Girlfriends: Season 8
New hurdles, same friends. In the final season of the series, Joan, Maya, Lynn and William face tough decisions in their careers, love and parenthood. The final season unfolds as the characters navigate ongoing life tests and triumphs. Created by Mara Brock Akil, the series follows the friend group as they deal with dating, divorce, friends, family and relationships, supporting each other despite their differing back
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows a friend group of Black women who face life's tests and triumphs together, supporting each other despite their differing backgrounds.
- The narrative explores topics ranging from dating to divorce, and from friends to family to relationships.
- The main group of women includes Joan, Maya, Lynn, and Toni, alongside characters like William.
- The series was created by Mara Brock Akil and aired across UPN and The CW networks.
Season overview
New hurdles, same friends. In the final season of the series, Joan, Maya, Lynn and William face tough decisions in their careers, love and parenthood. The final season unfolds as the characters navigate ongoing life tests and triumphs. Created by Mara Brock Akil, the series follows the friend group as they deal with dating, divorce, friends, family and relationships, supporting each other despite their differing backgrounds. Throughout the series, the core group has featured characters such as Joan, Maya, Lynn, Toni and William across its run on networks including UPN and The CW.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Range of Emotions
Oct 1, 2007 · 21 min
Joan causes a dispute between herself and Aaron after purchasing an expensive kitchen range for their new house and not discussing it over with him. After they defuse their feud, A
Baghdad, My Bad
Oct 8, 2007 · 21 min
Joan runs away to Mexico with Aaron in attempts to keep him from leaving to Iraq. While in Mexico, Aaron realizes that he cannot run from the war and the two of them decide that th
Where Did Lynn-digo?
Oct 15, 2007 · 21 min
Lynn must decide whether to perform at a rally to raise awareness to save the environment; requested by a student she met at UCLA, named Xander (guest star Quddus Phillipe) or perf
Losing It
Oct 22, 2007 · 21 min
While experiencing writers block, Maya avoids her manager as her deadline approaches to complete her second book. Later, Maya learns that there may be some complications with her p
Good Grief
Oct 29, 2007 · 21 min
After having her miscarriage, Joan and Lynn worry that Maya is in denial and not dealing with her grief when Maya suspects Darnell of blaming her for it. Also, William and Monica p
Spree to Be Free
Nov 5, 2007 · 21 min
After still being convinced that Maya is not dealing with her loss, Joan decides to take Maya on a shopping spree to help her recover but surprisingly, Joan realizes that she is th
Snap Back
Nov 12, 2007 · 21 min
When Darnell confronts Maya about not dealing with her recent loss he learns shocking news that Maya has been taking pills to help her deal with it. Meanwhile, At an Erykah Badu co
Save the Last Dance
Nov 19, 2007 · 21 min
Joan, William and Maya try to dispel Lynn's comment about them being old by going out to local clubs with her and trying to keep up with the younger crowd. Meanwhile, Lynn runs int
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means to William
Nov 26, 2007 · 21 min
William considers leaving the firm as he feels disrespected at work. Maya starts to write a neighborhood newsletter as Joan feels Lynn doesn't like her housewarming gift.
Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly
Dec 10, 2007 · 21 min
Joan holds a fund-raiser to earn money for a holiday party for the support group of relatives for the soldiers in Iraq. Meanwhile, Monica learns of William's holiday traditions.
Adapt to Adopt
Feb 4, 2008 · 21 min
Maya and Darnell consider adopting a child while a neighborhood meeting presents them with the chance
What's Black-A-Lackin'?
Feb 11, 2008 · 21 min
William and Monica battle over learning the sex of the baby. Lynn deals with the fact she might not be marketable to Blacks.
Stand and Deliver
Feb 11, 2008 · 21 min
Maya helps Joan try to reach Aaron's kids, as she tries to read them a letter Aaron wrote to his students. William tries to teach Jabari how to drive