Queen Latifah-led ensemble that set the template for urban friend-com excellence.
Why it matters
Episode guide
118 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Six friends in a Brooklyn brownstone juggle careers, dating, and ambition. Sharp ensemble sitcom that centered Black professional twenty-somethings.
Network & studio
- Fox — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Queen Latifah-led ensemble that set the template for urban friend-com excellence.
Creators
Yvette Lee Bowser
Key cast
- Queen Latifah as Khadijah James
- Kim Coles as Synclaire James
- Erika Alexander as Maxine Shaw
- Kim Fields as Regine Hunter
- John Henton as Overton Wakefield Jones
- T.C. Carson as Kyle Barker
Flash facts
- Created by Yvette Lee Bowser; Fox 1993–1998.
- Often discussed as a precursor/parallel to Friends’ friend-group structure.
- Launching pad amplifying Queen Latifah’s multi-hyphenate stardom.
- Influential on later Black ensemble comedies.
FAQ
What network aired Living Single?
Living Single is associated with Fox (1993–1998).
Why is Living Single in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
Queen Latifah-led ensemble that set the template for urban friend-com excellence.
Who are the key names behind Living Single?
Creators and principals include Yvette Lee Bowser.
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