Storyline

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

First Aired

2014-09-24
Last Aired

2022-04-19
Creator

Kenya Barris
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

8
Episodes

175
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

family sitcom racial issues family of color

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1. Pilot

Advertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and ha...More

Advertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah like his friends.Less

23mins 2014-09-24

2. The Talk

When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop askin...More

When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.Less

23mins 2014-10-01

3. The Nod

Dre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.

Dre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.Less

23mins 2014-10-08

4. Crazy Mom

When Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.

When Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.Less

23mins 2014-10-15

5. Crime and Punishment

Rainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.

Rainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.Less

23mins 2014-10-22

6. The Prank King

Dre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.

Dre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.Less

23mins 2014-10-29

7. The Gift of Hunger

When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.

When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.Less

23mins 2014-11-12

8. Oedipal Triangle

When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.

When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.Less

23mins 2014-11-19

9. Colored Commentary

Dre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.

Dre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.Less

23mins 2014-12-03

10. Black Santa/White Christmas

Dre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.

Dre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.Less

23mins 2014-12-10

11. Law of Attraction

Dre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.

Dre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.Less

23mins 2015-01-07

12. Martin Luther Skiing Day

While on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.

While on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.Less

23mins 2015-01-14

13. Big Night, Big Fight

Dre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.

Dre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.Less

23mins 2015-02-11

14. Andre from Marseille

Dre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.

Dre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.Less

23mins 2015-02-18

15. The Dozens

Dre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.

Dre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.Less

23mins 2015-02-25

16. Parental Guidance

Dre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenif...More

Dre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis guest star.Less

23mins 2015-03-04

17. 30 Something

Dre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.

Dre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.Less

23mins 2015-03-25

18. Sex, Lies and Vasectomies

Bow learns from her colleague that Dre never had the vasectomy a few years back that he was supposedly...More

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. Less

23mins 2015-04-01

19. The Real World

Bow invites her friends from college to an elaborate dinner party in hopes of impressing them; Dre lea...More

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.Less

23mins 2015-04-08

20. Switch Hitting

When super cool--and white--exec Jay Sloane challenges Dre over his street cred and picks inept Charli...More

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. Less

23mins 2015-04-22

21. The Peer-ent Trap

When teenager Zoey goes through a mini-rebellion phase by pushing boundaries and acting out, Dre wants...More

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.Less

23mins 2015-04-29

22. Please Don’t Ask, Please Don’t Tell

Dre's sister, Rhonda, is in town for Mother's Day and although she hasn't come out to the family, ever...More

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. Less

23mins 2015-05-06

23. Elephant in the Room

Dre and Bow go ballistic when Junior declares he’s joined the Young Republican Club to impress a girl....More

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.Less

23mins 2015-05-13

24. Pops' Pops' Pops

Pops comes to the rescue with the colorful story of how his great-great grandfather, Drexler Johnson, ...More

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.Less

23mins 2015-05-20

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Cast

Anthony Anderson

Andre Johnson

Tracee Ellis Ross

Rainbow Johnson

Marcus Scribner

Junior Johnson

Marsai Martin

Diane Johnson

Miles Brown

Jack Johnson

Jenifer Lewis

Ruby Johnson

Deon Cole

Charlie Telphy

Peter MacKenzie

Leslie Stevens

Jeff Meacham

Josh Oppenhol

Katlyn Nichol

Olivia Lockhart

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A Review by cortneyhow 8

Written by cortneyhow on 2022-04-26

Black-ish is a sitcom about an upper-middle class family living in a predominantly white neighbourhood. It manages to be entertaining and fu... read more

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A Review by Cortney

Black-ish is a sitcom about an upper-middle class family living in a predominantly white neighbourhood. It manages to be entertaining and funny while at the same time bringing to light the many issues facing black people today. Some cha...