#blackAF

Synopsis

A father takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.

First Air Date: 2020-04-17

Last Air Date: 2020-04-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Kenya Barris

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Kenya Barris as Kenya Barris
Rashida Jones as Joya Barris
Iman Benson as Drea Barris
Genneya Walton as Chloe Barris
Scarlet Spencer as Izzy Barris
Justin Claiborne as Pops Barris
Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Kam Barris
Richard Gardenhire Jr. as Brooklyn Barris
Gil Ozeri as Danny
Bumper Robinson as Broadway

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: because of slavery (2020-04-17)

Shooting a documentary for her NYU application, Drea introduces her unfiltered family as Kenya considers toning down his “flexing” around white people.
Ep. 2: because of slavery too (2020-04-17)

On a parents’ night out, Kenya and Joya party a little too hard while at the same music festival as Chloe, whose appearance doesn't sit well with Kenya.
Ep. 3: still... because of slavery (2020-04-17)

Ahead of the family's Juneteenth party, Joya struggles to confront Izzy about her dance video as Kenya stresses the importance of hygiene to his sons.
Ep. 4: yup, you guessed it. again, this is because of slavery (2020-04-17)

Tired of Black dads never getting praise, Kenya strives to be a more involved father by volunteering to coach a team and organizing a family night.
Ep. 5: yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery (2020-04-17)

After criticizing a Black film, Kenya seeks out honest feedback from his family and peers. Joya worries her kids aren't embracing their Blackness.
Ep. 6: hard to believe, but still because of slavery (2020-04-17)

As Joya promotes her book, friction between her and Kenya comes to a head when both sides start feeling like their marriage is more of a competition.
Ep. 7: i know this is going to sound crazy... but this, too, is because of slavery (2020-04-17)

A lavish, peaceful family trip takes a turn when the kids attempt to venture outside their comfort zones and a work event puts Kenya and Joya at odds.
Ep. 8: i know you may not get this, but the reason we deserve a vacation is... because of slavery (2020-04-17)

As Joya takes time to focus on herself before her event, Drea tries to bond with Chloe, Pops handles an incident, and Kenya switches up his behavior.