Girlfriends - Season 4 - Eps 20: A Partnerless Partner
William is made a senior partner in the law firm. He is thrilled about this, as is Maya, who will now get a substantial raise. He brings a beautiful date to the party honoring his promotion. Joan comments that he now has everything he wants, but William still feels as though something is missing. He talks with Swedelson at a strip club. Swedelson says that William should not pursue a relationship with Joan and instead advises him to go after Sharon, who had earlier seemed to be sending William signals. However, William discovers that Sharon is involved with the building's security guard. He goes to Joan's house and tries to share his feelings with her, but backs down after she talks about thinking of him as her ""big brother."" Meanwhile, Toni, Maya and Lynn enjoy the benefits of an especially friendly masseuse.
About Girlfriends

Title: Girlfriends
First Air Date: 2000-09-11
Last Air Date: 2008-02-11
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.4/10 (from 38 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 172
Network: UPN The CW
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Production Companies: Grammnet Productions, CBS Studios
Synopsis
The series revolves around the friendship of four African-American women in different phases of their lives. They explore the many trials and tribulations that most women face today such as relationships, family, friends and other current issues that will interest most women. Whether it’s getting over a divorce, finding a career, or looking for true love, Girlfriends delivers along with comedy and wit.
Cast

Tracee Ellis Ross
Joan Clayton

Golden Brooks
Maya Wilkes

Persia White
Lynn Searcy

Reggie Hayes
William Dent

Khalil Kain
Darnell Wilkes