Girlfriends 2000
What is Girlfriends?
Girlfriends is an American sitcom television series created by Mara Brock Akil that explores the lives of four women. The show premiered on UPN on September 11, 2000, and remained on the air through 2008.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 172
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 11, 2000
- Last aired
- Feb 11, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- UPN, The CW
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Girlfriends is an American sitcom television series created by Mara Brock Akil that explores the lives of four women. The show premiered on UPN on September 11, 2000, and remained on the air through 2008. The series focuses on a group of friends named Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni who navigate the tests and triumphs of life together. As a family of choice, these women support each other while dealing with dating, divorce, family matters, and various relationships. The half-hour comedy series examines the joys and challenges of everyday life in the 21st century through the perspectives of its four main characters, who come from differing backgrounds. The cast includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, and Reginald C. Hayes. The show aired on UPN for its first six seasons, concluding that portion of its run on May 8, 2006. The series is recognized for its portrayal of the strong bonds of friendship between the women as they face life together.
Should you watch it?
“A heartfelt sitcom following four Black women navigating life's ups and downs together.”
- Strong female friendships
- Realistic relationship dynamics
- Cultural representation
- Some storylines may feel dated
- Pacing varies by season
You enjoy character-driven comedies about friendship and personal growth.
Suitable for mature audiences due to themes of relationships and adult life.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Toe Sucking Sep 11, 2000
- E2 One Night Stand? Sep 18, 2000
- E3 Girlfrenzy Sep 25, 2000
- E4 Hip-Ocracy Oct 2, 2000
- E5 I Pity the Fool Oct 9, 2000
- E6 The Remains of the Date Oct 30, 2000
- E7 Everything Fishy Ain't Fish Nov 6, 2000
- E8 Pregnant Pause Nov 13, 2000
- E9 Fried Turkey Nov 20, 2000
- E10 Never a Bridesmaid Nov 27, 2000
- E11 The Importance of Being Frank Dec 11, 2000
- E12 The List Jan 15, 2001
- E13 They've Gotta Have It Feb 5, 2001
- E14 Bad Timing Feb 12, 2001
- E15 Old Dog Feb 19, 2001
- E16 Friends, Colleagues, Brothers Feb 26, 2001
- E17 The Declaration of Lynndependence Mar 5, 2001
- E18 Diss-regard Mar 12, 2001
- E19 A Kiss Before Lying Apr 16, 2001
- E20 The Burning Vagina Monologues Apr 30, 2001
- E21 Loose Lips Sink Relationships May 7, 2001
- E22 Jamaic-Up? May 14, 2001
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Fallout Sep 10, 2001
- E2 Just Say No Sep 17, 2001
- E3 A Full Court Conspiracy Sep 24, 2001
- E4 Un-Treatable Oct 1, 2001
- E5 Buh-Bye Oct 8, 2001
- E6 Willie or Won't He? Oct 15, 2001
- E7 Trick or Truth Oct 29, 2001
- E8 Joan's Birthday Suit Nov 5, 2001
- E9 Maya Takes a Stan Nov 12, 2001
- E10 Mom's the Word Nov 19, 2001
- E11 You Better Watch Out Dec 17, 2001
- E12 I Have a Dream House Jan 21, 2002
- E13 Sister, Sistah Feb 4, 2002
- E14 Willie or Won't He II: The Last Chapter? Feb 11, 2002
- E15 Can't Stan Ya! Feb 25, 2002
- E16 Take Me Out After the Ballgame Mar 4, 2002
- E17 Childs in Charge Mar 18, 2002
- E18 Taming of the Realtess Mar 25, 2002
- E19 X Does Not Mark the Spot Apr 29, 2002
- E20 My Mother, Myself May 6, 2002
- E21 Just Dessert May 13, 2002
- E22 Into the Woods May 20, 2002
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 Coming to Terms Sep 23, 2002
- E2 Getting Our Acts Together Sep 30, 2002
- E3 Secrets and Eyes Oct 7, 2002
- E4 Star Craving Mad Oct 14, 2002
- E5 Don't Leave Me a Loan Oct 21, 2002
- E6 Invasion of the Gold Digger Oct 28, 2002
- E7 Blinded by the Lights Nov 4, 2002
- E8 Handling Baggage Nov 11, 2002
- E9 The Mommy Returns Nov 18, 2002
- E10 A Little Romance Nov 25, 2002
- E11 Santa v. Monica Dec 16, 2002
- E12 Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning Jan 6, 2003
- E13 Howdy Partner Jan 7, 2003
- E14 Single Mama Drama Feb 3, 2003
- E15 Happy Valentine's Day...Baby? Feb 10, 2003
- E16 Sex, Lies and Books Feb 17, 2003
- E17 A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find Feb 24, 2003
- E18 Runaway Bridesmaid Feb 24, 2003
- E19 The Pact Mar 17, 2003
- E20 Where Everyone Knows My Name Apr 21, 2003
- E21 Too Much Sharin' Apr 28, 2003
- E22 Blood Is Thicker Than Liquor May 5, 2003
- E23 The Fast Track & the Furious May 12, 2003
- E24 The Wedding: Part 1 May 19, 2003
- E25 The Wedding: Part 2 May 19, 2003
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Some Enchanted Evening Sep 15, 2003
- E2 If It's Broke, Fix It Sep 22, 2003
- E3 Snoop, There It Is Sep 29, 2003
- E4 You Ain't Gotta Go Home but...You Know the Rest Oct 6, 2003
- E5 Hopelessly Devoted to Two Oct 13, 2003
- E6 Inherit the Lynn Oct 20, 2003
- E7 And Baby Makes Four Nov 3, 2003
- E8 Viva Las Vegas Nov 10, 2003
- E9 Between Brock and a Hard Place Nov 17, 2003
- E10 Don't You Want Me Baby? Nov 24, 2003
- E11 Merry Ex-mas Dec 15, 2003
- E12 Prophet and Loss Jan 12, 2004
- E13 Comedy of Eros Feb 9, 2004
- E14 Leggo My Ego Feb 16, 2004
- E15 Good Catch or Bad Hop? Feb 23, 2004
- E16 On the Couch Mar 1, 2004
- E17 Love, Peace and Hair Grease Mar 29, 2004
- E18 Wieners and Losers Apr 12, 2004
- E19 He Loves Her, He Loves Me Not Apr 26, 2004
- E20 A Partnerless Partner May 3, 2004
- E21 Just the Three of Us May 10, 2004
- E22 Love Thy Neighbor May 17, 2004
- E23 New York Bound May 24, 2004
- E24 New York Unbound May 24, 2004
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 L.A. Bound Sep 20, 2004
- E2 The Rabbit Died Sep 27, 2004
- E3 A Mile in Her Loubous Oct 4, 2004
- E4 The J-Spot Oct 11, 2004
- E5 Maybe Baby Oct 18, 2004
- E6 Too Big for Her Britches Oct 25, 2004
- E7 The Mother of All Episodes (1) Nov 8, 2004
- E8 When Hearts Attack (2) Nov 15, 2004
- E9 Who's Your Daddy? Nov 22, 2004
- E10 Porn to Write Nov 29, 2004
- E11 All the Creatures Were Stirring Dec 13, 2004
- E12 P.D.A. - D.O.A. Jan 3, 2005
- E13 All in a Panic Feb 7, 2005
- E14 Great Sexpectations Feb 14, 2005
- E15 The Way We Were Feb 21, 2005
- E16 See J-Spot Run Feb 28, 2005
- E17 Good News, Bad News Mar 28, 2005
- E18 Kids Say the Darndest Things Apr 25, 2005
- E19 Finn-ished May 2, 2005
- E20 The Bridges of Fresno County May 9, 2005
- E21 Wedding on the Rocks May 16, 2005
- E22 ...With a Twist May 23, 2005
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Girlfriends?
The series is available on platforms like Pluto TV and YouTube.
How many seasons does Girlfriends have?
The show ran for eight seasons across UPN and The CW.
Is Girlfriends based on a book?
No, it is an original television series created by Mara Brock Akil.
Are all main characters present throughout the series?
The core friend group remains central, though characters evolve over time.
What network aired Girlfriends?
It originally aired on UPN and later moved to The CW.