Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
It Hurts Like Hell — Aretha Franklin
Bernadine and James Wheeler spend the night together.
Count On Me — Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans
1st song in end credits
Why Does It Hurt So Bad — Whitney Houston
Gloria’s argument with Marvin about letting Tarik travel to Spain.
My Love, Sweet Love — Patti LaBelle
Gloria’s ex-husband visits and comes out as gay.
Exhale (Shoop Shoop) — Whitney Houston
Savannah reunites with Kenneth; also, 2nd song in end credits.
Sittin' Up In My Room - from Waiting to Exhale - Original Soundtrack — Brandy
Savannah arrives at The Hermosa club on New Year’s Eve.
Not Gon' Cry — Mary J. Blige
Bernadine holds a yard sale.
Let It Flow — Toni Braxton
Savannah’s phone conversations with Robin.
Wey U - from Waiting to Exhale - Original Soundtrack — Chanté Moore
Opening sequence
This Is How It Works — TLC
Robin spends the night with Russell and starts to wonder whether she can really trust him.
All Night Long - from Waiting to Exhale - Original Soundtrack — SWV
Robin reunites with Russell.
And I Gave My Love to You — Sonja Marie
My Funny Valentine — Chaka Khan
Savannah reluctantly makes love with Lionel.
Kissing You — Faith Evans
Savannah and Kenneth make passionate love.
How Could You Call Her Baby — Shanna
Love Will Be Waiting At Home — For Real