black-ish: Season 7

2020 · 21 episodes · ★ 1.1

What Season 7 of black-ish

Season 7 kicks off with the Johnson family in the middle of the pandemic, and Dre just can't seem to take the virus seriously. Bow, an anesthesiologist, receives praise for her work at the hospital, while Dre and Junior clash over the rebellious streak that comes with his age. Junior wants to move in with Olivia despite his father's objections, and their relationship grows strained when she compares Junior to Dre. Dre, for his part, has to learn to feel good about himself when he's on his own. Jack, feeling jealous, believes he is Bow's best friend, and Stevens, Dre's colleague, decides to run for Congress.

21episodes

Oct 4, 2020aired

May 18, 2021latest episode

8 hrtotal runtime

Season 7 Episodes

7x01 Election Special (1)
Oct 4, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 2.3
Junior is excited for his first time voting but discovers he has been purged from the voter polls so he does a deep dive into why – trying to understand the systems in place for voter registration.
Directing: Matthew A. Cherry · Writing: Eric Horsted · Starring: Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Liz Jenkins
7x02 Election Special (2)
Oct 4, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
Dre's colleague Stevens makes an ill-advised decision to run for Congress, so Dre enlists his family's help and campaigns against him but gets caught up with fundraising and private interest groups.
Directing: Matthew A. Cherry · Writing: Graham Towers, Ben Deeb · Starring: Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Liz Jenkins
7x03 Hero Pizza
Oct 21, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
As a first responder, Bow receives her family's praise for her work in the beginning of the global pandemic, with Junior being her biggest fan. But over time, the family loses their enthusiasm, and Bow discovers someone in her house is breaking the quarantine lockdown rules. Meanwhile, Dre tries to convince everyone that he too is an essential worker.
Directed by: Todd Biermann · Written by: Marquita Robinson · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Judy Reyes, Parminder Nagra
7x04 Dre at Home Order
Oct 28, 2020 · 23 min
Dre underestimates how hard of an adjustment operating during a pandemic will be for the Johnsons. Meanwhile, Junior's attempts to bring his girlfriend closer to the family are stymied by the new realities of social distancing.
Directing: Anton Cropper · Writing: Christian Lander · Starring: Catherine Reitman, Liz Jenkins
7x05 Age Against the Machine
Nov 4, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
Dre and Junior butt heads over the most effective way to protest in the age of social media. Meanwhile, Jack grows jealous as Diane starts to hang out with the older kids at school.
Directing: Fred Savage · Writing: Esa Lewis · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Emerson Min, Camaron Engels
7x06 Our Wedding Dre
Nov 18, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
Pops and Ruby are getting re-married! And Dre's intimate wedding plans go awry when Pops' brother, Uncle Norman, shows up unexpectedly for the festivities. Meanwhile, Ruby refuses Bow's offer to help with preparations until an unanticipated situation gives her an opening to save the big day
Directing: Eric Dean Seaton · Writing: Lisa Muse Bryant · Starring: Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Danny Glover
7x07 Babes in Boyland
Nov 25, 2020 · 23 min
Dre and Bow find out that Diane has a secret social media account and realize that she’s not their little girl anymore. After reprimanding her but allowing Jack more flexibility, Diane calls them out for the double standard in how they are parenting. Meanwhile, Junior and Ruby come clean to their respective romantic partners about white lies they’ve told since the beginning of their relationships.
Directed by: Fred Savage · Written by: Lizzie Donaldson · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin
7x08 Compton Around the Christmas Tree Mid-Season Finale
Dec 2, 2020 · 23 min
Dre realizes he’s out of touch with his roots after Junior claims he’s turned into a “valley dad,” so he takes the family to his hometown of Compton. Meanwhile, Bow tries to teach Jack and Diane about the spirit of giving by having them volunteer in Compton for Christmas.
Directing: Eric Dean Seaton · Writing: Steven White · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Nelson Franklin, Christina Anthony, Ron Funches
7x09 Black-out
Jan 26, 2021 · 22 min · ★ 1.0
When the power goes out in the neighborhood, Dre's instinct is to go into survival mode and stockpile on essentials, while Bow focuses on helping their neighbors. Meanwhile, Junior desperately searches for a place to charge his phone to get in touch with Olivia.
Directed by: Gail Lerner · Written by: Robb Chavis · Starring: Nicole Sullivan, Henry Dittman, Maya Nalli, Lola Kelly
7x10 What About Gary?
Feb 2, 2021 · 22 min · ★ 1.0
Going against Bow's warning, Dre tries to educate her white cousin Gary about how to be an ally. Meanwhile, Olivia is trying to impress Junior's family by attempting to psychoanalyze everyone and their relationships with each other.
Directed by: Natalia Anderson · Written by: Edgar Momplaisir · Starring: Rob Huebel
7x11 First Trap
Feb 9, 2021 · 22 min
After Bow makes history as the first Black female partner at her hospital, Dre feels like he is not supporting the Black community as much as he would like and tries to convince Stevens & Lido to hire another Black executive. Meanwhile, after her promotion, Bow struggles with the burden of being a Black, female trailblazer at her hospital and tries to mentor others.
Directed by: Chris Robinson · Written by: Melanie Boysaw · Starring: Andy Daly, Jasmine Ashanti, Eric C. Lynch
7x12 High Water Mark
Feb 16, 2021 · 23 min
Dre is still hesitant about recreational use after catching Junior and Oliva smoking weed together. Bow doesn't think it's a big deal, but Ruby tries to intervene. Meanwhile, Diane asks Jack to help her with her senior prank and he is happy to be included.
Directed by: Ryan Case · Written by: Keisha Ansley · Starring: Liz Jenkins, Ron Funches
7x13 The Mother and Child De-Union
Feb 23, 2021 · 23 min
While Bow and Junior take Olivia and her mother, Maxine, to brunch to celebrate Junior's birthday, and Bow is forced to confront the idea of her and Junior having an oddly close relationship. Meanwhile, Jack is jealous that his new crush wants to hang out with Diane instead of him.
Directed by: Jude Weng · Written by: Eric Horsted · Starring: Felice Heather Monteith, Mallian Butler
7x14 Things Done Changed
Mar 2, 2021 · 23 min
After trying to prove to Diane that hip-hop isn't dead, Dre realizes he may be out of touch with current trends; Jack thinks that he has become Bow's best friend.
Directed by: Kevin Bray · Written by: Isaiah Lester · Starring: Yassir Lester, Rell Battle
7x15 Jack's First Stand
Mar 23, 2021 · 23 min
When Jack decides to go vegan, Dre is unsupportive because he is worried about messing up their bonding nights where they both would eat BBQ and watch MMA fights together. Meanwhile, Diane wants to buy a limited-edition Beyoncé doll with her allowance, which concerns Bow that Diane is not saving money.
Directed by: Pete Chatmon · Written by: Christian Lander
7x16 100 Yards and Runnin'
Mar 30, 2021 · 23 min
Bow and Dre let their competitive streaks out during their family game night and things escalate when they place a bet. Meanwhile, Junior and Olivia are at a turning point in their relationship when one person says “I love you.”
Directed by: Rob Sweeney · Written by: Robb Chavis · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Matt Braunger, Terrell Owens
7x17 Move-In Ready
Apr 6, 2021 · 23 min
Against the warnings of Dre and his coworkers, Junior is resolute about his decision to move in with Olivia. They go on an apartment hunt together, but tensions rise when Olivia compares Junior to Dre. Meanwhile, Bow challenges Dre to get comfortable being alone.
Directing: Michael Spiller · Writing: Lisa Muse Bryant
7x18 My Dinner with Andre Junior
Apr 20, 2021 · 23 min
Junior and Olivia invite an excited Bow and Dre over for dinner in their new apartment, but upon arrival, they immediately become concerned with the young couple's living conditions. Meanwhile, Diane bonds with Pops as she asks for his advice on dating.
Directed by: Princess Monique · Written by: Steven White · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre
7x19 Missions & Ambitions
Apr 27, 2021 · 23 min
After having a conversation about deal breakers in relationships with Bow, Dre realizes that he gave up on some of his goals in life and begins tackling them; Junior worries Olivia might leave him after she mentions her deal breakers.
Directed by: Courtney Lilly · Written by: Melanie Boysaw, Isaiah Lester · Starring: Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Andrew Ableson, Mallian Butler
7x20 Snitches Get Boundaries
May 11, 2021 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
After one of Dre's secrets with Pops is spilled to Ruby, he realizes that his relationships with each of his parents have changed since they got married; Bow surprises Jack and Diane with a brand-new car and tries to teach the twins how to drive.
Directing: Natalia Anderson · Writing: Marquita Robinson · Starring: Laurence Fishburne
7x21 Urban Legend Season Finale
May 18, 2021 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
Dre feels pigeonholed to the urban marketing team at Stevens & Lido and realizes he needs to make some big career changes. Boyz II Men stop by the office to help out the team with a campaign. Meanwhile, Junior has to deal with the twins who are overstaying their welcome at his and Olivia’s apartment.
Directing: Melissa Kosar · Writing: Graham Towers, Ben Deeb · Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris, Shawn Stockman