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grown-ish S3E3 — Close Friends
6.5
grown-ish•Season 3•Episode 3

Close Friends

6.5/10 · 102 votesJan 30, 202022 min

Ranked #16 of 17 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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When Nomi challenges Zoey to try to be friends with Luca after their breakup, Zoey is forced to consider the age-old question, “Is it possible to be friends with your ex?” Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug try to help Vivek navigate the world of dating apps.

Directed byLinda Mendoza
Written byLisa McQuillan
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Cast9

Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi

Zoey Johnson

Trevor Jackson

Trevor Jackson

Aaron Jackson

Francia Raísa

Francia Raísa

Ana Torres

Emily Arlook

Emily Arlook

Nomi Segal

Jordan Buhat

Jordan Buhat

Vivek Shah

Chlöe Bailey

Chlöe Bailey

Jazz Forster

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey

Sky Forster

Luka Sabbat

Luka Sabbat

Luca Hall

Diggy Simmons

Diggy Simmons

Doug Edwards

Crew4

L

Lisa McQuillan

Writer

Linda Mendoza

Linda Mendoza

Director

M

Mark Doering-Powell

Director of Photography

E

Erin Nicole Wyatt

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Close Friends" is episode 3 of grown-ish season 3. It scored 6.5/10 from 102 votes, ranking #16 of 17 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Linda Mendoza and written by Lisa McQuillan, it aired on January 30, 2020.

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