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mixed-ish S1E14 — True Colors
7.6
mixed-ish•Season 1•Episode 14

True Colors

7.6/10 · 90 votesJan 28, 202022 min

Ranked #14 of 23 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Paul is shocked to hear from his estranged mother who wants to visit for Rainbow’s 13th birthday and soon learns more about why she abandoned him. Meanwhile, Rainbow sees turning 13 as a huge turning point in her life and wants a big birthday party,

Directed byMichael Spiller
Written byKevin Marburger, Tim Edwards
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

Bow Johnson

Arica Himmel

Arica Himmel

Bow Johnson

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Alicia Johnson

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Paul Johnson

Ethan William Childress

Ethan William Childress

Johan Johnson

Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

Denise

Mykal-Michelle Harris

Mykal-Michelle Harris

Santamonica Johnson

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Harrison Johnson

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K

Kevin Marburger

Writer

T

Tim Edwards

Writer

Michael Spiller

Michael Spiller

Director

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Episode Summary

"True Colors" is episode 14 of mixed-ish season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 90 votes, ranking #14 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael Spiller and written by Kevin Marburger, Tim Edwards, it aired on January 28, 2020.

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