"Girlfriends" (2000)TV series 2000-????

Creator:

Mara Brock Akil

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

11 September 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A look at the lives, loves, and losses of four different women, Toni (Jones), Maya (Brooks), Lynn (White), and Joan (Ross).

Plot Keywords:

Stylish

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 7 wins & 35 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. May 18	7:00 PM	BET	The Mother of All Episodes	#5.7
Sun. May 18	7:30 PM	BET	When Hearts Attack	#5.8

Cast

Reginald C. Hayes	...	William Jerome Dent / ... (55 episodes, 2000-2007)
Tracee Ellis Ross	...	Joan Clayton / ... (41 episodes, 2000-2007)
Persia White	...	Lynn Searcy / ... (40 episodes, 2000-2007)
Golden Brooks	...	Maya Wilkes / ... (39 episodes, 2000-2007)
Khalil Kain	...	Darnell Wilkes / ... (39 episodes, 2001-2007)
Keesha Sharp	...	Monica / ... (36 episodes, 2002-2007)
Jill Marie Jones	...	Toni Childs / ... (31 episodes, 2000-2006)
Jason Pace	...	Dr. Todd Garrett / ... (30 episodes, 2002-2006)
Tanner Scott Richards	...	Jabari Wilkes (28 episodes, 2000-2006)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

CBS Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

After the sixth season, the show was picked up by The CW because UPN merged with The WB to form The CW.

Quotes:

Toni Childs: Maya, how'd you get so smart?
Maya Wilkes: Oh, girl, I'm an authoress. I gots to know stuff.
Toni Childs: I guess you don't "gots" to know grammar.
Maya Wilkes: At least I didn't miss my baby's first doctor's appointment!
Toni Childs: At least I didn't leave my baby on the bus!
Maya Wilkes: Bus *stop*! Get it right, bitch.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V)

A Sophisticated Comedy

This show is, in my opinion, a very funny well written well acted program. I find it to be sophisticated and not your typical "urban" comedy. The chemistry between the four actresses is wonderful and believable. I must admit that there is a familiar feeling to the format of the show but, so what there are many sitcoms that are "like" other sitcoms that doesn't necessarily mean they are bad. Girlfriends brings a fresh approach to a old format. I like the fact that all the characters are in different places in their lives and that they are different in their approach to life, I find most of the story lines to be very truthful and realistic. This show is worth your time!