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The Worst Episodes of mixed-ish

Every episode of mixed-ish ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of mixed-ish!

Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

"Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now" is the worst rated episode of "mixed-ish". It scored 6.9/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Matt Sohn and written by Peter Saji, it aired on 4/14/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Brand New Funk".

  • Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
    6.9/1077 votes
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    #1 - Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/2020

    After learning that scientists predict the ozone layer will be depleted in 20 years, Rainbow panics and tries to implement Earth Day at school to influence some change. To her surprise, she is met with resistance, forcing her to takes matters into her own hands to fight for the cause.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Peter Saji

  • Brand New Funk
    7.1/1074 votes
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    #2 - Brand New Funk

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2021

    Alicia and Denise bicker over who is the stronger Black woman, and Paul and Harrison come up with a new way of showing affection. Meanwhile, Rainbow is put in charge of Johan and Santamonica and she struggles to maintain control over them.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Angela Nissel

  • Becoming Bow
    7.2/10197 votes
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    #3 - Becoming Bow

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2019

    Rainbow Johnson’s parents decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their family. As her parents struggle with the challenges of their new life, Bow and her siblings navigate a mainstream school in which they’re perceived as neither black nor white.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: N/A

  • Every Little Step
    7.3/1074 votes
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    #4 - Every Little Step

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/28/2020

    The kids meet a homeless man in their neighborhood, and Paul and Alicia try to have an honest conversation with them about the homelessness crisis. Paul and Rainbow try to help by starting a soup kitchen at Rainbow’s school. Meanwhile, Denise has a new boyfriend and Alicia doesn’t think they’re a match.

    Director: Rachelle Williams

    Writer: Pete Chatmon

  • Sweet Child O’ Mine
    7.3/1082 votes
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    #5 - Sweet Child O’ Mine

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2021

    After finding out Johan has been pretending to be a different race, Rainbow gets mad, and Alicia and Paul try to find a way to encourage Johan to be proud of being Black.

    Director: Todd Biermann

    Writer: Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey

  • On My Own
    7.4/1074 votes
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    #6 - On My Own

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2021

    Paul surprises the family by inviting one of his students to live with them, and Paul and Alicia compete to be his mentor. Meanwhile, Rainbow has a crush on their new house guest.

    Director: Todd Biermann

    Writer: Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

  • Livin’ on a Prayer
    7.4/1072 votes
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    #7 - Livin’ on a Prayer

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2021

    Bow takes an interest in going to church with her friends, much to her parents’ dismay. Meanwhile, Santi and Jonah try to prepare for hell.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Spencer Taylor

  • My Prerogative
    7.4/1070 votes
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    #8 - My Prerogative

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2021

    It’s not all fun and games when Paul wants to crash Denise and Alicia’s neighborhood Spades match, so they teach him about the cultural and racial significance of the game. Meanwhile, Santi, Johan and Bow learn about divorce after watching a movie, so Harrison tries to teach them that divorce can be cool.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Emilia Serrano

  • Just the Two of Us
    7.4/1066 votes
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    #9 - Just the Two of Us

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2021

    Alicia and Denise realize they've been boxed into Black women stereotypes at the law firm, and Harrison's attempts to help ends up causing more harm. Meanwhile, Paul worries his new job is taking time away from spending time with the kids, so he makes an overzealous effort to connect with each one individually.

    Director: Shiri Appleby

    Writer: Jesse Esparza

  • You Dropped a Bomb on Me
    7.4/1055 votes
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    #10 - You Dropped a Bomb on Me

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2021

    Rainbow's best friend, Tamika, asks her to plan her 14th birthday party, so Bow goes out of her way to make sure it's the coolest birthday party ever. Meanwhile, Paul and Alicia battle it out for who is the "coolest," and Harrison takes Santi and Johan on a trip to Mexico for some quality time.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Warrior
    7.5/10147 votes
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    #11 - The Warrior

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2019

    For Rainbow and Alicia, fitting in at school and standing out at work are hard enough; but with the added pressure from stay-at-home-dad Paul to make the world a little better every day, it might just be impossible.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Peter Saji

  • Puttin' On the Ritz
    7.5/10105 votes
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    #12 - Puttin' On the Ritz

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2019

    The kids are excited to learn more about their grandad after Harrison invites the crew to family day at his country club. Although Paul thinks it’s a bad idea, he is eventually overruled. Meanwhile, Alicia attempts to fit in at the country club but ends up fighting with Denise about keeping it real.

    Director: Sam Bailey

    Writer: Heather Flanders

  • Papa Don't Preach
    7.5/10100 votes
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    #13 - Papa Don't Preach

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2019

    Paul struggles when Rainbow and Santamonica want to participate in a beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Johan gets teased for crying after a martial arts tournament, and Alicia and Harrison struggle with the best way for him to fight back.

    Director: Todd Biermann

    Writer: Angela Nissel

  • Doctor! Doctor!
    7.5/1084 votes
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    #14 - Doctor! Doctor!

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/24/2020

    Rainbow’s friend Rebecca gets mono (“the kissing disease”), and after helping her out, she becomes interested in the medical field. Alicia fibs to Paul about getting a flu shot, and when Denise gets sick, their distrust of the medical community comes to light. Meanwhile, Johan and Santamonica go to live with Harrison while Denise is sick and start to enjoy his lavish lifestyle.

    Director: Shiri Appleby

    Writer: Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

  • She's a Bad Mama Jama
    7.5/1063 votes
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    #15 - She's a Bad Mama Jama

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2021

    Alicia's mom, Grandma Shireen, stays with the Johnson's after her surgery, but taking care of grandma becomes a full-time job. Meanwhile, Denise tests each of the kids to see who is best fit to take care of her when she gets old one day.

    Director: Anton Cropper

    Writer: Helen Krieger

  • All She Wants to Do Is Dance
    7.6/10111 votes
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    #16 - All She Wants to Do Is Dance

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2019

    It’s time for the Johnson kids’ first school dance, but before Bow can dance the night away, she’ll have to consider the social impact of her date choice. Johan finds an outfit for the dance and discovers his love of fashion, while Santamonica spends some time with Harrison.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

  • Girls Just Want to Have Fun
    7.6/10112 votes
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    #17 - Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2019

    The popular girls at school ask Rainbow to join their group Halloween costume as Tootie from “The Facts of Life.” She thinks this is finally her opportunity to fit in, but Denise views the situation differently. Meanwhile, Alicia doesn’t want the kids to go trick-or-treating after Harrison and his colleagues tell her about all the dangerous things that can happen.

    Director: Oz Rodriguez

    Writer: Tim Edwards, Kevin Marburger

  • Pride (In the Name of Love)
    7.6/1089 votes
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    #18 - Pride (In the Name of Love)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2020

    It’s the first-ever nationally recognized Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Paul is speaking at the school assembly about his personal experiences with him. Johan and Santamonica think Paul is going to embarrass them; and being ashamed of her father had never occurred to Rainbow, so they decide to ditch. Meanwhile, Alicia thought she had convinced Harrison to take pro bono civil rights cases on MLK Day to honor him, but he plans to go golfing instead, so Denise steps in to help.

    Director: Chris Robinson

    Writer: Spencer Taylor

  • True Colors
    7.6/1088 votes
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    #19 - True Colors

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/2020

    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, but Alicia wants to celebrate all the things Rainbow missed out on over the years while on the commune.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Tim Edwards, Kevin Marburger

  • This Charming Man
    7.6/1081 votes
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    #20 - This Charming Man

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2020

    Rainbow is excited to go on her first real date with Bryce for Valentine’s Day, but when her friends weigh in on the rules and expectations, she becomes very nervous. Alicia is wary to let Rainbow start dating and invites Bryce’s parents over for dinner to cross-examine them; and Paul gets into a fight with Bryce’s dad over politics.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Andrew Ti

  • She Works Hard for the Money
    7.6/1076 votes
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    #21 - She Works Hard for the Money

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2020

    Alicia gets a bonus after winning a big case and wants to buy a nice car, but having been raised on the “fifty-cent principal,” Denise wants her to buy two cars in lesser condition so she can have one. Meanwhile, Paul tries to teach Rainbow, Johan and Santamonica about the value of money.

    Director: Anu Valia

    Writer: Chuck Hayward

  • Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
    7.6/1082 votes
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    #22 - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/2020

    The Johnsons welcome an African American family that has just moved into their mostly white neighborhood. Santamonica doesn’t get along with the new neighbor’s daughter, until she gives Santamonica attitude. Meanwhile, Rainbow is excited to celebrate her one-month anniversary with Bryce, but he tells her some devastating news.

    Director: Natalia Anderson

    Writer: Jesse Esparza

  • Parents Just Don’t Understand
    7.6/1085 votes
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    #23 - Parents Just Don’t Understand

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2020

    Rainbow clashes with her parents over her love for rap music. Plus, Harrison steps in to take Denise to a charity benefit and helps her realize she deserves better men in her love life.

    Director: Melissa Kosar

    Writer: Alexandra Decas, Melanie Kirschbaum

  • Bad Boys
    7.6/1090 votes
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    #24 - Bad Boys

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/2020

    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.

    Director: Matthew A. Cherry

    Writer: Heather Flanders, Angela Nissel

  • You Got It All
    7.6/1086 votes
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    #25 - You Got It All

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/4/2020

    Alicia and Paul are both offered jobs to work on Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign, but Alicia’s law firm makes her an enticing offer to stay. Rainbow struggles to define her racial identity as “mixed” when she’s given a form to answer “black” or “white.”

    Director: Natalia Anderson

    Writer: Andrew Ti, Jesse Esparza, Spencer Taylor