Mainstream broadcast that talked race, class, and parenting without losing jokes.
Why it matters
Episode guide
173 episodes across 8 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
An advertising exec worries his kids are losing cultural identity in affluent suburbia. Lesson episodes land because characters argue first. Sitcom as gentle confrontation.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Mainstream broadcast that talked race, class, and parenting without losing jokes.
Creators
Kenya Barris
Key cast
- Anthony Anderson as Dre Johnson
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson
- Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson
- Marcus Scribner as Andre Jr.
- Miles Brown as Jack Johnson
- Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson
Flash facts
- ABC sitcom by Kenya Barris; premiered 2014.
- Tracee Ellis Ross’ Bow became a style and comedy benchmark.
- Spun off grown-ish and mixed-ish.
- Proved issue-driven multi-cam could thrive mid-Peak TV.
FAQ
What network aired black-ish?
black-ish is associated with ABC (2014–2022).
Why is black-ish in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
Mainstream broadcast that talked race, class, and parenting without losing jokes.
Who are the key names behind black-ish?
Creators and principals include Kenya Barris.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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