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Girlfriends

Season 3

  • 2002

Exes and woes test close friends Joan, Toni, Maya and Lynn as they deal with marital, financial and emotional drama.

  1. Coming to Terms Episode 1 Coming to Terms September 23, 2002, 21 min Joan fears she has hit an all-time low after she holds a ""Bring Your Ex"" party, but doesn't get a single phone number. She eventually winds up swearing off men…
  2. Getting Our Acts Together Episode 2 Getting Our Acts Together September 30, 2002, 21 min Maya and Darnell seek marriage counseling from their minister. They find the counseling pointless, but engage in an afternoon tryst that has an overly enthusiastic Maya convinced that they are…
  3. Secrets and Eyes Episode 3 Secrets and Eyes October 7, 2002, 21 min Toni objects when Joan plans a birthday party for her. In the midst of their argument, Toni inadvertently reveals that she has been lying about her age for years. Joan…
  4. Star Craving Mad Episode 4 Star Craving Mad October 14, 2002, 21 min Joan has several run-ins with an actor at the gym, but finds herself attracted to him. However, she re-considers her decision to date Ellis after discovering that he has lied…
  5. Don’t Leave Me a Loan Episode 5 Don’t Leave Me a Loan October 21, 2002, 21 min After Lynn's unpaid loan has a negative effect on their credit, Lynn's parents pressure her to get a job and pay them back. Lynn's friends ""help"" her prepare for her…
  6. Invasion of the Gold Digger Episode 6 Invasion of the Gold Digger October 28, 2002, 21 min The girls instantly detest William's demanding girlfriend, Monica. Joan in particular is up in arms after Monica convinces William to renege on a promise to make her co-counsel for a…
  7. Blinded by the Lights Episode 7 Blinded by the Lights November 4, 2002, 21 min Joan is excited when Ellis invites her to the premiere of his new movie, but he refuses to let her walk the red carpet with him (or sit with him…
  8. Handling Baggage Episode 8 Handling Baggage November 11, 2002, 21 min Maya's cousin Ronnie and his boyfriend, Peaches, tell Maya that they have spotted Darnell in a compromising position with a woman at the Red Lobster. It is the same woman…
  9. The Mommy Returns Episode 9 The Mommy Returns November 18, 2002, 21 min Lynn meets her biological mother, Sandy, who suddenly appears at Joan's house. Although the two initially become friends, Lynn soon becomes embarrassed by some of Sandy's behavior. However, Lynn becomes…
  10. A Little Romance Episode 10 A Little Romance November 25, 2002, 21 min Toni realizes she has fallen for Todd after he protects her during an altercation with a man on the street, but is still reluctant to date him because of his…
  11. Santa v. Monica Episode 11 Santa v. Monica December 16, 2002, 21 min William agrees to dress as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve in the hopes of restoring Jabari's belief in Santa (something that seems to concern Joan just a little too much).…
  12. Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning Episode 12 Take This Poem and Call Me in the Morning January 6, 2003, 21 min Lynn finds herself extremely attracted to a poet, and is stunned to learn that he has been celibate for five years. Ellis refuses to leave the house after fans on…
  13. Howdy Partner Episode 13 Howdy Partner January 7, 2003, 21 min Joan and William vie for a senior partner position, and are shocked when the firm instead brings in an outsider, Sharon Upton Farley. They plan to demonstrate their outrage by…
  14. Single Mama Drama Episode 14 Single Mama Drama February 3, 2003, 21 min Maya befriends a fellow single mother, a janitor at the law firm's building. They quickly make a connection, but Joan finds the woman's attitude irritating; and fears that her example…
  15. Happy Valentine’s Day…Baby? Episode 15 Happy Valentine’s Day…Baby? February 10, 2003, 21 min Ellis goes all out to give Joan a magical Valentine's Day, but the couple's future is put in jeopardy when he learns that his ex-girlfriend is about to have their…
  16. Sex, Lies and Books Episode 16 Sex, Lies and Books February 17, 2003, 21 min Maya becomes depressed and lonely after moving into a new apartment, despite the presence of a handsome and friendly neighbor. Toni and Todd take her on a double date with…
  17. A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find Episode 17 A Stiff Good Man Is Easy to Find February 24, 2003, 21 min Toni and Todd's relationship is thrown into flux after she inadvertently mentions marriage. When Toni goes into hiding, Todd seeks the assistance of her friends, who convince him that Toni…
  18. Runaway Bridesmaid Episode 18 Runaway Bridesmaid February 24, 2003, 21 min Joan becomes jealous over Toni's engagement, and takes out all her frustration on Ellis, whom she begins blaming for all of her problems. She also resumes training for the Los…
  19. The Pact Episode 19 The Pact March 17, 2003, 21 min Lynn and Maya confront Joan about her jealousy and overall bad attitude regarding Toni's wedding. Joan is upset when Toni announces that Reesie Jackson, her college roommate, is coming to…
  20. Where Everyone Knows My Name Episode 20 Where Everyone Knows My Name April 21, 2003, 21 min Maya makes her friends feel guilty about leaving her alone as they spend time with their significant others. She convinces them to accompany her to a hangout in her old…
  21. Too Much Sharin’ Episode 21 Too Much Sharin’ April 28, 2003, 21 min William and Sharon decide to continue their relationship, even after he re-joins the firm. Joan discovers that the two are together, and inadvertently blabs about it to Sharon in a…
  22. Blood Is Thicker Than Liquor Episode 22 Blood Is Thicker Than Liquor May 5, 2003, 21 min Toni's family comes to town, and Toni worries that her mother will embarrass her in front of Todd's parents by voicing her objections to their Jewish background. Mrs. Childs becomes…
  23. The Fast Track & the Furious Episode 23 The Fast Track & the Furious May 12, 2003, 21 min Lynn persuades Toni to accompany her to Virginia, where she seeks Sandy's help before a presentation aimed at receiving a grant for her AIDS documentary. During the visit, Lynn meets…
  24. The Wedding: Part 1 Episode 24 The Wedding: Part 1 May 19, 2003, 21 min Joan promises to support Toni as the wedding approaches, but repeatedly neglects her in order to deal with her latest drama involving Ellis, who has failed to tell her that…
  25. The Wedding: Part 2 Episode 25 The Wedding: Part 2 May 19, 2003, 21 min Joan tries desperately to get Toni to forgive her and allow her to be a bridesmaid. However, it remains to be seen if there will even be a wedding, as…