Seasons & Episodes
Toe Sucking
Joan Clayton, a successful attorney, prepares to celebrate her 29th birthday (although she claims to be 26 to make her a
One Night Stand?
After Joan reveals that she hasn't had sex in a year, her friends push her to go for a one-night stand. Joan is relucta
Girlfrenzy
Toni and Maya get into another argument before an evening out, in part because Toni refuses to believe that Maya can get
Hip-Ocracy
Joan, Toni and Lynn set up dates with men they met over the Internet. Lynn's guy never shows up (his parole was denied)
I Pity the Fool
Joan grows tired of the clingy Marcus and plans to break up with him, but only winds up complicating the situation by ha
The Remains of the Date
Joan plans an elaborate scheme to get revenge on William for the latest in a series of Halloween pranks. Toni is put of
Everything Fishy Ain't Fish
Joan sees Maya's husband, Darnell, in a possibly compromising situation with another woman. Her gut tells her that some
Pregnant Pause
Joan turns to her friends for support when she fears that she might be pregnant. When a test turns out positive, she tr
Fried Turkey
Joan finds herself alone on Thanksgiving after everyone makes other plans for the holiday. After dining at 847, she mee
Never a Bridesmaid
Maya and Darnell plan to renew their wedding vows, and Joan agrees to hold the event at her house. However, Joan consta
The Importance of Being Frank
Joan begins dating a client, Frank Anderson. Everything seems to be going well until a crazed woman shows up at the off
The List
The girls and William make lists of the qualities they want in their ideal partners. When everyone goes to an art galle
They've Gotta Have It
Joan grows impatient with Sean, who refuses to kiss or touch her. After discussing a number of possible explanations wi
Bad Timing
Joan is upset when Sean must go out of town for Valentine's Day. Her frustration grows when she is unable to get in tou
Old Dog
Joan decides to waive her ""three-month rule"" and sleep with Sean, but finds that the results are extremely disappointi
Friends, Colleagues, Brothers
Joan becomes fed up with the ""boys' club"" mentality at work, as her opinions are ignored and she is passed over for im
The Declaration of Lynndependence
After discovering that Lynn has applied for yet another grad school program, Joan and Toni determine that they must end
Diss-regard
Maya checks into the hospital to undergo surgery for the removal of a fibroid tumor. Joan's friends (especially Lynn) q
A Kiss Before Lying
Sean grows uncomfortable with Joan's relationship with Davis, as he feels that she flirts with him too much. After she
The Burning Vagina Monologues
Toni cheats on Greg with Clay and winds up contracting chlamydia. Joan frets about the fact that Sean has yet to tell h
Loose Lips Sink Relationships
After Toni accepts Clay's marriage proposal, a disapproving Joan advises her to look into her heart, as she believes tha
Jamaic-Up?
Toni remains in a state of despair over her split with Greg, while a guilt-ridden Joan continues to keep her involvement
The Fallout
Joan forgives Toni for slapping her in Jamaica and trying to seduce Sean, much to the shock and dismay of Maya and Lynn
Just Say No
Joan lies to Dr. Bales about ending her relationship with Toni, but he runs into them having lunch together. Toni is fu
A Full Court Conspiracy
Joan takes shots from her friends and is labelled a ""sell-out"" by the black community after she and William represent
Un-Treatable
Darnell is upset with Maya for buying an expensive dress at her friends' behest, and again when she returns it. He sees
Buh-Bye
After learning that Toni has shared details of her private life (her break-up with Sean and his sex addiction) with her
Willie or Won't He?
Yvonne panics when William seems hesitant to set a wedding date, as she fears that he is getting cold feet. A very relu
Trick or Truth
Toni suffers a breakdown after Greg cheats on her, then reveals that he only took her back so that he could get revenge
Joan's Birthday Suit
On her 30th birthday, Joan grows depressed at the realization that she hasn't had a lot of excitement in her life. She
Maya Takes a Stan
Maya befriends Stan, a man she meets at the office and helps get a job. He encourages her aspirations to return to scho
Mom's the Word
Joan hooks up with a famous actor at the bar, but her friends tease her about the fact that he will only give her his pa
You Better Watch Out
Stan gives Maya an expensive watch for Christmas. Joan tells her to give it back to him, but she refuses. When Darnell
I Have a Dream House
Yvonne accuses William of trying to control her after he surprises her by buying a house for the two of them. Joan obje
Sister, Sistah
Lynn's sister Tanya comes to town to help celebrate the anniversary of Lynn's adoption. Tanya, who is white, has immers
Willie or Won't He II: The Last Chapter?
On the eve of their wedding, Yvonne learns that William hasn't told his mother about their relationship.
Can't Stan Ya!
After an uncomfortable kiss, Maya realizes that she was wrong to get involved with Stan, and wants to stop seeing him.
Take Me Out After the Ballgame
Joan is the subject of office gossip and jokes after she begins dating a younger man who works in the mail room. She is
Childs in Charge
Toni plans to open her own real estate office, but Joan's efforts to encourage her to be practical wind up putting a dam
Taming of the Realtess
Toni opens her real estate office and hires Lynn as her temporary assistant. However, Lynn quits after Toni proves to b
X Does Not Mark the Spot
Joan engages in surprisingly risky behavior after she begins dating a younger man, Chris. However, her friends urge her
My Mother, Myself
Maya is stunned to learn that her mother has decided to sell her house and move away with her boyfriend. Toni's mother
Just Dessert
Lynn moves in with William, and soon suggests that they take their minds off their recent break-ups by becoming ""sex bu
Into the Woods
Joan decides to waive her ""three-month"" rule and sleep with Chris, but then receives a phone call from Sean. When she
Coming to Terms
Joan fears she has hit an all-time low after she holds a ""Bring Your Ex"" party, but doesn't get a single phone number.
Getting Our Acts Together
Maya and Darnell seek marriage counseling from their minister. They find the counseling pointless, but engage in an aft
Secrets and Eyes
Toni objects when Joan plans a birthday party for her. In the midst of their argument, Toni inadvertently reveals that
Star Craving Mad
Joan has several run-ins with an actor at the gym, but finds herself attracted to him. However, she re-considers her de
Don't Leave Me a Loan
After Lynn's unpaid loan has a negative effect on their credit, Lynn's parents pressure her to get a job and pay them ba
Invasion of the Gold Digger
The girls instantly detest William's demanding girlfriend, Monica. Joan in particular is up in arms after Monica convin
Blinded by the Lights
Joan is excited when Ellis invites her to the premiere of his new movie, but he refuses to let her walk the red carpet w
Handling Baggage
Maya's cousin Ronnie and his boyfriend, Peaches, tell Maya that they have spotted Darnell in a compromising position wit
The Mommy Returns
Lynn meets her biological mother, Sandy, who suddenly appears at Joan's house. Although the two initially become friend
A Little Romance
Toni realizes she has fallen for Todd after he protects her during an altercation with a man on the street, but is still
Santa v. Monica
William agrees to dress as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the hopes of restoring Jabari's belief in Santa (something th
Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning
Lynn finds herself extremely attracted to a poet, and is stunned to learn that he has been celibate for five years. Ell
Howdy Partner
Joan and William vie for a senior partner position, and are shocked when the firm instead brings in an outsider, Sharon
Single Mama Drama
Maya befriends a fellow single mother, a janitor at the law firm's building. They quickly make a connection, but Joan f
Happy Valentine's Day...Baby?
Ellis goes all out to give Joan a magical Valentine's Day, but the couple's future is put in jeopardy when he learns tha
Sex, Lies and Books
Maya becomes depressed and lonely after moving into a new apartment, despite the presence of a handsome and friendly nei
A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find
Toni and Todd's relationship is thrown into flux after she inadvertently mentions marriage. When Toni goes into hiding,
Runaway Bridesmaid
Joan becomes jealous over Toni's engagement, and takes out all her frustration on Ellis, whom she begins blaming for all
The Pact
Lynn and Maya confront Joan about her jealousy and overall bad attitude regarding Toni's wedding. Joan is upset when To
Where Everyone Knows My Name
Maya makes her friends feel guilty about leaving her alone as they spend time with their significant others. She convin
Too Much Sharin'
William and Sharon decide to continue their relationship, even after he re-joins the firm. Joan discovers that the two
Blood Is Thicker Than Liquor
Toni's family comes to town, and Toni worries that her mother will embarrass her in front of Todd's parents by voicing h
The Fast Track & the Furious
Lynn persuades Toni to accompany her to Virginia, where she seeks Sandy's help before a presentation aimed at receiving
The Wedding: Part 1
Joan promises to support Toni as the wedding approaches, but repeatedly neglects her in order to deal with her latest dr
The Wedding: Part 2
Joan tries desperately to get Toni to forgive her and allow her to be a bridesmaid. However, it remains to be seen if t
Some Enchanted Evening
Joan enjoys relative peace in her relationship with Ellis. However, she establishes a strong connection with a stranger
If It's Broke, Fix It
Toni refuses to speak to Todd because she is up in arms about his debt and feels betrayed by the fact that he failed to
Snoop, There It Is
After nine months of celibacy, Lynn becomes fed up and grows suspicious of Sivad. She contacts his ex-girlfriend in the
You Ain't Gotta Go Home but...You Know the Rest
Toni's brother Antoine comes to town for a weekend rendezvous with Maya, but soon spooks her by declaring his love and a
Hopelessly Devoted to Two
Joan finds herself in a bind when she is forced to agree to a dinner with both Ellis and Brock. She does not know how t
Inherit the Lynn
Maya learns that tuition has increased substantially, and she doesn't have enough money to cover it. William tries to g
And Baby Makes Four
William convinces Joan to host a baby shower for his sister, Linda; and her partner, Kira. Kira's water breaks during t
Viva Las Vegas
After Brock invites Joan to join her for a weekend in Las Vegas, she is convinced that he plans to pop the question. Sh
Between Brock and a Hard Place
Joan's enthusiasm about her new engagement is tempered when she learns that Brock doesn't want to have children, but she
Don't You Want Me Baby?
Toni is furious to discover that Todd failed to deliver a message from a remorseful Greg before the wedding. Claiming t
Merry Ex-mas
Maya invites Darnell's girlfriend, Lena, to her Christmas party in an effort to be civil. However, she grows jealous an
Prophet and Loss
A stranger stops Joan on the street and tells her, ""You made the right decision."" He claims to be a psychic, and mana
Comedy of Eros
Toni refuses to believe Joan's claims that she isn't upset about spending Valentine's Day alone, and insists on constant
Leggo My Ego
Joan's procrastination puts her job in jeopardy when she doesn't act quickly enough toward securing donations for a char
Good Catch or Bad Hop?
Maya and her friends enjoy perks such as limo rides and entry to exclusive clubs, courtesy of her baseball player beau,
On the Couch
Toni continues to see her therapist, Dr. Miller. Rather than following the doctor's advice and writing a letter to her
Love, Peace and Hair Grease
Joan grows increasingly bored with her job. William notes that she doesn't hold the passion for the law that is require
Wieners and Losers
The newly unemployed Joan cannot stand the idea of just sitting back and relaxing, and drives her friends crazy by const
He Loves Her, He Loves Me Not
Joan feels bad about the way the girls have treated William's past girlfriends and decides to go out of her way to make
A Partnerless Partner
William is made a senior partner in the law firm. He is thrilled about this, as is Maya, who will now get a substantial
Just the Three of Us
Toni has an apparent breakthrough in therapy. When Dr. Miller asks with whom she would want to be stranded on a deserte
Love Thy Neighbor
Maya's neighbor, Jalen, tells her that he would like to begin dating. She turns him down because she feels that she has
New York Bound
Maya self-publishes her book, Oh, Hell Yes, and sells it on the streets, where it is a tremendous success. Ronnie tells
New York Unbound
Maya learns that the publisher wants to sanitize her book to make it more accessible to white readers. She convinces he
L.A. Bound
Joan tries to confess her feelings for William, but knocks on the wrong door and winds up on the run from a crazed lesbi
The Rabbit Died
Toni's friends refuse to believe that she is pregnant, as they are certain it is all part of a ploy to win back Todd. E
A Mile in Her Loubous
Maya's cousin Ronnie is offended after she hires an agent. Upset that Maya refuses to acknowledge his role in her succe
The J-Spot
Joan decides to open her own restaurant. William is offended when Joan fails to share the news with him, as he instead
Maybe Baby
Toni repeatedly tries to seduce Todd when he returns to L.A. for her three-month check-up. He instead tells her that he
Too Big for Her Britches
After learning that her agent has secured her a three-book deal, Maya becomes even more negligent in her duties as Willi
The Mother of All Episodes (1)
Joan's mother makes a surprise visit and constantly criticizes her, particularly anything regarding her decision to open
When Hearts Attack (2)
Joan believes that she has had a heart attack, although the doctor insists that the episode was only an arrythmia. Joan
Who's Your Daddy?
Lynn is excited about a visit from her birth father, Ken, and his wife. Her adoptive father fears that he is losing his
Porn to Write
With her bills piling up, Maya is forced to consider a job writing for a porn publisher (which already employs Lynn). S
All the Creatures Were Stirring
William surprises Joan with a romantic Christmas getaway in Puerto Rico, but they wind up stuck at a seedy motel after a
P.D.A. - D.O.A.
Maya and Toni question William and Joan's relationship because of their refusal to show affection in front of others. T
All in a Panic
Toni reluctantly signs her divorce papers, and accepts a date from a persistent ex-flame after he kisses her. Maya, cer
Great Sexpectations
As Valentine's Day arrives, William is very excited because he and Joan have been dating for three months and can now sl
The Way We Were
Maya has her first book signing, and her friends and family come to the store to offer their support. Joan, Lynn and To
See J-Spot Run
Joan struggles to take care of last-minute details for the opening of her restaurant, including trying to secure a celeb
Good News, Bad News
Following a fight with his father, Lynn's brother Matthew shows up and asks to stay with her while he pursues his music
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Jabari becomes extremely sullen and disrespectful, and begins talking back to his parents. After he runs away from Joan
Finn-ished
After sleeping with bandmate Finn, Lynn believes that she can deal with an open relationship, but becomes extremely jeal
The Bridges of Fresno County
Toni is surprisingly excited about a visit from her mother, as she hopes to be pampered before having her baby. However
Wedding on the Rocks
After Darnell reveals that he has failed to get a band for his wedding (which is just two days away), Maya recommends th
...With a Twist
Following Darnell's drunken love declaration, Maya enlists the help of Joan and William as she plans to break up his wed
Fits & Starts
Maya remarries, Toni demands a divorce, Lynn gets engaged and Joan freaks out. After a passionate reunion, Maya asks Dar
Odds & Ends
Maya learns love isn't easier the second time around, Their Vegas honeymoon is supposed to be romantic, yet Maya and Dar
And Nanny Makes Three
Todd takes action when Toni has difficulty handling her motherly duties. Meanwhile, Joan becomes fed up with her friends
Latching on and Lashing Out
Darnell moves into the apartment across from Maya as they deal with control issues. Toni begins breastfeeding to help he
Judging Edward
William heads home for his mother's operation and faces childhood memories along with his emotionally distant father.
Everything Old Is New Again
Considering a return to her legal career, Joan interviews at a law firm, where one of the partners — a much older man
Trial and Errors
Todd takes the custody battle to court with a mountain of evidence against Toni. Meanwhile, William starts seeing a much
Hot Girl on Girl Action
The girls interfere when William tries to take things to the next level with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lynn and Jen
Sleeping Dogs
Joan gets set up with Darnell's friend and learns a piece of information about Darnell that rocks the boat between him a
My Business, Not Your Business
When Joan decides to shut down the J-Spot, the restaurant starts bringing in money when William flips it into a sports b
All God's Children
With Morgan celebrating his first Christmas and Hanukkah, the pressure is on Todd and Toni to figure out his religious u
The Music in Me
With Lynn in a deep funk, the girls try to help her reignite her passion for music.
The It Girl
The J-Spot attracts the attention of a journalist who gives Joan a huge career look. Lynn shares her original compositio
Work in Progress
After Maya covers the bill for a pricey dinner, Darnell decides to pursue his dream career. William makes a mess when he
Oh Hell Yes: The Seminar
Maya hosts a seminar where the girls participate in a panel and one of the attendees begs Toni to be her mentor. Kelly R
Game Over
Joan and Toni fight when Toni claims Joan's good fortune has made her a bad friend. Williams learns how to play video ga
I'll Be There for You... but Not Right Now
Toni struggles to juggle her career, the custody battle, dating and motherhood as Joan keeps blowing off plans with Will
The Game
Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin hires a sexy image consultant who appears to be more than willing to do anything he
It's Raining Men
As Joan dates three men all at once, William reconnects with an ex.
I Don't Wanna Be a Player No More
Joan cuts loose two of the men she's dating when she develops feelings for an NBA player. A traumatic event lands Toni b
Party Over Here
When Maya moves into her new place, Joan ditches the housewarming for an A-list party. Toni and Todd try to come to a se
...Ain't Nothing Over There
A series of unfortunate events prevents Joan from being there for Toni (again) as the custody hearing takes a surprising
After the Storm
After volunteering in New Orleans, Joan returns to LA determined to repair her relationship with Maya, Lynn, and most im
In Too Deep
Joan returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William has put Monica in charge of managing the bar.
Bad Blood
Joan starts to realize Maya’s house has become the hangout spot and she is no longer the center of the friendship.
Hustle & Dough
Lynn sets out to perform at a local club during open mic night. Joan and William discover a large amount of money is mis
Everyone Hates Monica
Joan learns Maya and Lynn kept a recent outing they had with Toni secret, then later insists on bringing Monica into the
If You Can't Stand the Heat.. Get Out of the Boonies
When Maya discovers Jabari has been skipping school and plagiarizing work, Lynn suggests Jabari may be acting out becaus
Just Joan
Maya challenges Joan to get comfortable with her singleness. Meanwhile, William must figure out how to keep his past mar
Karaoke-Dokee
Joan and Maya find Lynn singing for money on the streets of LA. Monica becomes jealous of Joan and William's playful rel
He Had a Dream
Maya begins to struggle with her responsibilities while Darnell works for NASCAR. Meanwhile, Lynn clashes with a collabo
I'll Have a Blue Line Christmas
Joan is amazed at how well her new romance is progressing. Maya and Darnell try to compete with their neighbors' holiday
Wrong Side of the Tracks
Lynn is crushed by discouraging news and considers leaving Los Angeles. Darnell constantly feels humiliated by the new o
I Want My Baby Back
Maya fears Jabari is growing up too fast. Joan is uncomfortable about using the bathroom at Aaron's house. Monica and Wi
Hot for Preacher
Lynn meets an attractive guy at a club and becomes conflicted about dating him when she finds out he's a Baptist ministe
Time to Man Up
Maya and Darnell meet a man they suspect is abusing his wife. Joan finds out Aaron does not believe in celebrating Valen
Willie or Won't He III: This Time It's Personal
William and Monica's wedding bliss comes to a screeching halt when, while drunk, he expresses doubts about marrying her.
What Had Happened Was …
Aaron and Joan share an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's exes. Meanwhile, Darnell helps William co
Church Lady
Lynn continues to work at the church with Eldon, despite the status of their affair. William decides to give the girls t
Operation Does She Yield
Maya, Joan and Lynn fly to Chicago to try to persuade Monica to get back together with William.
A Dingo Ate My Dream House
Darnell suggests to Maya they should move back to the city, but Maya is opposed to the idea. Monica adjusts to life with
A House Divided
Eldon finds himself forced to choose between Lynn and the church. Joan and Aaron have their first big fight. Maya and Da
To Be Determined…
Joan makes an unexpected move that causes Aaron to fumble his response. Maya and Darnell find their dream home.
It's Been Determined
Joan runs into a figure from the past and makes a hasty decision that prompts Maya and Lynn to intervene.
Range of Emotions
Joan causes a dispute between herself and Aaron after purchasing an expensive kitchen range for their new house and not
Baghdad, My Bad
Joan runs away to Mexico with Aaron in attempts to keep him from leaving to Iraq. While in Mexico, Aaron realizes that h
Where Did Lynn-digo?
Lynn must decide whether to perform at a rally to raise awareness to save the environment; requested by a student she me
Losing It
While experiencing writers block, Maya avoids her manager as her deadline approaches to complete her second book. Later,
Good Grief
After having her miscarriage, Joan and Lynn worry that Maya is in denial and not dealing with her grief when Maya suspec
Spree to Be Free
After still being convinced that Maya is not dealing with her loss, Joan decides to take Maya on a shopping spree to hel
Snap Back
When Darnell confronts Maya about not dealing with her recent loss he learns shocking news that Maya has been taking pil
Save the Last Dance
Joan, William and Maya try to dispel Lynn's comment about them being old by going out to local clubs with her and trying
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means to William
William considers leaving the firm as he feels disrespected at work. Maya starts to write a neighborhood newsletter as J
Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly
Joan holds a fund-raiser to earn money for a holiday party for the support group of relatives for the soldiers in Iraq.
Adapt to Adopt
Maya and Darnell consider adopting a child while a neighborhood meeting presents them with the chance
What's Black-A-Lackin'?
William and Monica battle over learning the sex of the baby. Lynn deals with the fact she might not be marketable to Bla
Stand and Deliver
Maya helps Joan try to reach Aaron's kids, as she tries to read them a letter Aaron wrote to his students. William tries
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