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Girlfriends: Season 6

22 episodes Premiered Sep 19, 2005 Updated Oct 20, 2026

The sixth season of the television series Girlfriends follows the continued lives of a friend group consisting of black women who face life's tests and triumphs together. Throughout this season, the girls return for a new round of relationship trials and triumphs. These experiences include another walk down the aisle and tumultuous affairs. As the characters navigate these events, they continue to support each other

Previously on Girlfriends

Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on a friend group of black women named Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni.
  • ⚡ The characters navigate life's tests and triumphs together, ranging from dating to divorce, and from friends to family to relationships.
  • ⚡ The women support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
  • ⚡ The series takes a look at the lives, loves, and losses of the four main characters.
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Season overview

The sixth season of the television series Girlfriends follows the continued lives of a friend group consisting of black women who face life's tests and triumphs together. Throughout this season, the girls return for a new round of relationship trials and triumphs. These experiences include another walk down the aisle and tumultuous affairs. As the characters navigate these events, they continue to support each other while dealing with dating, divorce, friends, family, and relationships despite their differing backgrounds.

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6·E1 Mytharc

Fits & Starts

Sep 19, 2005 · 20 min

Maya remarries, Toni demands a divorce, Lynn gets engaged and Joan freaks out. After a passionate reunion, Maya asks Darnell, "Now what?" The pillow talk is even more delicate at J

S6·E2 Core

Odds & Ends

Sep 25, 2005 · 20 min

Maya learns love isn't easier the second time around, Their Vegas honeymoon is supposed to be romantic, yet Maya and Darnell gɛt into an argument that causes Maya to leave in a huf

S6·E3 Core

And Nanny Makes Three

Oct 3, 2005 · 20 min

Todd takes action when Toni has difficulty handling her motherly duties. Meanwhile, Joan becomes fed up with her friends' freeloading at the J-Spot.

S6·E4 Core

Latching on and Lashing Out

Oct 10, 2005 · 20 min

Darnell moves into the apartment across from Maya as they deal with control issues. Toni begins breastfeeding to help her case with Todd.

S6·E5 Core

Judging Edward

Oct 17, 2005 · 20 min

William heads home for his mother's operation and faces childhood memories along with his emotionally distant father.

S6·E6 Core

Everything Old Is New Again

Oct 24, 2005 · 20 min

Considering a return to her legal career, Joan interviews at a law firm, where one of the partners — a much older man — pursues her.

S6·E7 Core

Trial and Errors

Nov 7, 2005 · 20 min

Todd takes the custody battle to court with a mountain of evidence against Toni. Meanwhile, William starts seeing a much younger woman.

S6·E8 Core

Hot Girl on Girl Action

Nov 14, 2005 · 20 min

The girls interfere when William tries to take things to the next level with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lynn and Jennifer prepare to go all the way.

S6·E9 Core

Sleeping Dogs

Nov 21, 2005 · 20 min

Joan gets set up with Darnell's friend and learns a piece of information about Darnell that rocks the boat between him and Maya. Katt Williams guests.

S6·E10 Core

My Business, Not Your Business

Nov 28, 2005 · 20 min

When Joan decides to shut down the J-Spot, the restaurant starts bringing in money when William flips it into a sports bar.

S6·E11 Core

All God's Children

Dec 12, 2005 · 20 min

With Morgan celebrating his first Christmas and Hanukkah, the pressure is on Todd and Toni to figure out his religious upbringing.

S6·E12 Core

The Music in Me

Jan 16, 2006 · 20 min

With Lynn in a deep funk, the girls try to help her reignite her passion for music.

S6·E13 Core

The It Girl

Feb 6, 2006 · 20 min

The J-Spot attracts the attention of a journalist who gives Joan a huge career look. Lynn shares her original compositions. Wayne Brady guest stars.

S6·E14 Core

Work in Progress

Feb 13, 2006 · 20 min

After Maya covers the bill for a pricey dinner, Darnell decides to pursue his dream career. William makes a mess when he pitches in with repairs.

S6·E15 Core

Oh Hell Yes: The Seminar

Feb 20, 2006 · 20 min

Maya hosts a seminar where the girls participate in a panel and one of the attendees begs Toni to be her mentor. Kelly Rowland guest stars.

S6·E16 Core

Game Over

Feb 27, 2006 · 20 min

Joan and Toni fight when Toni claims Joan's good fortune has made her a bad friend. Williams learns how to play video games.

S6·E17 Core

I'll Be There for You... but Not Right Now

Mar 27, 2006 · 20 min

Toni struggles to juggle her career, the custody battle, dating and motherhood as Joan keeps blowing off plans with William for star-studded events.

S6·E18 Core

The Game

Apr 17, 2006 · 21 min

Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin hires a sexy image consultant who appears to be more than willing to do anything he asks. Joan worries whether Melanie will be able to balance m

S6·E19 Core

It's Raining Men

Apr 24, 2006 · 20 min

As Joan dates three men all at once, William reconnects with an ex.

S6·E20 Core

I Don't Wanna Be a Player No More

May 1, 2006 · 20 min

Joan cuts loose two of the men she's dating when she develops feelings for an NBA player. A traumatic event lands Toni behind bars.

S6·E21 Mytharc

Party Over Here

May 8, 2006 · 20 min

When Maya moves into her new place, Joan ditches the housewarming for an A-list party. Toni and Todd try to come to a settlement.

S6·E22 Mytharc

...Ain't Nothing Over There

May 8, 2006 · 19 min

A series of unfortunate events prevents Joan from being there for Toni (again) as the custody hearing takes a surprising turn.

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