Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Advertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah l
The Talk
When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.
The Nod
Dre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.
Crazy Mom
When Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.
Crime and Punishment
Rainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.
The Prank King
Dre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.
The Gift of Hunger
When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.
Oedipal Triangle
When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.
Colored Commentary
Dre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.
Black Santa/White Christmas
Dre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.
Law of Attraction
Dre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.
Martin Luther Skiing Day
While on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.
Big Night, Big Fight
Dre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.
Andre from Marseille
Dre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.
The Dozens
Dre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.
Parental Guidance
Dre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis guest sta
30 Something
Dre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.
Sex, Lies and Vasectomies
Bow learns from her colleague that Dre never had the vasectomy a few years back that he was supposedly scheduled, so she
The Real World
Bow invites her friends from college to an elaborate dinner party in hopes of impressing them; Dre learns a lot about Bo
Switch Hitting
When super cool--and white--exec Jay Sloane challenges Dre over his street cred and picks inept Charlie for a big urban
The Peer-ent Trap
When teenager Zoey goes through a mini-rebellion phase by pushing boundaries and acting out, Dre wants to lay down the l
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, everyone knows she's g
Elephant in the Room
Dre and Bow go ballistic when Junior declares he's joined the Young Republican Club to impress a girl. Since they really
Pops' Pops' Pops
Pops comes to the rescue with the colorful story of how his great-great grandfather, Drexler Johnson, bet the future of
The Word
Jack performs the song “Gold Digger” at a school talent show and when he sings a lyric that includes THE word, it le
Rock, Paper, Sissors, Gun
After a break-in down the block, Dre talks about getting a gun, and Bow is not comfortable with the idea. Which leads ev
Dr. Hell No
After Dre gets his yearly physical and comes home traumatized, Pops explains his generation's strong aversion towards he
Daddy's Day
After another lackluster Father's Day overshadowed by graduation parties and summer vacations, Dre and his colleagues de
Churched
In the Johnson home, Sundays involve SAT prep and sports, so when the family is invited to Church on Sunday by the neigh
Jacked o' Lantern
Ever since he was a kid, Dre has loved Halloween. Now that he lives in one of those “good candy neighborhoods,” kids
Charlie in Charge
While Dre and Bow take Zoey on a trip to visit Bow's alma mater, Brown University, Dre battles with his fear of flying t
Chop Shop
While Bow prepares for the Johnson family's annual Christmas card shoot, Dre takes Junior and Jack to the Barber Shop to
Man at Work
Dre has always looked out for the crew he grew up with, but when his childhood friend Sha comes to stay at the house for
Stuff
Dre thinks Christmas has become commercialized and is all about “stuff,” and no one loves “stuff” more than his
Plus Two Isn't a Thing
Dre's childhood best friend Gigi Franklin is in town, and Bow feels like an afterthought whenever the two of them are to
Old Digger
Dre has never had a problem with Pops dating, but when it comes to Ruby, he won't let anyone come between them. When Rub
Keeping Up with the Johnsons
After a month of heavy spending, Dre and Bow start to question if they are living too large. Dre's crazy accountant, Jam
Sink or Swim
After Dre notices that his neighbor Janine has never invited his family to any of her pool parties, he assumes she is ra
Twindependence
Jack and Diane are tired of being twins, and after much pleading, Dre and Bow give in to letting them explore their live
Hope
When the kids ask some tough questions in the midst of a highly publicized court case involving alleged police brutality
Any Given Saturday
Jack and Diane are doing biography projects about each other in school, and Diane decides to shoot a documentary on Jack
Black Nanny
Dre and Bow start to slip on the kids' activities and chores around the house, so Bow persuades Dre to hire a nanny. Aft
The Leftovers
When Dre and Bow realize they don't have a legal guardian for their kids, they make it their mission to find replacement
Johnson & Johnson
Dre's sister, Rhonda, is getting married to her girlfriend, Sharon, and the upcoming nuptials lead to a conversation on
The Johnson Show
Dre has always strived to mirror his life after the model families he grew up watching on TV. When news spreads that Ste
Super Rich Kids
Dre has always felt his older son was never like him, but when he finally meets Junior's cool friends, Dre is all in and
Daddy Dre-Care
The flu is going around the Johnson household, and with things in flux at work, Dre tries to avoid catching the bug at a
Good-ish Times
Dre is left exhausted after wrestling with a lot of stress at work and while at home, he drifts to sleep watching a TV m
VIP
Dre decides to take his family to Walt Disney World on the magical, first-class vacation experience he was never able to
God
When Dre discovers that Zoey is questioning her belief in God, he undergoes a crisis of faith and leans on family member
40 Acres and a Vote
With Obama leaving office and the upcoming election, Dre finds a new candidate to believe in – Junior. Junior is runni
Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Man?
After a situation arises at work, Dre's views are confronted regarding how black people are perceived now versus when he
The Purge
After Junior embarrasses Dre during a basketball game, Dre decides to remind Junior of his master pranking skills so he'
Jack of All Trades
When Jack and Diane bring home the results of their career tests, Dre and Bow must come to terms with the fact that Jack
Auntsgiving
Pops' older sister Almaviligerais unexpectedly arrives for Thanksgiving, much to everyone's delight except Ruby, who can
Being Bow-racial
Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who h
Nothing but Nepotism
Bow urges Dre to use his connections and secure Zoey a fellowship, but he doesn't want his daughter relying on nepotism.
Just Christmas, Baby
Zoey is college-bound, so Dre sets out to create the best family Christmas ever, even having Johan and his best friend,
Their Eyes Were Watching Screens
When Diane stumbles onto some websites that give her more than she bargained for, Dre and Bow must take action. Concerne
Lemons
The nation is still reeling after the outcome of the presidential election, and tensions are particularly high at Dre's
Good Dre Hunting
Bow convinces a begrudging Dre to try therapy, and he learns how to cope with his anger issues. Meanwhile, Johan becomes
The Name Game
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 cult
I’m a Survivor
When Dre goes back to Compton for a funeral, he is reunited with his old crew and struggles with survivor's remorse for
One Angry Man
Dre is forced to participate in jury duty after Junior responds to the summons that was thrown away. The case is suppose
ToysRn’tUs
Janine gives Diane a white Girlstory doll for her birthday, and when Bow tries to return it for a black doll, she is sho
Manternity
Dre considers taking paternity leave after he realizes that Zoey is arguably the best child and their bond developed whi
Richard Youngsta
Dre is excited about doing a campaign with a popular rap star but becomes conflicted when Bow and Ruby provide feedback
What Lies Beneath
Dre’s sister Rhonda is in town, and he feels a little jealous of her close relationship with Pops. Dre and Bow urge Zo
Sister, Sister
Bow's sister comes to town after filming a stint on a reality show, and they couldn't have less in common. Meanwhile, Zo
All Groan Up
When Zoey gets into several colleges around the country, Dre and Bow begin to feel worried and sentimental. They reflect
Liberal Arts
Dre tearfully drops Zoey off to college for her two-day orientation, and she hits it off with fellow incoming freshman M
Sprinkles
Initially wary, Dre embraces throwing Bow's baby shower and wants it to be unforgettable. However, his plans are put on
Juneteenth
The Johnsons go to Jack and Diane's school play about Columbus Day, and Dre is dismayed by the historically inaccurate w
Mother Nature
Bow is feeling overwhelmed after the birth of DeVante and learns she is suffering from postpartem depression. Dre urges
Elder. Scam.
Ruby gets scammed and Dre begins to suspect that she isn't as sharp as she used to be, particularly because she was the
Advance to Go (Collect $200)
Dre brings everyone together for a rowdy family game night and the competition is fierce. The game of choice is Monopoly
Public Fool
An incident at school threatens Junior's future at his beloved Valley Glen Prep.
First and Last
Diane experiences a big life event toward becoming a woman and Bow, Ruby, Zoey and Alicia are there to support her. Mean
Please Don't Feed the Animals
Bow keeps in touch with Dre's incarcerated godbrother, Omar, but when they find out he is being released from prison, Om
Charity Case
Dre is chosen to lead Stevens & Lido's new charity campaign which helps people give back to their community. When Bow ad
Sugar Daddy
Dre is diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and after talking to Pops, he's resolved to curing himself. Things come to a head
Working Girl
Bow struggles to adjust as she returns to work after maternity leave. Meanwhile, Ruby gives the twins a “workaround”
Inheritance
Dre's sister Rhonda is in town and Ruby has a talk with them about her inheritance. Meanwhile, Bow's sister Santamonica
Bow Knows
Dre is selected to run point on a campaign that focuses on “The Talk,” which refers to the conversations that Black
Unkept Woman
Dre and Bow's morning routine with the kids is changing now that Bow is taking some time off work. Meanwhile, Junior bon
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Dre and Bow confront gender biases of their own after finding out that both Junior and Zoey have become sexually active.
White Breakfast
When Jack and Diane get in trouble at school, Dre and Bow have to figure out the right balance of discipline and support
Things Were Different Then
Dre reluctantly helps Junior plan Pops' 65th birthday party and starts to see his dad's past in a new light. Meanwhile,
North Star
When both Dre and Bow's families show up for Easter, they have to learn to love each other's different cuisines. Meanwhi
Black Math
When Junior is accepted to Howard and Stanford, Dre tries to convince him to attend his alma mater. Meanwhile, Jack deve
Dog Eat Dog World
The family is divided over the idea of getting a dog after Dre and Bow promise Jack they can get one after he gets Strai
Fifty-Three Percent
Dre and Bow have been fighting more than usual, and they decide to go back to their therapist who suggests they make tim
Blue Valentime
Tensions are high between Dre and Bow as their contractor arrives to remodel the kitchen, realizing they have grown apar
Collateral Damage
The Johnson kids attempt to keep their emotions in check after an estranged Dre and Bow try “nesting,” taking turns
Dream Home
Dre and Bow are living separate lives and switching off with the kids. They start to realize how much they relied on eac
Gap Year
After dropping Junior off at college, Dre and Bow are beside themselves when they find him back at home announcing his d
Don't You Be My Neighbor
The neighbors decide to rent their house out for homestays and it's causing problems for the Johnsons. Dre develops a ne
Scarred for Life
The twins opt out of the family Halloween costume for fear it will hurt their social status in middle school. Dre and Bo
Purple Rain
The family is shocked to learn that Jack and Diane are not familiar with the iconic music of Prince. One by one, each me
Good Grief
Bow's mom, Alicia, visits the family for the first time since the loss of Bow's dad, and she is still heavily grieving.
Stand Up, Fall Down
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 & L
Friends Without Benefits
Bow makes a new friend at work and Dre thinks she has broken bird syndrome. Meanwhile, Junior transforms his shared room
Christmas in Theater Eight
The Johnsons have a tradition of going to the movies on Christmas and they can never agree on what to see. Dre wants to
Wilds of Valley Glen
Dre must take Jack and Diane on a mandatory camping trip for school and hatches a plan for them to escape to a fancy hot
Black Like Us
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
Waltz in A Minor
Dre's teenage cousin Kyra needs a place to stay and the Johnsons decide to take her in, but they have different approach
Dreamgirls and Boys
Dre and Bow struggle with the changing times of identity politics and gender neutrality. Diane auditions for the school
Son of a Pitch
Junior is working at Stevens & Lido as an intern and takes some time to find his footing; but when he offers an idea dur
Black History Month
Dre is upset after he learns that Jack and Diane are getting the same surface-level education about Black History Month
justakidfromcompton
Dre and Bow want to send Kyra to Valley Glen Prep, but after the school treats them like a charity case, they are infuri
Enough Is Enough
After Kyra's estranged father, Perry, shows up and wants to bring Kyra home to Houston, Dre and Bow work to show him the
Each One, Teach One
Dre feels like he has made a difference with the diversity at Stevens & Lido as the head of the Urban Division, but when
Andre Johnson: Good Person
As they are planning Devante's birthday, Bow wants to be more mindful with all the new child-rearing rules these days, b
Under the Influence
Jack is going through an experimental phase and getting himself into trouble, so Dre chaperones the twins' school dance
Good in the ‘Hood
Dre's sister Rhonda takes Jack and Diane to her part of town in a black neighborhood and claims the twins are scared of
FriDre Night Lights
Dre is thrilled when Jack makes the football team, but Bow is against the idea. Meanwhile, Diane wants Junior to drive h
Is It Desert or Dessert
Dre has concerns about Jack and Diane spending the weekend with their friends' family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops is
Relatively Grown Man
After Junior gets an offer for his dream job working with Migos, Dre and Bow are determined to convince him to return to
Pops the Question
Summer was a season of change for the Johnsons. The twins are headed into eighth grade, and Junior is out on his own man
Every Day I'm Struggling
When Rainbow and Dre realize Junior's been taking them for granted, they decide it's time to band together and cut him o
Feminisn't
When Bow learns that Diane and Ruby don't believe in feminism, she brings Diane to meet the women in her feminist group.
When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)
Jack gets cut from the basketball team and it leads to a family discussion about him being short for his age. Dre is wor
Mad and Boujee
When Dre is invited to join a private social club for the black upper class, Bow and the family jump at the opportunity
Everybody Blames Raymond
Halloween is around the corner and the Johnsons are definitely not seeing eye to eye on the family costume. The only thi
Daughters for Dummies
When Dre realizes that his relationship with Diane has been distant, he plans some daddy-daughter bonding sessions, but
O Mother Where Art Thou
When Dre discovers that Lynette is an art aficionado like himself, the two quickly bond and become close, but he begins
University of Dre
Dre and Bow are worried about Junior's future working odd jobs, especially after he tells them he wants to produce comed
Father Christmas
Pops doesn’t do Christmas, so when he shows up to the house full of holiday cheer with Lynette, Dre is thrown off. Pop
Hair Day
Bow takes Diane to get her hair done at the salon and wants to spend this time together as a bonding opportunity, but Di
Boss Daddy
Dre's torn at the office between looking out for Junior as his dad or letting him make his own mistakes. Meanwhile, Jack
Kid Life Crisis
The Johnsons go on vacation at an all-inclusive beach resort in paradise. Dre and Bow meet a couple without kids and liv
Adventure to Ventura
Dre worries Diane and Jack don't know how to fend for themselves and sends them out on an adventure, only to realize it'
The Gauntlet
Dre thought he was the best gift-giver, but Bow tells him she prefers meaningful gifts over expensive ones, so he does h
Friendgame
Bow is heartbroken to learn that Diane is no longer friends with Sophie. Having been scarred by her own friend breakup i
You Don't Know Jack
Jack joins the robotics club and Dre worries it might be a detrimental failure for him after already being cut from the
Best Supporting Husband
Dre spirals when Rainbow is elected to the prestigious California Board of Medicine, and the invitation for the annual f
Dad Bod-y of Work
Dre is guilted into volunteering at Jack and Diane's school carnival for Give Back Day. Meanwhile, Rainbow makes an appo
A Game of Chicken
Dre knows when to choose his battles with Bow, but they disagree on where to send Devante for preschool. Meanwhile, Juni
Earl, Interrupted
Dre realizes he needs to intervene when Pops starts to go overboard while partying and gambling with old friends to mask
…Baby One More Time
Dre underestimates Rhonda's ability to be a mom and struggles to support her decision to adopt a baby. Meanwhile, Ruby g
Love, Boat
Dre can’t come to terms with his new reality when he discovers something shocking about Pops and Ruby. Junior feels th
Election Special (1)
Junior is excited for his first time voting but discovers he has been purged from the voter polls so he does a deep dive
Election Special (2)
Dre's colleague Stevens makes an ill-advised decision to run for Congress, so Dre enlists his family's help and campaign
Hero Pizza
As a first responder, Bow receives her family's praise for her work in the beginning of the global pandemic, with Junior
Dre at Home Order
Dre underestimates how hard of an adjustment operating during a pandemic will be for the Johnsons. Meanwhile, Junior's a
Age Against the Machine
Dre and Junior butt heads over the most effective way to protest in the age of social media. Meanwhile, Jack grows jealo
Our Wedding Dre
Pops and Ruby are getting re-married! And Dre's intimate wedding plans go awry when Pops' brother, Uncle Norman, shows u
Babes in Boyland
Dre and Bow find out that Diane has a secret social media account and realize that she’s not their little girl anymore
Compton Around the Christmas Tree
Dre realizes he’s out of touch with his roots after Junior claims he’s turned into a “valley dad,” so he takes t
Black-out
When the power goes out in the neighborhood, Dre's instinct is to go into survival mode and stockpile on essentials, whi
What About Gary?
Going against Bow's warning, Dre tries to educate her white cousin Gary about how to be an ally. Meanwhile, Olivia is tr
First Trap
After Bow makes history as the first Black female partner at her hospital, Dre feels like he is not supporting the Black
High Water Mark
Dre is still hesitant about recreational use after catching Junior and Oliva smoking weed together. Bow doesn't think it
The Mother and Child De-Union
While Bow and Junior take Olivia and her mother, Maxine, to brunch to celebrate Junior's birthday, and Bow is forced to
Things Done Changed
After trying to prove to Diane that hip-hop isn't dead, Dre realizes he may be out of touch with current trends; Jack th
Jack's First Stand
When Jack decides to go vegan, Dre is unsupportive because he is worried about messing up their bonding nights where the
100 Yards and Runnin'
Bow and Dre let their competitive streaks out during their family game night and things escalate when they place a bet.
Move-In Ready
Against the warnings of Dre and his coworkers, Junior is resolute about his decision to move in with Olivia. They go on
My Dinner with Andre Junior
Junior and Olivia invite an excited Bow and Dre over for dinner in their new apartment, but upon arrival, they immediate
Missions & Ambitions
After having a conversation about deal breakers in relationships with Bow, Dre realizes that he gave up on some of his g
Snitches Get Boundaries
After one of Dre's secrets with Pops is spilled to Ruby, he realizes that his relationships with each of his parents hav
Urban Legend
Dre feels pigeonholed to the urban marketing team at Stevens & Lido and realizes he needs to make some big career change
That's What Friends Are For
Bow convinces Dre to attend a fundraising event for When We All Vote in hopes to make some new couple friends (and to do
The Natural
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.
Bow-Mo
Dre calls into a radio show and gets humiliated in front of Diane and tries to redeem himself. Meanwhile, Bow tries to b
Hoop Dreams
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
Ashy to Classy
Dre overreacts to Devante leaving the house ashy and Bow intervenes, making the situation worse. Jack makes a bold outfi
Mom Mentor
When Junior’s girlfriend, Olivia, gets into Yale, he asks Bow to convince her to stay and attend USC instead. Meanwhil
Sneakers by the Dozen
Dre spirals after finding out his white co-worker Griffin has a better sneaker collection than him. Meanwhile, Bow lets
My Work-Friend's Wedding
Charlie announces that he is marrying Vivica A. Fox and asks Dre to be his best man. Meanwhile, Diane's ongoing feud wit
And the Winner Is...
Dre gets news that he's been nominated for an Ad World Award but may have to miss an important family function if he att
Young, Gifted and Black
When Dre and Bow get a note that Devante may be falling behind at his private school, they expect he is being discrimina
The (Almost) Last Dance
Pops and Ruby announce they are moving out of the house to travel the United States in their RV, garnering mixed reactio
If a Black Man Cries in the Woods...
Pops, Dre and Junior go on a "man trip" to heal old wounds. Meanwhile, Diane and Jack contemplate their futures as they
Homegoing
As Pops and Ruby prepare to move away, Dre and Bow consider if they should make a big life change as well. Grappling wit
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