Girlfriends
Series Overview
A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 172 Episodes
30 min per episode
2000 – 2008
Premiered: Mon, Sep 11, 2000
Mara Brock AkilLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 13: “Stand and Deliver”
Maya helps Joan try to reach Aaron's kids, as she tries to read them a letter Aaron wrote to his students. William tries to teach Jabari how to drive
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mara Brock Akil
Kelsey Grammer, Mara Brock Akil
Department Leadership Roster
Kelsey Grammer
Producer
Mara Brock Akil
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girlfriends
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What is Girlfriends about?
A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
How many seasons does Girlfriends have?
Girlfriends comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Girlfriends?
Key cast members in Girlfriends include Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reggie Hayes, Khalil Kain.
Who created or directed Girlfriends?
Girlfriends was developed and directed by Mara Brock Akil.