Ep 16. Fatal Distraction

Maxine and Kyle are a couple who seem to have it all together - until the arrival of a stunning new associate at their law firm throws a wrench in their relationship. The episode, titled "Fatal Distraction," follows Maxine as she becomes increasingly distracted by the new associate, who seems to have all the qualities she feels Kyle lacks. Meanwhile, Kyle grows increasingly suspicious of Maxine's behavior, leading to tensions as the couple tries to navigate their way through this new challenge.

Adding to the drama is the arrival of Regine's high school sweetheart, who appears to be interested in rekindling their relationship. However, when Regine introduces him to her roommates - including Khadijah, who is convinced he is a fraud - things take a turn and the night ends with a drunken brawl.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters grappling with issues related to trust, jealousy, and self-doubt. Maxine's attraction to the new associate forces her to question her feelings for Kyle and her own sense of self-worth, while Khadijah's skepticism about Regine's past relationship reveals her own insecurities about trusting others.

Despite the heavy themes, the episode manages to balance drama and humor, with plenty of zippy one-liners and physical comedy to keep the audience engaged. The final scene in particular is a standout, as the characters come together to perform a raucous lip-sync rendition of a classic pop song.

Overall, "Fatal Distraction" is a strong episode of Living Single that highlights both the show's comedic and dramatic strengths. It explores complex emotions and relationships in a thoughtful, nuanced way, while still delivering plenty of laughs along the way.