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Zoey Johnson heads to college and begins her hilarious journey to adulthood but quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    grown-ish Season 6 Episode 15 - I Wish You Roses
    8.7/10(79 votes)

    #1 - I Wish You Roses

    S6:E15

    Sparks fly when Andre and Kiela team up for the Cal U dance-a-thon, stirring up unresolved feelings in Annika. Zaara prepares for a difficult conversation with her parents about her “undeclared” future plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 11 - Face the World
    7.8/10(134 votes)

    #2 - Face the World

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  3. grown-ish Season 5 Episode 9 - It's a Vibe
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #3 - It's a Vibe

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. grown-ish Season 6 Episode 14 - 3 Peat
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #4 - 3 Peat

    S6:E14

    After a wild night, Andre, Annika and Kiela wake up in bed together. They are determined to keep things mature, but can their friendship survive the mess they made? A promotion forces Aaron to reassess his relationship with Edie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. grown-ish Season 6 Episode 16 - Hard Times
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Hard Times

    S6:E16

    Doug learns Bar None is being sold from under his feet, leading to conflict with his dad about his chosen career. Andre faces consequences with the Gammas over his business association with Brock. Zaara plans a summer trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. grown-ish Season 6 Episode 1 - Shoot My Shot
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Shoot My Shot

    S6:E1

    The crew hits up a music festival before parting ways for the summer. After lunch with his dad, Andre suffers from "analysis paralysis" about choosing a major, his relationship with Annika, and his plans for the upcoming school year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 20 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me
    7.5/10(107 votes)

    #7 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me

    S2:E20

    Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new “Black Minds Matter” cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event’s special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug’s overattentiveness.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Julie Bean

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  8. grown-ish Season 5 Episode 8 - Certified Lover Boy
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Certified Lover Boy

    S5:E8

    When a college student leaves the nest, she discovers that everything is not going to go her way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 10 - It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp
    7.4/10(171 votes)

    #9 - It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 13 - Back & Forth
    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #10 - Back & Forth

    S1:E13

    Zoey has a big decision to make about her love life, and everyone has an opinion about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 21 - Dreams and Nightmares
    7.4/10(107 votes)

    #11 - Dreams and Nightmares

    S2:E21

    As the gang’s sophomore year ends, bottled up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships, relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  12. grown-ish Season 5 Episode 10 - Fool's Paradise
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    #12 - Fool's Paradise

    S5:E10

    Zoey and Aaron have an unexpected run-in at the San Francisco airport, leading them to unpack the highs and lows of their long-distance relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 12 - Crew Love
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #13 - Crew Love

    S1:E12

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 5 - Girls Like You
    7.3/10(128 votes)

    #14 - Girls Like You

    S2:E5

    When Nomi’s endless string of one-night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and the friends all agree to check off an item from their bucket list.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Hailey Chavez

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  15. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 7 - Messy
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    #15 - Messy

    S2:E7

    When a new “Enthusiastic Sober Consent” policy is introduced on the CalU campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it’s in place for the students’ benefit or to protect the school. Cash is caught in the crossfire and Luca is surprised when Zoey jumps to his defense.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Richard Brandon Manus

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  16. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 8 - Workin' Me
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    #16 - Workin' Me

    S2:E8

    Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image in the hope of boosting their social media following. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality more than the other girls are comfortable with, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment. Meanwhile, Ana’s new romance heats up.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Ritza Bloom

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  17. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 19 - Only Human
    7.3/10(109 votes)

    #17 - Only Human

    S2:E19

    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.

    Director:Molly McGlynn
    Writer:Richard Brandon Manus

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  18. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 17 - Who Do You Love?
    7.3/10(96 votes)

    #18 - Who Do You Love?

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Amy Coughlin
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  19. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 18 - Empire State of Mind
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #19 - Empire State of Mind

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  20. grown-ish Season 5 Episode 5 - You Don't Know Me
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    #20 - You Don't Know Me

    S5:E5

    The girls enlist Junior's help to find their roommate, who has a habit of mysteriously disappearing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. grown-ish Season 6 Episode 8 - Family Feud
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Family Feud

    S6:E8

    Andre and Aaron are at odds when Dean Miller recruits Aaron to convince Andre and the Gammas to associate with a problematic alum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Galore
    7.2/10(116 votes)

    #22 - Love Galore

    S2:E6

    When Luca faces an exciting, high-pressure assignment for his design class, Zoey starts to wonder if she’s made a mistake in her future career choice. Jazz and Sky are frustrated when they see that an untalented but undeniably sexy basketball player is receiving more attention than they are and debate with Aaron and Vivek if body image trumps skill.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  23. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 9 - Body Count
    7.2/10(113 votes)

    #23 - Body Count

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writers:Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas

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  24. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 10 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    #24 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young

    S2:E10

    Zoey takes a work hard, play harder approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester’s biggest rager and is forced to deal with the consequences. Meanwhile, both Ana and Nomi find themselves facing big decisions in their new romances.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  25. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 12 - Fake Love
    7.2/10(123 votes)

    #25 - Fake Love

    S2:E12

    Zoey is left to deal with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents. She takes another devastating hit when Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up, causing a snowball of feelings, fracturing her friendships with everyone around her.

    Director:Stella Meghie
    Writer:Craig Doyle

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Wish You Roses" is the best rated episode of "grown-ish". It scored 8.7/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/1/2024. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Face the World".