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Andre 'Dre' Johnson has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow, four kids, and a colonial home in the 'burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family? With a little help from his dad, Dre sets out to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family that honors their past while embracing the future.
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- 01
Dre at Home OrderDre underestimates how hard of an adjustment operating during a pandemic will be for the Johnsons. Meanwhile, Junior's attempts to bring his girlfriend closer to the family are stymied by the new realities of social distancing. - 02
What About Gary?Going against Bow's warning, Dre tries to educate her white cousin Gary about how to be an ally. Meanwhile, Olivia is trying to impress Junior's family by attempting to psychoanalyze everyone and their relationships with each other. . - 03
Crazy MomWhen Dre agrees to take over Rainbow's "mom" duties for a week, the overwhelming praise he gets from everyone at his kids' school goes to his head. He soon finds himself pushing the envelope to outdo everyone, even the school's "crazy mom".
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Season01
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PilotSeptember 24, 2014In "Pilot," Dre, an advertising exec, is happily anticipating a promotion at work, which would make him the firm's first African American se - S01E02
The TalkOctober 1, 2014Dre, disappointed that Bow has already given Andre Jr. "the talk" because she thinks he's too big of a prude to do it, decides to rectify ma - S01E03
The NodOctober 8, 2014Dre sets out to expand Andre Jr's social circle to include more black kids after he discovers Andre Jr. is clueless about "the nod." Meanwhi - S01E04
Season's bestCrazy MomOctober 15, 2014When Dre agrees to take over Rainbow's "mom" duties for a week, the overwhelming praise he gets from everyone at his kids' school goes to hi - S01E05
Crime and PunishmentOctober 22, 2014Although Dre and Rainbow agreed they would no longer spank their kids, all bets might be off when Jack disobeys. Now, Zoey, Junior, Diane an - S01E06
The Prank KingOctober 29, 2014Dre fears his holiday fun will be ruined when the older kids balk at the glorious Johnson Halloween tradition of seeing who can pull the mos - S01E07
The Gift of HungerNovember 12, 2014After the kids turn their collective noses up at Dre's favorite cheap restaurant in his old 'hood, he decides it's time to give them a reali - S01E08
Oedipal TriangleNovember 19, 2014"Oedipal Triangle"- Dre's mother, Ruby, comes for a visit, and she smothers her pork chops with gravy, Dre with love, and would like to flat - S01E09
Colored CommentaryDecember 3, 2014Dre wants the family to feel more connected so he encourages "Team Johnson" to embrace what it means to have each other's backs. But Dre cre - S01E10
Black Santa / White ChristmasDecember 10, 2014Dre campaigns to be the new Santa at the annual office Christmas party, but when that honor goes to Angelica, the lovely head of HR, he goes - S01E11
Law of AttractionJanuary 7, 2015Dre thinks Rainbow is questioning his machismo after another man dismisses him in front of her. But when Pops swoops in to help his son save - S01E12
Martin Luther Skiing DayJanuary 14, 2015On the way to the Johnson family's annual MLK holiday ski trip, Dre realizes his children may not know the significance of Dr. Martin Luther - S01E13
Big Night, Big FightFebruary 11, 2015Although Dre and Rainbow find they always end up quarreling on their annual Valentine's Day date, this time around, Dre is determined to do - S01E14
Andre from MarseilleFebruary 18, 2015"Andre from Marseille"- When Zoey brings home her first "serious" boyfriend, a boy from school also named Andre, Dre takes an instant dislik - S01E15
The DozensFebruary 25, 2015Dre schools Andre Jr. in the art of "playing the dozens," trash talking someone into submission, after he's intimidated by a bully at school - S01E16
Parental GuidanceMarch 4, 2015Dre, determined to make up for the no-frills, last-minute wedding he and Bow had, organizes an amazing vow renewal for their 15th anniversar - S01E17
30 SomethingMarch 25, 2015Things begin to fall apart, in more ways than one, when Dre hurts himself playing basketball right before his 40th birthday. He hands the pl - S01E18
Sex, Lies and VasectomiesApril 1, 2015Bow learns from her colleague that Dre never had the vasectomy a few years back that he was supposedly scheduled, so she decides to see if h - S01E19
The Real WorldApril 8, 2015When Bow reconnects with her college friends on Facebook, she invites them over for an elaborate dinner party and tries to impress them. But - S01E20
Switch HittingApril 22, 2015When super cool -- and white - exec Jay Sloane challenges Dre over his street cred and picks inept Charlie for a big urban market account, D - S01E21
The Peer-ent TrapApril 29, 2015When teenager Zoey goes through a mini-rebellion phase by pushing boundaries and acting out, Dre wants to lay down the law, while Bow insist - S01E22
Please Don't Ask, Please Don't TellMay 6, 2015Bow encourages Dre to tell his mother what everybody else in the family already knows: That his sister, Rhonda, is gay. Meanwhile, Zoey trie - S01E23
Elephant in the RoomMay 13, 2015Liberals Dre and Bow freak out over Junior's decision to join the Young Republican Club to impress a girl whose parents they quickly arrange - S01E24
Pops, Pops, PopsMay 20, 2015In the Season 1 finale, Jack and Diane learn the history of the Johnson family from Pops, who tells them a colorful story about his great-gr
Season02
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The WordSeptember 23, 2015Jack faces possible expulsion after using the N-word in a song at the school talent show. - S02E02
Rock, Paper, Scissors, GunSeptember 30, 2015Dre considers buying a gun after a break-in down the street, but Bow is uncomfortable with the idea. Meanwhile, Junior is determined to prot - S02E03
Dr. Hell NoOctober 7, 2015After Dre gets his yearly physical and comes home traumatized, Pops explains his generation's strong aversion towards healthcare and admits - S02E04
Daddy's DayOctober 14, 2015After another lackluster Father's Day overshadowed by graduation parties and summer vacations, Dre and his colleagues decide to come up with - S02E05
ChurchedOctober 21, 2015In the Johnson home, Sundays involve SAT prep and sports, so when the family is invited to Church on Sunday by the neighbors, Dre goes again - S02E06
Jacked O' LanternOctober 28, 2015Ever since he was a kid, Dre has loved Halloween. Now that he lives in one of those "good candy neighborhoods," kids come from all over the - S02E07
Charlie in ChargeNovember 11, 2015While Dre and Bow take Zoey on a trip to visit Bow's alma mater, Brown University, Dre battles with his fear of flying through a little phar - S02E08
Chop ShopNovember 18, 2015Bow prepares for the Johnson family's Christmas card photo shoot; Dre takes Junior and Jack to his lifelong barber, but Dre is disappointed - S02E09
Man at WorkDecember 2, 2015Dre has always looked out for the crew he grew up with, but when his childhood friend Sha (guest star Faizon Love) comes to stay at the hous - S02E10
StuffDecember 9, 2015Dre worries that Christmas has become too commercialized; Pops makes a plan for less presents and more family time; and the kids act nice in - S02E11
Plus Two Isn't a ThingJanuary 6, 2016Dre's best friend from childhood, Gigi, visits the family, leading Bow to feel like an afterthought. After Dre and Gigi get into an argument - S02E12
Old DiggerJanuary 13, 2016Dre has never had a problem with Pops dating, but when it comes to Ruby, he won't let anyone come between them. When Ruby invites Dre and Bo - S02E13
Keeping Up with the JohnsonsJanuary 20, 2016After a month of heavy spending, Dre and Bow start to question if they are living too large. Dre's crazy accountant, James Brown, has always - S02E14
Sink or SwimFebruary 10, 2016After Dre notices that his neighbor Janine has never invited his family to any of her pool parties, he assumes she is racially stereotyping - S02E15
TwindependenceFebruary 17, 2016Jack and Diane are tired of being twins, and after much pleading, Dre and Bow give in to letting them explore their lives as individuals. Me - S02E16
HopeFebruary 24, 2016When the kids ask some tough questions in the midst of a highly publicized court case involving alleged police brutality and an African-Amer - S02E17
Any Given SaturdayMarch 16, 2016Jack and Diane are doing biography projects about each other in school, and Diane decides to shoot a documentary on Jack's budding basketbal - S02E18
Black NannyMarch 23, 2016Dre and Bow start to slip on the kids' activities and chores around the house, so Bow persuades Dre to hire a nanny. After several interview - S02E19
The LeftoversApril 6, 2016When Dre and Bow realize they don't have a legal guardian for their kids, they make it their mission to find replacement parents should anyt - S02E20
Season's bestJohnson & JohnsonApril 13, 2016Dre's sister, Rhonda, is getting married to her girlfriend, Sharon, and the upcoming nuptials lead to a conversation on tradition. Dre finds - S02E21
The Johnson ShowApril 27, 2016Dre has always strived to mirror his life after the model families he grew up watching on TV. When news spreads that Stevens & Lido is g - S02E22
Super Rich KidsMay 4, 2016Dre has always felt his older son was never like him, but when he finally meets Junior's cool friends, Dre is all in and happy that his son - S02E23
Daddy Dre-CareMay 11, 2016The flu is going around the Johnson household, and with things in flux at work, Dre tries to avoid catching the bug at all costs. Dre has to - S02E24
Good-ish TimesMay 18, 2016Dre is left exhausted after wrestling with a lot of stress at work and while at home, he drifts to sleep watching a TV marathon of "Good Tim
Season03
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VIPSeptember 21, 2016Dre decides to take his family to Walt Disney World on the magical, first-class vacation experience he was never able to have as a kid. With - S03E02GodSeptember 28, 2016When Dre discovers that Zoey is questioning her belief in God, he undergoes a crisis of faith and leans on family members and coworkers for
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40 Acres and a VoteOctober 5, 2016Dre becomes Junior's campaign manager after his son decides to run for class president. Meanwhile, Pops, Johan and Jack discuss why they won - S03E04
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Man?October 12, 2016After a situation arises at work, Dre's views are confronted regarding how black people are perceived now versus when he grew up. He wants t - S03E05
The PurgeOctober 26, 2016After Junior embarrasses Dre during a basketball game, Dre decides to remind Junior of his master pranking skills so he'll never challenge h - S03E06
Jack of All TradesNovember 9, 2016When Jack and Diane bring home the results of their career tests, Dre and Bow must come to terms with the fact that Jack may have a blue-col - S03E07
AuntsgivingNovember 16, 2016Pops' older sister Almaviligerais unexpectedly arrives for Thanksgiving, much to everyone's delight except Ruby, who can't stand her ex-sist - S03E08
Being Bow-racialNovember 30, 2016Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who happens to be white. - S03E09
Nothing But NepotismDecember 7, 2016Bow urges Dre to use his connections and secure Zoey a fellowship, but he doesn't want his daughter relying on nepotism. When Bow finds Zoey - S03E10
Just Christmas, BabyDecember 14, 2016Zoey is college-bound, so Dre sets out to create the best family Christmas ever, even having Johan and his best friend, Gigi, over for the c - S03E11
Season's bestTheir Eyes Were Watching ScreensJanuary 4, 2017When Diane stumbles onto some websites that give her more than she bargained for, Dre and Bow must take action. Concerned that the internet - S03E12
LemonsJanuary 11, 2017The nation is still reeling after the outcome of the presidential election, and tensions are particularly high at Dre's work. Much to his fr - S03E13
Good Dre HuntingJanuary 18, 2017Bow convinces a begrudging Dre to try therapy, and he learns how to cope with his anger issues. Meanwhile, Johan becomes a life coach to the - S03E14
The Name GameFebruary 8, 2017Dre and Bow have a gender reveal party, and Dre is thrilled because it's his turn to name the baby. He decides on a culturally significant n - S03E15
I'm a SurvivorFebruary 15, 2017When Dre goes back to Compton for a funeral, he is reunited with his old crew and struggles with survivor's remorse for the friends he left - S03E16
One Angry ManFebruary 22, 2017Dre is forced to participate in jury duty after Junior responds to the summons that was thrown away. The case is supposed to be open and shu - S03E17
ToysRn'tUsMarch 8, 2017Janine gives Diane a white Girlstory doll for her birthday, and when Bow tries to return it for a black doll, she is shocked by the limited - S03E18
ManternityMarch 15, 2017Dre considers taking paternity leave after he realizes that Zoey is arguably the best child and their bond developed while he was unemployed - S03E19
Richard YoungstaMarch 29, 2017Dre is excited about doing a campaign with a popular rap star but becomes conflicted when Bow and Ruby provide feedback suggesting it plays - S03E20
What Lies BeneathApril 5, 2017Dre's sister Rhonda is in town, and he feels a little jealous of her close relationship with Pops. Dre and Bow urge Zoey to take Junior to a - S03E21
Sister, SisterApril 26, 2017Bow's sister comes to town after filming a stint on a reality show, and they couldn't have less in common. Meanwhile, Zoey suggests that Dre - S03E22
All Groan UpApril 26, 2017When Zoey gets into several colleges around the country, Dre and Bow begin to feel worried and sentimental. They reflect back on memories th - S03E23Liberal ArtsMay 3, 2017Dre tearfully drops Zoey off to college for her two-day orientation, and she hits it off with fellow incoming freshman Miriam after they dit
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SprinklesMay 10, 2017Initially wary, Dre embraces throwing Bow's baby shower and wants it to be unforgettable. However, his plans are put on hold when Bow stops
Season04
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Season's bestJuneteenth: The MusicalOctober 3, 2017Dre raises awareness for a new holiday. - S04E02
Mother NatureOctober 10, 2017Bow is feeling overwhelmed after the birth of DeVante and learns she is suffering from postpartem depression. Dre urges her to get help and - S04E03
Elder. Scam.October 17, 2017Ruby gets scammed and Dre begins to suspect that she isn't as sharp as she used to be, particularly because she was the one who used to scam - S04E04
Advance to Go (Collect $200)October 24, 2017Dre brings everyone together for a rowdy family game night and the competition is fierce. The game of choice is Monopoly and as the night pr - S04E05
Public FoolOctober 31, 2017An incident at school threatens Junior's future at his beloved Valley Glen Prep. - S04E06
First and LastNovember 7, 2017Diane experiences a big life event toward becoming a woman and Bow, Ruby, Zoey and Alicia are there to support her. Meanwhile, afraid that h - S04E07
Please Don't Feed the AnimalsNovember 14, 2017Bow keeps in touch with Dre's incarcerated godbrother, Omar, but when they find out he is being released from prison, Omar's future sparks d - S04E08
Charity CaseDecember 5, 2017Dre is chosen to lead Stevens & Lido's new charity campaign which helps people give back to their community. When Bow advises Dre that t - S04E09
Sugar DaddyDecember 12, 2017Dre is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and after talking to Pops, he's resolved to curing himself. Things come to a head at the Stevens & - S04E10
Working GirlJanuary 2, 2018Bow struggles to adjust as she returns to work after maternity leave. Meanwhile, Ruby gives the twins a "workaround" plan to get out of doin - S04E11
InheritanceJanuary 9, 2018Dre's sister Rhonda is in town and Ruby has a talk with them about her inheritance. Meanwhile, Bow's sister Santamonica is also in town and - S04E12
Bow KnowsJanuary 16, 2018Dre is selected to run point on a campaign that focuses on "The Talk," which refers to the conversations that Black parents have with their - S04E13
Unkept WomanFebruary 6, 2018Dre and Bow's morning routine with the kids is changing now that Bow is taking some time off work. Meanwhile, Junior bonds with Diane now th - S04E14
R-e-s-p-e-c-tMarch 13, 2018Dre and Bow confront gender biases of their own after finding out that both Junior and Zoey have become sexually active. Meanwhile, Ruby is - S04E15
White BreakfastMarch 13, 2018When Jack and Diane get in trouble at school, Dre and Bow have to figure out the right balance of discipline and support so that their kids - S04E16
Things Were Different ThenMarch 20, 2018Dre reluctantly helps Junior plan Pops' 65th birthday party and starts to see his dad's past in a new light. Meanwhile, Bow decides to say " - S04E17
North StarMarch 27, 2018When both Dre and Bow's families show up for Easter, they have to learn to love each other's different cuisines. Meanwhile, Junior tries to - S04E18
Black MathApril 3, 2018When Junior is accepted to Howard and Stanford, Dre tries to convince him to attend his alma mater. Meanwhile, Jack develops a comedy style - S04E19
Dog Eat Dog WorldApril 10, 2018The family is divided over the idea of getting a dog after Dre and Bow promise Jack they can get one after he gets Straight A's - and he doe - S04E20
Fifty-Three PercentApril 17, 2018Dre and Bow have been fighting more than usual, and they decide to go back to their therapist who suggests they make time for a date night. - S04E21
Blue ValentimeMay 1, 2018Tensions are high between Dre and Bow as their contractor arrives to remodel the kitchen, realizing they have grown apart. Dre reflects on t - S04E22
Collateral DamageMay 8, 2018The Johnson kids attempt to keep their emotions in check after an estranged Dre and Bow try "nesting," taking turns living in the family hou - S04E23
Dream HomeMay 15, 2018Dre and Bow are living separate lives and switching off with the kids. They start to realize how much they relied on each other and how hard
Season05
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Gap YearOctober 16, 2018After dropping Junior off at college, Dre and Bow are beside themselves when they find him back at home announcing his decision to take a ga - S05E02
Don't You Be My NeighborOctober 23, 2018The neighbors decide to rent their house out for homestays and it's causing problems for the Johnsons. Dre develops a newfound joy of callin - S05E03
Scarred for LifeOctober 30, 2018The twins opt out of the family Halloween costume for fear it will hurt their social status in middle school. Dre and Bow take it upon thems - S05E04
Purple RainNovember 13, 2018The family is shocked to learn that Jack and Diane are not familiar with the iconic music of Prince. One by one, each member of the family w - S05E05
Good GriefNovember 20, 2018Bow's mom, Alicia, visits the family for the first time since the loss of Bow's dad, and she is still heavily grieving. Bow decides to throw - S05E06
Stand Up, Fall DownNovember 27, 2018Junior hasn't been doing much at home during his gap year, so Dre decides to put him to work as an intern at Stevens & Lido. Junior is a - S05E07
Friends Without BenefitsDecember 4, 2018Bow makes a new friend at work and Dre thinks she has broken bird syndrome. Meanwhile, Junior transforms his shared room with Jack into a fr - S05E08
Christmas in Theater EightDecember 11, 2018The Johnsons have a tradition of going to the movies on Christmas and they can never agree on what to see. Dre wants to see an important fil - S05E09
Wilds of Valley GlenJanuary 8, 2019Dre must take Jack and Diane on a mandatory camping trip for school and hatches a plan for them to escape to a fancy hotel for some pamperin - S05E10
Black Like UsJanuary 15, 2019Dre and Bow are furious after Diane isn't lit properly in her class photo. Diane doesn't want to make it a big deal, but they decide to talk - S05E11
Waltz in A MinorJanuary 22, 2019Dre's teenage cousin Kyra needs a place to stay and the Johnsons decide to take her in, but they have different approaches to helping her ad - S05E12
Dreamgirls and BoysFebruary 12, 2019Dre and Bow struggle with the changing times of identity politics and gender neutrality. Diane auditions for the school play and scores the - S05E13
Son of a PitchFebruary 19, 2019Junior is working at Stevens & Lido as an intern and takes some time to find his footing; but when he offers an idea during a pitch meet - S05E14
Black History MonthFebruary 26, 2019Dre is upset after he learns that Jack and Diane are getting the same surface-level education about Black History Month that he got when he - S05E15
#justakidfromcomptonMarch 19, 2019Drew and Bow rethink sending Kyra to Valley Glen Prep because of how the school treated them; Junior wants to work as Josh's assistant at St - S05E16
Enough Is EnoughMarch 26, 2019After Kyra's estranged father, Perry, shows up and wants to bring Kyra home to Houston, Dre and Bow work to show him the amazing life they c - S05E17
Each One, Teach OneApril 2, 2019Dre feels like he has made a difference with the diversity at Stevens & Lido as the head of the Urban Division, but when Junior tells hi - S05E18
Andre Johnson: Good PersonApril 9, 2019As they are planning Devante's birthday, Bow wants to be more mindful with all the new child-rearing rules these days, but Dre isn't having - S05E19
Under the InfluenceApril 16, 2019Jack is going through an experimental phase and getting himself into trouble, so Dre chaperones the twins' school dance to keep an eye on hi - S05E20
Good in the 'hoodApril 23, 2019Dre's sister Rhonda takes Jack and Diane to her part of town in a black neighborhood and claims the twins are scared of their own community. - S05E21
FriDre Night LightsApril 30, 2019Dre is thrilled when Jack makes the football team, but Bow is against the idea. Meanwhile, Diane wants Junior to drive her to her first real - S05E22
Season's bestIs It Desert or Dessert?May 14, 2019Dre has concerns about Jack and Diane spending the weekend with their friends' family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops is forced to come to te - S05E23
Relatively Grown ManMay 21, 2019After Junior gets an offer for his dream job working with Migos, Dre and Bow are determined to convince him to return to college and get his
Season06
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Pops the QuestionSeptember 24, 2019The twins are headed into eighth grade; Junior is out on his own managing social media for Migos; Pops reveals that he is getting married. - S06E02
Every Day I'm StrugglingOctober 1, 2019When Rainbow and Dre realize Junior's been taking them for granted, they decide it's time to band together and cut him off for good. Meanwhi - S06E03
Feminisn'tOctober 8, 2019When Bow learns that Diane and Ruby don't believe in feminism, she brings Diane to meet the women in her feminist group. Bow's friend Abby t - S06E04
When I Grow Up (to Be a Man)October 15, 2019The family discusses Jack's height. - S06E05
Mad and BoujeeOctober 22, 2019When Dre is invited to join a private social club for the black upper class, Bow and the family jump at the opportunity to mingle with this - S06E06
Everybody Blames RaymondOctober 29, 2019Halloween is around the corner and the Johnsons are definitely not seeing eye-to-eye on the family costume. The only thing they do agree on - S06E07
Daughters for DummiesNovember 12, 2019When Dre realizes that his relationship with Diane has been distant, he plans some daddy-daughter bonding sessions, but the plans backfire w - S06E08
O Mother Where Art Thou?November 19, 2019When Dre discovers that Lynette is an art aficionado like himself, the two quickly bond and become close, but he begins to feel guilty since - S06E09
University of DreNovember 26, 2019Dre and Bow are worried about Junior's future working odd jobs, especially after he tells them he wants to produce comedy shows for unknown - S06E10
Father ChristmasDecember 10, 2019Pops doesn't do Christmas, so when he shows up to the house full of holiday cheer with Lynette, Dre is thrown off. Pops wants to make up for - S06E11
Hair DayJanuary 7, 2020Bow takes Diane to get her hair done at the salon and wants to spend this time together as a bonding opportunity, but Diane isn't having it. - S06E12
Boss DaddyJanuary 14, 2020Dre's torn at the office between looking out for Junior as his dad or letting him make his own mistakes. Meanwhile, Jack loses a friendship - S06E13
Season's bestKid Life CrisisJanuary 21, 2020The Johnsons go on vacation at an all-inclusive beach resort in paradise. Dre and Bow meet a couple without kids and live a kid-less fantasy - S06E14
Adventure To VenturaJanuary 28, 2020Dre worries Diane and Jack don't know how to fend for themselves and sends them out on an adventure, only to realize it's his overbearing wo - S06E15
The GauntletFebruary 11, 2020Dre thought he was the best gift-giver, but Bow tells him she prefers meaningful gifts over expensive ones, so he does his best to get her s - S06E16
FriendgameFebruary 18, 2020Bow is heartbroken to learn that Diane is no longer friends with Sophie. Having been scarred by her own friend breakup in middle school, Bow - S06E17
You Don't Know JackFebruary 25, 2020Jack joins the robotics club and Dre worries it might be a detrimental failure for him after already being cut from the basketball team. Rub - S06E18
Best Supporting HusbandMarch 17, 2020Dre spirals when Rainbow is elected to the prestigious California Board of Medicine, and the invitation for the annual fundraising gala is a - S06E19
Dad Bod-y of WorkMarch 24, 2020Dre is guilted into volunteering at Jack and Diane's school carnival for Give Back Day. Meanwhile, Rainbow makes an appointment for Junior t - S06E20
A Game of ChickenApril 7, 2020Dre knows when to choose his battles with Bow, but they disagree on where to send Devante for preschool. Meanwhile, Junior helps Jack and Di - S06E21
Earl, InterruptedApril 14, 2020Dre realizes he needs to intervene when Pops starts to go overboard while partying and gambling with old friends to mask his heartbreak. Mea - S06E22
... Baby One More TimeApril 28, 2020Dre underestimates Rhonda's ability to be a mom and struggles to support her decision to adopt a baby. Meanwhile, Ruby gets in the way of Bo - S06E23
Love, BoatMay 5, 2020In the season finale of "black-ish," Dre can't come to terms with his new reality when he discovers something shocking about Pops and Ruby.
Season07Best season
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Hero PizzaOctober 21, 2020The season premiere of "black-ish" takes us to the beginning of the global pandemic for the Johnsons. As a first responder, Bow receives her - S07E02
Season's bestDre at Home OrderOctober 28, 2020Dre underestimates how hard of an adjustment operating during a pandemic will be for the Johnsons. Meanwhile, Junior's attempts to bring his - S07E03
Age Against the MachineNovember 4, 2020Dre and Junior butt heads over the most effective way to protest in the age of social media; Jack grows jealous as Diane starts to hang out - S07E04
Our Wedding DreNovember 18, 2020Dre's intimate wedding plans for Pops and Ruby go awry when Pops' brother, Uncle Norman, shows up unexpectedly for the festivities; Ruby ref - S07E05
Babes in BoylandNovember 25, 2020Dre and Bow find out that Diane has a secret social media account; Junior and Ruby confess to their romantic partners about little lies they - S07E06
Compton Around the Christmas TreeDecember 2, 2020Dre realizes he's out of touch with his roots after Junior claims he's turned into a "valley dad," so he takes the family to his hometown of - S07E07
black-outJanuary 26, 2021When the power goes out in the neighborhood, Dre's instinct is to go into survival mode and stockpile on essentials, while Bow focuses on he - S07E08
What About Gary?February 2, 2021Going against Bow's warning, Dre tries to educate her white cousin Gary about how to be an ally. Meanwhile, Olivia is trying to impress Juni - S07E09
First TrapFebruary 9, 2021After Bow makes history as the first Black female partner at her hospital, Dre feels like he is not supporting the Black community as much a - S07E10
High Water MarkFebruary 16, 2021Dre is still hesitant about recreational use after catching Junior and Oliva smoking weed together. Bow doesn't think it's a big deal, but R - S07E11The Mother And Child De-unionFebruary 23, 2021While Bow and Junior take Olivia and her mother, Maxine, to brunch to celebrate Junior's birthday, and Bow is forced to confront the idea of
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Things Done ChangedMarch 2, 2021In trying to prove to Diane that hip-hop isn't dead, Dre realizes he may be more of out of touch with current trends and his clients than he - S07E13
Jack's First StandMarch 23, 2021When Jack decides to go vegan, Dre is unsupportive because he is worried about messing up their bonding nights where they both would eat BBQ - S07E14
100 Yards and Runnin'March 30, 2021Bow and Dre let their competitive streaks out during their family game night and things escalate when they place a bet. Meanwhile, Junior an - S07E15
Move-In ReadyApril 6, 2021Against the warnings of Dre and his co-workers, Junior is resolute about his decision to move in with Olivia; Bow challenges Dre to get comf - S07E16
My Dinner With Andre JuniorApril 20, 2021Junior and Olivia invite an excited Bow and Dre over for dinner in their new apartment, but upon arrival, they immediately become concerned - S07E17
Missions & AmbitionsApril 27, 2021After having a conversation about deal breakers in relationships with Bow, Dre realizes that he gave up on some of his goals in life and beg - S07E18
Snitches Get BoundariesMay 11, 2021After one of Dre's secrets with Pops is spilled to Ruby, he realizes that his relationships with each of his parents have changed since they - S07E19
Urban LegendMay 18, 2021Dre feels pigeonholed to the urban marketing team at Stevens & Lido and realizes he needs to make some big career changes. Boyz II Men s
Season08
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That's What Friends Are ForJanuary 4, 2022Bow convinces Dre to attend a fundraising event for When We All Vote in hopes to make some new couple friends (and to do their part in incre - S08E02
The NaturalJanuary 11, 2022Dre can't seem to land a good pitch now that he's moved up to general marketing at his firm and begins to doubt himself. Meanwhile, Bow and - S08E03
Bow-MoJanuary 18, 2022Dre calls into a radio show and gets humiliated in front of Diane and tries to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Bow tries to bond with a group of - S08E04
Hoop DreamsJanuary 25, 2022Jack gets a job as the locker room attendant for the Los Angeles Lakers; Dre and Bow feel like they need to step in before his job goes to h - S08E05
Ashy to ClassyFebruary 1, 2022Dre overreacts to Devante leaving the house ashy and Bow intervenes, making the situation worse. Jack makes a bold outfit choice for picture - S08E06
Mom MentorFebruary 8, 2022When Junior's girlfriend, Olivia, gets into Yale, he asks Bow to convince her to stay and attend USC instead; Diane and Jack discover Dre's - S08E07
Sneakers by the DozenFebruary 15, 2022Dre spirals after finding out his white co-worker Griffin has a better sneaker collection than him. Meanwhile, Bow lets Diane take a day off - S08E08My Work Friend's WeddingFebruary 22, 2022Charlie announces that he is marrying Vivica A. Fox and asks Dre to be his best man; Diane's ongoing feud with the groom costs her an invite
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And the Winner Is...March 22, 2022Dre gets news that he's been nominated for an Ad World Award but may have to miss an important family function if he attends. Meanwhile, Oli - S08E10
Young, Gifted and BlackMarch 29, 2022When Dre and Bow get a note that Devante may be falling behind at his private school, they expect he is being discriminated against because - S08E11
The (Almost) Last DanceApril 5, 2022Pops and Ruby announce they are moving out of the house to travel the United States in their RV, garnering mixed reactions from the Johnson - S08E12
If a Black Man Cries in the Woods…April 12, 2022Pops, Dre and Junior go on a trip to heal old wounds; Diane and Jack contemplate their futures as they look at their college wish lists. - S08E13
Season's bestHomegoingApril 19, 2022As Pops and Ruby prepare to move away, Dre and Bow consider if they should make a big life change as well. Grappling with this idea at work,
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