grown-ish: Season 3

2020 · 17 episodes · ★ 1.0

What Season 3 of grown-ish

Back for junior year, the gang returns as confident, eager and seasoned upper-classmen, with Zoey and her girls (… and Vivek) moving into an off-campus home, ready to take on the school year. They quickly realize that they have been mistaken about the disillusionment of adulthood, with real-life problems coming for them, including student loans, work/ life balance and, of course, messy breakups. Plus, some of the crew having to deal with the repercussions of their big mistakes before summer break.

17episodes

Jan 16, 2020premiered

Mar 18, 2021Latest episode

6.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Crunch Time
Jan 16, 2020 · 22 min
It’s Junior year and the gang throws an HBCU-themed Homecoming party to kick off the semester at their new off-campus house. Zoey returns from her summer internship abroad and realizes that she has to confront her feelings for Aaron and Luca quickly. Meanwhile, the rest of the crew is left to deal with some of the repercussions of their big mistakes before summer break.
Directing: Todd Biermann · Writing: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas · Starring: Joey Bada$$, Andrew Liner
3x02 Damn
Jan 23, 2020 · 22 min
The crew tries their best to cope with a shocking surprise, but another unexpected bomb sends Zoey into a spiral.
Directing: Todd Biermann · Writing: Crystal Jenkins · Starring: Ryan Destiny
3x03 Close Friends
Jan 30, 2020 · 22 min
When Nomi challenges Zoey to try to be friends with Luca after their breakup, Zoey is forced to consider the age-old question, “Is it possible to be friends with your ex?” Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug try to help Vivek navigate the world of dating apps.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Lisa McQuillan · Starring: Deon Cole, Andrew Liner, Ryan Destiny
3x04 Thinkin' Bout You
Feb 6, 2020 · 22 min
Luca sends off a confusing text to Zoey that has both of them spinning. Meanwhile, Ana leads the girls around campus on a “dorm storm” voter registration drive. Aaron reels after learning about his massive student loan debt.
Directing: Linda Mendoza · Writing: Wade Allain-Marcus · Starring: Brian Palermo, Ryan Destiny, Henri Esteve
3x05 Gut Feeling
Feb 13, 2020 · 22 min
When Zoey and the girls throw a surprise baby shower for Nomi, they’re surprised when she reveals some shocking news about the circumstances of her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Sky learns something about her new dude, Rodney, which puts a new perspective on their burgeoning relationship.
Directing: Natalia Anderson · Writing: Craig Doyle · Starring: Sarah Siadat, Will McCormack, Andrew Liner
3x06 Real Life S**t
Feb 20, 2020 · 22 min
Aaron’s student loan troubles come to a head when he looks for a job at the Cal U job fair, which leads him to ask Zoey for her help in getting a job working for her dad at Stevens & Lido. Meanwhile, Sky struggles to come to terms with her recent discovery about Rodney. Jillian tries to bond with Zoey.
Directing: Chris Robinson · Writing: Des Moran · Starring: Deon Cole, Nelson Franklin, Jeff Meacham, Jeremy Shouldis
3x07 Doin' the Most
Feb 27, 2020 · 22 min
Sky finally returns to the track, only to run into a new complication. Jazz struggles to balance track and her personal life. Zoey struggles to balance school and her new job as a fashion stylist and turns to an unexpected source for help. Meanwhile, things heat up for Ana and Javi as they attempt to keep things professional.
Directing: Chris Robinson · Writing: Molly A.H. Mitchell, Nyesha Littlejohn · Starring: Gillian Vigman, Ricardo Walker, Ryan Destiny, Henri Esteve
3x08 Age Ain't Nothing But a Number
Mar 5, 2020 · 22 min
Zoey’s twenty-first birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when she makes a big decision regarding her future. Meanwhile, Doug learns that he’s the reason Jazz is distracted from track.
Directing: Sam Bailey · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Starring: Deon Cole, Andrew Liner, Ryan Destiny, Henri Esteve
3x09 Public Service Announcement
Jan 21, 2021 · 22 min
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life while on tour with Joey BADA$$. Jazz and Doug struggle with the rules of their relationship “pause.”
Directing: Sam Bailey · Writing: Crystal Jenkins · Starring: Joey Bada$$, Saweetie, Ryan Destiny, Raigan Harris
3x10 Hard Place
Jan 28, 2021 · 22 min
As her relationship with Javi heats up, Ana makes a discovery about him that challenges her entire belief system. Meanwhile, Aaron learns about Cal U’s investment in private prisons, challenging him to reconnect with his activist roots.
Directing: Eric Dean Seaton · Writing: Jonathan Curtiss, Will A. Miles · Starring: Jason E. Kelley, Miles Dausuel, Jason Sims-Prewitt, Juliet Lopez
3x11 Alright
Feb 4, 2021 · 22 min
Aaron is offered an opportunity to be featured in a nationally televised interview but struggles to keep his message targeted. Zoey navigates her feelings for Aaron while helping him devise a new strategy. Meanwhile, Ana struggles with whether to tell Javi about her past with Aaron, and Jillian interviews Sky and Jazz for a documentary about their journey as athletes.
Directing: Eric Dean Seaton · Writing: Lisa McQuillan · Starring: Angela Rye, Fredella Calloway, Ryan Destiny, Raigan Harris
3x12 Water on Water on Water
Feb 11, 2021 · 22 min
Ana gets baptized as she and Javi are tested for the first time in their relationship. Meanwhile, Zoey struggles at work under the mixed messages from her new client, Indigo.
Directing: Nick Wong · Writing: Wade Allain-Marcus · Starring: Wade Allain-Marcus, Julia Finkelstein, Rae Varela, Noah Alexander Gerry
3x13 NO HALO
Feb 18, 2021 · 22 min
Zoey returns home for a long weekend but is surprised to find things around the house and Cal U has seemed to move on without her. Meanwhile, Jazz and Doug’s relationship continues to get more complicated when Jazz returns from the NCAA track finals with some very surprising news.
Directing: Nick Wong · Writing: Craig Doyle · Starring: Nick Alvarez, Lavel Schley, Kirrilee Berger, Romy Rosemont
3x14 Know Yourself
Feb 25, 2021 · 22 min
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.
Directing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, Des Moran · Starring: Marcus Scribner, Lavel Schley, Deje' Kelly, Andrew Liner
3x15 Over My Head
Mar 4, 2021 · 22 min
Zoey wonders if she’s cut out for the real world after becoming the subject of a nasty rumor at work. Nomi sees Phil for the first time in a year and debates whether to tell him about Luna. Doug plans a house party to cheer on Jazz and Sky in their Olympic-qualifying race.
Directing: Nick Wong · Writing: Melanie Kirschbaum, Alexandra Decas · Starring: Joey Bada$$, Saweetie, Andrew Liner, Raigan Harris
3x16 All in Love Is Fair
Mar 11, 2021 · 22 min
Zoey wrestles with the status of her relationship with Aaron. Sky and Jazz return from the Olympic trials and struggle to say goodbye.
Directing: Amy Coughlin · Writing: Julie Bean · Starring: Andrew Liner, Ryan Destiny, Raigan Harris, Henri Esteve
3x17 Who Do You Love? Season Finale
Mar 18, 2021 · 22 min
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.
Directing: Amy Coughlin · Writing: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry · Starring: Deon Cole, Ryan Destiny, Kirrilee Berger, Romy Rosemont