The BEST episodes of grown-ish
Every episode of grown-ish ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of grown-ish!
grown-ish, a ‘black-ish’ spinoff series, follows the Johnson’s eldest daughter Zoey as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.
#3 - It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2018
Jazz and Sky struggle to hit a dating stride in a college landscape. Meanwhile, Zoey and Luca attempt to buckle down to complete a project.
#4 - Back & Forth
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2018
Zoey has a big decision to make about her love life, and everyone has an opinion about it.
#5 - Who Do You Love?
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2021
With the support of the senior class, Aaron turns his graduation ceremony into a protest against the University’s investment in private prisons. Zoey debates backing away from Aaron … but is that what they both want? Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug make a decision about their relationship.
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#7 - Over My Head
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/4/2021
Zoey wonders if she’s cut out for the real world after becoming the subject of a nasty rumor at work. Nomi sees Phil for the first time in a year and debates whether to tell him about Luna. Doug plans a house party to cheer on Jazz and Sky in their Olympic-qualifying race.
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#8 - Drunk In Love
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021
While in Mexico, Zoey and Aaron find themselves in trouble following their first night out as a couple. Ana debates with Jazz about Javi and the status of their relationship. Doug and Luca continue on their excursion with two local ladies.
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#9 - Addiction
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2023
Junior convinces the crew to do a digital detox, but it proves harder than they expected. Annika is determined to win in hopes of defying allegations that she's basic. Aaron is nervous that he and Symone are getting too friendly.
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#10 - Dreams and Nightmares
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/7/2019
As the gang’s sophomore year ends, bottled up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships, relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.
#12 - Crew Love
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2018
The crew gets ready for Freshman Formal, and Zoey, Aaron and Luca confront their issues with modern-day relationships. Meanwhile, Jazz revels in a new relationship and Ana realizes she’s the tamest of the group in a game of “Never Have I Ever.”
#13 - Face the World
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2019
Zoey has to deal with the repercussions of her previous academic decisions. Zoey tries to prevent Dre and Pops from attending CalU’s Parents Weekend. Meanwhile, everyone else has their own drama to face.
#14 - Unbreak My Heart
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2018
After going through a traumatic breakup, Zoey begins partying to get out of her feelings, but when a power blackout on campus forces her to stay in for the night, she must confront her true feelings in order to begin the healing process.
#15 - OK Not To Be OK
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/17/2022
Jazz resumes therapy after a series of setbacks, causing her to grapple with cultural and personal perceptions surrounding mental health. Ana and Aaron innocently reconnect over their past, which makes Zoey and Vivek spin out.
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#17 - Daddy Lessons
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2021
After learning about his expulsion, Vivek dreads telling his parents about his failures. Dealing with the aftermath of Mexico, Dre questions Zoey’s recent choices. Meanwhile, Doug meets Kiela, a new resident at Hawkins.
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#18 - Only Human
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/24/2019
Aaron is affected deeply when he learns one of his residents was possibly contemplating suicide and decides to bring awareness to black mental health on campus. With the campuswide "Fundie Run" on the horizon, Jazz and Sky let the competition get the best of them. Meanwhile, Zoey hones in on why fashion is so important to her.
#20 - A Peace of Light
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2021
When Zoey’s ideas are used without credit by her boss, she debates whether to speak up and risk her internship or sit silently. Jazz seeks medical leave from the track team by going to therapy. Aaron tries to make a good impression.
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#22 - Who Gon Stop Me
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2018
Cal U. goes into lockdown after a drug dealer is shot on campus, causing Vivek to get sucked into the intense underground drug world.
#23 - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/12/2023
Zaara grows frustrated when Andre starts treating her like a therapist instead of a friend. Kiela and Annika are surprised by how much they enjoy game night at the sober dorms. Doug urges Aaron to sit with his feelings.
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#25 - Hard Place
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2021
As her relationship with Javi heats up, Ana makes a discovery about him that challenges her entire belief system. Meanwhile, Aaron learns about Cal U’s investment in private prisons, challenging him to reconnect with his activist roots.
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