Girlfriends Season 3

Girlfriends Season 3 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tracee Ellis Ross is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Girlfriends Season 3 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Girlfriends Season 3 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Exes and woes test close friends Joan, Toni, Maya and Lynn as they deal with marital, financial and emotional drama. Tracee Ellis Ross and Golden Brooks lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2002. The timing in Girlfriends Season 3 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Girlfriends Season 3 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Tracee Ellis Ross sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.