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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Living Single Season 3 Episode 15 - Scoop Dreams
    6.9/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Scoop Dreams

    S3:E15

    Ivan is injured while riding his bike across the ice at Rockefeller Center to make a rush delivery for Flavor, and loses his job. Synclaire encourages Khadijah to give him a job, but she is frightened by his devotion to her. After learning that Ivan is a top journalism student, she hires him as a copy aide. Khadijah grows tired of Ivan's ridiculous story ideas, so she sends him to a celebrity hairdressing convention. He returns with a tape recording that suggests that Rev. Jesse Jackson has accepted a cabinet position. Having earlier been scooped by the competition on a music industry shake-up, Khadijah decides to run the story without verification. She is humiliated to discover that Rev. Jackson was discussing the renovation of his home, and is forced to pull all the issues from the shelves. A distraught Ivan is ready to give up journalism, but Khadijah takes the blame. She explains that--while Ivan is too raw to know any better--she has years of experience, and should not have ignore

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Living Single Season 5 Episode 4 - Reconcilable Differences
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Reconcilable Differences

    S5:E4

    With Synclaire off to a rehearsal, Overton is lured away by a seductive mistress--gambling. Meanwhile, a dog wreaks havoc with Regine's love life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Living Single Season 5 Episode 5 - The Best Laid Plans
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #3 - The Best Laid Plans

    S5:E5

    Max plans a reunion with a favorite law prof, but Khadijah harbors a secret: a previous fling with the man.

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Clayvon C. Harris

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  4. Living Single Season 5 Episode 10 - Misleading Lady
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Misleading Lady

    S5:E10

    Thespian Synclaire gets her first big break on the improv stage--playing the part of a man.

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Living Single Season 1 Episode 1 - Judging by the Cover
    7.5/10(135 votes)

    #5 - Judging by the Cover

    S1:E1

    Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.

    Director:Tony Singletary
    Writer:Yvette Lee Bowser

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  6. Living Single Season 1 Episode 10 - Quittin' Time
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #6 - Quittin' Time

    S1:E10

    Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.

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

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  7. Living Single Season 5 Episode 11 - In Your Dreams
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #7 - In Your Dreams

    S5:E11

    Max's search for fulfillment leads her and her friends to a New Age retreat, where Khadijah reconnects with Scooter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Living Single Season 3 Episode 4 - Grumpy Old Man
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #8 - Grumpy Old Man

    S3:E4

    Kyle grows increasingly surly as his 30th birthday approaches. Max, at her friends' urging, throws him a surprise party. He does not wish to participate, but is coaxed into a game of Barnyard Twister. Kyle throws his back out and leaves, humiliated. Max finds him sulking at the laundromat and asks him what is wrong. He explains that he has failed to meet many of his professional goals. Whereas he had always been a wunderkind, he now feels that he is going nowhere. Max tells him that there are some good things to be said for aging. She points out that he never could have gotten her into a relationship if he were still as immature and sexist as he was when they met. She says that she is giving herself to him for his birthday. Kyle thanks her, laughing that she is ""sweet and cheap."" Synclaire fills the house with plants, and is distressed when they die after just two days. Khadijah feels that Synclaire was smothering the plants with attention, and jokes that they committed ""planticide"" to

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Living Single Season 3 Episode 6 - The James Bond
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #9 - The James Bond

    S3:E6

    Khadijah and Synclaire learn that a $500 savings bond they opened as teenagers has matured, and is now worth $2700. Khadijah is anxious to use all the money to purchase a new computer for Flavor, and doesn't realize that Synclaire wants to use her half to attend a Harvey Keitel acting seminar. Synclaire spends her money without consulting Khadijah, who is unaware of her actions until the new computer is repossessed. Khadijah spends her share on a raise for Russell, and is furious at her cousin. She later learns that, although she had always considered Flavor their dream, Synclaire does not feel this way. She agrees to support Synclaire's aspirations. Kyle is outraged when he learns that Max has one more name in her little black book than he does. Max accuses him of being childish, but he isn't pacified until he discovers that he hasn't included Max in his book, while he is in hers. Tag: Overton watches Synclaire's naked acting demonstration.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Living Single Season 3 Episode 17 - Wake Up to the Break-Up
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Wake Up to the Break-Up

    S3:E17

    A cable repairwoman flirts with Kyle and asks him to visit a museum. Max pushes him to go out with her, claiming that they are not in an exclusive relationship. Although the woman turns out to be an airhead, Kyle stresses that he is tired of being involved with a woman who refuses to respect him or show him any affection. He breaks up with Max. Regine takes her friends to a Brian McKnight concert after getting free tickets from a co-worker. Kyle and Max get thrown out after they get into a shouting match and nearly come to blows. In the security offices, they look back on their relationship. Max claims that she only cares about food, shelter, her career and good sex. Kyle tries to offer her a ride home, but she refuses to give in. Russell learns that he is to be deported back to Jamaica. He enlists the help of the Flavor staff, who can save him by proving that he is an essential employee. Their pathetic display fails to fool the INS officer, but Synclaire comes to the rescue by claimin

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Edward C. Evans

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  11. Living Single Season 5 Episode 12 - To Catch a Thief
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #11 - To Catch a Thief

    S5:E12

    As Synclaire searches for her muse, fellow actor Marcos steals her act. Meanwhile, Max reveals that she's pregnant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Chris Sheridan

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  12. Living Single Season 1 Episode 12 - Crappy Birthday
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #12 - Crappy Birthday

    S1:E12

    The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.

    Director:Jim Drake
    Writers:Yvette Lee Bowser, Tom Anderson

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  13. Living Single Season 1 Episode 16 - Fatal Distraction
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #13 - Fatal Distraction

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writers:Yvette Lee Bowser, David Wyatt

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  14. Living Single Season 2 Episode 16 - Play Ball
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Play Ball

    S2:E16

    Khadijah hires Bobby Bonilla of the New York Mets to pen a weekly column for Flavor, just as her employees are poised to walk out over low salaries and poor working conditions. Bobby defends Khadijah, until he interprets her request for a hold on salaries as a salary cap (a major sticking point in the baseball labor dispute) and supports the strike. Khadijah insists that money is too tight to give raises, but Max warns her that she is on the verge of losing Flavor. Khadijah re-arranges her finances and agrees to give a modest salary increase. Inspired by a local video clerk's screenwriting success, Kyle and Regine try to pen an action/adventure screenplay. Tag: Bobby Bonilla is blown away by Khadijah's fastball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Living Single Season 3 Episode 7 - The Handyman Can
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #15 - The Handyman Can

    S3:E7

    Overton is devastated when a bookshelf he built falls apart and kills an ill-tempered cat that Synclaire was watching for an acquaintance. Overton tries to make amends by building the cat a beautiful coffin, but this also falls apart. He decides that he has lost his skill as a handyman, and takes a job as a bartender. Synclaire and Kyle cannot change his mind, but he eventually learns that the accidents were the result of faulty glue that has since been recalled. Meanwhile, Max is devastated by the news that she is allergic to chocolate, and is subjected to much taunting from Regine. Tag: Max ignores allergy and binges on chocolate. Music: ""What's New, Pussycat?"" (Tom Jones), sung by T.C. Carson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Chris Sheridan

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  16. Living Single Season 3 Episode 14 - I'm Ready for My Close-Up
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #16 - I'm Ready for My Close-Up

    S3:E14

    After Regine brags about her influence on Palo Alto, Synclaire drops by the set unexpectedly in the hopes that Regine can help her land a part. Regine is humiliated when none of the actors are aware of her existence, and the director refers to her as ""the odor-eater girl."" Regine apologizes for lying; but explains that, although her work is not glamorous, she thoroughly enjoys it. Synclaire agrees to keep her true status a secret. When one of the extras gets fired, Regine slips Synclaire into a scene as the Grim Reaper. Meanwhile, Khadijah asks Max to pen a column about the legal profession for Flavor. Max objects when Khadijah edits the article, prompting Khadijah to note that Max cannot deal with criticism. It is only Overton's editing skills that stave off a feud. Tag: Synclaire's appearance on Palo Alto

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Living Single Season 3 Episode 20 - Dear John
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Dear John

    S3:E20

    Max and Khadijah grow weary of Regine's spineless boyfriend, John, so they joke about sending him a letter from Regine asking him to set her free. Max follows through with the plan, and Regine is devastated when John breaks up with her. Max and Khadijah go to John's house to explain the joke and ask him to take Regine back. They also suggest that he stand up for himself occasionally, rather than letting Regine walk all over him. Before John can come to the apartment to make up with Regine, she brings home her new boyfriend Keith, an artist who was painting a mural at the television studio. John arrives with flowers to tell Regine that their relationship is over, and begins pursuing Max. (He believes she sent the letter because she wanted him for herself.) Kyle's new girlfriend, Kimberly, begins coming on to Overton every time they are left alone together. Kyle refuses to believe this, but Kimberly freely admits to it when he confronts her on the roof. Kyle orders her to leave, and a be

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writer:Chris Sheridan

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  18. Living Single Season 3 Episode 27 - The Engagement (1)
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #18 - The Engagement (1)

    S3:E27

    While buying a hot dog in the park, Synclaire meets Robert De Niro, who offers her the part of a waitress in his new movie. Overton tries to plan the perfect evening in the hopes of proposing to Synclaire, but virtually everything goes wrong. Synclaire cannot make their dinner because she has been called to the set. She eventually shows up, but they have to flee when the houseboat restaurant has plumbing problems. Their hansom cab breaks down in Central Park, and Overton gets mugged. Despite Synclaire's pleas, he unhitches the horse and mounts it in the hopes of chasing the man down and getting the ring back. An alternative rock group slaps Khadijah with a multi-million dollar lawsuit after Russell writes a review accusing it of ripping off Barry Manilow's ""Mandy."" When Regine tries to console Russell, he kisses her, and she takes a very long time to shove him away. Regine's women's group persuades Max to run for alderwoman. Regine appoints herself Max's campaign manager, but objects t

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Living Single Season 4 Episode 4 - Not So Silent Partner
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Not So Silent Partner

    S4:E4

    Khadijah is approached by Jeremy Mills, a corporate liaison whose employer, Majestic Publishing, would like to purchase a share of Flavor. Khadijah turns him down, noting that they are only interested because their copycat magazine failed. After the employees express the need for a medical plan and an issue is scuttled by a flood at the print shop, Khadijah finally decides to ""sell her soul"" by allowing Majestic to buy a 25 percent share. Khadijah does not take kindly to Jeremy's efforts to make himself the hero of the employees. When he fails to come through with the promised health plan, he tries to make Khadijah break the news to the staff. She goes to the head of the corporation and threatens to quit if the health plan is not granted. Jeremy lashes out at her for usurping his authority, so she challenges him to stay for the duration of one of the staff's all-night work sessions. He grows to realize how much work is put into the magazine. Regine falls into a deep funk as the result

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  20. Living Single Season 4 Episode 13 - Mother Inferior
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #20 - Mother Inferior

    S4:E13

    When her friends will not include her in their Saturday night plans, Regine takes her mother out to dinner. Laverne hits it off with the handsome man who picks up her napkin, who turns out to be millionaire Harrison Cushmore. Regine grows tired of seeing her mother in the society pages, and predicts that she will quickly be dumped. She turns out to be right, and is reluctant to console her mother until Khadijah points out how selfish her behavior is. As it turns out, Laverne is fine; she tells Regine that losing a man is no reason to get upset! After his van breaks down, Overton buys a Lincoln town car at a police auction; but Synclaire orders him to get rid of it when Max tells them that the car killed a mobster. The dead man's nephew agrees to take the Lincoln off Overton's hands--if he and Kyle will help him bury his uncle in the car. Tag: Kyle, Overton and Crazy Joey get an unwelcome surprise at the burial.

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Living Single Season 4 Episode 19 - Moonlight Savings Time
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #21 - Moonlight Savings Time

    S4:E19

    Kyle and Max's attempts to sneak around are complicated when Overton takes a second job as a handyman in her building. She is evicted after he inadvertently exposes her illegal satellite dish to the landlord. She lays the blame on Overton, and storms out. Overton orders Kyle to come out of the bedroom to discuss the situation, but Kyle doesn't feel much like defending Max. Khadijah shows Max the error of her ways and convinces her to apologize. Overton hatches a scheme to trick the landlord into giving Max her apartment back. Regine, Synclaire and Khadijah hire a housekeeper, but he nearly quits when Synclaire's enthusiastic efforts to help out leave him feeling inadequate.

    Director:Chuck Vinson
    Writer:Edward C. Evans

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  22. Living Single Season 4 Episode 20 - Living Single Undercover
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Living Single Undercover

    S4:E20

    Max enlists Khadijah's help in exposing an embezzlement scheme at City Hall. Ty Richardson, Flavor's cocky new reporter, demands the story, but is arrested in a barroom brawl. With the deadline approaching, Khadijah and Max decide to handle things themselves. They break into the office of a woman who had taken a suspicious vacation, and discover that she has created phony computer records. Ty shows up at the office with a completed story, and explains that his arrest was staged so that he could get to the guilty party's jailed partner. Khadijah forces him to agree to a collaborative story. When Overton still cannot accept the Cleveland Browns' move to Baltimore, Synclaire talks with Jim Brown at a sports card show and brings him to the apartment. Jim tells Overton to get over it and move on with his life with Synclaire, and gives him copies of his movies. Meanwhile, Regine insists that her date isn't the loser he appears to be.

    Director:Kim Fields
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Living Single Season 4 Episode 23 - Papa Was a Rolling Stone
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Papa Was a Rolling Stone

    S4:E23

    Khadijah is annoyed when her estranged father comes to town for Synclaire's wedding. She has dinner with her parents for Mother's Day, but is hardly cordial. When she learns that Laverne saw her parents take off in a limo to Atlantic City, Khadijah chases after them. Rita assures her that she and Ed are only attending a Smokey Robinson concert. Ed tracks down Khadijah at the slot machines, and admits that he has made many mistakes in their relationship. However, it is important that Khadijah remain part of his life, as she is the only thing that truly brings him pride. He apologizes for not having a greater role in her development. Khadijah wins the jackpot with Ed's coin. Max threatens to harm Overton if he tells anyone about her affair with Kyle. Synclaire realizes he is keeping a secret. When Regine can't get Overton to crack, Synclaire confronts him. He tells her about Max and Kyle, but she isn't surprised; she has the room below Kyle's! Music: ""You've Really Got a Hold on Me"" (Smo

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Living Single Season 2 Episode 2 - I Love This Game
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    #24 - I Love This Game

    S2:E2

    Denise Hatcher, Khadijah's high school basketball rival, comes to the Flavor office to complain about a sportswriter's comments about her coaching ability. They begin to argue about an incident in an all-star game in which they were teammates. Denise is still bitter because Khadijah was named MVP after scoring the winning basket by supposedly stepping on Denise's foot and stealing a pass intended for her. Denise challenges Khadijah to a game of one-on-one, with the MVP trophy going to the winner. While Khadijah is at the gym with Overton and Scooter, Denise shows up and throws down a thunderous dunk. Khadijah is ready to call off the game, but Max and Synclaire urge her not to quit. Khadijah trains hard, but is still hopelessly overmatched. During a time-out, Denise tries to get a weary Khadijah to concede, and boasts that she will shut her out. A rejuvenated Khadijah picks up her defense, then steals the ball and scores at the buzzer. Denise says she respects Khadijah's effort, and ad

    Director:Ellen Gittelsohn
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  25. Living Single Season 2 Episode 5 - Bristle While You Work
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #25 - Bristle While You Work

    S2:E5

    Regine convinces her boss, Mary, to consider having her boutique advertise in Flavor. Regine annoys Khadijah by crashing the pitch meeting. Mary agrees to purchase the ad if she finds the campaign acceptable, but suggests that the duo work on it together. Regine and Khadijah argue constantly, and decide to pitch individual ideas. When Mary expresses her disgust at the suggestions, Khadijah apologizes and promises that she and Regine will work together. Regine complains that Khadijah doesn't respect her, but Khadijah claims that Regine pushes people around because she underestimates her own intelligence. Their brainstorming results in a good slogan, and they rush off to tell Mary. An unemployed and extremely bored Max gets on Overton's nerves by appointing herself his apprentice and following him everywhere (even to his basement sanctuary, ""Overland""). She surprises him by installing the new water heater, but starts a fire when she forgets to install the steam release valve. Tag: Max's

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Scoop Dreams" is the worst rated episode of "Living Single". It scored 6.9/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Reconcilable Differences".