Synopsis
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Episodes
1
PilotAdvertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah like his friends.23m2
The TalkWhen Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.23m3
The NodDre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.23m4
Crazy MomWhen Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.23m5
Crime and PunishmentRainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.23m6
The Prank KingDre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.23m7
The Gift of HungerWhen the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.23m8
Oedipal TriangleWhen Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.23m9
Colored CommentaryDre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.23m10
Black Santa/White ChristmasDre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.23m11
Law of AttractionDre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.23m12
Martin Luther Skiing DayWhile on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.23m13
Big Night, Big FightDre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.23m14
Andre from MarseilleDre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.23m15
The DozensDre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.23m16
Parental GuidanceDre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis guest star.23m17
30 SomethingDre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.23m18
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.23m19
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.23m20
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.23m21
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.23m22
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.23m23
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.23m24
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.23m
PilotAdvertising executive Dre happily anticipates a promotion; Andre Jr. wants to covert to Judaism and have a bar mitzvah like his friends.23m2The TalkWhen Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.23m3The NodDre tries to help Andre Jr. expand his social circle. Rainbow tries to inspire Diane.23m4Crazy MomWhen Dre takes over "mom'' duties, the praise he gets from everyone at the school goes to his head.23m5Crime and PunishmentRainbow and Dre agree they will no longer spank their children.23m6The Prank KingDre is disappointed when the older kids balk at a family tradition.23m7The Gift of HungerWhen the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.23m8Oedipal TriangleWhen Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.23m9Colored CommentaryDre encourages the family to have each other's backs; Zoey and Andre Jr. must babysit the twins.23m10Black Santa/White ChristmasDre endeavors to take over the role of office Santa from the head of human resources.23m11Law of AttractionDre's Machismo is questioned and Pops and Ruby reignite their love.23m12Martin Luther Skiing DayWhile on the way to the family's annual ski trip, Dre teaches the kids about Martin Luther King Jr.23m13Big Night, Big FightDre is determined to keep the peace on Valentine's Day. Diane's siblings try to help her be nice.23m14Andre from MarseilleDre takes an instant dislike to Zoey's first serious boyfriend, a worldly teen from France.23m15The DozensDre teaches Andre Jr. how to trash-talk a school bully, Diane is afraid of the dark.23m16Parental GuidanceDre tries to arrange an amazing vow renewal for his and Bow's 15th anniversary. Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis guest star.23m1730 SomethingDre worries about getting older when he injures himself playing basketball before his 40th birthday.23m18Sex, 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.23m19The 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.23m20Switch 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.23m21The 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.23m22Please 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.23m23Elephant 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.23m24Pops' 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.23mCast
