Ep 5. In The Black Is Beautiful

Living Single Season 1 Episode 5 "In The Black Is Beautiful" centers around the women of the show and their experiences with dating outside of their race.

Overton and Kyle decide to go after a contract with a white-owned business, but the deal seems too good to be true. The girls are hesitant, but Max and Khadijah agree that if it's a good deal it shouldn't matter who the owners are. However, Regine disagrees and doesn't want them to be taken advantage of.

The conversation turns to dating when Khadijah reveals that she went on a date with a white man recently. Regine and Max are shocked and don't understand why Khadijah would date outside of their race. The conversation leads to a heated debate about interracial relationships and the pros and cons, which ultimately expands to the larger issue of African Americans having to navigate their lives in a predominantly white world.

Meanwhile, Overton and Kyle seal the deal with the white-owned business, but problems arise when they discover that they were only given the contract to benefit the company's image. Overton is hurt and angry but learns a valuable lesson about business and not to ignore his gut instincts.

In the end, the girls come to a realization that finding love is hard regardless of one's race and that it's important to be with someone who respects and loves them for who they are. They also learn that it's not their obligation to educate others about their culture and experiences, but it's important to have an open and honest conversation.

Overall, "In The Black Is Beautiful" is a thought-provoking episode that addresses important issues surrounding race, relationships, and navigating the world as an African American. The show does an excellent job of balancing humor and seriousness while delivering a powerful message.