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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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- E1 PilotNext upSep 24, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 5.6
Synopsis
Advertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah like his friends.
Guest stars: Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Michelle Meredith (Tour Guide), Nick Carson (Zach), Jacob Kemp (Kris), Gianna Altieri (Student), Alfonso Colichon (Break Dancer)
- E2 The TalkOct 1, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 5.0
Synopsis
When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.
Guest stars: Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Rachael Grace (Receptionist)
- E3 The NodOct 8, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 5.4
Synopsis
Dre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), David L. King (Mr. Boyer), Leigh Bush (Mrs. Boyer), Mike C. Nelson (Nurse Larry), Jenna Osterlund (Employee), Rachael Grace (Receptionist), Christopher Griffin (Eustace Telphy)
- E4 Crazy MomOct 15, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
When Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.
Guest stars: Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Daniel Lee Robertson III (Patron), Jennie Pierson (Ms. Davis), Lesley Tsina (Stacy Kang-Nussbaum), Elizabeth June (Harriet Tubman), Ursula Burton (Candace)
- E5 Crime and PunishmentOct 22, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
Rainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.
Guest stars: Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Sharon Muthu (Charani), Grace Go (Tanya), Forte Rodriguez (Security Guard), Jacob Kemp (Kris), Rachael Grace (Receptionist)
- E6 The Prank KingOct 29, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 5.1
Synopsis
Dre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Jacob Kemp (Kris), Rachael Grace (Receptionist)
- E7 The Gift of HungerNov 12, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Hector Osorio (Pedro/Eric), Nicole Sullivan (Janine), Harvey J. Alperin (Neighbor), David Goldman (Bruce Greenstein), Rachael Grace (Receptionist)
- E8 Oedipal TriangleNov 19, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.
Guest stars: Jenifer Lewis (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Arden Belle (Kyra Kang-Nussbaum), Rachael Grace (Receptionist), Alana Dupre (Natalie)
- E9 Colored CommentaryDec 3, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 4.9
Synopsis
Dre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.
Guest stars: Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Ken Jenkins (Bernie), Brandon Gibson (Adam), Michael Nanfria (Kevin), Martin Garcia (Museum Honcho), Christopher Carroll (Winston)
- E10 Black Santa/White ChristmasDec 10, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 4.7
Synopsis
Dre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.
Guest stars: Jenifer Lewis (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Issac Ryan Brown (Young Dre), Ana Ortiz (Angelica), Virginia Montero (Conchita), Rachael Grace (Receptionist)
- E11 Law of AttractionJan 7, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 5.1
Synopsis
Dre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.
Guest stars: Jenifer Lewis (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Edi Patterson (Laura), Grifon Aldren (Guy), Arianna Jaffier (Little Girl)
- E12 Martin Luther Skiing DayJan 14, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 4.8
Synopsis
While on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Allen Maldonado (Curtis), Nick Carson (Zach), Jon Reep (Owner), Shane Blades (Police Officer), John Maholm (Bus Driver)
- E13 Big Night, Big FightFeb 11, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 5.2
Synopsis
Dre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.
Guest stars: Richard Riehle (Solomon), Renee Dorian (Stacy), Jesse Burch (Keith), Matthew Rocheleau (Jason), Raja Deka (Dr. Dilip Kotwala), Joel Spence (Jonas), Shannon McClung (Waiter), Jeff Lewis (Pizza Guy)
- E14 Andre from MarseilleFeb 18, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 4.7
Synopsis
Dre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Julian De La Celle (Andre from Marseille), Mindy Sterling (Pamela), Emily Tarver (Lindsey), B.J. Mitchell (Derrick), Leah Sprecher (Connie), Chyka Jackson (Becky)
- E15 The DozensFeb 25, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 5.2
Synopsis
Dre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Nick Carson (Zach), Doug Simpson (Principal Matthews), Thomas Archer (Tyler), Walter Fauntleroy (Black Panther), Caitlin Quisenberry (Young Woman)
- E16 Parental GuidanceMar 4, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 4.5
Synopsis
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 (Ruby Johnson), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Beau Bridges (Paul), Anna Deavere Smith (Alicia), Bishop Don Magic Juan (Bishop Don Juan), Bill Doyle (Tucker the Delivery Guy), Ellen Karsten (Old Lady), L.T. Tolliver (Officiant)
- E17 30 SomethingMar 25, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 5.1
Synopsis
Dre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.
Guest stars: Jenifer Lewis (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Allen Maldonado (Curtis), Bill Doyle (Tucker the Delivery Guy), Jermaine Dupri (Jermaine Dupri), Nikki Hoard (Party Guest)
- E18 Sex, Lies and VasectomiesApr 1, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 4.2
Synopsis
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 (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Scott Mosenson (Dr. Feinberg), Edi Patterson (Laura), Mindy Sterling (Pamela), Maury Povich (Maury Povich), Cassidey Fralin (Young Zoey)
- E19 The Real WorldApr 8, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
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 (Charlie Telphy), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Allen Maldonado (Curtis), Jerry Minor (Lance), Lindsay Price (Maisie), Mara Marini (Shawn), Whitney Hough (Young Shawn)
- E20 Switch HittingApr 22, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 3.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Edi Patterson (Laura), Michael Rapaport (Jay Simmons), Sarah Himmelstein (Barista)
- E21 The Peer-ent TrapApr 29, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Issac Ryan Brown (Young Dre)
- E22 Please Don’t Ask, Please Don’t TellMay 6, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 3.1
Synopsis
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 (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Allen Maldonado (Curtis), Issac Ryan Brown (Young Dre), Raven-Symoné (Rhonda Johnson), Mike C. Nelson (Nurse Larry)
- E23 Elephant in the RoomMay 13, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
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 (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Bumper Robinson (Marcus Montgomery), Judith Moreland (Angela Montgomery), Bill Maher (Bill Maher), Max Goudsmit (Catering Waiter)
- E24 Pops' Pops' PopsMay 20, 2015 · 23 min · ★ 2.8
Synopsis
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 (Ruby Johnson), Deon Cole (Charlie Telphy), Peter MacKenzie (Leslie Stevens), Jeff Meacham (Josh Oppenhol), Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Sean Combs (Elroy Savoy), Jennie Pierson (Ms. Davis), Mary J. Blige (Mirabelle)
Cast & crew
Created by Kenya Barris
Anthony Anderson
Tracee Ellis Ross
Marcus Scribner
Marsai Martin
Miles Brown
Jenifer Lewis
Deon Cole
Peter MacKenzie
Jeff Meacham
Katlyn NicholVideos
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Reviews · from TMDB members
CortneyApr 26, 2022
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 characters are over the top, but that is sitcom television. For every moment that you cringe at someone's behaviour, there is another that makes you loves them. There does tend to be a few episodes each season where more serious topics ar… Read more
e covered. Bringing up difficult or uncomfortable topics should happen more and Black-ish has brought black issues to prime time and that is fantastic.
