black-ish

10 Best Episodes of black-ish - Season 5

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 20, 2022.

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#15 - FriDre Night Lights (Season 5 - Episode 21)

Dre is thrilled when Jack makes the football team, but Bow is against the idea. Meanwhile, Diane wants Junior to drive her to her first real date with Jalen, but Junior overstays his welcome.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 222 votes.

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#14 - Is It Desert or Dessert (Season 5 - Episode 22)

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Dre has concerns about Jack and Diane spending the weekend with their friends’ family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops is forced to come to terms with how he treats women after he helps set Junior up.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 210 votes.

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#13 - Under the Influence (Season 5 - Episode 19)

Jack is going through an experimental phase and getting himself into trouble, so Dre chaperones the twins’ school dance to keep an eye on him. Meanwhile, Junior fights with his girlfriend, Niecy, after she thinks he spends too much time taking care of Devante.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 222 votes.

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#12 - Good in the ‘Hood (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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Dre’s sister Rhonda takes Jack and Diane to her part of town in a black neighborhood and claims the twins are scared of their own community. Dre and Rhonda take them to a local diner to show them why it’s so special. Meanwhile, Bow becomes the “office mom” at work, and Junior tries to help her break the label.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 217 votes.

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#11 - Enough Is Enough (Season 5 - Episode 16)

After Kyra’s estranged father, Perry, shows up and wants to bring Kyra home to Houston, Dre and Bow work to show him the amazing life they can provide for her. Meanwhile, the kids go on a mission to get her one last chili dog from Larry’s.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 229 votes.

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#10 - Stand Up, Fall Down (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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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 & Lido. Junior is astonished to see Dre’s co-workers say offensive things and Dre letting it slide. Meanwhile, Bow lets Ruby watch Devante after the nanny quits; and Ruby has a hard time following Bow’s rules.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 259 votes.

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#9 - Dreamgirls and Boys (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Dre and Bow struggle with the changing times of identity politics and gender neutrality. Diane auditions for the school play and scores the male lead part, but her crush starts spending time with another girl. Meanwhile, Junior’s Valentine’s Day date goes awry after Dre and Pops have a talk with him about chivalry.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 230 votes.

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#8 - Gap Year (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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After dropping Junior off at college, Dre and Bow are beside themselves when they find him back at home announcing his decision to take a gap year. Meanwhile, Jack and Diane begin to question whether they should still be sharing a room.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 309 votes.

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#7 - Don't You Be My Neighbor (Season 5 - Episode 2)

The neighbors decide to rent their house out for homestays and it’s causing problems for the Johnsons. Dre develops a newfound joy of calling the cops over petty neighborhood issues but begins to question the example he is setting for Jack. Meanwhile, Diane develops her first crush and Bow wants to help but lets Zoey take the lead.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 314 votes.

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#6 - justakidfromcompton (Season 5 - Episode 15)

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Dre and Bow want to send Kyra to Valley Glen Prep, but after the school treats them like a charity case, they are infuriated. Meanwhile, Junior wants to get a job as Josh’s assistant at Stevens & Lido.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 215 votes.

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#5 - Black History Month (Season 5 - Episode 14)

Dre is upset after he learns that Jack and Diane are getting the same surface-level education about Black History Month that he got when he was growing up. After taking it up with the twins’ teacher, he is asked to present at the assembly and wants to bring Black history to life.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 228 votes.

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#4 - Scarred for Life (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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The twins opt out of the family Halloween costume for fear it will hurt their social status in middle school. Dre and Bow take it upon themselves to protect them from bullies by putting together the best haunted house and invite the whole seventh grade. Meanwhile, Junior starts spending time with a girl from Ruby’s choir and Ruby doesn’t know how to feel about it.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 296 votes.

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#3 - Relatively Grown Man (Season 5 - Episode 23)

After Junior gets an offer for his dream job working with Migos, Dre and Bow are determined to convince him to return to college and get his degree.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 214 votes.

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#2 - Purple Rain (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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The family is shocked to learn that Jack and Diane are not familiar with the iconic music of Prince. One by one, each member of the family works to explain Prince’s tremendous impact on their lives through his music.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 277 votes.

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#1 - Black Like Us (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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 they decide to talk to the principal about the need for sensitivity toward all complexions. Meanwhile, Junior claims there is unspoken colorism within their own family, and things get heated.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 243 votes.

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