TV Guide: Girlfriends

It's Raining Men

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Mon Oct 20 12:30 PM WE Joan tries to juggle three men while she fails to see that her self-absorption is hurting her friendship with Toni, whom she's still ignoring. Derek: Wayne Brady. Jevon: Mustafa Shakir. Kurtis: Claude Brooks. Gina: Marina Sirtis.

The Game

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Mon Oct 20 12:00 PM WE Joan's concerned about her cousin (Tia Mowry), who is putting her life on hold to help her boyfriend (Aldis Hodge), a rookie with the San Diego Sabers. Tasha: Wendy Raquel Robinson. Kelly: Jennifer Baxter. Dionne: Shanti Lowry.

What's Black-a-Lackin'?

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:30:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 05:30 PM WE Lynn learns that her record label is pushing back the release of her CD to promote another artist, Chrisette Michele (in a cameo), because they feel Lynn isn't "black" enough. Meanwhile, Monica decides she'd rather not know the gender of her baby. Selene: Jackie Debatin.

Adapt to Adopt

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 05:00 PM WE Maya and Darnell attend a group for adoptive parents and are offered a child, and the reality of the situation forces them to face their romanticized view of adoption.

Deck the Halls With Bags and Folly

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:30:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 04:30 PM WE Joan joins a support group for the relatives of those in Iraq and learns they can't have a holiday party because of finances, so she decides to hold a fund-raiser. Meanwhile, William imposes his holiday traditions on Monica.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What it Means to William

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 04:00 PM WE William is unhappy at work and considers leaving the firm, but Monica worries that he won't be able to provide for her and their new baby. Meanwhile, Maya is asked to write a column in her neighborhood's newsletter.

Save the Last Dance

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:30:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 03:30 PM WE When Lynn accuses her friends of being old, Joan, Maya and William join her at a club to prove her wrong, and Lynn runs into Xander (Quddus Philippe), her old lover, who is still upset with her for not performing at his rally.

Snap Back

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0400

Sun Oct 19 03:00 PM WE Maya's behavior at a party celebrating William and Monica's pregnancy worries Darnell, who confronts Maya and discovers a troubling secret. Meanwhile, Joan and Lynn attend a concert given by Erykah Badu, who performs an original song.

A Little Romance

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:30:00 -0400

Sat Oct 18 04:30 PM BET Toni is knocked down to size when the diminutive Dr. Todd Garrett (Jason Pace) worms his way into her heart; Joan is underwhelmed when Ellis rates her looks on a scale of 1 to 10. Ellis: Adrian Lester. Byron: Ray Allen. Guy: Johnny Kastl.

The Mommy Returns

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400

Sat Oct 18 04:00 PM BET Lynn meets her biological mother (Karen Austin), whose free-spirited ways prove too much for her daughter to handle. Also: Joan wants Maya to move out. Roberta: Michelle Banks. Tom Novak: Richard Kuhlman. Lynn: Persia White.

Blinded by the Lights

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:30:00 -0400

Sat Oct 18 03:30 PM BET Joan is starstruck when Ellis (Adrian Lester) invites her to a Hollywood premiere; and Toni can't shake new pal Laila Ali (who plays herself). Darla: Angie Stone. Reporter: Elisa Leonetti. Clerk: Ted Michaels.

Star Craving Mad

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0400

Sat Oct 18 03:00 PM BET Joan is irritated---and charmed---by an obnoxious movie star (Adrian Lester) at the gym; William becomes a sperm donor for his lesbian sister. Zellner: Peter Paige. William: Reggie Hayes. Joan: Tracee Ellis Ross. Maya: Golden Brooks.

I'll Be There for You...But Not Right Now

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400

Fri Oct 17 01:00 PM WE Maya and Darnell ask Toni to help them find a home, but she neglects them when dates with an old boyfriend (Terrell Tilford) add to her already hectic life. Meanwhile, Joan keeps canceling planned outings with William to attend celebrity-filled events. Tammy: Kelly Rowland. Husband: Kevin Earley. Wife: Charlene Amoia.

Game Over

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Fri Oct 17 12:30 PM WE Joan and Toni have a huge fight after Toni says she believes that Joan's success has made her self-centered and caused her to neglect their friendship. Meanwhile, Darnell gives William video-game lessons and creates a monster. Jevon: Mustafa Shakir.

Oh, Hell Yes: The Seminar

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Fri Oct 17 12:00 PM WE Maya hosts a seminar for successful women and asks Joan and Toni to be on the panel, but Lynn feels slighted that she's left out. Arthel Neville appears as herself. Tammy: Kelly Rowland. Sage: Drew Sidora. Riley: Jessica Stroup.

Don't Leave Me a Loan

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0400

Fri Oct 17 11:30 AM BET Lynn's parents (Alley Mills, Cliff DeYoung) pressure her to pay off her student loans, meaning she has to get a---gulp---job; Maya struggles to keep her marital separation a secret from her mother (Charmin Lee). Roberta: Michelle Banks. Jabari: Tanner Scott Richards. Lynn: Persia White. Maya: Golden Brooks.

Work in Progress

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 12:30 PM WE Upset that Maya is making more money than he is, Darnell decides to sell the garage and pursue his dream of working on a NASCAR pit crew.

The It Girl

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 12:00 PM WE Joan's thrilled when a writer (Wayne Brady) for an L.A. magazine picks The J-Spot for a “best of” feature, but worries when she's chosen for the cover after sleeping with the writer. Baseball's Barry Zito has a cameo. Lem: Tony Yalda. Joan: Tracee Ellis Ross.

The Music in Me

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 12:30 PM WE Jennifer is too dependent on Lynn, which both of them realize. But when Jennifer decides to leave, it's Lynn who finds it hard to let go. Meanwhile, Avery is having a breakdown when his boss has him working all night. Melora: Carolyn Hennesy. Avery: Scot Zeller.

All God's Children

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 12:00 PM WE Joan hosts a Christmas-Hanukkah celebration with Toni and Todd in mind, and it forces them to consider which faith Morgan should be raised in. Michele: Caroline Aaron. Veretta: Jenifer Lewis. Jabari: Tanner Scott Richards.

Invasion of the Gold Digger

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 11:30 AM BET Joan, Maya, Toni and Lynn decide that William's dominating new girlfriend (Keesha Sharp) has to go; a diminutive doctor's play for Toni comes up short. Todd: Jason Pace. Bartender: Elisa Leonetti. Toni: Jill Marie Jones.

My Business, Not Your Business

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 12:30 PM WE Joan realizes that her restaurant is bombing, so she decides to sell her home in order to keep business going through the holidays. Swedelson: Phil Reeves. Peanut: Marcello Thedford. Jennifer: Rebecca Creskoff.

Sleeping Dogs

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 12:00 PM WE Joan learns from one of Darnell's friends (Katt Williams) that Darnell may have slept with a stripper the night before he remarried Maya. Darnell: Khalil Kain. Concepcion: Lillian Hurst. Maya: Golden Brooks.

Secrets and Eyes

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 11:30 AM BET Joan plans a birthday bash for an unenthusiastic Toni, who refuses to act her age; William seeks a one-night stand. Monica: Keesha Sharp. Dr. Garrett: Jason Pace. Joan: Tracee Ellis Ross. Toni: Jill Marie Jones. William: Reggie Hayes.