Girlfriends - Season 1 - Eps 5: I Pity the Fool
Joan grows tired of the clingy Marcus and plans to break up with him, but only winds up complicating the situation by having ""pity sex"" with him. The girls try to help her out by bombarding Marcus with negative facts about Joan in the hopes that he will dump her. Meanwhile, Maya gets involved in a get-rich-quick scheme.
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 itβs 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