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black-ish

2014TV-148 seasons7.0 / 10

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

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Synopsis

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

Season 8 episodes

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Episode 1

That's What Friends Are For

23m1.0 / 10

Bow 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 increasing participation in each and every election), but Dre is convinced there will be nothing but dud husbands there to befriend. Their expectations are far exceeded when the special guest for the evening is none other than Michelle Obama. To their surprise, the former first lady accepts an invitation for dinner at their house. But on the evening of the special meal, the rest of the Johnsons want to crash the occasion.

Episode credits

Guest stars Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Nicole Sullivan, Michelle Obama, Aaron Lazar, Mark Meir

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Episode 2

The Natural

23m1.0 / 10

Dre 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 Ruby question the new boy Diane is dating who doesn't necessarily meet her standards

Episode credits

Guest stars Reid Scott, Justin De Rosa, Nicole Pacent, Abe Kim, Julia Gallagher

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Episode 3

Bow-Mo

23m1.0 / 10

Dre 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 young female doctors and learns a hard truth

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Andy Daly, Scott Mosenson, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Stephen A. Smith, Shakira Ja'nai Paye, Stephanie Charles

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Episode 4

Hoop Dreams

23m1.0 / 10

Jack gets a job as the locker room attendant for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Dre and Bow feel like they need to step in before letting the job get to his head. Meanwhile, Pops and Ruby realize their daily routine has gotten boring and heed advice from Junior and Olivia.

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Andrew Bachelor, Jeanie Buss, Dwight Howard, Magic Johnson, Rajon Rondo

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Episode 5

Ashy to Classy

23m1.8 / 10

Dre overreacts to Devante leaving the house ashy and Bow intervenes, making the situation worse. Jack makes a bold outfit choice for picture day, and while Junior does not approve, Dre attempts to be more supportive

Episode credits

Guest stars Berlin Gross, August Gross, André B. Walker

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Episode 6

Mom Mentor

23m1.0 / 10

When Junior’s girlfriend, Olivia, gets into Yale, he asks Bow to convince her to stay and attend USC instead. Meanwhile, Diane and Jack discover Dre’s inspiration for his ads are hitting a little too close to home.

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Elando Baltimore, Raquel Justice

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Episode 7

Sneakers by the Dozen

23m1.0 / 10

Dre spirals after finding out his white co-worker Griffin has a better sneaker collection than him. Meanwhile, Bow lets Diane take a day off from school against Pops’ advice.

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Reid Scott

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Episode 8

My Work-Friend's Wedding

23m1.2 / 10

Charlie announces that he is marrying Vivica A. Fox and asks Dre to be his best man. Meanwhile, Diane's ongoing feud with the groom costs her an invite to the wedding, but she attempts to sneak in anyway.

Episode credits

Guest stars Daveed Diggs, Vivica A. Fox, Babyface, Abe Kim, Julia Gallagher

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Episode 9

And the Winner Is...

23m1.0 / 10

Dre 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, Olivia returns from Yale to visit Junior who has a full day of L.A. fun planned for their visit.

Episode credits

Directed by Stacey MuhammadGuest stars Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Reid Scott, Isaiah Mustafa, Eileen Barnett

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Episode 10

Young, Gifted and Black

23m1.0 / 10

When Dre and Bow get a note that Devante may be falling behind at his private school, they expect he is being discriminated against because he is the only Black student in class. But during their visit to his classroom, they realize there may be more to it, and gravely overstep in one of his school projects. At home, Junior is still coping with heartbreak, and Jack and Diane enlist Charlie to cheer him up.

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Liz Jenkins, Kyla Schoer

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Episode 11

The (Almost) Last Dance

23m1.0 / 10

Pops and Ruby announce they are moving out of the house to travel the United States in their RV, garnering mixed reactions from the Johnson family. When Bow realizes she is beginning perimenopause, Dre enlists her mother's help.

Episode credits

Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Anna Deavere Smith

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Episode 12

If a Black Man Cries in the Woods...

23m1.0 / 10

Pops, Dre and Junior go on a "man trip" to heal old wounds. Meanwhile, Diane and Jack contemplate their futures as they look at their college wish lists.

Episode credits

Directed by Iona MorrisGuest stars Laurence Fishburne

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Episode 13

Homegoing

23m1.0 / 10finale

As 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, Dre receives some unexpected advice from Simone Biles, who tells him to follow his heart. The Johnsons prepare for their goodbyes in the series finale.

Episode credits

Guest stars Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Nicole Sullivan, Kimrie Lewis, Simone Biles, Salvador Chacon

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

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Cast

Anthony AndersonAndre Johnson
Tracee Ellis RossRainbow Johnson
Yara ShahidiZoey Johnson
Marcus ScribnerJunior Johnson
Marsai MartinDiane Johnson
Miles BrownJack Johnson
Jenifer LewisRuby Johnson
Deon ColeCharlie Telphy

Credits

Created by
Kenya Barris

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
175
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • ABC StudiosUnited States
  • Cinema Gypsy ProductionsUnited States
  • Khalabo Ink SocietyUnited States
  • ABC SignatureUnited States

Themes

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