The Best Episodes Written By Jenifer Rice Genzuk

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - ToysRn’tUs

   S3:E173/8/2017

   Janine gives Diane a white Girlstory doll for her birthday, and when Bow tries to return it for a black doll, she is shocked by the limited options offered. Dre blames the lack of representation of African Americans in the media, but when confronting this systematic problem, he realizes that he has prejudices of his own. Meanwhile, Ruby enlists the help of Junior to be her Spades partner.

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   #2 - Face the World

   S2:E113/6/2019

   Zoey has to deal with the repercussions of her previous academic decisions. Zoey tries to prevent Dre and Pops from attending CalU’s Parents Weekend. Meanwhile, everyone else has their own drama to face.

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   #3 - Dog Eat Dog World

   S4:E194/10/2018

   The family is divided over the idea of getting a dog after Dre and Bow promise Jack they can get one after he gets Straight A’s – and he does! Meanwhile, Bow’s brother Johan is in town and he doesn’t get the warm welcome he expects from Ruby.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Who, What, When, Werewolf...Why

   S1:E710/17/2011

   Billy and Dashell hunt down the vamp who beat up Stubeck. John-John takes something from a zombie that doesn't belong to him, and Kirsten dates a guy who may have a fatal flaw.

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Being Bow-racial

   S3:E811/30/2016

   Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who happens to be white. Dre is handling a big project for a client at work and relies on Charlie to teach him how to relate to the campaign’s white, female point-person. Meanwhile, Zoey needs extra credit for her design class, and asks Jack and Diane if she can remodel their room.

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   6.4/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Jacked o' Lantern

   S2:E610/28/2015

   Ever since he was a kid, Dre has loved Halloween. Now that he lives in one of those “good candy neighborhoods,” kids come from all over the city to trick-or-treat, including Dre’s own nieces and nephews. The cousins are known for roughhousing and The Johnson kids aren’t happy when they come around, but Dre feels his kids could use some toughening. Meanwhile, Dre gets a surprise visit from his own cousin, June Bug, who used to torment Dre as a kid.

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   6.2/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Late Registration

   S1:E11/3/2018

   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.

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   5.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - You Beat Me to the Punch

   S4:E99/2/2021

   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.

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   5.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Empire State of Mind

   S4:E183/24/2022

   It’s graduation, and the Johnson family wasn’t going to miss Zoey’s big day! The crew comes together to celebrate their four years together and toast their post-graduation plans.

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    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Know Yourself

    S3:E142/25/2021

    Vivek has a new experience with Heidi, and Aaron and Doug struggle to adjust their views on sexuality and masculinity. Nomi and her new baby, Luna, return to Cal U. Junior shows up to fight for Sky.

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    #11 - Who Do You Love?

    S3:E173/18/2021

    With the support of the senior class, Aaron turns his graduation ceremony into a protest against the University’s investment in private prisons. Zoey debates backing away from Aaron … but is that what they both want? Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug make a decision about their relationship.

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