Black-ish
Season 6
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes23
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseSeptember 24, 2019 (2019-09-24) –
May 5, 2020 (2020-05-05)
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The sixth season of Black-ish premiered on September 24, 2019 and concluded on May 5, 2020 on ABC in the United States. It is produced by Khalabo Ink Society, Cinema Gypsy Productions, Artists First and ABC Studios, with creator Kenya Barris, who also serves as executive producer alongside Anthony Anderson, Brian Dobbins, Jonathan Groff and Helen Sugland.

The series revolves around Dre, portrayed by Anthony Anderson, a family man who struggles with finding his cultural identity while raising his kids in a white neighborhood with his wife, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross).

Cast

Episodes

See also: List of Black-ish episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1201"Pops the Question"Kevin BraySteven WhiteSeptember 24, 2019 (2019-09-24)6013.49[1]
The twins are headed into eighth grade; Junior is out on his own managing social media for Migos; Pops reveals that he is getting married.
1212"Every Day I'm Struggling"Charles Stone IIIRobb ChavisOctober 1, 2019 (2019-10-01)6043.13[2]
When Rainbow and Dre realize Junior's been taking them for granted, they decide it's time to band together and cut him off for good; Jack discovers he has a very lucrative talent, but Ruby wants to use it for all the wrong reasons.
1223"Feminisn't"Eric Dean SeatonLaura Gutin PetersonOctober 8, 2019 (2019-10-08)6033.05[3]
When Bow learns that Diane and Ruby don't believe in feminism, she brings Diane to her feminist group; Junior and Jack help Dre after he realizes he is out of touch with modern-day feminism.
1234"When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)"Chioke NassorChristian LanderOctober 15, 2019 (2019-10-15)6052.56[4]
Jack gets cut from the basketball team and it leads to a family discussion about him being short for his age; Dre is worried for Jack's future, but Bow feels strongly that he will overcome his adversity and be stronger for it.
1245"Mad and Boujee"Michael SpillerLisa Muse BryantOctober 22, 2019 (2019-10-22)6062.71[5]
When Dre is invited to join a private social club for the black upper class, Bow and the family jump at the opportunity to mingle with this new community; Junior helps Pops pick a wedding date.
1256"Everybody Blames Raymond"Kenny SmithKenny SmithOctober 29, 2019 (2019-10-29)6022.92[6]
Halloween is around the corner and the Johnsons are not seeing eye to eye on the family costume; the Johnsons agree that Jack's new friend Raymond has got to go; Junior wants Devante's first trick-or-treating experience to be perfect.
1267"Daughters for Dummies"Charles Stone IIIMelanie BoysawNovember 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)6072.65[7]
When Dre realizes that his relationship with Diane has been distant, he plans some daddy-daughter bonding sessions; Bow covers for Junior at his ChoreBoar gig.
1278"O Mother Where Art Thou?"Rob SweeneyNick AdamsNovember 19, 2019 (2019-11-19)6082.38[8]
When Dre discovers that Lynette is an art aficionado like himself, the two quickly bond and become close; Junior introduces Bow to virtual reality.
1289"University of Dre"Todd BiermannJak KnightNovember 26, 2019 (2019-11-26)6092.57[9]
Dre and Bow are worried about Junior's future working odd jobs, especially after he tells them he wants to produce comedy shows for unknown comics; Rainbow encourages Diane to have a slumber party at their house.
12910"Father Christmas"Anthony AndersonMary FitzgeraldDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)6103.00[10]
Dre is thrown off when Pops shows up to the house full of holiday cheer; the whole family gets into the holiday spirit until someone from Lynette's past shows up.
13011"Hair Day"Anya AdamsMarquita J. RobinsonJanuary 7, 2020 (2020-01-07)6113.17[11]
Bow takes Diane to a salon and wants to spend this time together as a bonding opportunity; Diane is conflicted about relaxing her hair again and embarks on a hair journey; Dre and Junior compete to have the best barbecue.
13112"Boss Daddy"Melissa KosarIsaiah LesterJanuary 14, 2020 (2020-01-14)6122.43[12]
Dre struggles between helping Junior or letting him make his own mistakes; Jack tries to seem cool in front of his old basketball team and loses a friend.
13213"Kid Life Crisis"Catherine ReitmanSteven WhiteJanuary 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)6132.22[13]
The Johnson family goes on a vacation to Mexico. Junior is left parenting his siblings, while Rainbow and Dre try to have couple time.
13314"Adventure to Ventura"Todd BiermannRobb ChavisJanuary 28, 2020 (2020-01-28)6142.14[14]
Diane and Jack are encouraged to explore the world outside their home by themselves. Junior tries to get a good work review.
13415"The Gauntlet"Matthew A. CherryGraham Towers & Ben DeebFebruary 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)6152.37[15]
Dre and Rainbow try to get each other the best presents. Jack has girlfriend problems.
13516"Friendgame"Fred SavageLaura Gutin PetersonFebruary 18, 2020 (2020-02-18)6172.33[16]
Diane loses a best friend and Rainbow tries to help. Junior and Jack fix a wall by themselves like men.
13617"You Don't Know Jack"Kevin BrayLisa Muse BryantFebruary 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)6182.16[17]
Jack joins Robotics Club and Dre isn't happy. Diane writes about grandma Ruby's life for school.
13718"Best Supporting Husband"Eric Dean SeatonMelanie BoysawMarch 17, 2020 (2020-03-17)6192.67[18]
Dre is supportive when Rainbow is elected to the prestigious Medical Council, but doesn't like it when the invitation to the fund raiser is for Dr Rainbow Johnson plus one
13819"Dad Bod-y of Work"Chris RobinsonNick AdamsMarch 24, 2020 (2020-03-24)6202.64[19]
Dre feels he should be a better dad and ends up volunteering to the school Get Back Day. Rainbow tries to convince Junior to get a flu vaccine, but faces opposition from Ruby.
13920"A Game of Chicken"Millicent SheltonMary FitzgeraldApril 7, 2020 (2020-04-07)6222.69[20]
Dre and Rainbow have to manage conflict over Devante's pre-school. Junior helps Jack and Diane with their 8th grade prank.
14021"Earl, Interrupted"Pete ChatmonChristian LanderApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14)6162.23[21]
Dre intervenes when Pops starts gambling and partying; Bow tries to avoid an annoying parent at the school gate.
14122"...Baby One More Time"Gail LernerLizzie DonaldsonApril 28, 2020 (2020-04-28)6232.53[22]
Dre's sister, Rhonda, has some big news, which Dre isn't happy about.
14223"Love, Boat"Todd BiermannMarquita J. RobinsonMay 5, 2020 (2020-05-05)6212.53[23]
Dre discovers something shocking about Pops and Ruby; Junior tries to rekindle a past romance.

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Black-ish
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pops the Question" September 24, 2019 0.9/4 3.49[1] — — — —
2 "Every Day I'm Struggling" October 1, 2019 0.7/4 3.13[2] — — — —
3 "Feminisn't" October 8, 2019 0.7/3 3.05[3] — — — —
4 "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" October 15, 2019 0.6/3 2.56[4] — — — —
5 "Mad and Boujee" October 22, 2019 0.7/3 2.71[5] TBD TBD TBD TBD
6 "Everybody Blames Raymond" October 29, 2019 0.8/4 2.92[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 "Daughters for Dummies" November 12, 2019 0.5/3 2.65[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
8 "O Mother Where Art Thou?" November 19, 2019 0.6/3 2.38[8] TBD TBD TBD TBD
9 "University of Dre" November 26, 2019 0.5/3 2.57[9] TBD TBD TBD TBD
10 "Father Christmas" December 10, 2019 0.6/3 3.00[10] TBD TBD TBD TBD
11 "Hair Day" January 7, 2020 0.8/4 3.17[11] TBD TBD TBD TBD
12 "Boss Daddy" January 14, 2020 0.5/3 2.43[12] TBD TBD TBD TBD
13 "Kid Life Crisis" January 21, 2020 0.5/2 2.22[13] TBD TBD TBD TBD
14 "Adventure to Ventura" January 28, 2020 0.5/3 2.14[14] TBD TBD TBD TBD
15 "The Gauntlet" February 11, 2020 0.6/3 2.37[15] TBD TBD TBD TBD
16 "Friendgame" February 18, 2020 0.5/2 2.33[16] TBD TBD TBD TBD
17 "You Don't Know Jack" February 25, 2020 0.5/2 2.16[17] TBD TBD TBD TBD
18 "Best Supporting Husband" March 17, 2020 0.6/3 2.67[18] TBD TBD TBD TBD
19 "Dad Bod-y of Work" March 24, 2020 0.6/3 2.64[19] TBD TBD TBD TBD
20 "A Game of Chicken" April 7, 2020 0.6 2.69[20] TBD TBD TBD TBD
21 "Earl, Interrupted" April 14, 2020 0.5 2.23[21] TBD TBD TBD TBD
22 "...Baby One More Time" April 28, 2020 0.5 2.53[22] TBD TBD TBD TBD
23 "Love, Boat" May 5, 2020 0.4 2.53[23] TBD TBD TBD TBD

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