Kate's Sitcom Roommate is ALLIE, a five-letter name. ALLIE is the roommate of Kate, the main character in the sitcom 'Kate and ALLIE'. The show aired from 1984 to 1989 and was about two divorced women who decide to live together and raise their children in New York City. ALLIE is portrayed as a free-spirited, fun-loving woman who often provides comic relief. She is also a loyal friend to Kate and helps her navigate the challenges of single motherhood.