Episode 1
After the Storm
2006-10-02 • 21 min
After volunteering in New Orleans, Joan returns to LA determined to repair her relationship with Maya, Lynn, and most importantly, Toni.
TV season
2006-10-02
Joan tries to make amends with the girls and Lynn pursues her music career. Is the special bond between these women dissolving?
Episode 1
2006-10-02 • 21 min
After volunteering in New Orleans, Joan returns to LA determined to repair her relationship with Maya, Lynn, and most importantly, Toni.
Episode 2
2006-10-09 • 21 min
Joan returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William has put Monica in charge of managing the bar.
Episode 3
2006-10-16 • 21 min
Joan starts to realize Maya’s house has become the hangout spot and she is no longer the center of the friendship.
Episode 4
2006-10-23 • 21 min
Lynn sets out to perform at a local club during open mic night. Joan and William discover a large amount of money is missing from the J-Spot.
Episode 5
2006-10-30 • 21 min
Joan learns Maya and Lynn kept a recent outing they had with Toni secret, then later insists on bringing Monica into the circle of friends.
Episode 6
2006-11-06 • 21 min
When Maya discovers Jabari has been skipping school and plagiarizing work, Lynn suggests Jabari may be acting out because of his new environment.
Episode 7
2006-11-13 • 21 min
Maya challenges Joan to get comfortable with her singleness. Meanwhile, William must figure out how to keep his past marriage from Monica.
Episode 8
2006-11-20 • 21 min
Joan and Maya find Lynn singing for money on the streets of LA. Monica becomes jealous of Joan and William's playful relationship.
Episode 9
2006-11-27 • 21 min
Maya begins to struggle with her responsibilities while Darnell works for NASCAR. Meanwhile, Lynn clashes with a collaborator. Big Boi guest stars.
Episode 10
2006-12-11 • 21 min
Joan is amazed at how well her new romance is progressing. Maya and Darnell try to compete with their neighbors' holiday decorating.
Episode 11
2007-01-22 • 21 min
Lynn is crushed by discouraging news and considers leaving Los Angeles. Darnell constantly feels humiliated by the new owner at his old job.
Episode 12
2007-01-29 • 21 min
Maya fears Jabari is growing up too fast. Joan is uncomfortable about using the bathroom at Aaron's house. Monica and William ask Lynn for sex advice.
Episode 13
2007-02-05 • 21 min
Lynn meets an attractive guy at a club and becomes conflicted about dating him when she finds out he's a Baptist minister. Kadeem Hardison guest stars.
Episode 14
2007-02-12 • 21 min
Maya and Darnell meet a man they suspect is abusing his wife. Joan finds out Aaron does not believe in celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Episode 15
2007-02-19 • 21 min
William and Monica's wedding bliss comes to a screeching halt when, while drunk, he expresses doubts about marrying her.
Episode 16
2007-02-26 • 21 min
Aaron and Joan share an uncomfortable moment when they run into one of Aaron's exes. Meanwhile, Darnell helps William cope with his current situation.
Episode 17
2007-03-19 • 21 min
Lynn continues to work at the church with Eldon, despite the status of their affair. William decides to give the girls the silent treatment.
Episode 18
2007-03-26 • 21 min
Maya, Joan and Lynn fly to Chicago to try to persuade Monica to get back together with William.
Episode 19
2007-04-23 • 21 min
Darnell suggests to Maya they should move back to the city, but Maya is opposed to the idea. Monica adjusts to life without her family's wealth.
Episode 20
2007-04-30 • 21 min
Eldon finds himself forced to choose between Lynn and the church. Joan and Aaron have their first big fight. Maya and Darnell sell their house.
Episode 21
2007-05-07 • 21 min
Joan makes an unexpected move that causes Aaron to fumble his response. Maya and Darnell find their dream home.
Episode 22
2007-05-07 • 21 min
Joan runs into a figure from the past and makes a hasty decision that prompts Maya and Lynn to intervene.