The Best Episodes of Family Reunion Season 1

After M'Dear shares the family's rich history with the kids, Moz and Cocoa are inspired to carry on the tradition.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Howard Jordan Jr.

When Jade competes in a pageant, she recruits a former beauty queen to be her coach. Meanwhile, Mazzi tests his "macho" abilities to impress Moz.

Director: Kelly Park

Writer: Henry Jones

M'Dear introduces Jade to a new boy, and Mazzi and Shaka find a job to earn extra money. But an encounter with a cop soon has the family on edge.

Director: Robbie Countryman

Writer: Lia Prewitt-Martin

The McKellans recall a cross-country move to Georgia that was packed with misadventure, from a weird proposal and a creepy ritual to a frisky raccoon.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Anthony C. Hill

While cleaning out the attic, Mazzi and Shaka find M'Dear's private mementos from a famous singer -- a discovery that stirs up drama with Grandpa.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Beverly DeLoatch, Charity L. Miller

Cocoa's unconventional beliefs shock M'Dear's Bible-study group. Jade uses sisterly bonding for quality time with Drew -- until she forgets about Ami.

Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Writer: Ralph Greene

As the kids start a new school year, Jade takes a stand against a strict dress code, Mazzi opts to redo fourth grade and Shaka eyes a potential crush.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Taylor Vaughn Lasley

To go on a school trip, Jade is forced to ace math as her teacher starts dating Daniel. Shaka's step team tryout fires up Cocoa's competitive streak.

Director: Morenike Joela Evans

Writer: Anthony C. Hill

The family's religious role model, Auntie Grace, reveals her secret passion. When a kitchen fire erupts, Moz teaches the kids the importance of honesty.

Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Writer: Chris Moore

When Moz gifts the kids go-karts, Cocoa is less than thrilled. Jade uses an app to try and outsmart M'Dear, an undisputed "Bible champion."

Director: Jody Margolin Hahn

Writer: Adrienne Carter

The McKellans head to a family reunion at M'Dear and Grandpa's house, where Moz, Cocoa and the kids consider a simpler life away from city comforts.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Meg DeLoatch

Jade faces criticism over a new crush. Moz and Mazzi try to keep their cool in a basketball game when a rival trash-talks them ... until M'Dear steps in.

Director: Angela Barnes

Writer: Taylor Vaughn Lasley

Jade manages Mazzi's music group, which becomes a hit at church. As Ami works to overcome her fear of getting baptized, Moz has a spiritual awakening.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Ralph Greene

Before Moz and Cocoa say "I do" again, Shaka is tasked with keeping the ring, Cocoa confronts her mother and Daniel makes a sacrifice.

Director: Richard Lyons

Writer: Adrienne Carter

An encounter with a bully inspires Shaka to try martial arts. To earn money for concert tickets, Jade gets ambitious about babysitting.

Director: Juanesta Holmes

Writer: Henry Jones, Chris Moore

Jade searches for her singing voice and befriends an aspiring rapper-producer. Pressed for time, Mazzi asks M'Dear for help with a school project.

Director: Jody Margolin Hahn

Writer: Howard Jordan Jr.

Jade and Aunt Maybelle bring dates to meet the family. Cocoa looks into an opportunity for her jewelry line, and M'Dear conducts an interrogation.

Director: Kelly Park

Writer: Lia Prewitt-Martin, Sa'Rah L. Jones

Shaka snoops into Jade's diary and uses a secret to blackmail her -- until she gets dirt on him. M'Dear steals Moz's thunder on a sports talk show.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Judy Dent

Jade hosts a masquerade party for her 15th birthday so she can sneak someone in. Meanwhile, Moz and Cocoa get a reality check about their finances.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton

Writer: Meg DeLoatch