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Girlfriends Season 5

20 September 200422 episodes

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Girlfriends Season 5 air dates

Premiered
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

About Girlfriends Season 5

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

Season summary: TMDB.

Girlfriends Season 5 episodes

  1. S05 E01

    L.A. Bound

    19m

    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 girlfriend.

  2. S05 E02

    The Rabbit Died

    21m

    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 ultrasound and experiences morning sickness, they still believe that she is lying and insist on tagging along to her doctor's appointment.

  3. S05 E03

    A Mile in Her Loubous

    21m

    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 writing the book. Joan has an awkward run-in with William and Monica at the cafe.

  4. S05 E04

    The J-Spot

    21m

    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 firm. Joan responds by taking William to task for reuniting with Monica so soon after declaring his love for Joan.

  5. S05 E05

    Maybe Baby

    21m

    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 suggests that she re-consider her priorities and face the fact that she may be a single mother.

  6. S05 E06

    Too Big for Her Britches

    21m

    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 learns that her publishing company is being bought out and her deal is not going to happen.

  7. S05 E07

    The Mother of All Episodes (1)

    21m

    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 her off, prompting Carol to leave. Joan also grows tired of fighting with William about the restaurant.

  8. S05 E08

    When Hearts Attack (2)

    20m

    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; she had gone to his house to talk, and was in a robe because she needed to shower before her flight.

  9. S05 E09

    Who's Your Daddy?

    21m

    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 same time. Lynn grows frustrated because Ken doesn't spend any time with her, as his wife has planned the entire trip and is only interested in seeing celebrities.

  10. S05 E10

    Porn to Write

    21m

    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 and resumes selling her book on the street.

  11. S05 E11

    All the Creatures Were Stirring

    21m

    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. S05 E12

    P.D.A. - D.O.A.

    21m

    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 runs into Joan's ex Brock.

  13. S05 E13

    All in a Panic

    21m

    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 the hopes that they can give their marriage another try. Meanwhile, Joan hires a chef who turns out to be an ex-girlfriend of William's.

  14. S05 E14

    Great Sexpectations

    21m

    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 it right away, Joan insists on planning a romantic evening so that she can finally have a good Valentine's Day.

  15. S05 E15

    The Way We Were

    21m

    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. Maya is surprised and pleased when Darnell stops by to get a copy of the book signed.

  16. S05 E16

    See J-Spot Run

    21m

    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 publicist quits.

  17. S05 E17

    Good News, Bad News

    21m

    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 freezes during an audition, but winds up being offered the job as lead singer instead of him.

  18. S05 E18

    Kids Say the Darndest Things

    21m

    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 the source of Jabari's anger: he is upset over Darnell's engagement because he wants his parents to reunite.

  19. S05 E19

    Finn-ished

    21m

    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 to attend Toni's baby shower, although he believes such events should only be for women.

  20. S05 E20

    The Bridges of Fresno County

    21m

    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 town because she recently received a letter from an ""old friend""--and is considering having an affair with him.

  21. S05 E21

    Wedding on the Rocks

    21m

    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 not impressed after hearing the group perform, and lashes out at Darnell.

  22. S05 E22

    ...With a Twist

    21m

    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 talk some sense into Darnell in the bathroom.

Episode names, air dates, runtimes and summaries: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere.

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