Living Single 1993
“In a '90s kind of world I'm glad I got my girls”
What is Living Single?
Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network. The series premiered on August 22, 1993, and concluded on January 1, 1998.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 118
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 29, 1993
- Last aired
- Jan 1, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Living Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network. The series premiered on August 22, 1993, and concluded on January 1, 1998. Created by Yvette Denise Lee, the show centers on the lives of six friends residing in a Brooklyn brownstone. Throughout the series, these individuals navigate various personal and professional experiences together. Produced by Yvette Lee Bowser's company, Sister Lee, in association with Warner Bros. Television, the program achieved significant recognition during its broadcast run. Living Single became one of the most popular African-American sitcoms of its era, consistently ranking among the top five in African-American ratings across all five seasons. The show is classified as a comedy and holds a TV-PG rating. It remains a notable entry in 1990s television history, documenting the lives of its central characters as they share their daily challenges and triumphs within their shared living environment in New York City.
Should you watch it?
“Six friends navigate their personal and professional lives while living together in a Brooklyn brownstone.”
- relatable friendship dynamics
- strong ensemble cast
- limited to the 1990s setting
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven sitcoms centered on close-knit groups of friends.
The series is a standard network sitcom appropriate for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 27 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Judging by the Cover Aug 29, 1993
- E2 I'll Take Your Man Aug 29, 1993
- E3 Whose Date Is It Anyway? Sep 5, 1993
- E4 A Kiss Before Lying Sep 12, 1993
- E5 In the Black Is Beautiful Sep 19, 1993
- E6 Great Expectations Sep 26, 1993
- E7 Full Court Press Oct 3, 1993
- E8 Living Single... With Children Oct 10, 1993
- E9 Just Friends? Oct 17, 1993
- E10 Quittin' Time Oct 24, 1993
- E11 The Naked Truth Nov 7, 1993
- E12 Crappy Birthday Nov 14, 1993
- E13 Love Takes a Holiday Nov 21, 1993
- E14 Burglar in the House Nov 28, 1993
- E15 Living Kringle Dec 19, 1993
- E16 Fatal Distraction Jan 9, 1994
- E17 The Hand That Robs the Cradle Jan 16, 1994
- E18 Love Thy Neighbor Feb 6, 1994
- E19 Mystery Date Feb 13, 1994
- E20 Hot Fun in the Wintertime Feb 20, 1994
- E21 Friends Like These Feb 27, 1994
- E22 Who's the Boss? Mar 13, 1994
- E23 U.N.I.T.Y. (a.k.a. Five Card Stud) Mar 27, 1994
- E24 Love Is a Many Splintered Thing Apr 17, 1994
- E25 A Tale of Two Tattles May 1, 1994
- E26 She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother May 8, 1994
- E27 What's Next? May 15, 1994
Season 2 · 27 episodes
- E1 There's Got to Be a Morning After Sep 1, 1994
- E2 I Love This Game Sep 8, 1994
- E3 They've Gotta Have It Sep 15, 1994
- E4 Working Nine to Nine-Fifteen Sep 22, 1994
- E5 Bristle While You Work Sep 29, 1994
- E6 School Daze Oct 6, 1994
- E7 Am I My Sister's Keeper? Oct 13, 1994
- E8 Trick or Trust Oct 27, 1994
- E9 Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Nov 3, 1994
- E10 Double Indignity Nov 10, 1994
- E11 My Cups Runneth Over Nov 17, 1994
- E12 Thanks for Giving Nov 24, 1994
- E13 A Hair-Razing Experience Dec 8, 1994
- E14 There's No Ship Like Kinship Dec 15, 1994
- E15 Singing the Blues Jan 5, 1995
- E16 Play Ball Jan 12, 1995
- E17 Stormy Weather Feb 2, 1995
- E18 The Last Temptation Feb 9, 1995
- E19 Legal Briefs Feb 16, 1995
- E20 If the Crew Fits Feb 23, 1995
- E21 Space Invaders Mar 9, 1995
- E22 Another Saturday Night Mar 30, 1995
- E23 Who's Scooping Who? Apr 13, 1995
- E24 Raw Talent Apr 27, 1995
- E25 To Grandmother's House We Go May 4, 1995
- E26 Talk Showdown May 11, 1995
- E27 The Shake-Up May 18, 1995
Season 3 · 27 episodes
- E1 Come Back Little Diva Aug 31, 1995
- E2 The Ex-File Sep 7, 1995
- E3 On the Rebound Sep 14, 1995
- E4 Grumpy Old Man Sep 21, 1995
- E5 Rags to Riches Sep 28, 1995
- E6 The James Bond Oct 5, 1995
- E7 The Handyman Can Oct 12, 1995
- E8 He Works Hard for the Money Oct 19, 1995
- E9 Baby I'm Back... Again Nov 2, 1995
- E10 Mr. Big Shot Nov 9, 1995
- E11 Mommy Not Dearest Nov 16, 1995
- E12 The Following Is a Sponsored Program Nov 30, 1995
- E13 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... Dammit Dec 14, 1995
- E14 I'm Ready for My Close-Up Jan 4, 1996
- E15 Scoop Dreams Jan 25, 1996
- E16 Likes Father, Likes Son Feb 1, 1996
- E17 Wake Up to the Break-Up Feb 1, 1996
- E18 Tibby or Not Tibby Feb 8, 1996
- E19 Shrink to Fit Feb 15, 1996
- E20 Dear John Feb 29, 1996
- E21 A Raze in Harlem Mar 7, 1996
- E22 Woman to Woman Mar 21, 1996
- E23 Glass Ceiling Apr 4, 1996
- E24 Kiss of the Spider Man Apr 11, 1996
- E25 Whatever Happened to Baby Sister? Apr 25, 1996
- E26 Compromising Positions May 9, 1996
- E27 The Engagement (1) May 9, 1996
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Engagement (2) Aug 29, 1996
- E2 Ride the Maverick Aug 29, 1996
- E3 Not Quite Mr. Right Sep 5, 1996
- E4 Not So Silent Partner Sep 12, 1996
- E5 Moi the Jury Sep 19, 1996
- E6 Multiple Choice Sep 26, 1996
- E7 I've Got You Under My Skin Oct 31, 1996
- E8 School's Out Forever Nov 7, 1996
- E9 Do You Take This Man's Wallet? Nov 14, 1996
- E10 Virgin Territory Nov 21, 1996
- E11 Riot on the Set Dec 5, 1996
- E12 Doctor in the House Dec 19, 1996
- E13 Mother Inferior Jan 9, 1997
- E14 The Clown That Roared Jan 23, 1997
- E15 Back in the Day Jan 30, 1997
- E16 Oh, Solo Mio Feb 20, 1997
- E17 Playing House Mar 6, 1997
- E18 Swing Out Sisters Mar 20, 1997
- E19 Moonlight Savings Time Apr 3, 1997
- E20 Living Single Undercover Apr 10, 1997
- E21 One Degree of Separation Apr 17, 1997
- E22 Too Good to Screw Apr 24, 1997
- E23 Papa Was a Rolling Stone May 8, 1997
- E24 Never Can Say Goodbye May 8, 1997
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1) Sep 11, 1997
- E2 Love Don't Live Here Anymore (2) Sep 18, 1997
- E3 High Anxiety Sep 25, 1997
- E4 Reconcilable Differences Oct 16, 1997
- E5 The Best Laid Plans Oct 23, 1997
- E6 Up the Ladder Through the Roof Oct 30, 1997
- E7 He's the One Nov 6, 1997
- E8 Three Men and a Buckeye Nov 13, 1997
- E9 Forgive Us Our Trespasses Dec 4, 1997
- E10 Misleading Lady Dec 11, 1997
- E11 In Your Dreams Dec 18, 1997
- E12 To Catch a Thief Jan 1, 1998
- E13 Let's Stay Together Jan 1, 1998
Frequently asked questions
When did the show air?
Living Single aired on the Fox network from August 22, 1993, to January 1, 1998.
How many seasons were produced?
The series ran for a total of five seasons.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in a brownstone located in Brooklyn.
Who produced the show?
It was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser's company, Sister Lee, in association with Warner Bros. Television.
How popular was the show?
It was one of the most popular African-American sitcoms of its era, ranking in the top five for African-American ratings during all five seasons.