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Girlfriends

Season 5

  • 2004

Still tight as ever, Joan, Toni, Maya and Lynn start new chapters in their lives involving career moves, motherhood and complicated relationships.

  1. L.A. Bound Episode 1 L.A. Bound September 20, 2004, 19 min Joan tries to confess her feelings for William, but knocks on the wrong door and winds up on the run from a crazed lesbian who thinks that Joan stole her…
  2. The Rabbit Died Episode 2 The Rabbit Died September 27, 2004, 21 min Toni's friends refuse to believe that she is pregnant, as they are certain it is all part of a ploy to win back Todd. Even after Toni shows them an…
  3. A Mile in Her Loubous Episode 3 A Mile in Her Loubous October 4, 2004, 21 min Maya's cousin Ronnie is offended after she hires an agent. Upset that Maya refuses to acknowledge his role in her success, Ronnie demands ten percent of her $25,000 advance for…
  4. The J-Spot Episode 4 The J-Spot October 11, 2004, 21 min Joan decides to open her own restaurant. William is offended when Joan fails to share the news with him, as he instead hears it from two junior partners at the…
  5. Maybe Baby Episode 5 Maybe Baby October 18, 2004, 21 min Toni repeatedly tries to seduce Todd when he returns to L.A. for her three-month check-up. He instead tells her that he has consulted a lawyer and wants a divorce. Joan…
  6. Too Big for Her Britches Episode 6 Too Big for Her Britches October 25, 2004, 21 min After learning that her agent has secured her a three-book deal, Maya becomes even more negligent in her duties as William's assistant. He finally ends up firing her. Maya then…
  7. The Mother of All Episodes (1) Episode 7 The Mother of All Episodes (1) November 8, 2004, 21 min Joan's mother makes a surprise visit and constantly criticizes her, particularly anything regarding her decision to open the restaurant. Joan grows fed up with her lack of support and tells…
  8. When Hearts Attack (2) Episode 8 When Hearts Attack (2) November 15, 2004, 20 min Joan believes that she has had a heart attack, although the doctor insists that the episode was only an arrythmia. Joan's mother explains that she did not sleep with William;…
  9. Who’s Your Daddy? Episode 9 Who’s Your Daddy? November 22, 2004, 21 min Lynn is excited about a visit from her birth father, Ken, and his wife. Her adoptive father fears that he is losing his daughter and flies into town at the…
  10. Porn to Write Episode 10 Porn to Write November 29, 2004, 21 min With her bills piling up, Maya is forced to consider a job writing for a porn publisher (which already employs Lynn). She turns down the position due to moral objections…
  11. All the Creatures Were Stirring Episode 11 All the Creatures Were Stirring December 13, 2004, 21 min William surprises Joan with a romantic Christmas getaway in Puerto Rico, but they wind up stuck at a seedy motel after a blizzard strands them in Cincinnati during a layover.…
  12. P.D.A. – D.O.A. Episode 12 P.D.A. – D.O.A. January 3, 2005, 21 min Maya and Toni question William and Joan's relationship because of their refusal to show affection in front of others. The couple gives holding hands in public a try, but soon…
  13. All in a Panic Episode 13 All in a Panic February 7, 2005, 21 min Toni reluctantly signs her divorce papers, and accepts a date from a persistent ex-flame after he kisses her. Maya, certain that Toni isn't over Todd, asks Todd to intervene in…
  14. Great Sexpectations Episode 14 Great Sexpectations February 14, 2005, 21 min As Valentine's Day arrives, William is very excited because he and Joan have been dating for three months and can now sleep together. Although William is anxious to get to…
  15. The Way We Were Episode 15 The Way We Were February 21, 2005, 21 min Maya has her first book signing, and her friends and family come to the store to offer their support. Joan, Lynn and Toni also read excerpts from Oh, Hell Yes.…
  16. See J-Spot Run Episode 16 See J-Spot Run February 28, 2005, 21 min Joan struggles to take care of last-minute details for the opening of her restaurant, including trying to secure a celebrity to make an appearance. Things grow more complicated after her…
  17. Good News, Bad News Episode 17 Good News, Bad News March 28, 2005, 21 min Following a fight with his father, Lynn's brother Matthew shows up and asks to stay with her while he pursues his music career. She tries to help him when he…
  18. Kids Say the Darndest Things Episode 18 Kids Say the Darndest Things April 25, 2005, 21 min Jabari becomes extremely sullen and disrespectful, and begins talking back to his parents. After he runs away from Joan's house while she is watching him, Maya and Darnell finally learn…
  19. Finn-ished Episode 19 Finn-ished May 2, 2005, 21 min After sleeping with bandmate Finn, Lynn believes that she can deal with an open relationship, but becomes extremely jealous whenever she sees him with other women. Meanwhile, Joan forces William…
  20. The Bridges of Fresno County Episode 20 The Bridges of Fresno County May 9, 2005, 21 min Toni is surprisingly excited about a visit from her mother, as she hopes to be pampered before having her baby. However, she soon learns that her mother actually came to…
  21. Wedding on the Rocks Episode 21 Wedding on the Rocks May 16, 2005, 21 min After Darnell reveals that he has failed to get a band for his wedding (which is just two days away), Maya recommends that he hire Lynn's band. However, Lena is…
  22. …With a Twist Episode 22 …With a Twist May 23, 2005, 21 min Following Darnell's drunken love declaration, Maya enlists the help of Joan and William as she plans to break up his wedding. However, she soon has second thoughts. Joan tries to…