The Worst Episodes of grown-ish
Every episode of grown-ish ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of grown-ish!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "grown-ish" is "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See", rated 5.9/10 from 94 user votes. It was directed by Jenifer Rice-Genzuk and written by Wade Allain-Marcus. "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" aired on 8/12/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Demons".
5.9/10 94 votes#1 - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2021
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
Writer: Wade Allain-Marcus
6.1/10 77 votes#2 - Demons
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2021
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
6.2/10 37 votes#3 - Big Drip
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2023
Junior is terrified when he has a herpes scare. Annika tries to get in the mood again. Aaron meets Symone, an impressive activist-gone-corporate who teaches him to use corporate resources for community good.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.3/10 123 votes#4 - New Rules
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2019
Zoey struggles to make amends after accidentally breaking one of the group’s unspoken social rules and upsetting both Jazz and Luca. After Aaron and Vivek’s kickback is shut down by campus police, they try to find other ways to turn up.
Director: Sam Bailey
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
6.3/10 83 votes#5 - Hard Place
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2021
As her relationship with Javi heats up, Ana makes a discovery about him that challenges her entire belief system. Meanwhile, Aaron learns about Cal U’s investment in private prisons, challenging him to reconnect with his activist roots.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Jonathan Curtiss, Will A. Miles
6.4/10 127 votes#6 - Nothing Was the Same
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2019
Zoey feels insecure when she realizes that her friends don’t see her relationship with Luca as #RelationshipGoals, prompting her to try a little too hard to prove that what they have is special. In his first move as an RA, Aaron organizes a movie night to build community … but his film choice does nothing to help people unwind.
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Vanessa McGee
6.5/10 148 votes#7 - Erase Your Social
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/10 99 votes#8 - Self Care
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 7/3/2019
Zoey and her girls head to the Johnson family home in Sherman Oaks for a weekend of self-care and detoxing … but Zoey soon learns that her idea of relaxation may not align with what they all really need. Aaron reconnects with his passion for activism and hosts a fundraiser for his community.
Director: Amy Coughlin
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
6.5/10 93 votes#9 - Close Friends
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2020
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.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
6.5/10 89 votes#10 - Public Service Announcement
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/21/2021
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life while on tour with Joey BADA$$. Jazz and Doug struggle with the rules of their relationship “pause.”
Director: Sam Bailey
Writer: Crystal Jenkins
6.5/10 76 votes#11 - Drunk in Love
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021
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
6.5/10 104 votes#12 - A Boy Is a Gun
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2021
After an unarmed Black man is shot by police, the crew reacts in different ways to the news. Kiela and Doug butt heads when she wants to use his party to raise awareness.
Director: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
Writer: Des Moran
6.5/10 68 votes#13 - It Was Good Until It Wasn't
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2022
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
6.5/10 63 votes#14 - Mr. Right Now
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2022
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
6.6/10 112 votes#15 - In My Feelings
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2019
While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person “genius.”
Director: Sam Bailey
Writer: Crystal Jenkins
6.6/10 89 votes#16 - Thinkin' Bout You
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2020
Luca sends off a confusing text to Zoey that has both of them spinning. Meanwhile, Ana leads the girls around campus on a “dorm storm” voter registration drive. Aaron reels after learning about his massive student loan debt.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Wade Allain-Marcus
6.6/10 75 votes#17 - NO HALO
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2021
Zoey returns home for a long weekend but is surprised to find things around the house and Cal U has seemed to move on without her. Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug’s relationship continues to get more complicated when Jazz returns from the NCAA track finals with some very surprising news.
Director: Nick Wong
Writer: Craig Doyle
6.6/10 69 votes#18 - A Peace of Light
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2021
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
6.6/10 73 votes#19 - You Beat Me to the Punch
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2021
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
6.6/10 39 votes#20 - Addiction
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2023
Junior convinces the crew to do a digital detox, but it proves harder than they expected. Annika is determined to win in hopes of defying allegations that she’s basic. Aaron is nervous that he and Symone are getting too friendly.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 37 votes#21 - Happy Not Knowing
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2023
Zaara and the rest of Junior’s friends can’t stand his new girlfriend, Grace, but he is determined to change that. Could bringing her to crash Zaara’s birthday dinner do the trick?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 29 votes#22 - Toxic
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 8/9/2023
The crew waves red flags when Zaara is all consumed by her recent fling with Drea. Aaron feels a romantic spark for his colleague but is unsure about his next move. Kiela struggles with a class assignment Lauryn excels in.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 297 votes#23 - Late Registration
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2018
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: N/A
6.7/10 87 votes#24 - Doin' the Most
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2020
Sky finally returns to the track, only to run into a new complication. Jazz struggles to balance track and her personal life. Zoey struggles to balance school and her new job as a fashion stylist and turns to an unexpected source for help. Meanwhile, things heat up for Ana and Javi as they attempt to keep things professional.
Director: Chris Robinson
Writer: Molly A.H. Mitchell, Nyesha Littlejohn
6.7/10 80 votes#25 - Alright
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2021
Aaron is offered an opportunity to be featured in a nationally televised interview but struggles to keep his message targeted. Zoey navigates her feelings for Aaron while helping him devise a new strategy. Meanwhile, Ana struggles with whether to tell Javi about her past with Aaron, and Jillian interviews Sky and Jazz for a documentary about their journey as athletes.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Lisa McQuillan