JOAN UNKNOWINGLY HIRES WILLIAM'S EX-GIRLFRIEND AS THE CHEF FOR HER NEW RESTAURANT, ON "GIRLFRIENDS," MONDAY, FEB. 7

Idris Elba ("The Wire") Guest Stars as Toni's Ex-Boyfriend

�All In A Panic� � Joan thinks she has landed a top chef for her new restaurant, but excitement turns to hysteria when she learns that her choice is William's ex-girlfriend, on GIRLFRIENDS, Monday, Feb. 7 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT). Katy Garretson directed the episode from a script by Karin Gist.

Meanwhile, Toni finally comes to terms with her divorce and accepts an invitation for dinner with an ex-boyfriend Paul (guest star Idris Elba).

Joan Clayton: Tracee Ellis Ross
Maya Wilkes: Golden Brooks
Lynn Searcy: Persia White
Toni Childs Garrett: Jill Marie Jones
William Dent: Reggie Hayes
Todd Garret: Jason Pace
Paul Raymond: Idris Elba
Desiree Grange: Paulette Ivory

RATING: To Be Announced