While Max deals with family drama, (Queen Latifah) finds herself in a bizarre situation involving Hollywood star Dean Cain .
The primary storyline follows (Erika Alexander) as her mother, Nina (guest star CCH Pounder ), arrives in town to accept an award.
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 .
: In true Khadijah fashion, she refuses to hand the wallet over to assistants, insisting on returning it to Cain himself to ensure it reaches its rightful owner. While Max deals with family drama, (Queen Latifah)
: 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
: 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 Written by Becky Hartman Edwards and directed by
: 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.