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mixed-ish S1E20 — Bad Boys
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mixed-ish•Season 1•Episode 20

Bad Boys

7.7/10 · 92 votesApr 7, 202022 min

Ranked #12 of 23 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Alicia and Paul try to deflect Johan’s interest in going to cop camp and one day becoming a police officer. Meanwhile, Rainbow gets her first role as a school safety patrol and quickly realizes that with great power comes great responsibility.

Directed byMatthew A. Cherry
Written byHeather Flanders, Angela Nissel
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Cast8

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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Heather Flanders

Writer

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Angela Nissel

Writer

Matthew A. Cherry

Matthew A. Cherry

Director

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Episode Summary

"Bad Boys" is episode 20 of mixed-ish season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 92 votes, ranking #12 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Matthew A. Cherry and written by Heather Flanders, Angela Nissel, it aired on April 7, 2020.

Next: E21 · Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us NowBest of Season 1