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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.

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Episode 1

VIP

23m4.6 / 10

Dre 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 the help of a VIP tour guide, Dre and the kids take full advantage of their VIP status. Meanwhile, Bow, Pops and Ruby set off on their own adventure at Walt Disney World.

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Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Jonathan GroffGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Hunter Wayne Pratt, Maui Kai Malone, Jim Rash, Angela Sprinkle, Jose Garza

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Episode 2

God

23m4.4 / 10

When Dre discovers that Zoey is questioning her belief in God, he undergoes a crisis of faith and leans on family members and coworkers for their input. Meanwhile, Bow's brother Johan comes to stay with The Johnsons after living abroad and becomes an instant thorn in Dre's side.

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Directed by Anton CropperWritten by Laura GutinGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Daveed Diggs, Salome Azizi

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Episode 3

40 Acres and a Vote

23m3.9 / 10

With Obama leaving office and the upcoming election, Dre finds a new candidate to believe in – Junior. Junior is running for class president and is overqualified for the job, but he just can't seem to connect with his fellow classmates. Dre becomes his campaign manager and tries to make Junior appeal to the masses. Meanwhile, Pops, Johan and Jack discuss why they're not voting in the upcoming election, and Bow is worried that Zoey's college essay is not going to get her into college.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Corey NickersonGuest stars Deon Cole, Laurence Fishburne, Daveed Diggs, Nelson Franklin, Mark Roman

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Episode 4

Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Man?

23m5.1 / 10

After a situation arises at work, Dre's views are confronted regarding how black people are perceived now versus when he grew up. He wants to be more open-minded about being a part of his community, and his first step is joining his Homeowners' Association. Meanwhile, Bow wants to spend more time with the kids before the new baby arrives and gets advice from Pops on how to make them want to be around her.

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Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Peter SajiGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Allen Maldonado, Daveed Diggs, Nicole Sullivan, Chris Hansen, Alison Whitney

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Episode 5

The Purge

23m5.0 / 10

After Junior embarrasses Dre during a basketball game, Dre decides to remind Junior of his master pranking skills so he'll never challenge him again. Meanwhile, the neighborhood participates in a “mischief night” during Halloween where petty crimes become legal, and Ruby takes it too far with the kids.

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Directed by Matt SohnWritten by Lindsey ShockleyGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Andy Daly, Nelson Franklin, Nicole Sullivan, Markees Christmas, Ronnie Alvarez, Noreen O'Neill

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Episode 6

Jack of All Trades

23m5.3 / 10

When 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-collar future. Meanwhile, Ruby is convinced Diane is possessed with a little help from Junior and Zoey.

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Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Kent Faulcon, Jaime Alvarez, William Cowart

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Episode 7

Auntsgiving

23m5.0 / 10

Pops' older sister Almaviligerais unexpectedly arrives for Thanksgiving, much to everyone's delight except Ruby, who can't stand her ex-sister-in-law. While Bow and Dre go on their last vacation before the baby arrives, the kids try to figure out why Ruby hates Almaviligerais so much.

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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Kenny Smith Jr.Guest stars Laurence Fishburne, Lorraine Toussaint, Cole Gerdes, Joe Gillette

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Episode 8

Being Bow-racial

23m5.5 / 10

Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who happens to be white. Dre is handling a big project for a client at work and relies on Charlie to teach him how to relate to the campaign’s white, female point-person. Meanwhile, Zoey needs extra credit for her design class, and asks Jack and Diane if she can remodel their room.

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Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Jenifer Rice-Genzuk HenryGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Beau Bridges, Daveed Diggs, Wanda Sykes, Laila Lockhart Kraner, Caitlin Leahy, Kyra Locke

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Episode 9

Nothing but Nepotism

23m5.5 / 10

Bow 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 a place at the hospital, Dre balks at the idea and successfully pulls some strings at Teen Vogue. Meanwhile, Junior loses his first job at an arcade pizza joint that the twins love after he reports their unclean practices to corporate, and they shut it down.

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Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Yamara TaylorGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Daveed Diggs, Nelson Franklin, Lance Barber, Alec Mapa, Ryan Meharry

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Episode 10

Just Christmas, Baby

23m5.2 / 10mid season

Zoey 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 celebration. Meanwhile, Bow babysits Gigi's newborn and remembers just how difficult mothering a baby is.

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Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Steven WhiteGuest stars Laurence Fishburne, Daveed Diggs, Tyra Banks, Brooklyn McLinn

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Episode 11

Their Eyes Were Watching Screens

23m5.5 / 10

When Diane stumbles onto some websites that give her more than she bargained for, Dre and Bow must take action. Concerned that the internet is corrupting their children, Dre and Bow decide to make their home an internet free-zone and deal with the backlash.

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Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Deon Cole, Issac Ryan Brown, Nelson Franklin, Mindy Sterling, Diane Farr, Floyd Van Buskirk, Alona Leoine

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Episode 12

Lemons

23m5.0 / 10

The nation is still reeling after the outcome of the presidential election, and tensions are particularly high at Dre's work. Much to his frustration, they haven't been able to get anything done since election night – eight weeks ago. Meanwhile, Junior is dealing with a disenfranchised student body as class president, and when he is asked to deliver Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech at school, Pops teaches him there is more to the speech than Junior thought.

Episode credits

Directed by Kenya BarrisWritten by Kenya BarrisGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Allen Maldonado, Wanda Sykes, Nelson Franklin, Catherine Reitman, Stephanie Arcila

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Episode 13

Good Dre Hunting

23m5.1 / 10

Bow 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 kids.

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Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Vijal PatelGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Daveed Diggs, Wanda Sykes, Nelson Franklin, Lance Barber, Mary Kay Place, Stephen O'Mahoney

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Episode 14

The Name Game

23m3.7 / 10

Dre 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 name that Bow and Ruby aren't a fan of. Meanwhile, Zoey's plan to have an anti-Valentine's Day with her friend Shelly is thwarted when Junior asks Shelly out on a date, so Diane tries to fill in as Zoey's BFF.

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Directed by Gail LernerWritten by Courtney LillyGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Nelson Franklin, Diane Farr, Gabrielle Elyse, Brian Michael Jones, Bob Rumnock, Sarah Cortez

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Episode 15

I’m a Survivor

23m3.3 / 10

When 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 behind. Meanwhile, Bow becomes self-conscious when Ruby criticizes her parenting style.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Hale RothsteinGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Issac Ryan Brown, Marla Gibbs, Nelson Franklin, Faizon Love, Ron Funches, Affion Crockett

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Episode 16

One Angry Man

23m2.8 / 10

Dre 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 shut, but when Dre sees that the defendant is a young African American, he feels a civic responsibility to give him a fair trial. Meanwhile, Bow decides to let the kids swear in the house since they are more open with her that way, but she and Ruby soon regret the decision.

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Guest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Nicole Sullivan, Bill Fagerbakke, Kyle Red Silverstein, Mark Atteberry, Stewart Skelton

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Episode 17

ToysRn’tUs

23m2.8 / 10

Janine 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 options offered. Dre blames the lack of representation of African Americans in the media, but when confronting this systematic problem, he realizes that he has prejudices of his own. Meanwhile, Ruby enlists the help of Junior to be her Spades partner.

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Directed by Oz ScottWritten by Jenifer Rice-Genzuk HenryGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Issac Ryan Brown, Nicole Sullivan, Casey Wilson, Doris Day Bowman, Jules Sylvester

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Episode 18

Manternity

23m3.3 / 10

Dre considers taking paternity leave after he realizes that Zoey is arguably the best child and their bond developed while he was unemployed when she was born. Meanwhile, Bow tries to hide her pregnancy in order to get a promotion, and Ruby convinces the kids that their nanny, Vivian, is stealing from them.

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Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Emily Halpern, Sarah HaskinsGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Andy Daly, Nelson Franklin, Scott Mosenson, Rosalind Chao, Mike C. Nelson, Regina Hall

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Episode 19

Richard Youngsta

23m3.3 / 10

Dre is excited about doing a campaign with a popular rap star but becomes conflicted when Bow and Ruby provide feedback suggesting it plays on stereotypes. Meanwhile, Bow is determined to get the family to stop eating so much take-out food.

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Directed by Jude WengWritten by Peter SajiGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Nicole Sullivan, Chris Brown, Dan Gordon, Dean Sharpe, Briana Walden

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Episode 20

What Lies Beneath

23m3.3 / 10

Dre’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 high school party, and things get out of hand. Meanwhile, the twins feel like they’re soon to be forgotten, so they decide to live life to the fullest.

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Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Jessica PotterGuest stars Laurence Fishburne, Issac Ryan Brown, Raven-Symoné, Joseph Meissner, Boise Holmes, Dawson Fletcher, Ahmad Rashād, Phillip Wampler

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Episode 21

Sister, Sister

23m2.8 / 10

Bow'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 spend more time with Junior since she's leaving for college, and Jack and Diane decide to rebrand themselves.

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Directed by Anya AdamsWritten by Yamara TaylorGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Daveed Diggs, Nelson Franklin, Anna Deavere Smith, Laila Lockhart Kraner, Rashida Jones, Scarlet Spencer

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Episode 22

All Groan Up

23m3.2 / 10

When Zoey gets into several colleges around the country, Dre and Bow begin to feel worried and sentimental. They reflect back on memories they've had with the family and wonder what life will be like without her around all the time. Pops enlists the twins to try and sway Zoey to go to college in a city they want to visit.

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Directed by Kenny Smith Jr.Written by Hale RothsteinGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Annelise Grace, Mallory Sparks

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Episode 23

Liberal Arts

23m3.7 / 10

Dre tearfully drops Zoey off to college for her two-day orientation, and she hits it off with fellow incoming freshman Miriam after they ditch the campus tour. They are smitten upon meeting Aaron, who is running the Black Student Union booth at the club fair. When Zoey finds out that Dre never turned in her housing application, she pays a visit to President Schock and Dean Parker to plead for mercy.

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Directed by James GriffithsWritten by Kenya Barris, Larry WilmoreGuest stars Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Trevor Jackson, Chris Parnell, Matt Walsh, Jules Hartley, Janzy Paraiso, Christina Veronica

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Episode 24

Sprinkles

23m2.8 / 10finale

Initially wary, Dre embraces throwing Bow's baby shower and wants it to be unforgettable. However, his plans are put on hold when Bow stops by the OB/GYN with a headache and discovers she is having complications.

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Directed by Eva LongoriaWritten by Laura GutinGuest stars Deon Cole, Laurence Fishburne, Daveed Diggs, Salome Azizi, Christy Meyers, Biz Markie

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about black-ish

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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