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Black-ish Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
VIP
Wed, Sep 21, 201621 mins
The Johnsons go to Walt Disney World where the kids take full advantage of their VIP status.
Episode 2
God
Wed, Sep 28, 201621 mins
When Dre discovers Zoey is questioning her belief in God, he undergoes a crisis of faith and leans on family members and coworkers for their input. Meanwhile, Bow's brother Johan comes to stay with The Johnsons after living abroad and becomes an instant thorn in Dre's side.
Episode 3
40 Acres and a Vote
Wed, Oct 5, 201621 mins
Junior runs for class president with Dre as his campaign manager.
Episode 4
Who's Afraid of the Big Black Man?
Wed, Oct 12, 201621 mins
After a situation arises at work, Dre's views on how black people are perceived now versus when he grew up are confronted. 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.
Episode 5
The Purge
Wed, Oct 26, 201621 mins
After Junior embarrasses Dre during a basketball game, Dre decides to remind Junior of his master pranking skills so he'll never challenge him again. Meanwhile, the neighborhood participates in a mischief night during Halloween, where petty crimes become legal.
Episode 6
Jack of All Trades
Wed, Nov 9, 201621 mins
When Jack and Diane bring home the results of their career tests, Dre and Bow must come to terms with the fact that Jack may have a blue-collar future. Meanwhile, Ruby is convinced Diane is possessed with a little help from Junior and Zoey.
Episode 7
Auntsgiving
Wed, Nov 16, 201621 mins
Pops' older sister Almaviligerais unexpectedly arrives for Thanksgiving, much to everyone's delight except Ruby, who can't stand her ex-sister-in-law. While Bow and Dre go on their last vacation before the baby arrives, the kids try to figure out why Ruby hates Almaviligerais so much.
Episode 8
Being Bow-Racial
Wed, Nov 30, 201621 mins
Junior gets a white girlfriend which is celebrated by all except Bow. Bow must now confront her own racial issue in order to accept Junior's new love.
Episode 9
Nothing But Nepotism
Wed, Dec 7, 201621 mins
Bow urges Dre to use his connections to secure Zoey a fellowship, but he doesn't want his daughter to rely on nepotism. When Bow finds Zoey a place at the hospital, Dre balks at the idea and pulls some strings at Teen Vogue. Junior loses his job at an arcade pizza joint that the twins love.
Episode 10
Just Christmas, Baby
Wed, Dec 14, 201621 mins
Zoey is college-bound, so Dre sets out to create the best family Christmas ever. Meanwhile, Bow babysits Gigi's newborn and remembers just how difficult mothering a baby is.
Episode 11
Their Eyes Were Watching Screens
Wed, Jan 4, 201720 mins
Dre and Bow make their home an internet-free zone out of concern that it may be corrupting their children.
Episode 12
Lemons
Wed, Jan 11, 201723 mins
Tensions are particularly high at Dre's work as the nation continues to reel from the results of the presidential election.
Episode 13
Good Dre Hunting
Wed, Jan 18, 201721 mins
Bow convinces a begrudging Dre to try therapy, and he learns how to cope with his anger issues. Meanwhile, Johan becomes a life coach to the kids.
Episode 14
The Name Game
Wed, Feb 8, 201720 mins
Dre picks a culturally significant name, while Junior asks Zoey's friend on a date.
Episode 15
I'm a Survivor
Wed, Feb 15, 201721 mins
Dre reunites with his old crew when he goes to Compton for a funeral.
Episode 16
One Angry Man
Wed, Feb 22, 201721 mins
Dre unexpectedly becomes engaged in jury duty after learning the defendant in the case is a young black man; Bow gives the kids permission to swear in the house but soon regrets the decision.
Episode 17
ToysRn'tUs
Wed, Mar 8, 201721 mins
When Bow tries to get a black doll for Diane, she's dismayed by the limited options; Dre is forced to face his own prejudices; Ruby gets Junior to be her Spades partner.
Episode 18
Manternity
Wed, Mar 15, 201721 mins
Dre considers taking paternity leave after he realizes that Zoey is arguably the best child and their bond developed while he was unemployed when she was born. Meanwhile, Bow tries to hide her pregnancy in order to get a promotion, and Ruby convinces the kids that their nanny, Vivian, is stealing from them.
Episode 19
Richard Youngsta
Wed, Mar 29, 201721 mins
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.
Episode 20
What Lies Beneath
Wed, Apr 5, 201720 mins
Dre is jealous of his sister's relationship with Pops, Zoey is urged to take Junior to a party.
Episode 21
Sister, Sister
Wed, Apr 26, 201721 mins
Bow's sister visits and Bow wonders how they can possibly be related. Zoey explains the future to her dad.
Episode 22
All Groan Up
Wed, Apr 26, 201721 mins
When Zoey gets into several colleges around the country, Dre and Bow begin feeling worried and sentimental. They reflect back on memories they've had with the family and wonder what life will be like without her around all the time. Pops enlists the twins to try and sway Zoey to go to college in a city they want to visit.
Episode 23
Liberal Arts
Wed, May 3, 201721 mins
Dre tearfully drops Zoey off to college for her two-day orientation, and she hits it off with fellow incoming freshman Miriam after they ditch the campus tour. When Zoey finds out that Dre never turned in her housing application, she pays a visit to President Schock and Dean Parker to plead for mercy.
Episode 24
Sprinkles
Wed, May 10, 201720 mins
Initially wary, Dre embraces throwing Bow's baby shower and wants it to be unforgettable. However, his plans are put on hold when Bow stops by the OB/GYN with a headache and discovers she is having complications.
