The BEST episodes of #blackAF

Every episode of #blackAF ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of #blackAF!

A father takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.

Last Updated: 2/29/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery
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7.45
38 votes

#1 - yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2020

After criticizing a Black film, Kenya seeks out honest feedback from his family and peers. Joya worries her kids aren't embracing their Blackness.

still... because of slavery
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7.38
50 votes

#2 - still... because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2020

Ahead of the family's Juneteenth party, Joya struggles to confront Izzy about her dance video as Kenya stresses the importance of hygiene to his sons.

yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery
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7.16
45 votes

#3 - yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2020

Tired of Black dads never getting praise, Kenya strives to be a more involved father by volunteering to coach a team and organizing a family night.

i know you may not get this, but the reason we deserve a vacation is... because of slavery
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7.15
40 votes

#4 - i know you may not get this, but the reason we deserve a vacation is... because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2020

As Joya takes time to focus on herself before her event, Drea tries to bond with Chloe, Pops handles an incident, and Kenya switches up his behaviour.

because of slavery too
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7.07
59 votes

#5 - because of slavery too

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2020

On a parents’ night out, Kenya and Joya party a little too hard while at the same music festival as Chloe, whose appearance doesn't sit well with Kenya.

hard to believe, but still because of slavery
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7.05
39 votes

#6 - hard to believe, but still because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/2020

As Joya promotes her book, friction between her and Kenya comes to a head when both sides start feeling like their marriage is more of a competition.

i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery
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7.03
39 votes

#7 - i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2020

A lavish, peaceful family trip takes a turn when the kids attempt to venture outside their comfort zones and a work event puts Kenya and Joya at odds.

because of slavery
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6.92
74 votes

#8 - because of slavery

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2020

Shooting a documentary for her NYU application, Drea introduces her unfiltered family as Kenya considers toning down his “flexing” around white people.