CLEO TV Celebrates 25 Years of Girlfriends with Weekend Marathon
Some shows fade with time, but others carve themselves into the culture forever. Girlfriends is one of those shows. And now, CLEO TV is honoring its legacy with a 25th Anniversary Marathon that takes us back to the laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments that made Joan, Toni, Maya, and Lynn more than just characters—they became reflections of us.
The celebration kicks off Saturday, September 13 at 12 p.m. ET and runs through Sunday, September 14, giving fans a full weekend to binge-watch one of the most iconic depictions of Black womanhood and friendship ever to hit television.
When Girlfriends premiered on September 11, 2000, it wasn’t just another sitcom. It became a cultural touchstone—eight seasons of raw honesty, sharp humor, and fearless conversations about love, ambition, race, and identity. Whether it was Joan’s endless search for balance, Toni’s unapologetic confidence, Maya’s resilience, or Lynn’s free-spirited brilliance, these women embodied the complexities and beauty of Black sisterhood in a way television had rarely seen before.
CLEO TV’s marathon is more than nostalgia—it’s a reminder of why this show still matters. It’s about reliving the bonds that carried these women through the highs and lows of life, and celebrating how Girlfriends shifted the narrative for Black stories on screen.
So whether you’ve been quoting the show for years or you’re discovering it for the very first time, clear your weekend plans. The sisterhood, the drama, the laughter, and the love are waiting.
The Girlfriends 25th Anniversary Marathon—this weekend, only on CLEO TV.
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