Take Dianes opening line of the documentary for starters: Sports. And one of those kids who doesnt matter is Jack Johnson. The answer to that question is complicated. Credit: ABC/Byron Cohen See, theres a mom hierarchy at these games, and currently shes on top. Well that kid has his own documentary in the making: The delusions of referee grandeur. Thats right, as Jack has taken to basketball, Junior has taken to basketball refereeing....
But forgetting to pick Diane up from school is the straw that breaks the camels back. Dre runs the nanny idea by his co-workers, and their shock proves his mindset is wrong. So despite the underwhelming Britishau pairsand mannies, Bows last appointment is one that she really loves: Vivian. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC At first he cant even say the word black when describing her. ), even Dre is pretty glad for the extra help…but that doesnt last long....
When Amber Rose visits, something’s gotta give. So you should fire your cable guide, because its not being honest with you. The episode is really about searching. Credit: John Fleenor/ABC Where is Mr. Johnson going, you ask? As usual, the trouble begins at Dres work. What if she turns into a snob? In summation: Yale and Harvard. Meanwhile, Charlies got less academic problems on his hands. Her name is Dominique....
Dre and Junior get new haircuts but whose is better? Ah, it took a little longer than expected, butBlack-ishfinally got to it tonight: the hair episode. Hair helped put black people on the map. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC He cites Madam C.J. Walker, who he tells us became the first black millionaire thanks to her beauty-product innovation. But good hair doesnt just happen to you. It all goes down at the barbershop, that all-important community cornerstone filled with zany characters....
‘Black-ish’ gets religulous. Church or…brunch? These are the choices the Johnsons are confronted with in tonights episode. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC This leads to all sorts of unexpected results: parties, margaritas, and (gulp) church. Harmless enough, right? In your face (slash forehead), Ash Wednesday! Besides, it was those very kids who begged the parents to get their yes-game on. When their parents give them the news, 75 percent of them are utterly devastated....
Rubys methods of treating baby Dre showed fierce love and support but were also totally disgusting. And to be fair, hes got a point. Jack then spreads his flu germs to Junior out of spite for making fun of him. Credit: ABC/Ron Tom And knowing this, Josh comes to work despite being hardcore in the throes of flu season. (Old fish guts in vinegar and tiger semen? Say it with me now: YUCK....
Dads immediately start fatherhood playing catch-up. Its hard to challenge that, but if anyone can do it, its Dre Johnson. The issue is that Mothers Day at the Johnson house is like a personal version of Oprahs Favorite Things. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC What does that lead to? Daddys Day is what Dre comes up with in response to being overshadowed by Mothers Day. Its not about me:Its about Dre,yall. and lets everyone know that they have until Sunday to prepare....
And no one has shown a steadier hand thanBlack-ishcreator Kenya Barris. (Be sure to readEWs interview with Barris about tonights episode.) This week, there wont be any diverging story lines. Credit: Patrick Wymore/ABC As the conversation begins, we instantly see the dichotomy between how Dre and Bow have been raised. On the other side of the argument lies Dre and his parents. (Ever get a frozen apple to the back of the head?...
The Johnson family’s cousins bring candy and psychological wars on Halloween. Dre begins his narration tellingBlack-ishfans what they already know: HelovesHalloween. You may think its not the best parenting technique in the world, but Dre clearly swears by it. Credit: Michael Ansell/ABC Hes been following his dad around all week, even monitoring his bathroom breaks. But this time around, its the cousins who are getting mollywhopped. NEXT: We finally learn what the heck tea kettle means....
The only question Dre has when it comes to a lesbian wedding is who takes whose last name? Eventually even Rhonda gets in on the debate and surprisingly takes her mothers side. Its not to honor Earl; its to honor herself. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC She only cares about them sharing one particular name: wife. When Dre and Bow met, Dre was nothing. But Dre realizes now that he doesnt need a last name to prove Bow believes in him....
Dre and Bow tackle financial planning as Junior dabbles in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’-style day trading. Everybody wants to have it, but nobody wants to talk about it, Dre points out. Its just that Dres all about spending more than the family is saving. Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC And Pops lectures about money while he borrows some definitely isnt helping matters either. Things are fine in his mind…until he talks to his co-workers....
Wanda Sykes shakes things up. This week, we learn a lot from the Required Dre Johnson Preamble at the start of the episode. In it, Dre tells us about his background, growing up as a good kid in 80s Compton. Credit: ABC/Eddy Chen Even when trouble found him, good friends were able to keep his head on straight. That last one is especially relevant right now. he figures hes allowed to help himself to Dres luxe couch cushions....
The double standard for Pops and Ruby in the episode is obvious and thankfully noted. But Ruby dating someone? Ruby has been silent on the romance front for years, according to Dre. Credit: Vivian Zink/ABC But little does he know the sacrifices shes made as a mother to a difficult child. She theorizes that Rubys new man must be crazy because crazy loves crazy. Dre is sure he must be a freak with a dungeon in the basement, and Bow immediately agrees....
