Ep 6. Willie or Won't He?
- October 15, 2001
In "Girlfriends" season 2 episode 6, titled "Willie or Won't He?," the ladies are facing new challenges in both their personal and professional lives. Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) is struggling to balance her career as a successful attorney with her love life, as her boyfriend Brock (Lee Arenberg) seems to be pulling away from her. Meanwhile, Toni (Jill Marie Jones) is dealing with the aftermath of her notoriously absent fiancé Todd's (Jason Pace) unexpected return to town, which leads her to make a major decision about their future together.
Maya (Golden Brooks) is also navigating a tricky new relationship, as she starts dating a man named Willie (guest star Dondré T. Whitfield) who seems almost perfect - until she finds out that he's a virgin. Despite his lack of experience, Maya is intrigued by Willie and decides to give him a chance, which leads to some humorous and heartfelt moments as they navigate their budding romance.
As for Lynn (Persia White), she's still on her never-ending quest for self-discovery and continues to explore different hobbies and interests. In this episode, she becomes obsessed with salsa dancing and decides to take lessons, which leads to some amusing moments as she tries to master the moves.
Overall, "Willie or Won't He?" is a great example of the show's ability to balance humor and heart. Each character faces their own challenges, but they also come together to support one another and offer advice and perspective when needed. The episode showcases the great chemistry between the cast members and highlights the unique strengths and personalities of each character.