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S1 E16 The Declaration of Lynndependence

Comedy

12+

21 minutes

4 Mar 2001

Joan and Toni decide that Lynn needs to learn to be independent. They give her a week to find a job, then she is on her own.Featuring: Davis Hamilton, Joan Clayton, Lynn Searcy, Maya Wilkes, Toni Childs, William Dent

Season 1, 22 Episodes

Girlfriends - Toe Sucking

Four girlfriends: picky lawyer Joan, gold-digging real estate agent Toni, professional student Lynn, and Joan's headstrong assistant Maya get involved with each other's loves and lives, particularly after Toni starts dating Joan's ex.

Girlfriends - One Night Stand

One Night Stand,

Joan, who hasn't had sex in a year, decides to have a one-night stand with handsome restaurateur Davis.

Girlfriends - Hip-Ocracy

Joan, Toni, and Lynn decide to find dates on the Internet. When Joan meets Marcus she thinks he is too good to be true until she finds out he wears a girdle. Toni breaks it off with her date simply because he's too black.

Girlfriends - I Pity The Fool

I Pity The Fool,

Joan's new boyfriend Marcus has been moving a bit too fast and she realizes her heart was not in the relationship in the first place.

Girlfriends - Girlfrenzy

With Maya and Joan becoming close friends, Toni becomes jealous and feels she's losing her best friend.

Girlfriends - The Importance of Being Frank

The Importance of Being Frank,

Joan starts dating her client's very attractive accountant Keith, only to be stalked by his estranged wife.

Girlfriends - Everything Fishy Ain’t Fish

Everything Fishy Ain’t Fish,

Joan learns that Maya's husband may be cheating on her and must face whether or not it's a good idea to tell her friend. Toni dates a City Councilman who can help further her career.

Girlfriends - Never A Bridesmaid

Never A Bridesmaid,

Maya and her partner Darnell decide they want to renew their vows and have a formal wedding ceremony. Joan offers to help with the event and to have it at her home.

Girlfriends - The Remains of the Date

The Remains of the Date,

Joan is determined to play the ultimate Halloween prank on William and succeeds. Meanwhile, Toni is left to deal with her dates strange sexual fetish for stuffed animals.

Girlfriends - Fried Turkey

On a holiday that emphasizes togetherness, Joan struggles with feelings of loneliness and separation on Thanksgiving.

Girlfriends - Pregnant Pause

Pregnant Pause,

Baby has never been in Joan's vocabulary until she gets the scare of her life and a new perspective on her priorities. As a result, the girls come together to give their love and support, showing their true Girlfriend friendship.

Girlfriends - The List

Dreading another dateless weekend, the girls and William try Maya's suggestion to make a list of what they want in a mate.

Girlfriends - They’ve Gotta Have It

They’ve Gotta Have It,

Joan's new boyfriend Sean has not made a move on her after three weeks of dating and she is beginning to wonder why.

Girlfriends - Bad Timing

Joan begins to question her relationship with Sean when he gives her a power drill for Valentine's and doesn't hear from him for three days.

Girlfriends - Old Dog

Joan decides it is time to give in on her three-month rule and she is finally going to have sex with her boyfriend Sean.

Girlfriends - The Declaration of Lynndependence

The Declaration of Lynndependence,

Joan and Toni decide that Lynn needs to learn to be independent. They give her a week to find a job, then she is on her own.

Girlfriends - Friends, Colleagues, Brothers

Friends, Colleagues, Brothers,

Joan discovers that being the only black woman at her firm has many disadvantages and she is constantly ignored and overlooked.

Girlfriends - Diss-regard

Maya checks into the hospital for her fibroid surgery and Joan has trouble managing her time between her boyfriend and her friends.

Girlfriends - The Burning Vagina Monologues

The Burning Vagina Monologues,

Joan is stressing because Sean hasn't told her that he loves her.

Girlfriends - A Kiss Before Lying

A Kiss Before Lying,

Sean notices that Joan always flirts with Davis. He gets jealous and tells Joan that she can never see Davis again or go back to 847.

Girlfriends - Loose Lips Sink Relationships

Loose Lips Sink Relationships,

Joan opens her mouth and tells Greg about Toni and Clay.

Girlfriends - Jamaic-Up?

Joan takes the girls to the Sinbad Music Festival to help ease Toni to get over her breakup with Greg.

Details

Girlfriends

Comedy

12+

8 Seasons

21 minutes

GIRLFRIENDS is a popular half-hour comedy series about the strong bonds of friendship. Now in its sixth season, the series focuses on Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni, a group of friends who consider themselves a family of choice.

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