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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 Worst Episode
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    grown-ish Season 2 Episode 5 - Girls Like You
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    #1 - 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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  2. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Galore
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    #2 - 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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  3. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 7 - Messy
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    #3 - 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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  4. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 8 - Workin' Me
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    #4 - 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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  5. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 9 - Body Count
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    #5 - 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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  6. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 10 - Wild'n Cuz I'm Young
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    #6 - 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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  7. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 12 - Fake Love
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    #7 - 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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  8. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 13 - You Decide
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    #8 - You Decide

    S2:E13

    To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her. But that backfires when Junior makes an unexpected connection with one of Zoey’s friends and she’s left to face her emotions up front. Meanwhile, Nomi debates giving Paige another chance.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Crystal Jenkins

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  9. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 14 - Can't Knock the Hustle
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    #9 - Can't Knock the Hustle

    S2:E14

    Zoey starts to feel the impact of her dwindling bank account. Her friends encourage her to get a job, but she struggles to find something that vibes with her career goals. Ana and Aaron consider attempting the “Shield Challenge.”

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Brady Morphy, Sara Lukasiewicz

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  10. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 15 - Tweakin’
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    #10 - Tweakin’

    S2:E15

    Labels are on everyone’s mind as Ana and Aaron struggle to define what they each want out of their relationship. Doug and Vivek are convinced that Aaron is boo’d up. Zoey tries getting “Luca Jae Hall”-level high, but winds up overdoing it.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  11. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 16 - Self Care
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    #11 - Self Care

    S2:E16

    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

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  12. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 17 - Strictly 4 My...
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    #12 - Strictly 4 My...

    S2:E17

    Vivek is getting a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether Vivek has crossed the line into cultural appropriation. Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.

    Director:Amy Coughlin
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  13. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 18 - Nice for What
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    #13 - Nice for What

    S2:E18

    Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they’ve been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness, resulting in some changes to their relationships.

    Director:Molly McGlynn
    Writer:Emily G. Miller

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  14. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 19 - Only Human
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    #14 - 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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  15. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 20 - Mind Playing Tricks on Me
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    #15 - 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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  16. grown-ish Season 2 Episode 21 - Dreams and Nightmares
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    #16 - 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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  17. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 5 - Gut Feeling
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    #17 - Gut Feeling

    S3:E5

    When Zoey and the girls throw a surprise baby shower for Nomi, they’re surprised when she reveals some shocking news about the circumstances of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Sky learns something about her new dude, Rodney, which puts a new perspective on their burgeoning relationship.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Craig Doyle

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  18. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 6 - Real Life S**t
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    #18 - Real Life S**t

    S3:E6

    Aaron’s student loan troubles come to a head when he looks for a job at the Cal U job fair, which leads him to ask Zoey for her help in getting a job working for her dad at Stevens & Lido. Meanwhile, Sky struggles to come to terms with her recent discovery about Rodney. Jillian tries to bond with Zoey.

    Director:Chris Robinson
    Writer:Des Moran

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  19. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 7 - Doin' the Most
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    #19 - Doin' the Most

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:Molly A.H. Mitchell, Nyesha Littlejohn

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  20. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 8 - Age Ain't Nothing But a Number
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    #20 - Age Ain't Nothing But a Number

    S3:E8

    Zoey’s twenty-first birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when she makes a big decision regarding her future. Meanwhile, Doug learns that he’s the reason Jazz is distracted from track.

    Director:Sam Bailey
    Writer:Jenifer Rice-Genzuk

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  21. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 9 - Public Service Announcement
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    #21 - Public Service Announcement

    S3:E9

    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

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  22. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 10 - Hard Place
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    #22 - Hard Place

    S3:E10

    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
    Writers:Jonathan Curtiss, Will A. Miles

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  23. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 11 - Alright
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    #23 - Alright

    S3:E11

    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

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  24. grown-ish Season 3 Episode 12 - Water on Water on Water
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    #24 - Water on Water on Water

    S3:E12

    Ana gets baptized as she and Javi are tested for the first time in their relationship. Meanwhile, Zoey struggles at work under the mixed messages from her new client, Indigo.

    Director:Nick Wong
    Writer:Wade Allain-Marcus

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  25. grown-ish Season 5 Episode 7 - Love on the Brain
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    #25 - Love on the Brain

    S5:E7

    Doug throws a party at Bar None and invites the crew; Junior considers opening up to Annika.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Girls Like You" is the worst rated episode of "grown-ish". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Todd Biermann and written by Hailey Chavez, it aired on 1/23/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Love Galore".