6.6/10216 votes#1 - 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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: N/A
7.3/10161 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: N/A
7.4/10152 votes#3 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10140 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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: N/A
8.1/10164 votes#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10125 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10120 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10119 votes#8 - 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 behavior.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of #blackAF Season 1
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A father takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.
Genre:Comedy
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"because of slavery" is the best rated episode of "#blackAF" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 216 votes. Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by N/A, it aired on 4/17/2020. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "because of slavery too".