Toe Sucking

S1 : E1 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.11.00

Toni begins dating Joan's ex-boyfriend and causes turmoil when she brings him to Joan's birthday party.

One Night Stand?

S1 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.18.00

The gals persuade Joan to end her period of celibacy with a casual fling, but Joan is unaware her potential partner is engaged, leading to a rumor that could end his relationship.

Girlfrenzy

S1 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.25.00

Toni resents Joan for not coming to her rescue during a brawl outside of a posh nightclub.

Hip-Ocracy

S1 : E4 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.02.00

Joan finds a date after she goes searching for men in cyberspace, but his unusual physique puts her open-mindedness to the test.

I Pity the Fool

S1 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.09.00

Although she's smothered by Marcus's stifling attentions, Joan doesn't want to hurt his feelings by terminating the relationship. So she enlists her friends to end it for her.

The Remains of the Date

S1 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.30.00

Joan lures William to a mausoleum on Halloween after convincing him that his date (guest star Rhonda Ross Kendrick) is dead.

Everything Fishy Ain't Fish

S1 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.06.00

After spying Maya's husband eating with another woman, Joan suspects an affair, but can't bring herself to break it to Maya. Meanwhile, Toni sets her sights on a white politician.

Pregnant Pause

S1 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.13.20

Joan's period is 10 days late, making the girls wonder if she's pregnant.

Fried Turkey

S1 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.20.00

When her friends can't make it to her Thanksgiving dinner, Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) invites a high-profile attorney instead.

Never a Bridesmaid

S1 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.27.00

Maya's decision to renew her wedding vows results in a clash with Joan, who tries to impose her own tastes on the ceremony.

The Importance of Being Frank

S1 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.11.00

Joan suspects her newest boyfriend is married after an angry woman shows up at her office threatening revenge. Meanwhile, Toni is using Joan's home for a tryst of her own.

The List

S1 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.15.01

Disillusioned by the prospect of another dateless weekend, the women compile lists of qualifications for their dream partners. Joan meets a sexy man (Dondre T. Whitfield) who fits the bill, but her enthusiasm gets her into trouble.

They've Gotta Have It

S1 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.05.01

Joan is bewildered and unnerved by Sean's tentativeness in romancing her, and suspects he's seeing another woman. Toni ponders renewing her relationship with Greg (Chuma Hunter-Gault).

Bad Timing

S1 : E14 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.12.01

Joan and Davis play while her boyfriend's away; Lynn volunteers at a suicide hotline on Valentine's Day.

Old Dog

S1 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.19.01

Toni refers Maya to her gynecologist (Dr. Jocelyn Elders) when Maya worries about her inability to conceive a child with Darnell; Joan's romance with Sean fizzles in the bedroom.

Friends, Colleagues, Brothers

S1 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.26.01

Joan's frustrated by her inability to advance at her law firm, especially after William earns a case she thought she deserved.

The Declaration of Lynndependence

S1 : E17 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.05.01

Toni and Joan ponder their options with Lynn, convinced it is time their friend learned to fend for herself instead of depending on them. William, on the other hand, struggles to make some guy time away from Yvonne (Cee Cee Harshaw).

Diss-Regard

S1 : E18 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.12.01

Sean wants Joan to impress a would-be employer and Maya wants her to be there for her while she undergoes surgery. Meanwhile, Toni has her eye on Maya's doctor (Phil Morris).

A Kiss Before Lying

S1 : E19 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.16.01

After an uncomfortable night at Davis's restaurant, Joan decides to come clean and tell Sean (Dondre T. Whitfield) about the kiss. However, the conversation doesn't end the way she anticipated.

The Burning Vagina Monologues

S1 : E20 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.30.01

Toni's relationship with Greg is complicated by a flirtatious doctor (Phil Morris); Joan tries to coax an “I love you” from Sean; Maya worries about her job security after Joan hires a temp (Denise Dowse).

Loose Lips Sink Relationships

S1 : E21 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.07.01

Toni's impulsive acceptance of Clay's marriage proposal stuns her friends, especially Joan, who unwittingly passes the news to Greg. Meanwhile, William wants Yvonne to quit the police force following an on-the-job injury.

Jamaic-Up?

S1 : E22 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.14.01

Toni (Jill Marie Jones) flies to Jamaica to recover from her breakup with Greg and she's joined by Joan, Lynn and Maya. Yvonne, meanwhile, reconsiders her future with William. Sinbad and NFL star Terrell Davis have cameos.

The Fallout

S2 : E1 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.10.01

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) tries to reconcile with Toni (Jill Marie Jones) following the fiasco of the Jamaica trip, during which the two came to blows over the breakup of Toni's relationship.

Just Say No

S2 : E2 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.17.01

Embarassed by her inability to assert herself, Joan lies to her therapist about breaking her friendship with Toni; Lynn smuggles her Jamaican boyfriend into Joan's home; a newly engaged William flirts with female admirers.

A Full Court Conspiracy

S2 : E3 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 09.24.01

Waitressing to make ends meet, Lynn sets up house with her boyfriend in a garage owned by Maya's mom (Charmin Lee); Joan and William represent a soft-drink company in a suit against a pro-basketball star.

Un-Treatable

S2 : E4 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.01.01

The gals persuade Maya (Golden Brooks) to treat herself to a dress she can't afford; William pushes Yvonne to quit the police force; Joan and Sean struggle to maintain a long-distance relationship.

Buh-Bye

S2 : E5 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.08.01

Lynn becomes impatient with Vosco's unwillingness to find a job; Joan's friends try to cheer her up following her breakup with Sean; Toni has a professional crisis.

Willie or Won't He?

S2 : E6 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.15.01

Joan is caught up in a dispute between Yvonne and William over their wedding date; Toni crosses paths with Greg; Lynn and Maya encourage their men to become pals.

Trick or Truth?

S2 : E7 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 10.29.01

Halloween is a hellish night for Toni. Not welcome at Joan's party, she is devastated by a loved one's vicious prank.

Joan's Birthday Suit

S2 : E8 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.05.01

Birthday girl Joan, ruing her years of inhibition, lets it all hang out on a nude beach that is frequented by a familiar face. Elsewhere, William and Yvonne face off on a prenuptial agreement.

Maya Takes a Stan

S2 : E9 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.12.01

Maya develops a friendship with---and an attraction to---a man (Don Franklin) after posing as his wife to help him land a job; Toni joins her church group to protest the music of a controversial rapper.

Mom's The Word

S2 : E10 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 11.19.01

Toni worries about competing for the attention of her new beau with his child; while a famous actor (Willie Gault) leaves Joan starry-eyed.

You Better Watch Out

S2 : E11 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.17.01

William has a spot of trouble when he dons a Santa suit, while Maya receives a pricey gift from a man who isn't her husband and uses Joan to cover her tracks.

I Have a Dream House

S2 : E12 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 01.21.02

Joan campaigns for her law firm to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, William arranges a big surprise for Yvonne, leading her to claim he's being too controlling; and Maya reconnects with an old beau.

Sister, Sistah

S2 : E13 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.04.02

Lynn's white sister Tanya (Eliza Schneider) irritates the gals with her near-fanatical embrace of African-American culture. Also: Joan tries to organize William's bachelor party but has trouble finding people who will attend.

Willie or Won't He II: The Last Chapter?

S2 : E14 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.11.02

On the eve of their wedding, Yvonne (Cee Cee Michaela Harshaw) learns that William hasn't told his mother about their relationship. Chante Moore appears as herself and sings “Loving You.”

Can't Stan Ya!

S2 : E15 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 02.25.02

Maya's platonic friend Stan (Don Franklin) makes a pass at her and declares his love. William deals with being jilted at the altar by spending his honeymoon at Joan's house.

Take Me Out After the Ballgame

S2 : E16 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 12.31.69

Joan's attraction to a younger man (Ronreaco Lee) at the office makes her uncomfortable; Maya fears Stan will ruin her marriage by telling Darnell about their relationship.

Childs in Charge

S2 : E17 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.18.02

After selling a mansion to a celebrity, Toni (Jill Marie Jones) entertains the idea of setting up her own real estate firm; Swedelson (Phil Reeves) suspects William's lack of resolve in the courtroom is due to a lack of sex.

The Taming of the Realtess

S2 : E18 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 03.25.02

Toni's new realty business undergoes growing pains when she clashes with a string of new secretaries; Joan is the victim of a colleague's April Fools' prank.

X Does Not Mark the Spot

S2 : E19 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 04.29.02

Joan's interest in a wild-living DJ (Ronreaco Lee) goes to her head after she's dosed on the dance floor; Toni hires William as her lawyer.

My Mother Myself

S2 : E20 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.06.02

Maya's Mother's Day is spoiled when she catches her mother (Charmin Lee) in a state of undress. With a man. Also, Toni's brassy mother (Jenifer Lewis) makes an unexpected visit.

Just Dessert

S2 : E21 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.13.02

Smarting from encounters with their ex-lovers, Lynn and William become roommates---and sex partners---while Toni gets a new hairdo at her assistant's urging.

Into the Woods

S2 : E22 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.20.02

Joan's relationship with Chris goes up in smoke after she receives a call from an old flame in the second-season finale.

Coming to Terms

S3 : E1 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.23.02

Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) throws a “Bring Your Ex” party, while Maya mopes about her separation from Darnell. Also: a bored Toni (Jill Marie Jones) yearns for drama; William wants Lynn to get a job.

Getting Our Act Together

S3 : E2 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.30.02

Maya (Golden Brooks) and Darnell (Khalil Kain) visit their minister (Ed Bernard) for marriage counseling; Lynn (Persia White) seeks employment; William (Reggie Hayes) vies with Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) for a partnership position.

Secrets and Eyes

S3 : E3 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.07.02

Joan plans a birthday bash for an unenthusiastic Toni, who refuses to act her age; William seeks a one-night stand.

Star Craving Mad

S3 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.14.02

Joan is irritated---and charmed---by an obnoxious movie star (Adrian Lester) at the gym; William becomes a sperm donor for his lesbian sister.

Don't Leave Me a Loan

S3 : E5 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.21.02

Lynn's parents (Alley Mills, Cliff DeYoung) pressure her to pay off her student loans, meaning she has to get a---gulp---job; Maya struggles to keep her marital separation a secret from her mother (Charmin Lee).

Invasion of the Gold Digger

S3 : E6 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.28.02

Joan, Maya, Toni and Lynn decide that William's dominating new girlfriend (Keesha Sharp) has to go; a diminutive doctor's play for Toni comes up short.

Blinded by the Lights

S3 : E7 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.04.02

Joan is starstruck when Ellis (Adrian Lester) invites her to a Hollywood premiere; and Toni can't shake new pal Laila Ali (who plays herself).

Handling Baggage

S3 : E8 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.11.02

Maya learns from her cousin Ronnie (Lamont Johnson) that Darnell (Khalil Kain) saw another woman (Kellie Williams); William seeks the return of his missing luggage.

The Mommy Returns

S3 : E9 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.18.02

Lynn meets her biological mother (Karen Austin), whose free-spirited ways prove too much for her daughter to handle. Also: Joan wants Maya to move out.

A Little Romance

S3 : E10 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.25.02

Toni is knocked down to size when the diminutive Dr. Todd Garrett (Jason Pace) worms his way into her heart; Joan is underwhelmed when Ellis rates her looks on a scale of 1 to 10.

Santa v. Monica

S3 : E11 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.16.02

Lynn swoons over a sexy---but celibate---spoken-word performer (Saul Williams), to the bemusement of her friends; Joan tries to console Ellis after his latest film bombs and he's accused of being a sellout.

Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning

S3 : E12 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.06.03

Lynn swoons over a sexy---but celibate---spoken-word performer (Saul Williams), to the bemusement of her friends; Joan tries to console Ellis after his latest film bombs and he's accused of being a sellout.

Howdy Partner

S3 : E13 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.07.03

Swedelson welcomes a newcomer (Anne Marie Johnson) to his law firm, while Joan and William vie for a vacant partnership position.

Single Mama Drama

S3 : E14 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.03.03

A soon-to-be-divorced Maya finds a kindred spirit in a brassy single mother (Terri Vaughn) whose carefree attitude irritates Joan; William insinuates himself into Lynn's workplace.

Happy Valentine's Day...Baby?

S3 : E15 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.10.03

Toni is irked by the racially-themed Valentine's Day card given to her by Todd (Jason Pace); Joan suspects Ellis is cheating; Lynn is frustrated by her boyfriend's celibacy; William can't admit to Monica (Keesha Sharp) he quit the law firm.

Sex, Lies and Books

S3 : E16 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.17.03

Jackie Collins, Bebe Moore Campbell, Marcia Clark and Motown executive Suzanne de Passe cameo as Joan starts a book club.

A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find

S3 : E17 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.24.03

Toni can't decide if she wants Todd to propose; William's lust for Sharon (Anne-Marie Johnson) puts him in a compromising position with Monica (Keesha Sharp).

Runaway Bridesmaid

S3 : E18 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.24.03

Toni's upcoming wedding rankles Joan, who tries to burn off her envy by running in a marathon; Maya, William and Lynn try to come up with a gift for the bride-to-be.

The Pact

S3 : E19 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.17.03

An already envious Joan is livid when her college rival (Kimberly Elise) is invited to be a bridesmaid at Toni's wedding; Swedelson tries to lure William back to his firm.

Where Everyone Knows My Name

S3 : E20 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.21.03

Lonely Maya drags her friends to a favorite nightspot---where her ex-husband is a regular; William pursues a list of dreams. BernNadette Stanis (“Good Times”) cameos as herself.

Too Much Sharin'

S3 : E21 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.28.03

Joan learns that William is dating her new boss (Anne-Marie Johnson), who is making Joan's life miserable; Lynn helps Toni prepare for her wedding night.

Blood Is Thicker than Liquor

S3 : E22 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.05.03

Isaac Hayes guest stars as Toni's father when the combustible Childs family arrives in town to meet Todd's parents; Maya wants William to set her up with one of his friends.

The Fast Track and The Furious

S3 : E23 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.12.03

Lynn visits Virginia to see her birth mother about their documentary with a reluctant Toni in tow; Maya mulls a job change.

The Wedding: Part 1

S3 : E24 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.19.03

Part 1 of two. Toni has the prenuptial jitters; Joan suspects Ellis is cheating with his old flame; Maya is drawn to Toni's brother (Danso Gordon); Sivad (Saul Williams) is unhappy with Lynn living with William.

The Wedding: Part 2

S3 : E25 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.19.03

Conclusion. Toni's father (Isaac Hayes) must warm the bride's feet after a pre-wedding spat with Todd in the season finale.

Some Enchanted Evening

S4 : E1 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.15.03

Joan reconsiders her future with Ellis after meeting his agent (Malik Yoba); Toni and Todd adjust to marriage; Maya devours self-help books; Sivak (Saul Williams) and Lynn ponder a living arrangement.

If It's Broke, Fix It

S4 : E2 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.22.03

Toni gives Todd the silent treatment for betraying her by hiding his debt from her until they wed.

Snoop, There It Is

S4 : E3 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.29.03

Frustrated with Sivad's celibacy, Lynn calls his ex-girlfriend and learns of the secret he's been keeping from her; Toni works herself ragged to afford an outrageously expensive purse; William counsels Joan about her affair.

You Ain't Gotta Go Home but...You Know the Rest

S4 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.06.03

Toni's brother Antoine (Darius McCrary) falls madly in love with Maya and refuses to budge from her bathroom until she reciprocates his feelings; Lynn plots to move back in with William; Joan is torn between Brock and Ellis.

Hopelessly Devoted to Two

S4 : E5 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.13.03

Afraid to choose between Ellis and Brock, Joan seeks Toni's advice to get out of a dinner date with the pair; Maya's free-spirited approach to her secretarial duties annoys William.

Inherit the Lynn

S4 : E6 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.20.03

In order to cover the costs of her university's tuition hike, Maya allows Lynn to move in with her and pay rent. But Lynn's lethargic attitude toward working on her next documentary drives Maya bonkers.

And Baby Makes Four

S4 : E7 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.03.03

A prickly midwife (Sandra Bernhard) assists the pregnant lover of William's lesbian sister when she goes into labor at Joan's house during a baby shower. Meanwhile, Toni and Todd hunt for a gift.

Viva Las Vegas

S4 : E8 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.10.03

Joan obsesses over Brock's invitation to Las Vegas because she's sure they're going to elope; William practices fatherhood with a doll after a mishap with his sister's child.

Between Brock and a Hard Place

S4 : E9 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.17.03

Joan begins to question the future of her relationship with Brock (Malik Yoba) when he expresses reluctance about having children. Elsewhere, a security guard dumps Maya when he learns she's a mere assistant; William impulsively proposes to Lynn.

Don't You Want Me, Baby

S4 : E10 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.24.03

Toni and Todd quarrel after he withholds messages from her ex-lover (Chuma Hunter-Gault); Jabari tells Maya about a rumor that she and Lynn are lesbians; Joan has trouble taking care of an infant.

Merry Ex-Mas

S4 : E11 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.15.03

Maya is humbugged by her ex-husband's new relationship; Joan's holiday hits a bum note when her fellow carolers quit.

Prophet and Loss

S4 : E12 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.12.04

The words of an oddball psychic (Richard Kind) impel William to pursue a potential soul mate (Jill Scott) and Joan to visit her gynecologist (CCH Pounder).

A Comedy of Eros

S4 : E13 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.09.04

Toni's Valentine's Day mission to help Joan get over Brock is stymied by Joan's good mood.

Leggo My Ego

S4 : E14 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.16.04

Joan counts on Toni to obtain merchandise for her charity auction, but Toni fails to come through; Lynn demands alimony from William.

Good Catch or Bad Hop?

S4 : E15 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.23.04

Lynn starts a new documentary. The girlfriends like the perks from Maya's rich, famous boyfriend.

On the Couch

S4 : E16 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.01.04

When Toni's mom (Jenifer Lewis) visits, Toni finds herself stuck in the middle of an argument between her mother and Todd.

Love, Peace and Hair Grease

S4 : E17 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.29.04

After Joan confides to her immediate boss (Anne-Marie Johnson) that she's unhappy, word reaches Mr. Swedelson. Elsewhere, an assignment of Maya's earns her a D from the professor, but raves from the women at the salon.

Weiners and Losers

S4 : E18 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.12.04

Jobless and restless, Joan impulsively starts a hotdog food court job, working for a compulsive perfectionist teen manager.

He Loves Her, He Loves Her Not

S4 : E19 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.26.04

Donna (Jill Scott) meets Joan and the others, but after watching William with Joan, Donna realizes that Joan's the one for him, not her. Also: the girlfriends tangle with four Asian-American gals who takeover their favorite table at Skia.

A Partnerless Partner

S4 : E20 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.03.04

At an office party to celebrate his promotion to partner, William brings a beautiful date, but soon realizes her voluptuous nature can't overcome his feelings for Joan.

Just the Three of Us

S4 : E21 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.10.04

Toni shares a breakthrough from a therapy session with Todd, upsetting him. Also: Maya finishes writing her book, but doesn't want Joan to read it; and William contemplates what to do about his feelings for Joan.

Love Thy Neighbor

S4 : E22 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.17.04

Maya rebuffs Jalen's overtures, leading him to ask out Lynn. Meanwhile, Toni's relationship with Todd takes another step backwards when he lands a job interview in New York, but she fails to ask him about it.

New York Bound

S4 : E23 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.24.04

Lynn fears that her new soul mate (Lenin Lora) may in fact be her brother, which prompts her to search for her biological father. A major publishing house expresses interest in Maya's book.

New York Unbound

S4 : E24 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.24.04

Maya's publisher wants to rework her book to make it more acceptable to white readers. Joan travels to New York with Toni, who assumes Todd is cheating on her; Lynn pretends to be a census taker to meet her biological father.

L.A. Bound

S5 : E1 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.15.03

Joan sets out to tell William how she feels about him, but the arrival of his former girlfriend derails her plan.

The Rabbit Died

S5 : E2 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 09.27.04

Toni's friends overhear her tell Todd that she is pregnant and they think that she is lying to her husband to get him to reunite with her. Elsewhere, William lands Rev.

A Mile in Her Loubous

S5 : E3 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.04.04

Maya signs with a literary agent to promote her book, despite Ronnie's help to get it published, so Ronnie demands a payment for his efforts. Elsewhere, Joan pretends to date a shoe salesman to make William jealous.

The J-Spot

S5 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.11.04

Joan decides to open a restaurant, but she gets a cold reception from her friends when she shares the news with them. Elsewhere, William and Joan get into a tiff after he learns about her plan from his co-workers instead of hearing it from Joan herself.

Maybe, Baby

S5 : E5 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.18.04

Todd drops a bombshell on Toni during a prenatal checkup when he tells her that he wants a divorce. Elsewhere, Joan tries to sabotage William's love life by pitting two women he's dating against each other.

Too Big for Her Britches

S5 : E6 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.25.04

Maya is offered a three-book deal by her publisher, so she begins to slack off at work, which forces William to fire her.

The Mother of All Episodes

S5 : E7 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.08.04

In the series' 100th episode, Joan gets a surprise visit from her mother, who gives Joan grief about her plans to open a restaurant.

When Hearts Attack

S5 : E8 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.15.04

Joan is hospitalized after a traumatic event involving her mother, then her recuperation at home is interrupted by a visit from William. Elsewhere, Lynn invites Maya to appear on her public-access show to promote her book.

Who's Your Daddy

S5 : E9 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.22.04

Lynn gets a visit from her birth father (Demond Wilson) and his wife, a woman who spoils the trip by insisting they do everything she wants.

Porn to Write

S5 : E10 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.29.04

Maya looks for a job after she learns that publishers aren't interested in her book, and she finds the search for employment frustrating. Elsewhere, Joan argues with William after he celebrates Thanksgiving without her.

All the Creatures Were Stirring

S5 : E11 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.13.04

William surprises Joan with a trip to Puerto Rico for Christmas, but their holiday takes a turn for the worse when they are stranded in Cincinnati during a snowstorm.

P.D.A.-D.O.A.

S5 : E12 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.03.05

Joan and William agree to be more affectionate in public, but William gets the cold shoulder when they see Joan's ex-boyfriend. Elsewhere, a woman tries to get Lynn to go out with her son, a man Lynn once dated.

All in a Panic

S5 : E13 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.07.05

Joan goes off the deep end when William lets it slip that Lynn was the best lover he ever had, but Lynn's opinion of William is less flattering.

Great Sexpectations

S5 : E14 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.14.05

Joan plans a romantic evening with William to celebrate their first Valentine's Day as a couple, but William doesn't have romance on his mind. Elsewhere, Maya, Lynn and Toni fret together over not having dates for the occasion.

The Way We Were

S5 : E15 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.21.05

Maya's friends accompany her to her first book signing, where the new author runs into an old love. Elsewhere, Joan has trouble dealing with the new phase of her relationship with William.

See J-Spot Run

S5 : E16 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.28.05

Joan is panicky before her restaurant opens. She struggles to attend to all the last-minute details, but pulls everything together for opening night.

Good News, Bad News

S5 : E17 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.28.05

Lynn is offered a job by a band's leader (trip-hop artist Tricky) after singing with her brother during his audition for the group. Elsewhere, Joan and Maya try to persuade Toni to set up a nursery for her baby before the unborn child arrives.

Kids Say the Darndest Things

S5 : E18 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.25.05

A despondent Jabari disappears from Joan's home after an argument with his mother, Maya. Elsewhere, William tells Toni and Lynn that he is still hurting after his breakup with Joan.

Finn-ished

S5 : E19 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.02.05

Lynn falls for one of her bandmates after she sleeps with him, then she discovers that he still wants to date other women.

The Bridges of Fresno County

S5 : E20 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.09.05

Toni's mother visits from Fresno with a new look, a new attitude and a secret that she's keeping from her daughter. Elsewhere, Joan and William try to drum up some business for their fledgling restaurant, but they disagree on how to do it.

Wedding on the Rocks

S5 : E21 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.16.05

Darnell angers his fiancée by waiting to find a band to play at their wedding, and matters don't improve when he finally hires Lynn's group. Elsewhere, Toni decides to live it up before she gives birth to her child.

...With a Twist

S5 : E22 | TV-PG | 22 min | Aired: 05.17.04

Toni goes into labor but can't contact her pals to share the news; and Maya tries to stop her ex-husband's wedding and enlists the help of Joan and William.

After the Storm

S7 : E1 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.01.06

After Joan's fiasco with Derek, Javon, and Toni, Joan travels to New Orleans (after Hurricane Katrina) for several months to help re-build homes.

In Too Deep

S7 : E2 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.08.06

Joan fumes when she finds Monica running the J-Spot, and she learns that William is having doubts about marrying Monica. Meanwhile, Darnell is facing pressure from Maya to have a baby, but he doesn't want another child.

Bad Blood

S7 : E3 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.16.06

Self-centered Joan is frustrated that Maya's home is the new hangout for the girlfriends, so she organizes fitness-training sessions at her house, and Maya senses Joan's ulterior motive.

Hustle & Dough

S7 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.23.06

Lynn goes to an open-mike night at a club, where she meets a record-label scout (Taran Killam) who is interested in giving her a chance---for a price. Meanwhile, Joan and William discover that money is missing from the J-Spot.

Everybody Hates Monica

S7 : E5 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.30.06

Joan hopes to fill the void left by Toni's departure by trying to befriend Monica, and even goes so far as to get Lynn and Maya to like Monica. Meanwhile, Maya asks for William's advice on phone sex after Darnell falls asleep during one of her monologues.

If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Boonies

S7 : E6 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.06.06

Jabari skips school and plagiarizes an assignment, and Lynn tells Maya she thinks Jabari may be acting out in reaction to their move to the suburbs.

Just Joan

S7 : E7 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.13.06

Joan's friends encourage her to embrace her singleness and dine out a new restaurant alone.

Karaokee-Dokee

S7 : E8 | TV-PG | 20 min | Aired: 11.20.06

Joan and Maya discover that Lynn is singing for money on the street and at a karaoke bar.

He Had a Dream

S7 : E9 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.27.06

Maya and Darnell find it increasingly hard to adjust to being apart; Lynn has trouble communicating with Big Boi in the studio; and Monica and William have problems planning their wedding.

I'll Have a Blue Line Christmas

S7 : E10 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.11.06

Aaron (Richard T. Jones), the man Joan flirted with in New Orleans, comes home to California and starts dating her, and Joan is so amazed at how well things are going that she anticipates something going wrong.

Wrong Side of the Tracks

S7 : E11 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.22.07

Lynn waits to hear from Big Boi to see if the record execs liked the tracks she produced. Meanwhile, Darnell finds out that Peanut sold the garage to a man (Jamil Walker) Darnell detests.

I Want My Baby Back

S7 : E12 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 01.29.07

Maya is furious with Jabari after learning from Darnell that their son revealed during a father-son chat that he's having sex. Meanwhile, William asks Lynn to subtly give Monica sex tips that will make her less inhibited.

Hot for Preacher

S7 : E13 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.05.05

Lynn is ambivalent about dating an attractive man (Kadeem Hardison) she met at a club when she finds out that he's a Baptist minister. Meanwhile, Joan tries to mend the rift between Maya and Monica.

Time to Man Up

S7 : E14 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.12.07

Maya is convinced that her new neighbor (China Shavers) is being abused by her husband and is mad when Darnell doubts her. Meanwhile, Joan is upset that Aaron doesn't like Valentine's Day.

Willie He or Won't He III: This Time It's Personal

S7 : E15 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.19.07

Monica wonders if she should end her marriage to William when he reveals doubts about marrying her.

What Had Happened Was...

S7 : E16 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.26.07

A dark secret from Joan's past threatens to end her relationship with Aaron; and Darnell gets angry after Maya tells him about all of the men she was with after they divorced.

Church Lady

S7 : E17 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.19.07

Lynn continues working with the children's choir at church despite the end of her relationship with Eldon (Kadeem Hardison), but she's disappointed to learn that he's dating a woman from church who shares his views on premarital sex.

Operation Does She Yield

S7 : E18 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 03.26.07

Maya, Lynn and Joan worry about William, who's despondent over losing Monica, so they travel to Chicago to try to persuade Monica to work things out with him.

A Dingo Ate My Dream House

S7 : E19 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.23.07

Darnell wants to move back to the city but Maya wants to stay, and she reveals the reason to her friends with a stunning announcement.

A House Divided

S7 : E20 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 04.30.07

Eldon's church flock is uncomfortable with his choice of Lynn as a girlfriend, forcing him to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Joan and Aaron have their first fight.

To Be Determined

S7 : E21 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.07.07

Joan gets a long awaited proposal. Maya and Darnell find their dream house, but another opportunity arises and Darnell must make a choice.

It's Been Determined

S7 : E22 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 05.07.07

Joan proposes to Aaron; meanwhile, Darnell is torn between purchasing his garage or a new home for his family, although Joan's old boyfriend confesses his undying love for her.

Range of Emotions

S8 : E1 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.07.07

Joan and Aaron argue when she buys a new kitchen range without consulting him first; and Aaron receives news that his National Guard unit must go to Iraq. Meanwhile, Lynn flaunts her newfound success in her music career.

Baghdad, My Bad

S8 : E2 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.08.07

Joan kidnaps Aaron and whisks him away to Mexico in an effort to prevent his departure for Iraq; and Maya discovers marijuana in the house and assumes it belongs to Jabari.

Where Did Lynn-digo?

S8 : E3 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.15.07

Lynn meets a handsome student (Quddus Phillipe) from UCLA who asks her to perform at a pro-environment rally, but she's torn when she gets a gig at the House of Blues for the same day. Meanwhile, Maya hears Jabari use the "B" word.

Losing It

S8 : E4 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.22.07

While working on her third book, Maya experiences writer's block and tries to avoid her publisher. Later, she learns her pregnancy is at risk. Meanwhile, Joan runs into problems renting her apartment.

Good Grief

S8 : E5 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 10.29.07

The friends worry about Maya when she accuses Darnell of blaming her for a recent tragedy. Meanwhile, Monica and William prepare for their first dinner party.

Spree to Be Free

S8 : E6 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.05.07

Joan takes Maya shopping as a form of therapy, but Maya realizes Joan's the one who needs consoling. Meanwhile, Monica tells William she's pregnant, but his response isn't what she expected.

Snap Back

S8 : E7 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.12.07

Maya's behavior at a party celebrating William and Monica's pregnancy worries Darnell, who confronts Maya and discovers a troubling secret. Meanwhile, Joan and Lynn attend a concert given by Erykah Badu, who performs an original song.

Save the Last Dance

S8 : E8 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.19.07

When Lynn accuses her friends of being old, Joan, Maya and William join her at a club to prove her wrong, and Lynn runs into Xander (Quddus Philippe), her old lover, who is still upset with her for not performing at his rally.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What it Means to William

S8 : E9 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 11.26.07

William is unhappy at work and considers leaving the firm, but Monica worries that he won't be able to provide for her and their new baby. Meanwhile, Maya is asked to write a column in her neighborhood's newsletter.

Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly

S8 : E10 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 12.10.07

Joan joins a support group for the relatives of those in Iraq and learns they can't have a holiday party because of finances, so she decides to hold a fund-raiser. Meanwhile, William imposes his holiday traditions on Monica.

Adapt to Adopt

S8 : E11 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.04.08

Maya and Darnell attend a group for adoptive parents and are offered a child, and the reality of the situation forces them to face their romanticized view of adoption.

What's Black-a-Lackin'?

S8 : E12 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.11.08

Lynn learns that her record label is pushing back the release of her CD to promote another artist, Chrisette Michele (in a cameo), because they feel Lynn isn't "black" enough. Meanwhile, Monica decides she'd rather not know the gender of her baby.

Stand and Deliver

S8 : E13 | TV-PG | 21 min | Aired: 02.11.08

Joan goes to Aaron's school to read a letter he wrote to his former students, and they give her a hard time, but Maya helps Joan get through to them. Meanwhile, William teaches Jabari how to drive.