The WORST episodes of grown-ish
Every episode of grown-ish ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - Get Rich or Die Tryin
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/10/2024
Doug asks Andre and Aaron to put aside their differences to help him impress a restaurant critic. Aaron learns surprising news about his mentor at Cal U, while Andre attempts to find an investor for his fledgling management company.
#2 - If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/2018
Zoey is elated when it seems like her crush has feelings for her, but starts to worry he may see things differently when she receives a late night “U up?” text.
#3 - Nothing Was The Same
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2019
Zoey feels insecure when she realizes that her friends don’t see her relationship with Luca as #RelationshipGoals, prompting her to try a little too hard to prove that what they have is special. In his first move as an RA, Aaron organizes a movie night to build community…but his film choice does nothing to help people unwind.
#4 - Body Count
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2019
When Zoey sees that Luca’s exhibit at the CalU Arts Fair dominantly features one of his ex-girlfriends, it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi takes Professor Hewson’s advice and tries to learn more about the queer community on campus.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Nice for What
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/17/2019
Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they've been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness, resulting in some changes to their relationships.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Close Friends
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2020
Nomi challenges Zoey to try to be friends with Luca after their breakup. Zoey is forced to consider the question, “Is it possible to be friends with your ex?” Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug help Vivek navigate the world of dating apps.
#10 - Public Service Announcement
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2021
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life while on tour with Joey BADA$$. Jazz and Doug struggle with the rules of their relationship “pause.”
#11 - Alright
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2021
Aaron is offered an opportunity to be featured in a nationally televised interview but struggles to keep his message targeted. Zoey navigates her feelings for Aaron while helping him devise a new strategy. Meanwhile, Ana struggles with whether to tell Javi about her past with Aaron, and Jillian interviews Sky and Jazz for a documentary about their journey as athletes.
#12 - NO HALO
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2021
Zoey returns home for a long weekend but is surprised to find things around the house and Cal U has seemed to move on without her. Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug’s relationship continues to get more complicated when Jazz returns from the NCAA track finals with some very surprising news.
#13 - 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.
#14 - Ugh, Those Feels Again
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2021
Zoey and the gang head to Mexico for a summer getaway filled with drinking games, new hook-ups, some relationship drama … and even a wedding!
#15 - 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.
#16 - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2021
The crew hits the streets of Los Angeles to fight for racial justice and equality. Nomi confronts her White Fragility, while Ana and Javi reach a boiling point in their relationship.
#18 - Cleaning Out My Closet
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2023
The pressures of being just a legacy at "Zoey University" get the better of Junior - can he ever get out of her shadow? Doug spends all his savings on making a concert a success, causing Aaron to question why he's been footing Doug's bills.
#19 - It’s a Vibe
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2022
Junior’s fate as a Gamma is determined, as is his relationship status with Annika. Doug throws another big party, and some old friends drop in to help him celebrate.
#20 - Love on the Brain
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2022
Doug throws a party at Bar None and invites the crew. Junior considers opening up to Annika. Kiela finds herself on RA duty while Zaara plays the field. Aaron tries to be a good wingman, putting his long-distance relationship to the test.
#21 - Frat Rules
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2022
While pledging for Gamma Psi Delta, Junior and Zeke find their brotherhood put to the test when a night of challenges and a quest to prove their loyalty goes awry.
#22 - You Don’t Know Me
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2022
The girls enlist Junior’s help to find their shady roommate, Lauryn, who has a habit of mysteriously disappearing. Junior wonders if Annika is starting to catch feelings for him, while Aaron suspects that Doug isn’t being honest with him.
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#23 - This Is What You Came For
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2022
Zoey returns to Cal U to support Junior’s first day on campus but soon realizes that she may be missing her Cal U days more than she let on. After meeting his new classmates, Junior seeks to escape dorm life by attending Doug’s White Party.
#24 - Empire State of Mind
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2022
It’s graduation, and the Johnson family wasn’t going to miss Zoey’s big day! The crew comes together to celebrate their four years together and toast their post-graduation plans.
#25 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2022
Tensions are high between Zoey and Luca as they rush to design a new line for Anti-Muse after a famous fashion collaborator wants to check it out. Aaron is asked to give a presentation on his Afro Salon but is put in a tough position when CalU asks him to make adjustments. Ana and Nomi explore local law schools and unexpectedly run into a friend.