22 episodesFirst aired 2 October 2006
Joan tries to make amends with the girls and Lynn pursues her music career. Is the special bond between these women dissolving?
E1Oct 200621m
After volunteering in New Orleans, Joan returns to LA determined to repair her relationship with Maya, Lynn, and most importantly, Toni.
E2Oct 200621m
Joan returns to work at the J-Spot only to find that William has put Monica in charge of managing the bar.
E3Oct 200621m
Joan starts to realize Maya’s house has become the hangout spot and she is no longer the center of the friendship.
E4Oct 200621m
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.
E5Oct 200621m
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.
E6Nov 200621m
When Maya discovers Jabari has been skipping school and plagiarizing work, Lynn suggests Jabari may be acting out because of his new environment.
E7Nov 200621m
Maya challenges Joan to get comfortable with her singleness. Meanwhile, William must figure out how to keep his past marriage from Monica.
E8Nov 200621m
Joan and Maya find Lynn singing for money on the streets of LA. Monica becomes jealous of Joan and William's playful relationship.
E9Nov 200621m
Maya begins to struggle with her responsibilities while Darnell works for NASCAR. Meanwhile, Lynn clashes with a collaborator. Big Boi guest stars.
E10Dec 200621m
Joan is amazed at how well her new romance is progressing. Maya and Darnell try to compete with their neighbors' holiday decorating.
E11Jan 200721m
Lynn is crushed by discouraging news and considers leaving Los Angeles. Darnell constantly feels humiliated by the new owner at his old job.
E12Jan 200721m
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.
E13Feb 200721m
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.
E14Feb 200721m
Maya and Darnell meet a man they suspect is abusing his wife. Joan finds out Aaron does not believe in celebrating Valentine’s Day.
E15Feb 200721m
William and Monica's wedding bliss comes to a screeching halt when, while drunk, he expresses doubts about marrying her.
E16Feb 200721m
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.
E17Mar 200721m
Lynn continues to work at the church with Eldon, despite the status of their affair. William decides to give the girls the silent treatment.
E18Mar 200721m
Maya, Joan and Lynn fly to Chicago to try to persuade Monica to get back together with William.
E19Apr 200721m
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.
E20Apr 200721m
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.
E21May 200721m
Joan makes an unexpected move that causes Aaron to fumble his response. Maya and Darnell find their dream home.
E22May 200721m
Joan runs into a figure from the past and makes a hasty decision that prompts Maya and Lynn to intervene.