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Season 1

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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.

Where to Watch Season 1

24 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotLike any parents, Andre "Dre" and Rainbow Johnson want to give their children the best. But their offspring's childhood is turning out to be much different than theirs. They now realize at least two things: there is a price to pay for giving their children more than what they ever had, and these loving parents are totally unprepared for the fallout.
The Talk
E2
The TalkDre, disappointed that Bow has already given Andre Jr. "the talk" because she thinks he's too big of a prude to do it, decides to rectify matters by giving his son HIS version of "the talk." But Dre soon finds himself wishing he'd left well enough alone when Andre Jr. starts to drive him crazy with non-stop questions about sex.
The Nod
E3
The NodDre sets out to expand Andre Jr's social circle to include more black kids after he discovers Andre Jr. is clueless about "the nod." Meanwhile, hoping to inspire little Diane to become a doctor, Rainbow takes her to work at the hospital - on what turns out to be the worst day ever.
Crazy Mom
E4
Crazy MomWhen Dre agrees to take over Rainbow's "mom" duties for a week, the overwhelming praise he gets from everyone at his kids' school goes to his head. He soon finds himself pushing the envelope to outdo everyone, even the school's "crazy mom".
Crime and Punishment
E5
Crime and PunishmentAlthough Dre and Rainbow agreed they would no longer spank their kids, all bets might be off when Jack disobeys. Now, Zoey, Junior, Diane and a nervous Jack are afraid that their parents will go back on their word.
The Prank King
E6
The Prank KingDre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.
The Gift of Hunger
E7
The Gift of HungerAfter the kids turn their collective noses up at Dre's favorite cheap restaurant in his old 'hood, he decides it's time to give them a reality check. He insists all of them get jobs. But when Andre Jr. and Zoey start working at his office, he can't help but interfere, and Jack and Diane's efforts to make some spare cash leave the neighbors thinking the family has fallen on hard times, much to Bow's embarrassment.
Oedipal Triangle
E8
Oedipal TriangleDre's mother, Ruby, comes for a visit, and she smothers her pork chops with gravy, Dre with love, and would like to flat out smother Bow. Dre tries to find a way to get the two most important women in his life to get along.
Colored Commentary
E9
Colored CommentaryDre wants the family to feel more connected so he embraces what it means to have each other's backs. Bow and Dre invoke "Team Johnson" putting the less-than-enthusiastic Zoey and Andre Jr. in charge of babysitting the twins.
Black Santa/White Christmas
E10
Black Santa/White ChristmasCertain that his annual office Christmas party needs a black Santa, Dre goes out of his way to fill the red suit, even though the head of HR already got the job. Meanwhile, Bow doesn't feel like competing with Ruby over who cooks the big holiday dinner.
Law of Attraction
E11
Law of AttractionDre worries Rainbow is questioning his manliness, so Pops tries to help his son save face. Meanwhile, things get awkward when Jr. is selected to play "Romeo" to his sister Zoey's "Juliet" in their school play.
Martin Luther Skiing Day
E12
Martin Luther Skiing DayOn the way to the Johnson family's annual MLK holiday ski trip, Dre realizes his children may not know the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so he decides to inundate them with Dr. King history facts.
Big Night, Big Fight
E13
Big Night, Big FightDre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.
Andre from Marseille
E14
Andre from MarseilleWhen Zoey brings home her first "serious" boyfriend,also named Andre, Dre takes an instant dislike to him for many reasons. He's thrilled when they break up...until he learns that Andre dumped Zoey because she's too shallow.
The Dozens
E15
The DozensAndre Jr. is being bullied at school so Dre teaches him how to defend himself with words. Dad teaches his son how to trash talk like a prize fighter. Meanwhile, Diane doesn't want the night light turned off because she's afraid of the dark causing Bow to go nuts from sleep deprivation.
Parental Guidance
E16
Parental GuidanceDre organizes an amazing vow renewal for their 15th anniversary. But when Bow's hippie-dippy parents, Alicia and the white Paul show up unannounced bombshells drop and old disagreements between the two families.
30 Something
E17
30 SomethingThings begin to fall apart, in more ways than one, when Dre hurts himself playing basketball right before his 40th birthday. Bow and Ruby face off over who can get Dre the best gift, and the kids try to figure out what to give their dad.
Sex, Lies and Vasectomies
E18
Sex, Lies and VasectomiesBow 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.
The Real World
E19
The Real WorldBow 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.
Switch Hitting
E20
Switch HittingWhen 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.
The Peer-ent Trap
E21
The Peer-ent TrapWhen 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.
Please Don’t Ask, Please Don’t Tell
E22
Please Don’t Ask, Please Don’t TellDre'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.
Elephant in the Room
E23
Elephant in the RoomDre 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.
Pops' Pops' Pops
E24
Pops' Pops' PopsPops 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.