black-ish (2014)

Synopsis

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Disney Plus
• Hulu
• Philo
• Netflix Standard with Ads

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Cast

• Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson
• Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson
• Marcus Scribner as Junior Johnson
• Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson
• Miles Brown as Jack Johnson
• Peter MacKenzie as Leslie Stevens
• Jenifer Lewis as Ruby Johnson
• Jeff Meacham as Josh Oppenhol
• Deon Cole as Charlie Telphy
• Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson

If you liked black-ish, try

• Married... with Children
• Father Knows Best
• One Day at a Time
• Last Man Standing
• A Different World
• Tyler Perry's House of Payne
• American Housewife
• Moesha

BingeNext's take

If you’re looking for a smart, funny show that tackles what it means to find your place in the world, black-ish is a great pick. It follows a family man trying to balance his cultural identity while raising his kids in a mostly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood. The cast, led by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, brings a lot of heart and humor to everyday challenges, making it feel like you’re watching conversations that could happen in your own living room. With eight seasons and 175 episodes, each about 23 minutes long, it’s perfect for binge-watching without feeling like a huge time commitment. If you enjoy shows like One Day at a Time or A Different World, black-ish offers a fresh, relatable take on family life and identity that’s both thoughtful and entertaining.