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Girlfriends: The Complete Seventh Season

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I lived in Houston for eight years and hated it. I always dreamed of moving to Los Angeles, and did not miss a show because it helped me envision myself there. That show has got me through some things, inspired me about my move, comforted me, and I am finally here. That sitcom, with all its warm characters, mellow music, lots of laughter, sometimes tears, and serious, in-depth topics is the best I have ever watched. A male version would be nice =) Guyfriends...
When driving on the Pasadena 110 at night, I look up to the lights and the building(s) where Joan's employer lawfirm 'Swedelson' is in and I think to myself, hey gals, I am here =)
The characters are the kind many can wish to have as friends, and I hope the sitcom continues someday. Many, many thanks to such wonderful cast and the production crew: Thank you, Kelsey Grammer, Tracy Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Reggie Hayes, Jill Marie Jones, and Keesha Sharp. You have truly touched me!!! Hope to meet you someday.

Not since the 90s sitcom "Living Single" have I been so drawn into the interesting, yet dramatic lives of African-American women. Mara Brock Akil did a great job in showcasing the diverse, funny & challenging lives of Joan, Lynn, Maya & Toni. Yet anyone who is a huge fan of the show knows the seventh season suffered a little with the absence of Jill Marie Jones' character, Toni. William Dent's love, Monica Brooks (Keesha Sharp, who was debuted in the role in Season 3) tries very hard to fill the void Toni's character left, as in this season, the three remaining girlfriends, Joan, Lynn & Maya learn more about her. I'm very disappointed Viacom/CBS hasn't invested a little more time producing behind the scenes extras for the DVDs of Seasons 4, 5 & 6. Even though the show is off the air, (and now Akil's newer show has suffered the ax from the CW, "The Game") I believe fans of "Girlfriends" would still like to see small clips of the cast either rehearsing lines, location shoots or the cast gearing up for one of the many fabulous guest stars on the show. (The last well-produced full DVD of this show with wonderful extras was Season three, breaking down Toni's wedding.) If there is an eighth season DVD release for this show, please Viacom/CBS - finish up the season, even if you only have the actors talking about the experience on working such a great show. Take the time with the actors and produce something! PLEASE!!!

I love this show, and I am so excited that the seventh season is on its way to Amazon.com for me to purchase. I already own seasons 1-6 and I have watched them over and over. This is a wonderful show with an awesome cast. Girlfriends is truly one of my all-time favorites.

This sitcom really taught me alot about life, love, happiness, fashion, decor and friends. I have seasons 1-6 and watch them repeatedly. They are a joy to watch. Yes, the 7th season was a bit lackluster because Toni left and the story line weakened a bit. I really hope that there can be a movie that comes out of it like Sex in the City. i kinda see my self as a Joan Clayton lol :-) Power to the black people!!!

I guess this will be the last season to come out on dvd since they didn't make it through the eighth season :( But I love the show, and I'll buy every season they put out. One of the best & funniest sitcoms ever. Not just best BLACK sitcom, but best, period. No need for that ever-present label. Btw, I've gotten the last 4 seasons or so at deepdiscountdvd. It's cheaper, free shipping like Amazon, AND most of the time it arrives on the day of the release or before, if u can believe that. Personal experience. I don't work for them or anything lol. Super free shipping thru Amazon is great, but last time I ordered a season, they didn't ship it til 3 days after it was out!! Not knocking Amazon, but I'd definitely wanna know that info if I was a buyer!! Can't wait for the release of Season7!!!! I've pre-ordered mine at the...other place. :)

Man oh Man.. I've been waiting and still waiting for this season... I have seasons One thru Six and waiting to complete it! I hope they give us a complete season on disc for Season Eight and not leave us hanging the way they did and canceled the show~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOOOO Disappointed with that~~~


But this show is the best and I also watch my dvds over and over again~~~

I start with Season one and watch every season through Season Seven, and start all over again. I never get tired of Girlfriends. It's a crying shame such a good show went off the air.

Love these ladies. Love the writing. Love the direction. I'm on the verge of getting the whole series. I have to take a break from time to time, but the process is sooo much fun.

I recently ordered this season of Girlfriends to complete my collection!!! I have ordered about three copies of this season in the past and something was always wrong with one of the discs!!! But, I am glad to say that all the discs play great on my DVD player!!! Thanks!!!

With the new dynamic, you have two bosses (Joan and Maya) and the subordinate (Lynn). In other words, the friendship seems uneven and less fun. Maya is now focusing on her troubled son. Joan is back to obsessing about not having a relationship and Lynne is now obsessing about having a recording or music career. It just doesn't feel fun anymore.

In this season, Joan is dating Erin (Shelia's husband from Why Did We Get Married). Erin doesn't seem like a suitable fit for Joan. Basically, Joan is trying to make herself accept whatever so she can get married. Desperate is not a nice look on anyone.

Kadeem Hardison is a minister on teh show dating Lynne. The Lynne actress added a tattoo for each season and you can see that her body is starting to look a hot mess.

Maya's son, Jamal, has been replaced by some actor that looks nothing like Maya or her husband.

William seems even more girlified than usual.

They attempted to add new women as friend and it didnt' work, William's wife and some domestic violence victim.

The show now is NOT a comedy but a pure drama that is no longer fun to watch.


What really irked me about this season is that JOAN would not wear a bra and was looked especially old. I don't know why people were complaining about the end. It clearly was time for the show to end. Maya and Lynne were just stupid and Joan's refusal to wear a bra and to wear ugly clothes is just too much to bear anymore.