[s3e11] Mommy Not Dearest -

: The tension peaks when Nina reveals she once had an affair. Max, overwhelmed by this sudden vulnerability from a woman she always viewed as distant, explains that she actually appreciated the "space" her mother gave her to become her own independent person.

is the eleventh episode of the third season of the popular FOX sitcom Living Single , which originally aired on November 16, 1995. Written by Becky Hartman Edwards and directed by Ellen Gittelsohn, the episode balances a poignant exploration of mother-daughter dynamics with a lighthearted, star-studded secondary plot. Main Plot: The Struggle for Connection [S3E11] Mommy Not Dearest

: Khadijah finds Dean Cain’s wallet in a cab. She discovers he is highly superstitious and refuses to work until he retrieves a specific "lucky receipt" inside—the one from the breakfast he ate the day he auditioned for Lois & Clark . : The tension peaks when Nina reveals she once had an affair

: Unlike the close-knit group at the brownstone, Max and her mother have never had a particularly intimate relationship. Nina surprises Max by insisting on staying at her apartment and attempting to "bond" after years of keeping their distance. Written by Becky Hartman Edwards and directed by

While Max deals with family drama, (Queen Latifah) finds herself in a bizarre situation involving Hollywood star Dean Cain .

: The episode features cameos by Dean Cain and Burt Ward (TV’s Robin from Batman ), playing themselves. Episode Credits Series : Living Single Air Date : November 16, 1995 Guest Stars : CCH Pounder as Nina Shaw Dean Cain as himself Burt Ward as himself "Living Single" Mommy Not Dearest (TV Episode 1995) - IMDb

: After Max loses a case in court, Nina shows up to offer comfort. The two acknowledge that they cannot change their history overnight but agree to start building a new relationship slowly. Subplot: The Celebrity Wallet