8.0/10107 votes#1 - Judging by the Cover
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/29/1993
Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
Director: N/A
Writer: Yvette Lee Bowser
8.0/1073 votes#2 - I'll Take Your Man
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/1993
Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
Director: N/A
Writer: Yvette Lee Bowser
8.2/1071 votes#3 - Whose Date Is It Anyway?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/5/1993
Synclaire hasn't had a date in months, then a veterinarian asks her out, and suddenly she has a social calendar along with another dogged admirer.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/1070 votes#4 - A Kiss Before Lying
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/12/1993
Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1060 votes#5 - In the Black Is Beautiful
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/1993
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Director: N/A
Writer: Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
8.5/1067 votes#6 - Great Expectations
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/1993
Another dateless Saturday night prompts the gals to get back in the mix at an uptown club, where Khadijah performs for the crowd.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1061 votes#7 - Full Court Press
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/1993
Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
Director: N/A
Writer: Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
8.1/1060 votes#8 - Living Single... With Children
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/10/1993
Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lore Kimbrough
8.1/1059 votes#9 - Just Friends?
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/1993
Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1043 votes#10 - Quittin' Time
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/1993
Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1060 votes#11 - The Naked Truth
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/7/1993
Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
Director: N/A
Writer: Yvette Lee Bowser
7.8/1044 votes#12 - Crappy Birthday
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/14/1993
The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
Director: Jim Drake
Writer: Yvette Lee Bowser
8.2/1053 votes#13 - Love Takes a Holiday
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/21/1993
Thanksgiving brings Kyle a new love interest--photographer Stacey--and a helping of advice from his female friends warning that she's just out for fun.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/1063 votes#14 - Burglar in the House
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 11/28/1993
Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
Director: N/A
Writer: Yvette Lee Bowser
8.4/1056 votes#15 - Living Kringle
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/19/1993
Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
Director: N/A
Writer: Roger S.H. Schulman, David Steven Cohen
7.8/1051 votes#16 - Fatal Distraction
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/9/1994
Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
Director: Henry Chan
Writer: N/A
8.2/1062 votes#17 - The Hand That Robs the Cradle
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/16/1994
Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1053 votes#18 - Love Thy Neighbor
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/6/1994
Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/1049 votes#19 - Mystery Date
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/1994
Synclaire and Overton avoid each other in fear of scaring the other off, while Khadijah, Regine and Max scheme to snare ultradesirable neighbor Hamilton.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1046 votes#20 - Hot Fun in the Wintertime
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/20/1994
Synclaire answers a radio trivia question and wins a trip for two to the Bahamas. Next question: whom should she take with her?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1050 votes#21 - Friends Like These
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/1994
Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/1042 votes#22 - Who's the Boss?
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/13/1994
Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
Director: Terri McCoy
Writer: N/A
8.7/1058 votes#23 - U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/27/1994
Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/1044 votes#24 - Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/17/1994
When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
Director: Henry Chan
Writer: Lore Kimbrough
8.7/1047 votes#25 - A Tale of Two Tattles
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/1/1994
Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
Director: Jim Drake
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Living Single Season 1
Every episode of Living Single Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Living Single Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Judging by the Cover" is the best rated episode of "Living Single" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 107 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Yvette Lee Bowser, it aired on 8/29/1993. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "I'll Take Your Man".