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What’s the Story?

Reviewed by Lucy Maher

The GIRLFRIENDS are four African-American women who lean on each other as they experience romantic and professional highs and lows. Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross), is a talented lawyer-turned-restaurateur who attempts to salvage her friendship with William (Reginald C. Hayes) after an ill-fated stab at dating him; her friend Toni (Jill Marie Jones) is a successful Realtor and single mom dealing with a painful divorce; Lynn (Persia White) is a free-spirited student; and Maya (Golden Brooks) is Joan's assistant, who also serves as her voice of reason. The foursome live in Los Angeles, and like their East Coast counterparts -- Sex and the City's Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda -- these ladies must keep their wits about them as they go about dating, proving themselves professionally, and finding time for one another.

Is It Any Good?

4

With its sharp writing and well-acted characters, this show is a true-to-life take on female friendships in the 21st century. Because of this, there are scenes and dialogue that might be too mature for kids under 13; the gals do make out with their dates in the search for Mr. Right. Even so, Girlfriends' message -- that friendships are to be cherished -- is one that has good lessons for teen viewers.

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