TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Advertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah like his friends.
Directed by Kenya BarrisWritten by Kenya BarrisGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Meredith, Nick Carson, Jacob Kemp, Gianna Altieri, Alfonso Colichon
Episode 2
When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Vijal PatelGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Laurence Fishburne, Rachael Grace
Episode 3
Dre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.
Directed by James GriffithsWritten by Kenya BarrisGuest stars Deon Cole, Laurence Fishburne, David L. King, Leigh Bush, Mike C. Nelson, Jenna Osterlund, Rachael Grace, Christopher Griffin
Episode 4
When Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.
Directed by James GriffithsWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Daniel Lee Robertson III, Jennie Pierson, Lesley Tsina, Elizabeth June, Ursula Burton
Episode 5
Rainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.
Directed by Claire ScanlonWritten by Corey NickersonGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Sharon Muthu, Grace Rowe, Forte Rodriguez, Jacob Kemp, Rachael Grace
Episode 6
Dre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.
Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Lindsey ShockleyGuest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Jacob Kemp, Rachael Grace
Episode 7
When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Peter SajiGuest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Hector Osorio, Nicole Sullivan, Harvey J. Alperin, David Goldman, Rachael Grace
Episode 8
When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.
Directed by Rebecca AsherWritten by Vijal PatelGuest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Arden Belle, Rachael Grace, Alana Dupre
Episode 9
Dre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Yvette Lee BowserGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Ken Jenkins, Brandon Gibson, Michael Nanfria, Martin Garcia, Christopher Carroll
Episode 10
Dre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Issac Ryan Brown, Ana Ortiz, Virginia Montero, Rachael Grace
Episode 11
Dre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Edi Patterson, Grifon Aldren, Arianna Jaffier
Episode 12
While on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.
Guest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Nick Carson, Jon Reep, Shane Blades, John Maholm
Episode 13
Dre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.
Guest stars Richard Riehle, Renee Dorian, Jesse Burch, Matthew Rocheleau, Raja Deka, Joel Spence, Shannon McClung, Jeff Lewis
Episode 14
Dre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.
Guest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Julian De La Celle, Mindy Sterling, Emily Tarver, B.J. Mitchell, Leah Sprecher, Chyka Jackson
Episode 15
Dre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.
Directed by Millicent SheltonGuest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Nick Carson, Doug Simpson, Thomas Archer, Walter Fauntleroy, Caitlin Quisenberry
Episode 16
Dre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis guest star.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Laurence Fishburne, Beau Bridges, Anna Deavere Smith, Bishop Don Magic Juan, Bill Doyle, Ellen Karsten, L.T. Tolliver
Episode 17
Dre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Bill Doyle, Jermaine Dupri, Nikki Hoard
Episode 18
Bow 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 he'll come clean and tell the truth.
Guest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Scott Mosenson, Edi Patterson, Mindy Sterling, Maury Povich, Cassidey Fralin
Episode 19
Bow invites her friends from college to an elaborate dinner party in hopes of impressing them; Dre learns a lot about Bow's past; the kids decide to create their own reality show by documenting the party.
Guest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Jerry Minor, Lindsay Price, Mara Marini, Whitney Hough
Episode 20
When super cool--and white--exec Jay Sloane challenges Dre over his street cred and picks inept Charlie for a big urban market account, Dre finds himself questioning his "blackness." Pops gets a letter from the IRS and fears the worst.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Edi Patterson, Michael Rapaport, Sarah Himmelstein
Episode 21
When teenager Zoey goes through a mini-rebellion phase by pushing boundaries and acting out, Dre wants to lay down the law, while Bow insists on a softer approach like her mom did with her.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamGuest stars Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Issac Ryan Brown
Episode 22
Dre's sister, Rhonda, is in town for Mother's Day and although she hasn't come out to the family, everyone knows she's gay, except Ruby.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Issac Ryan Brown, Raven-Symoné, Mike C. Nelson
Episode 23
Dre and Bow go ballistic when Junior declares he's joined the Young Republican Club to impress a girl. Since they really can't believe any reasonable black people would be Republicans, Dre and Bow arrange to meet Hillary's wealthy and conservative parents. Meanwhile, everyone teases Zoey when she finds out she needs glasses.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Bumper Robinson, Judith Moreland, Bill Maher, Max Goudsmit
Episode 24
Pops comes to the rescue with the colorful story of how his great-great grandfather, Drexler Johnson, bet the future of the Johnson family against a ruthless gangster, Elroy Savoy, for Jack and Diane's school assignment.
Guest stars Jenifer Lewis, Deon Cole, Peter MacKenzie, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Sean Combs, Jennie Pierson, Mary J. Blige
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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
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