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: 3/10/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

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

7.41

39 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.

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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.

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

7.20

41 votes

#3 - 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.

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

7.16

45 votes

#4 - 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.

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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.

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hard to believe, but still because of slavery

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.

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

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.

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6.95

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.

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