Ep 5. You Say He's Just A Friend

Moesha, season 6 episode 5, titled "You Say He's Just A Friend," brings to light the classic conundrum of whether men and women can just be friends. The episode revolves around Moesha's friend relationship with her childhood pal, Q. The episode begins with Moesha accusing Q of curving her by canceling their plans for the day. As Q arrives at Moesha's house for their make-up plans, they have an awkward moment, and it becomes apparent that they are not on the same page about their relationship. Moesha is left confused by Q's actions, and she takes to her friends for advice. They tell her to ‘cool it down’ with Q and to keep him as a friend because they had seen the situation before, with the potential for relationships to ruin everything. As the episode progresses, both Moesha and Q face a dilemma with their friendship in different ways. Moesha is starting to develop feelings for Q, while Q has committed to starting a new relationship with another woman, Stephanie, who is the complete opposite of Moesha. Matters further complicate when Moesha cannot come to terms with her feelings and starts feeling jealous of Stephanie, making her realize that her feelings for Q were deeper than she had acknowledged. Throughout the episode, Moesha seeks advice from her friends, including Hakeem. Hakeem points out that she should deal with her feelings before any chance of losing Q as a friend. Moesha agrees, and she becomes determined to let Q know how she feels. It gets to a point where Moesha feels she must tell Q, but she is scared about the outcome, possibly losing the friendship entirely. Her emotions are put to the test when Q introduces Stephanie to Moesha and her friends, and they all mutually bond over Stephanie's love for poetry, and her adoration of Shakespeare. The tension between Moesha and Stephanie reaches an all-time high when Stephanie shares a sonnet that Q wrote for her, which Moesha recognizes as the same one Q had written for her— cue the drama. The episode ends with Moesha deciding to tell Q how she feels before she misses her opportunity. She calls Q up and asks him to meet somewhere private, where she tells him that she likes him, explaining her feelings in detail. In a jaw-dropping moment, Q responds by saying he only sees Moesha as a close friend, leaving Moesha in tears as she feared the worst. However, what happens next will leave viewers shocked but excited for Moesha's potential relationship. "You Say He's Just A Friend" provides an interesting perspective on the age-old debate of whether men and women can just be friends. The episode also highlights the importance of dealing with one's emotions and taking control of their happiness. In all, with an excellent cast, engaging storyline, and a perfect mix between heartache and humor, this episode stands out as one of the best in the season.