10.0/101 votes#1 - Purple Rain
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2018
The family is shocked to learn that Jack and Diane are not familiar with the iconic music of Prince. One by one, each member of the family works to explain Prince’s tremendous impact on their lives through his music.
Director: Charles Stone III
Writer: Peter Saji
10.0/102 votes#2 - Black Like Us
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2019
Dre and Bow are furious after Diane isn’t lit properly in her class photo. Diane doesn’t want to make it a big deal, but they decide to talk to the principal about the need for sensitivity toward all complexions. Meanwhile, Junior claims there is unspoken colorism within their own family, and things get heated.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Peter Saji
8.5/102 votes#3 - Juneteenth
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2017
The Johnsons go to Jack and Diane’s school play about Columbus Day, and Dre is dismayed by the historically inaccurate way that the holiday is portrayed. He feels like there aren’t enough black holidays, so he enlists Aloe Blacc at work to help him create a catchy song to raise awareness for a holiday worth celebrating, Juneteenth.
Director: Anton Cropper
Writer: Peter Saji
8.0/102 votes#4 - Richard Youngsta
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2017
Dre is excited about doing a campaign with a popular rap star but becomes conflicted when Bow and Ruby provide feedback suggesting it plays on stereotypes. Meanwhile, Bow is determined to get the family to stop eating so much take-out food.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Peter Saji
7.8/106 votes#5 - Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Man?
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2016
After a situation arises at work, Dre’s views are confronted regarding how black people are perceived now versus when he grew up. He wants to be more open-minded about being a part of his community, and his first step is joining his Homeowners’ Association. Meanwhile, Bow wants to spend more time with the kids before the new baby arrives and gets advice from Pops on how to make them want to be around her.
Director: Matt Sohn
Writer: Peter Saji
7.4/105 votes#6 - The Gift of Hunger
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2014
When the kids disapprove of Dre's favorite cheap restaurant, he decides they all need to get jobs.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Peter Saji
7.3/103 votes#7 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2010
It's Jules' 42nd birthday and that can only mean one thing: gift contest! Each year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year, Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow her. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without its consequences.
Director: John Putch
Writer: Peter Saji
7.3/103 votes#8 - Baby’s a Rock ‘N’ Roller
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2011
Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is... especially when she's roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby's given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie's wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Peter Saji
7.1/105 votes#9 - Rock, Paper, Sissors, Gun
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2015
After a break-in down the block, Dre talks about getting a gun, and Bow is not comfortable with the idea. Which leads everyone to debate — there are many different ways to protect your family, but what’s the “best” way? Jack and Diane are shocked that they have been living in the house unprotected, Junior sets off on a quest to protect the family from the real threat, cyber terrorism, and Zoey has Pops teach her the art of Karate to defend herself.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Peter Saji
7.0/106 votes#10 - Twindependence
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2016
Jack and Diane are tired of being twins, and after much pleading, Dre and Bow give in to letting them explore their lives as individuals. Meanwhile, Dre buys Zoey her first car, and she is over the moon. But when he shares the news at work, his colleagues bring up all the terrible things teens do with cars, and Dre starts to question whether Zoey is ready for one after all.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: Peter Saji
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"Purple Rain" is the best rated episode written by Peter Saji. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Charles Stone III. It aired on 11/13/2018 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Black Like Us".