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In the Black Is Beautiful
Living Single - S1 - E5
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
Living Single: Season 1 - 27 Episode s
1x1 - Judging by the Cover
August 29, 1993
Regine boasts of a new beau, a guy with a limo--who also happens to have a wife.
1x2 - I'll Take Your Man
August 29, 1993
Khadijah lands in the middle of a standoff between Regine and Max, who is dating Regine's latest cast-off.
1x3 - Whose Date Is It Anyway?
September 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.
1x4 - A Kiss Before Lying
September 12, 1993
Max's old beau breezes into town with his new fiancée, expecting Max to give him her blessing.
1x5 - In the Black Is Beautiful
September 19, 1993
Too proud to beg for a loan to pay off the printer, Khadijah gets unexpected help from a friend.
1x6 - Great Expectations
September 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.
1x7 - Full Court Press
October 3, 1993
Khadijah insists on settling an accident claim civilly--and out of court--until she realizes she's up against a weaselly lawyer.
1x8 - Living Single... With Children
October 10, 1993
Regine's latest flame's daughter stirs her maternal instincts--until she's stuck with the youngster overnight.
1x9 - Just Friends?
October 17, 1993
Khadijah fears she may have wrecked a friendship by succumbing to a few hours of intimacy with an old friend.
1x10 - Quittin' Time
October 24, 1993
Synclaire walks off the job, but Khadijah soon realizes that her replacement lacks spunk and enthusiasm, which Synclaire had in abundance.
1x11 - The Naked Truth
November 7, 1993
Overton makes himself comfortable at the women's apartment after a falling-out with Kyle.
1x12 - Crappy Birthday
November 14, 1993
The gals surprise Khadijah with a birthday trip to Atlantic City, where they meet Flip Wilson and Ed McMahon.
1x13 - Love Takes a Holiday
November 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.
1x14 - Burglar in the House
November 28, 1993
Regine's purse is snatched and the apartment is burglarized, but Khadijah can't get used to living with an alarm system.
1x15 - Living Kringle
December 19, 1993
Synclaire overflows with holiday spirit despite the season's crass commercialism and her cranky roommates.
1x16 - Fatal Distraction
January 9, 1994
Khadijah hires a promising journalist--who may sue her for harassment after she nearly succumbs to his charms.
1x17 - The Hand That Robs the Cradle
January 16, 1994
Khadijah throws a party, but it's Max who commands everyone's attention by bringing a college-age date.
1x18 - Love Thy Neighbor
February 6, 1994
Overton feels guilty for dating another and for betraying Synclaire.
1x19 - Mystery Date
February 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.
1x20 - Hot Fun in the Wintertime
February 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?
1x21 - Friends Like These
February 27, 1994
Max sees red when Khadijah's visiting college chum takes advantage of Khadijah's hospitality.
1x22 - Who's the Boss?
March 13, 1994
Khadijah entrusts Synclaire with putting out Flavor's music issue.
1x23 - U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud)
March 27, 1994
Kyle wrestles with standing up to a co-worker who badmouthed Regine--and who also holds Kyle's future in his hands.
1x24 - Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
April 17, 1994
When Khadijah falls for Alonzo, she falls into disfavor with her friends.
1x25 - A Tale of Two Tattles
May 1, 1994
Regine shares some gossip with her new beau--who turns around and uses it in his comedy act.
1x26 - She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
May 8, 1994
Mother's Day brings visits from Khadijah and Regine's moms.
1x27 - What's Next?
May 15, 1994
It's raining men for Khadijah, who must choose between old friend "Scooter" and schoolteacher Alonzo.