TV series

mixed-ish

Name: mixed-ish
Released: 2019
Cast: Tracee Ellis Ross, Arica Himmel, Tika Sumpter, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Ethan William Childress

2019–2021· 2 seasons· 22 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.1Canceled

On ABC — From ABC Studios · Khalabo Ink Society

A classic-ish out of water comedy.

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Synopsis

Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves.

Themes

prequel spin off family 1980s mixed race

Episodes

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E1 Becoming BowNext upSep 24, 2019 · 22 min · ★ 4.5
Synopsis
Rainbow Johnson’s parents decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their family. As her parents struggle with the challenges of their new life, Bow and her siblings navigate a mainstream school in which they’re perceived as neither black nor white.
Guest stars: Laurence Fishburne (Pops Johnson), Marcus Scribner (Andre Johnson Jr.), Miles Brown (Jack Johnson), Marsai Martin (Diane Johnson), Blake Anderson (Shaman Dave), Arjay Munroe (Marcus), August Gross (Dante Johnson), Anthony Anderson (Dre Johnson)
E2 The WarriorOct 1, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
For Rainbow and Alicia, fitting in at school and standing out at work are hard enough; but with the added pressure from stay-at-home-dad Paul to make the world a little better every day, it might just be impossible.
Guest stars: Paulet Del Castilla (Micaela), Caitlin Kimball (Mrs. Collins)
E3 Let Your Hair DownOct 8, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
After a teacher tells Rainbow to make sure her hair is “neat” for picture day, she becomes self-conscious and begins a complicated relationship with her hair. Meanwhile, Johan and Santamonica struggle with their own hair identity.
Guest stars: Blesson Yates (Shawn), Dallas Dupree Young (Rodney), O'Neil Cespedes (Mike), Jim O'Brien (Tommy), Nicole Dele (Jaleesa), Caitlin Kimball (Mrs. Collins), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca)
E4 Love Is a BattlefieldOct 15, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
When Rainbow is tasked with a school assignment that requires her to trace her roots, she learns that history is more complicated for her mom’s side of the family than it is for her dad’s. Meanwhile, Johan struggles to balance his new love of ice hockey with what his friends think is cool.
Guest stars: Paulet Del Castilla (Micaela), Caitlin Kimball (Mrs. Collins)
E5 All She Wants to Do Is DanceOct 22, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
It’s time for the Johnson kids’ first school dance, but before Bow can dance the night away, she’ll have to consider the social impact of her date choice. Johan finds an outfit for the dance and discovers his love of fashion, while Santamonica spends some time with Harrison.
Guest stars: Luca Luhan (Bryce), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E6 Girls Just Want to Have FunOct 29, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
The popular girls at school ask Rainbow to join their group Halloween costume as Tootie from “The Facts of Life.” She thinks this is finally her opportunity to fit in, but Denise views the situation differently. Meanwhile, Alicia doesn’t want the kids to go trick-or-treating after Harrison and his colleagues tell her about all the dangerous things that can happen.
Guest stars: Nico David (Young Paul), Scarlett Hicks (Crystal), Ella McDonald (Jenny), Nate Smith (Jack), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E7 Puttin' On the RitzNov 12, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
The kids are excited to learn more about their grandad after Harrison invites the crew to family day at his country club. Although Paul thinks it’s a bad idea, he is eventually overruled. Meanwhile, Alicia attempts to fit in at the country club but ends up fighting with Denise about keeping it real.
Guest stars: Craig Stepp (George Burnish), Leiloni Arrie Pharms (Young Denise), Adam Noel Jones (Larry)
E8 Weird ScienceNov 19, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Rainbow’s passion for science deflates when her peers convince her that science isn’t cool. During Career Day, Rainbow code-switches and pursues journalism in order to fit in, only to find that the local news anchor attending the fair has also been hiding a part of herself. Meanwhile, Harrison works to mold a testimony from Denise who struggles to be anyone but herself, and Santamonica tries to steal the spotlight back after Johan suffers an injury.
E9 Papa Don't PreachNov 26, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Paul struggles when Rainbow and Santamonica want to participate in a beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Johan gets teased for crying after a martial arts tournament, and Alicia and Harrison struggle with the best way for him to fight back.
Guest stars: Rachel Ramras (Meredith), Rebecca Ann Johnson (Carol), Mac Jarman (Brody), Rory Scovel (Bob Lee)
E10 Do They Know It's Christmas?Dec 10, 2019 · 22 min
Synopsis
Alicia and Paul strive to maintain their “Winter Solstice” traditions from the commune, but their parents want to have a more traditional Christmas with the kids. Meanwhile, Alicia’s dad, Lynwood, competes with Harrison to be the kids’ favorite Grandad.
Guest stars: Richard Lawson (Lynwood), Carlease Burke (Shireen)
E11 When Doves CryJan 7, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
In the wake of the Challenger tragedy, Rainbow and her family handle their grief in different ways. Denise realizes that life is too short, so she vows to right all the wrongs she’s done in her life (and she’s done a lot of bad).
E12 It's TrickyJan 14, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Rainbow wants to battle stereotypes at school after she joins the track team and feels like her friends only see her skin color. Meanwhile, Alicia and Paul battle stereotypes of their own, and Santamonica tries to be cool enough to hang out with Rainbow’s friends.
Guest stars: Nate Smith (Jack), Daria Johns (Shanice), Drew Olivia Tillman (Jasmine), Rahm Braslaw (Neal), Beth Lacke (Barbara), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca)
E13 Pride (In the Name of Love)Jan 21, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
It’s the first-ever nationally recognized Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Paul is speaking at the school assembly about his personal experiences with him. Johan and Santamonica think Paul is going to embarrass them; and being ashamed of her father had never occurred to Rainbow, so they decide to ditch. Meanwhile, Alicia thought she had convinced Harrison to take pro bono civil rights cases on MLK Day to honor him, but he plans to go golfing instead, so Denise steps in to help.
Guest stars: Caitlin Kimball (Ms. Collins), Bob Clendenin (Principal Taylor), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E14 True ColorsJan 28, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Paul is shocked to hear from his estranged mother who wants to visit for Rainbow’s 13th birthday and soon learns more about why she abandoned him. Meanwhile, Rainbow sees turning 13 as a huge turning point in her life and wants a big birthday party, but Alicia wants to celebrate all the things Rainbow missed out on over the years while on the commune.
Guest stars: Jane Kaczmarek (Eleanor), Meagen Fay (Rose), Luca Luhan (Bryce), Caitlin Kimball (Ms. Collins), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E15 This Charming ManFeb 11, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Rainbow is excited to go on her first real date with Bryce for Valentine’s Day, but when her friends weigh in on the rules and expectations, she becomes very nervous. Alicia is wary to let Rainbow start dating and invites Bryce’s parents over for dinner to cross-examine them; and Paul gets into a fight with Bryce’s dad over politics.
Guest stars: Luca Luhan (Bryce), Amy Holland Pennell (Nancy), Tug Coker (Ken), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E16 She Works Hard for the MoneyFeb 18, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Alicia gets a bonus after winning a big case and wants to buy a nice car, but having been raised on the “fifty-cent principal,” Denise wants her to buy two cars in lesser condition so she can have one. Meanwhile, Paul tries to teach Rainbow, Johan and Santamonica about the value of money.
Guest stars: Eddie Aguirre (Chet)
E17 Say Hello, Wave GoodbyeFeb 25, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
The Johnsons welcome an African American family that has just moved into their mostly white neighborhood. Santamonica doesn’t get along with the new neighbor’s daughter, until she gives Santamonica attitude. Meanwhile, Rainbow is excited to celebrate her one-month anniversary with Bryce, but he tells her some devastating news.
E18 Parents Just Don’t UnderstandMar 17, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Rainbow clashes with her parents over her love for rap music. Plus, Harrison steps in to take Denise to a charity benefit and helps her realize she deserves better men in her love life.
Guest stars: Ben Cain (Walter), Renee Threatte (Juniper Breeze), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E19 Doctor! Doctor!Mar 24, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Rainbow’s friend Rebecca gets mono (“the kissing disease”), and after helping her out, she becomes interested in the medical field. Alicia fibs to Paul about getting a flu shot, and when Denise gets sick, their distrust of the medical community comes to light. Meanwhile, Johan and Santamonica go to live with Harrison while Denise is sick and start to enjoy his lavish lifestyle.
Guest stars: Anthony Anderson (Dre Johnson), Julie Brister (Nurse Joan), David Wells (Dr. Lawson), Isabel Myers (Rebecca)
E20 Bad BoysApr 7, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Alicia and Paul try to deflect Johan’s interest in going to cop camp and one day becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Rainbow gets her first role as a school safety patrol and quickly realizes that with great power comes great responsibility.
Guest stars: Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela), Ronan Carroll (Kid #1), Scarlett Roselynn (Kid #2)
E21 Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowApr 14, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
After learning that scientists predict the ozone layer will be depleted in 20 years, Rainbow panics and tries to implement Earth Day at school to influence some change. To her surprise, she is met with resistance, forcing her to takes matters into her own hands to fight for the cause.
Guest stars: Beth Lacke (Barbara), Caitlin Kimball (Ms. Collins), Trinitee (Tamika), Isabel Myers (Rebecca), Paulet Del Castillo (Micaela)
E22 Every Little StepApr 28, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
The kids meet a homeless man in their neighborhood, and Paul and Alicia try to have an honest conversation with them about the homelessness crisis. Paul and Rainbow try to help by starting a soup kitchen at Rainbow’s school. Meanwhile, Denise has a new boyfriend and Alicia doesn’t think they’re a match.
Guest stars: Wayne Brady (Geoffrey), Bob Clendenin (Principal Taylor)
E23 You Got It AllMay 4, 2020 · 22 min
Synopsis
Alicia and Paul are both offered jobs to work on Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign, but Alicia’s law firm makes her an enticing offer to stay. Rainbow struggles to define her racial identity as “mixed” when she’s given a form to answer “black” or “white.”