizing that their busy schedules have caused them to miss out on important events in each other's lives, the girls decide to go out together on Saturday night. They are immediately hit on at the cafe, and the owner ejects Max for heckling a stand-up act. Regine leads them to a gay bar, where they are surprised to find Russell tending bar (he loves the tips). Khadijah beats a fierce drag queen named Hank at arcade basketball (by cheating); Max is mistaken for a man; Synclaire helps a man get over the handyman who dumped him; and Regine dances with Russell and almost admits to enjoying herself. Meanwhile, Kyle and Overton nearly get into a fistfight when Overton learns that Kyle's boss and his nephews didn't pay the cover charge for their pay-per-view boxing party. After getting sick from the pork rinds, hitting his head on the toilet, and being trampled by partygoers, Jeffrey declares that he had a great time and gives Kyle a big account. Music: ""Opportunity (Let's Make Lots of

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  4. Living Single Season 1 Episode 23 - U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
    8.5/10(77 votes)

    #4 - U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)

    S1:E23

    Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writers:Barra Grant, Ian Praiser

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  5. Living Single Season 1 Episode 27 - What's Next?
    8.5/10(70 votes)

    #5 - What's Next?

    S1:E27

    It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

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  6. Living Single Season 2 Episode 27 - The Shake-Up
    8.5/10(59 votes)

    #6 - The Shake-Up

    S2:E27

    Regine begins the process of moving out of the apartment. Khadijah and Synclaire interview a prospective new roommate, an obnoxious woman who smokes and has creditors on her tail. In spite of this, Khadijah is willing to give her a try--until she insults Regine. Unable to cope with the tension, Synclaire begins to display as many traits of a nicotine addict as are possible without actually smoking or chewing tobacco. She pleads with Khadijah to apologize to Regine and ask her to stay. Just as Regine is about to depart, Khadijah breaks down and apologizes. Regine refuses to reconsider, as she believes that it is time for her to move on. Khadijah slams the door in her face. Meanwhile, Max is actually purchasing groceries when the store is held up. Kyle stumbles through the door and subdues the man. Max is certain that he has saved her life. She runs across the store and flings herself on him, and later offers to cook him dinner as an expression of her gratitude. Kyle confesses to Overton

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

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  7. Living Single Season 3 Episode 18 - Tibby or Not Tibby
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Tibby or Not Tibby

    S3:E18

    Overton receives an unexpected visit from his beloved Uncle Tibby. He is not impressed with Synclaire, as he believes she is trying to ""get her hooks"" into Overton. He urges Overton to dump her immediately. Synclaire overhears this, and is deeply hurt. Overton assures her that he is not swayed by his uncle's opinion, and offers to prepare a special dinner to get Tibby to warm up to Synclaire. When Tibby continues to criticize her, Overton orders him to leave. He explains that he cannot go home, as his wife threw him out for offering his brutally honest opinion about her children's choir. He apologizes to Synclaire, and admits that the fact that she reminds him of his wife may have been to blame for his attitude. Overton and Synclaire urge him to call his wife and patch things up. Kyle reluctantly gives Max the expensive bracelet (engraved with the message, ""To Max, Always on my mind. Kyle"") he purchased before their break-up. She pawns it to buy fake crocodile skin boots, and taunts hi

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Living Single Season 4 Episode 24 - Never Can Say Goodbye
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Never Can Say Goodbye

    S4:E24

    As the girls reminisce in Synclaire's room the night before the wedding, a drunken Regine laments the fact that she hasn't been able to find a man. After Regine staggers off to bed, Max announces her intention to go buy some beer; but Khadijah and Synclaire are well aware of what she really wants. A defensive Max refuses to admit that her relationship with Kyle is serious. She meets him on the fire escape, where he shares the news that he has been offered the chance to head up a new office in London. She pretends to be unmoved, and claims that she is considering a partnership in Philadelphia. The next day, Khadijah fears that she and Synclaire will grow apart after she is married, until her cousin reminds her that she will still be in the building. Overton feels the effects of going 24 hours without food and faints. Regine is depressed when Russell shows up with a beautiful woman; and Max makes her feel even worse when she tells her that she was seeing Kyle, and that only Regine didn't

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Living Single Season 1 Episode 4 - A Kiss Before Lying
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    #9 - A Kiss Before Lying

    S1:E4

    Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writers:Daniel Margosis, Robert Horn

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  10. Living Single Season 1 Episode 14 - Burglar in the House
    8.4/10(82 votes)

    #10 - Burglar in the House

    S1:E14

    Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writers:Yvette Lee Bowser, Becky Hartman Edwards

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  11. Living Single Season 2 Episode 12 - Thanks for Giving
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Thanks for Giving

    S2:E12

    Everyone is surprised by Regine's companion at Thanksgiving dinner--a charming, overweight parcel delivery guy named Darryl who does not meet any of image-conscious Regine's usual date criteria. When Scooter calls Khadijah and tells her that he wants to ask her something at the dinner, she and her friends believe that he is going to propose. She is shocked when he instead tells her that he has been offered a chance to manage a female R&B group and accompany it on a world tour. Scooter becomes angry when Khadijah does not offer her blessing. The group breaks off into boy and girl factions, who each rant about the opposite sex. When everyone re-assembles for dinner, Darryl's touching prayer prompts Khadijah to re-consider and allow Scooter to pursue his dream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Yvette Lee Bowser, Roger S.H. Schulman

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  12. Living Single Season 2 Episode 15 - Singing the Blues
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    #12 - Singing the Blues

    S2:E15

    After observing the depressing lack of talent at the cafe's open mike night, the group persuades Kyle to sing the following week. Overton agrees to perform his stand-up comedy act in exchange for Kyle's participation. Kyle starts out well as he performs ""When I Fall in Love,"" but begins stuttering when Max enters in a low-cut gown and sits directly in front of him. He runs out of the cafe, thus ensuring Overton's victory. Max teases him mercilessly about his failure, while Overton believes that Kyle's unresolved feelings for Max are responsible for the incident. He urges him to get back on stage to prove himself. Kyle delivers a brilliant performance of ""My Funny Valentine."" He sings most of the song directly to a swooning Max. While the girls needle Max, Kyle thanks Overton for his advice, which he believes has freed him from Max's influence. At that moment, Max looks over her shoulder and smiles at Kyle seductively. He returns her gaze. ""Oh Lord! There they go again!"" Overton sighs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Steven Cohen

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  13. Living Single Season 2 Episode 26 - Talk Showdown
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #13 - Talk Showdown

    S2:E26

    Thanks to Synclaire's letter, the talk show Delia invites the roommates to appear in a segment entitled, ""Roommates From Heaven, Roommates From Hell."" While the ""roommates from hell"" end up sobbing and hugging one another, the girls are in danger of being bumped because they are too happy, and thus, not interesting. Regine tries to liven things up by speaking of her roommates' faults and portraying herself as the glue that holds everything together. A furious Khadijah blurts out that she only asked her to move in because Laverne begged Rita to help her daughter find a place to live. Regine is humiliated, and feels unappreciated. Khadijah assures her that she has grown to accept her quirks, but Regine does not want to stay where she isn't wanted. She decides to move out. Khadijah, however, is certain that the whole thing is just another ploy for attention. Tag: Everyone leaves Khadijah, who insists that Regine is coming back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Living Single Season 3 Episode 12 - The Following Is a Sponsored Program
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    #14 - The Following Is a Sponsored Program

    S3:E12

    A discouraged Synclaire is unsure about auditioning for an infomercial for a dashboard grill, but Max encourages her to follow her acting aspirations. Regine volunteers Max to drive Synclaire to the audition in order to keep her from hanging around the apartment on her day off. Max confronts the director when he dismisses Synclaire without allowing her to say her lines. He is so impressed by Max's spunk that he gives her the part. Synclaire accuses Max of robbing her of her dream, and begins to lose faith in their friendship. When Synclaire tries to walk off the set during the taping, Max calls her up to the stage as a skeptical customer. They pull off the performance beautifully, but are fired because the director feels there is no place for spontaneity in an infomercial. Synclaire thanks Max for restoring her belief in her acting ability. Overton is wracked with guilt when he continually dreams about the R&B group TLC after falling asleep during its videos. Tag: Synclaire threatens T

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  15. Living Single Season 3 Episode 22 - Woman to Woman
    8.4/10(55 votes)

    #15 - Woman to Woman

    S3:E22

    Max's college roommate, Shayla, comes to town for her wedding. Max is stunned to learn that Shayla's intended, Chris, is a woman. She is hurt that Shayla failed to disclose the fact that she is gay, particularly when she discovers that Khadijah had known the truth since college. Max behaves rudely at the bridal shower, prompting Shayla to confront her in the kitchen. When Max demands to know why she was shut out, Shayla confesses that she was in love with Max. Max announces that she will not attend the wedding, as she feels that their entire frienship was a lie. Khadijah disagrees, pointing out that Shayla hid her true feelings because she was afraid of losing Max's friendship. Max tracks Shayla down at the beauty parlor to apologize. Although she admits that she might have initially overreacted to the news, she wishes that Shayla had given her a chance to rise to the occasion. Meanwhile, Kyle refers Overton to his tailor, but soon fears that Overton has stolen his fashion ""look."" Tag:

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Living Single Season 4 Episode 21 - One Degree of Separation
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    #16 - One Degree of Separation

    S4:E21

    Overton and Synclaire's engagement party is marred when her bickering parents announce that they have separated. When Synclaire begins to express doubts about her own union, Overton forces the Jameses to talk things out. Lilah reveals that she has tired of her husband's constant wisecracks. She has not revealed her desire to become a lounge singer because she fears Clinton's ridicule. He agrees to support her dream, and they realize that their problems are manageable. Regine tries to use the party as a trap to prove that Max and Kyle are seeing each other. Max suggests that they bring phony dates to throw off Regine; but is distressed when Kyle flies a model friend in from Los Angeles for the evening, while she is stuck with the perpetually boring Teddy. Max finally takes Kyle to the kitchen and confesses that she is seething with jealousy. Kyle pressures her into admitting that she likes him, and she is on the verge of making a more significant admission when Regine bursts in. Max pre

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Living Single Season 5 Episode 13 - Let's Stay Together
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Let's Stay Together

    S5:E13

    The new year brings changes as Kyle reappears, Max discovers the identity of her sperm donor and Synclaire gets the job of a lifetime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Living Single Season 1 Episode 25 - A Tale of Two Tattles
    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #18 - A Tale of Two Tattles

    S1:E25

    Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  19. Living Single Season 2 Episode 13 - A Hair-Razing Experience
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #19 - A Hair-Razing Experience

    S2:E13

    Kyle suggests that his firm take advantage of the untapped financial potential of Africa by creating a mutual fund, and volunteers to handle the project personally. Lawrence informs Kyle that the firm is concerned about using Kyle as a representative, as his appearance--specifically his hair--isn't ""corporate"" enough. Kyle does not want his career to be curtailed over such a trivial matter, so he considers getting a haircut. However, he then suffers a nightmare in which he turns into a jester who obeys his bosses' every whim (and is forced to dance before Queen Max). He calls a meeting and informs his bosses that his hair is a symbol of his pride in his African heritage. He had believed that the firm made its decisions based on merit, and will not compromise himself. Kyle learns that only Lawrence was worried about his hair, and that his concerns were dismissed. The African mutual fund is approved, and Kyle receives a promotion. Meanwhile, Khadijah is distraught when she continually mi

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Living Single Season 2 Episode 25 - To Grandmother's House We Go
    8.3/10(49 votes)

    #20 - To Grandmother's House We Go

    S2:E25

    Khadijah and Regine send their mothers to the Bahamas as a Mother's Day gift, and Khadijah's grandmother comes to stay with her. Rita expresses concern about the fact that Nana has been wandering off, and fears that her age is showing. Nana vanishes, and Khadijah is stunned to find that she has returned to New Jersey for a rendezvous with her boyfriend, the town baker. With Khadijah as a buffer, Nana finally has a talk with Rita about her need for a personal life. After Laverne reminds her about her affair with a snorkel instructor, Rita agrees to give Nana a break, provided that she be more honest in the future. Overton videotapes the events as a gift for his mother. While researching his family tree, Kyle discovers that his great-great-grandfather invented the sipping straw, only to be bilked out of his money by a hustler who was one of Max's ancestors. Kyle has the last laugh when he learns that the pain of losing their fortunes was what first brought his great-great-grandparents to

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Albert

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  21. Living Single Season 3 Episode 1 - Come Back Little Diva
    8.3/10(49 votes)

    #21 - Come Back Little Diva

    S3:E1

    Regine shows up at the laundromat, despite the fact that it is nowhere near her new apartment. She and Khadijah are less than civil, and Regine won't admit that her new place is a dump in a bad neighborhood. She invites everyone except Khadijah to a housewarming party, but Max declares that she and Kyle will boycott the affair. An annoyed Kyle goes without her. Max convinces Khadijah to crash the party. Kyle calls Max to task for her constant struggle for control within their relationship, but their passion is rekindled after he reveals that he saved her some shrimp and cocktail sauce. Everyone becomes a little disturbed by the fact that Regine's new neighbors hold personalities eerily similar to those of her old friends. Khadijah and Synclaire believe they have located the perfect roommate, but Regine interrupts their conversation on the fire escape. She reflects on her long friendship with Khadijah, and admits that she feels lost without her. They patch things up and return to the br

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

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  22. Living Single Season 4 Episode 17 - Playing House
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #22 - Playing House

    S4:E17

    Kyle and Max lie about out-of-town trips and sneak off to a hotel for the weekend. They insist, however, that they are not getting back together. Although their claim that there will be no romance involved in the weekend is obviously a crock, Kyle and Max eventually get into one too many arguments and head their separate ways--but not before setting up another rendezvous. After realizing that Max's and Kyle's alibis are shaky, Regine becomes determined to prove that they are together. It is Khadijah who is able to track them down and warn Max. She suggests that Max actually cares about Kyle, but her friend won't admit to this. Meanwhile, Overton and Synclaire take advantage of Kyle's absence to set up housekeeping in the apartment. They briefly worry that their constant fighting might be a sign that they aren't ready to get married, but conclude that disagreements occur in all relationships. Tag: Detective Regine cannot quite crack the case. Music: ""Reasons"" by Earth, Wind & Fire

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Living Single Season 1 Episode 6 - Great Expectations
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #23 - Great Expectations

    S1:E6

    Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Calvin Brown Jr.

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  24. Living Single Season 1 Episode 15 - Living Kringle
    8.2/10(74 votes)

    #24 - Living Kringle

    S1:E15

    Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writers:Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen

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  25. Living Single Season 1 Episode 18 - Love Thy Neighbor
    8.2/10(73 votes)

    #25 - Love Thy Neighbor

    S1:E18

    Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writers:Nastaran Dibai, Jeffrey B. Hodes

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Best Episodes Summary

"There's Got to Be a Morning After" is the best rated episode of "Living Single". It scored 8.9/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Ellen Gittelsohn and written by Yvette Lee Bowser, it aired on 9/1/1994. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Up the Ladder Through the Roof".