Dre, an advertising executive, felt a buoyant optimism about an impending promotion. Meanwhile, Andre Jr. harbored a desire to convert to Judaism, hoping for a bar mitzvah experience akin to that of his peers.

Dre resolved to have the conversation with Andre Jr. about sex, but immediately regretted the decision as his son’s relentless questioning began.

Dre endeavors to broaden Andre Jr.'s acquaintance. Rainbow seeks to uplift Diane's spirits.

The attention Dre receives when stepping in as a surrogate parent at school seems to inflate his ego.

Rainbow and Dre have made a shared decision: they will no longer use physical punishment on their children.

A shadow crossed Dre's face as the older children hesitated, a familiar disappointment settling within him. The family tradition, usually a source of warmth and connection, seemed to be met with resistance this time, leaving him feeling une…

Dre’s preferred eatery, a place known more for its affordability than its culinary artistry, drew a chorus of disapproving sighs from his children. The ensuing silence was thick with unspoken discontent, and Dre, with a sigh of his own, de…

Dre’s mother’s visit stirs friction with Bow, prompting Dre to seek a path toward reconciliation between them.

Dre urged his family to offer unwavering support to one another. Zoey and Andre Jr. were tasked with watching the twins.

Dre made a determined effort to supplant the head of human resources as the office's designated Santa Claus.

The strength Dre projects is put to the test, prompting a renewed connection between Pops and Ruby.

The drive to the family’s yearly ski trip provided Dre with an opportunity to speak to the children about Martin Luther King Jr. As the landscape blurred past the windows, he shared stories of the civil rights leader, hoping to impart a sen…

Dre resolved to maintain tranquility on Valentine's Day. Diane’s siblings made an effort to encourage her to be agreeable.

From their first encounter, Dre found herself disinclined toward Zoey’s new companion: a young man with a sophisticated air and a background in France.

Dre instructed Andre Jr. in the art of verbal sparring with a school tormentor, while Diane harbored a deep-seated fear of the night.

Dre endeavors to orchestrate a remarkable vow renewal ceremony celebrating his and Bow's fifteenth year together. The occasion features guest appearances by Beau Bridges and Jenifer Lewis.

The injury, sustained during a basketball game just before his fortieth birthday, stirred a disquieting awareness in Dre about the passage of time. He found himself contemplating the inevitable decline that age seemed to promise.

A conversation with a colleague reveals to Bow that Dre never actually underwent the vasectomy he’d been expected to have years ago. This knowledge prompts her to gently probe, hoping he will finally confess the truth.

Bow extends an invitation to her former college classmates, orchestrating a lavish dinner with the intention of making a strong impression. During the evening, Dre gleans insights into Bow’s history. Meanwhile, the children resolve to film …

When the impeccably dressed and white executive, Jay Sloane, openly questions Dre’s authenticity and selects the thoroughly unqualified Charlie to lead a major account targeting the urban market, Dre begins to doubt his own identity. Meanwh…

As Zoey navigates the turbulent waters of adolescence, testing limits with defiant acts, Dre feels a strong urge to impose strict discipline. However, Bow advocates for a gentler path, recalling the more compassionate methods employed by he…

Rhonda, Dre’s sister, is visiting for Mother’s Day. Though she hasn't yet revealed herself to the family, everyone is aware of her sexual orientation, save for Ruby.

Dre and Bow react with disbelief when Junior announces his membership in the Young Republican Club, citing a desire to impress a girl. The notion that any sensible Black person would align with the Republican party is simply too much for th…

Pops recounts, with characteristic flair, the vibrant tale of his great-great grandfather, Drexler Johnson. It was a wager, a desperate gamble for the very future of the Johnson family, made against the formidable Elroy Savoy – all for a sc…