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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 4 Episode 4 - Daddy Lessons
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Daddy Lessons

    S4:E4

    After learning about his expulsion, Vivek dreads telling his parents about his failures. Dealing with the aftermath of Mexico, Dre questions Zoey’s recent choices. Meanwhile, Doug meets Kiela, a new resident at Hawkins.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Alexandra Decas

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  2. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 1 - Late Registration
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Late Registration

    S1:E1

    Zoey Johnson arrives at California University certain she will be a hot shot on campus, but quickly learns she may have a little more growing to do.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 3 - If You're Reading This, It's Too Late
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 4 - Starboy
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Starboy

    S1:E4

    Zoey makes a deal with Dean Parker to tutor the star basketball player in order to get a letter of recommendation, but her friends seem to think the relationship is something more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 2 - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe

    S1:E2

    Zoey starts to experience “fear of missing out” for the first time in her life when she tries to juggle her schoolwork, extracurricular activities and, of course, partying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 7 - Un-Break My Heart
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Un-Break My Heart

    S1:E7

    After going through a traumatic breakup, Zoey begins partying to get out of her feelings, but when a power blackout on campus forces her to stay in for the night, she must confront her true feelings in order to begin the healing process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 5 - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)

    S1:E5

    When Zoey’s Instagram becomes a flooded with haters, she wonders if it’s time to alter her brand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 6 - Cashin' Out
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Cashin' Out

    S1:E6

    When Zoey is put on the spot on national television, she’s faced with a difficult decision that may change her future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 11 - Face the World
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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 Henry

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  10. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 8 - Erase Your Social
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Erase Your Social

    S1:E8

    Zoey lands the fellowship of her dreams at Teen Vogue, but her reputation and job are put on the line when she reveals too much on social media.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 9 - Who Gon Stop Me
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Who Gon Stop Me

    S1:E9

    Cal U. goes into lockdown after a drug dealer is shot on campus, causing Vivek to get sucked into the intense underground drug world.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 3 - Demons
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Demons

    S4:E3

    The gang finally return to Cal U after a global pandemic stalls their senior year. In order to graduate, Zoey needs to secure an internship and must face Rochelle in the process.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Melanie Kirschbaum

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  13. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 10 - It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 11 - Safe and Sound
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Safe and Sound

    S1:E11

    When Cal U threatens to close Hawkins Hall, Zoey and her crew plan a protest to protect their “safe space.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. grown-ish Season 1 Episode 13 - Back & Forth
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 1 - Ugh, those feels again
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Ugh, those feels again

    S4:E1

    Summer is heating up. In part one of the season four premiere, 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!

    Director:Chris Robinson
    Writer:Crystal Jenkins

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  17. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 2 - Drunk in Love
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Drunk in Love

    S4:E2

    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.

    Director:Chris Robinson
    Writer:Lisa McQuillan

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  18. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 6 - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  19. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 7 - A Peace of Light
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - A Peace of Light

    S4:E7

    When Zoey’s ideas are used without credit by her boss, she debates whether to speak up and risk her internship—or sit silently. Jazz seeks medical leave from the track team by going to therapy. Aaron tries to make a good impression.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writer:Henry 'Hank' Jones

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  20. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 8 - Canceled
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Canceled

    S4:E8

    After Luca calls out Zoey’s boss on social media, Zoey tries to regain control over cancel culture—but things backfire. Jazz and Des grow closer as Jazz teaches herself to lean on Sky less.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writers:Brady Morphy, Sara Lukasiewicz

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  21. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 9 - You Beat Me to the Punch
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - You Beat Me to the Punch

    S4:E9

    At a luau party with the crew, Zoey accepts Luca’s career advice, making Aaron uncomfortable. Doug and Kiela navigate a roadblock in their relationship, while Vivek tries to help Nomi and Ana take their minds off the LSATs.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry

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  22. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 10 - It Was Good Until It Wasn't
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - It Was Good Until It Wasn't

    S4:E10

    The gang deals with the fallout of the explosive events that took place at the luau: Aaron must deal with the accountability of his actions at the party, Zoey turns to Pops and Ruby for advice, and Ana and Vivek do their best to keep the secret of their hookup under wraps. Jazz struggles with her feelings for Des. Nomi processes her run-in with Phil.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Crystal Jenkins

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  23. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 11 - Movin’ Different
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Movin’ Different

    S4:E11

    After experiencing a hit-and-run, Ana is faced with a political and ethical dilemma, which leads her to seek advice from an unlikely source. Aaron is hounded by a freshman student who wants to see him make something special of their midnight class. Doug and Kiela experience a new obstacle in their relationship.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Lisa McQuillan

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  24. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 12 - Mr. Right Now
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Mr. Right Now

    S4:E12

    With her baby daddy Phil back on the scene, Nomi debates how involved she wants him to be in Luna’s life. Zoey tries to mend the friendship between Luca and Doug as an attempt to improve her internship experience. Vivek feels guilty after lying on his resume. Jazz struggles to accept how Des presents himself.

    Director:Wade Allain-Marcus
    Writer:Alexandra Decas

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  25. grown-ish Season 4 Episode 13 - OK Not to Be OK
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - OK Not to Be OK

    S4:E13

    Jazz resumes therapy after a series of setbacks, causing her to grapple with cultural and personal perceptions surrounding mental health. Ana and Aaron innocently reconnect over their past, which makes Zoey and Vivek spin out.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writer:Melanie Kirschbaum

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Best Episodes Summary

"Daddy Lessons" is the best rated episode of "grown-ish". It scored 5.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Todd Biermann and written by Alexandra Decas, it aired on 7/29/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Late Registration".