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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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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
After dropping Junior off at college, Dre and Bow are beside themselves when they find him back at home announcing his decision to take a gap year. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane begin to question whether they should still be sharing a room.
Directed by Gail LernerWritten by Doug HallGuest stars Yara Shahidi, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Emerson Min, D'Meetri Griffin, Alfredo Tavares
Episode 2
The neighbors decide to rent their house out for homestays and it's causing problems for the Johnsons. Dre develops a newfound joy of calling the cops over petty neighborhood issues but begins to question the example he is setting for Jack. Meanwhile, Diane develops her first crush and Bow wants to help but lets Zoey take the lead.
Directed by Pete ChatmonWritten by Kenny Smith Jr.Guest stars Yara Shahidi, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Francia Raísa, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Nicole Sullivan, Kiff VandenHeuvel
Episode 3
The 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 themselves to protect them from bullies by putting together the best haunted house and invite the whole seventh grade. Meanwhile, Junior starts spending time with a girl from Ruby's choir and Ruby doesn't know how to feel about it.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Yamara TaylorGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Issac Ryan Brown, Monique A. Green, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Liz Jenkins, Laila Lockhart Kraner, Jet Jurgensmeyer
Episode 4
The 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 works to explain Prince's tremendous impact on their lives through his music.
Directed by Charles Stone IIIWritten by Peter SajiGuest stars Yara Shahidi, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Duchess Dukes
Episode 5
Bow'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 a big luau-themed party for what would have been her dad's next birthday. Meanwhile, Mason has an extra ticket to an MMA fight and invites Diane on the same night as the party.
Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Anna Deavere Smith, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Emerson Min, Rob Huebel
Episode 6
Junior 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 astonished to see Dre's co-workers say offensive things and Dre letting it slide. Meanwhile, Bow lets Ruby watch Devante after the nanny quits; and Ruby has a hard time following Bow's rules.
Directed by Ryan CaseWritten by Laura GutinGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Nelson Franklin, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Emerson Min, Tyler Nusenow
Episode 7
Bow makes a new friend at work and Dre thinks she has broken bird syndrome. Meanwhile, Junior transforms his shared room with Jack into a frat house, and Ruby and Diane gang up against them.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Lindsey ShockleyGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Kellee Stewart, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Gina Hiraizumi, Terryn Westbrook, Clint Culp, Cherish Monique Duke
Episode 8
The 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 film about Rosa Parks, but they all want to see the latest action-packed superhero blockbuster. Meanwhile, Junior becomes embarrassed about taking a gap year after he runs into his ex-girlfriend Megan at the theater.
Directed by Jude WengWritten by Courtney LillyGuest stars Laurence Fishburne, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Annelise Grace, Kurt Fuller, Ithamar Enriquez, Christina Webber, Amad Jackson
Episode 9
Dre 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 pampering. Meanwhile, Bow gets an award at work, but feels undermined after a colleague is surprised to learn that she went to USC for med school.
Directed by Claire ScanlonWritten by Christian LanderGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Andy Daly, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Nicole Sullivan, Sayeed Shahidi, Jet Jurgensmeyer, P.J. Byrne
Episode 10
Dre 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 to the principal about the need for sensitivity toward all complexions. Meanwhile, Junior claims there is unspoken colorism within their own family, and things get heated.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Peter SajiGuest stars Zylan Brooks, Herbert Russell, Sophia Stephens
Episode 11
Dre'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 adjust to suburban life. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane try to vet Kyra on social media to get information on her.
Directed by Pete ChatmonWritten by Robb Chavis, Lisa Muse BryantGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Allen Maldonado, Dara Reneé, Quvenzhané Wallis, Michael Strahan, Berlin Gross, August Gross
Episode 12
Dre and Bow struggle with the changing times of identity politics and gender neutrality. Diane auditions for the school play and scores the male lead part, but her crush starts spending time with another girl. Meanwhile, Junior's Valentine's Day date goes awry after Dre and Pops have a talk with him about chivalry.
Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Gail LernerGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Monique A. Green, Wanda Sykes, Dara Reneé, Quvenzhané Wallis, Berlin Gross, August Gross
Episode 13
Junior 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 meeting, Dre immediately puts him in his place. Meanwhile, Bow has a meeting with one of Kyra's teachers and learns that she has an aptitude for chemistry, but Kyra doesn't want to transfer to a magnet school.
Directed by Eva LongoriaWritten by Steven WhiteGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Dara Reneé, Quvenzhané Wallis, Indira G. Wilson, Leah Henoch, Melody Melendez
Episode 14
Dre 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 was growing up. After taking it up with the twins' teacher, he is asked to present at the assembly and wants to bring Black history to life.
Directed by Tracee Ellis RossWritten by Laura GutinGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Octavia Spencer, Jennie Pierson, Liz Jenkins
Episode 15
Dre and Bow want to send Kyra to Valley Glen Prep, but after the school treats them like a charity case, they are infuriated. Meanwhile, Junior wants to get a job as Josh's assistant at Stevens & Lido.
Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Lisa Muse BryantGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Issac Ryan Brown, Quvenzhané Wallis, Nelson Franklin, Brittany Daniel, Nancy Lenehan, Nicholas Cafero, Andrew Flory
Episode 16
After 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 can provide for her. Meanwhile, the kids go on a mission to get her one last chili dog from Larry's.
Directed by Michael SpillerWritten by Doug HallGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Katt Williams, Quvenzhané Wallis, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Otoja Abit, Kiva Jump, Michael Gonzales
Episode 17
Dre feels like he has made a difference with the diversity at Stevens & Lido as the head of the Urban Division, but when Junior tells him that Josh is his mentor, Dre flips out. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane show their friends a video of Bow dancing and now she's become the hot mom.
Directed by Gail LernerWritten by Melanie BoysawGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Allen Maldonado, Wanda Sykes, Geffri Maya, Emerson Min, Jesse James Baldwin
Episode 18
As 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 it. Junior tells Jack and Diane that they need to be more mindful of the environment and their first order of business is changing Ruby's bad habits.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Esa LewisGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Tom Beyer, Lauren Plaxco, Selyna Warren
Episode 19
Jack is going through an experimental phase and getting himself into trouble, so Dre chaperones the twins' school dance to keep an eye on him. Meanwhile, Junior fights with his girlfriend, Niecy, after she thinks he spends too much time taking care of Devante.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Christian LanderGuest stars Monique A. Green, Emerson Min, Liz Jenkins, Joshua Caleb Johnson, Roger J. Timber
Episode 20
Dre'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. Dre and Rhonda take them to a local diner to show them why it's so special. Meanwhile, Bow becomes the “office mom” at work, and Junior tries to help her break the label.
Directed by Rob SweeneyWritten by Courtney LillyGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laila Ali, Andy Daly, Nelson Franklin, Scott Mosenson, Raven-Symoné, Mike C. Nelson, David Alan Wallace
Episode 21
Dre 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 date with Jalen, but Junior overstays his welcome.
Directed by Charles Stone IIIWritten by Lindsey ShockleyGuest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Emerson Min, Nicole Sullivan, Joshua Caleb Johnson
Episode 22
Dre has concerns about Jack and Diane spending the weekend with their friends' family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops is forced to come to terms with how he treats women after he helps set Junior up.
Directed by Kenny Smith Jr.Written by Kenny Smith Jr.Guest stars Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Brandon Routh, Mandell Maughan, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Zaria, Noelle Goins
Episode 23
After 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 degree.
Directed by Anthony AndersonWritten by Steven WhiteGuest stars Yara Shahidi, Jeff Meacham, Laurence Fishburne, Geffri Maya, Berlin Gross, August Gross, Seth Vernon, Andy Richter
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
ABCUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
Cinema Gypsy ProductionsUnited States
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ABC SignatureUnited States
