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Living Single S1E16 — Fatal Distraction
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Living Single•Season 1•Episode 16

Fatal Distraction

7.7/10 · 67 votesJan 9, 199430 min

Ranked #25 of 27 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.

Directed byHenry Chan
Written byYvette Lee Bowser, David Wyatt
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Kyle Barker

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Henry Chan

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Yvette Lee Bowser

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David Wyatt

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Episode Summary

"Fatal Distraction" is episode 16 of Living Single season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 67 votes, ranking #25 of 27 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Henry Chan and written by Yvette Lee Bowser, David Wyatt, it aired on January 9, 1994.

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