grown-ish
{{short description|American television sitcom (2018–2024)}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Grown-ish logo.png
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- Teen sitcom{{Cite web |title=grown-ish on hulu |url=https://www.hulu.com/series/grown-ish-dadfb0d8-f1f3-4229-a56f-25a7d5c9f87d |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=Commonsensemedia}}
- Comedy-drama{{Cite web |title=grown-ish on commonsensemedia |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/grown-ish |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=Commonsensemedia}}
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| creator = {{Plainlist|
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| narrated = {{Plainlist|
- Yara Shahidi
- Marcus Scribner
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| based_on = {{based on|Black-ish|Kenya Barris}}
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Yara Shahidi
- Deon Cole
- Trevor Jackson
- Francia Raisa
- Emily Arlook
- Jordan Buhat
- Chris Parnell
- Chloe Bailey
- Halle Bailey
- Luka Sabbat
- Diggy Simmons
- Marcus Scribner
- Daniella Perkins
- Justine Skye
- Tara Raani
}}
| theme_music_composer = Chloe x Halle
| opentheme = "Grown" by Chloe x Halle
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| composer = Vincent Jones
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 6
| num_episodes = 105
| list_episodes = List of Grown-ish episodes
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Anthony Anderson
- Helen Sugland
- Kenya Barris
- Julie Bean
- Paul Young
- Laurence Fishburne
- Peter Principato
- E. Brian Dobbins
- Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry
- Craig Doyle
- Courtney Lilly
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| producer = Yara Shahidi
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
- Paula Huidobro
- Mark Doering-Powell
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| camera = Single-camera
| runtime = 20–23 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Artists First
- Khalabo Ink Society
- Cinema Gypsy Productions
- Principato-Young Entertainment
- ABC Signature{{efn|Credited as ABC Signature Studios through season 3}}
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| channel = Freeform
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|1|3}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|5|22}}
| related = Black-ish
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Grown-ish (stylized as {{Noitalic|grown·}}ish) is an American teen comedy drama television series and a spin-off of the ABC series Black-ish. The single-camera comedy follows the Johnson family's children as they go to college and begin their journeys to adulthood, only to quickly discover that not everything goes their way once they leave the nest. The first four seasons follow eldest daughter Zoey (Yara Shahidi), with Deon Cole, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat and Chris Parnell also starring, while the fifth season onward follows eldest son and Zoey's younger brother Andre Junior (Marcus Scribner) as he attends college after Zoey's graduation, with Diggy Simmons and Daniella Perkins also starring.
Created by Black-ish{{'}}s Kenya Barris and Larry Wilmore, the series is produced by Khalabo Ink Society, Cinema Gypsy Productions and Principato-Young Entertainment, with Anthony Anderson, Brian Dobbins, and Helen Sugland acting as executive producers. Freeform officially ordered 13 episodes of the spin-off in May 2017, and it premiered on January 3, 2018. In January 2018, Freeform renewed the series for a second season of 21 episodes which premiered on January 2, 2019.{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2018 |title=grown-ish on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/grownish/status/1027268215771226112 |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=Twitter |language=en |quote=y'all ain't ready. @grownish season 2 premieres january 2019 only on @freeformtv . // art by @DEERDANA.}} In February 2019, Freeform renewed the series for a third season, which premiered on January 16, 2020. In January 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, while the second half of the third season premiered on January 21, 2021.{{Cite press release |title=BRAND NEW YEAR, BRAND NEW SEMESTER AT CAL U |date=December 8, 2020 |url=https://www.wdtvpress.com/freeform/pressrelease/brand-new-year-brand-new-semester-at-cal-u-grown-ish-returns-jan-21/ |access-date=December 15, 2020 |work=Walt Disney Television Press}} The fourth season premiered on July 8, 2021. The second half of the fourth season premiered on January 27, 2022, with the majority of the original cast departing at the end of the season.{{Cite press release |title=Freeform Kicks Off 2022 with New Premieres |date=November 16, 2021 |publisher=Freeform |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2021/11/16/freeform-kicks-off-2022-with-new-premieres-38311/20211116freeform01/ |via=The Futon Critic}} In March 2022, the series was renewed for a forthcoming fifth season and Marcus Scribner and Daniella Perkins upped to series regulars, the former following the series finale of Black-ish, replacing Shahidi as lead character and narrator of the series. The first half of the fifth season premiered on July 20, 2022. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a sixth season. In March 2023, it was announced that the sixth season is going to be its final season. The sixth and final season premiered on June 28, 2023 and was split into two parts, with the second arriving March 27, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://people.com/grown-ish-final-season-teaser-exclusive-8598121 | title='Grown-ish' Teases It's 'Ready to Take It to the Next Level' in Star-Studded Final Season (Exclusive) }}
Plot
The first four seasons follow the Johnson family's firstborn daughter Zoey leaving the family to go to college. As she attends the fictional California University of Liberal Arts (Cal U for short){{Cite web |title=Is Cal U A Real School? The 'grown-ish' College Takes A Cue From TV History |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/is-cal-u-a-real-school-the-grown-ish-college-takes-a-cue-from-tv-history-7770351 |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=Bustle |date=January 3, 2018 |language=en}} while befriending some people, she discovers that her journey to adulthood and her departure from the family does not go the way she hoped. The fifth season onward follows the Johnson family's oldest son, Zoey's younger brother and former college dropout Junior as he attends Cal U following Zoey's graduation.
Cast and characters
{{split section|List of Black-ish, Grown-ish, and Mixed-ish characters|discuss=Black-ish#Splitting proposal|date=February 2020}}
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| rowspan="2" | Actor
! rowspan="2" | Character ! colspan="4" | Zoey Johnson years ! colspan="2" | Andre Jr. Johnson years |
|---|
| Season 1
! Season 2 ! Season 3 ! Season 4 ! Season 5 ! Season 6 |
| Yara Shahidi
| Zoey Johnson | colspan="5" {{cMain}}{{efn|Shahidi retains top billing in season 5 but only makes limited appearances.}} | colspan="1" {{cRecurring|Recurring}} |
| Deon Cole
| Professor/Dean Charlie Telphy | colspan="2" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="2" {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="2" {{cNone}} |
| Trevor Jackson
| Aaron Jackson | colspan="6" {{cMain|Main}} |
| Francia Raisa
| Analisa "Ana" Torres | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="2" {{cGuest|Guest}} |
| Emily Arlook
| Nomi Segal | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="2" {{cGuest|Guest}} |
| Jordan Buhat
| Vivek Shah | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="2" {{cGuest|Guest}} |
| Chris Parnell
| Dean Burt Parker | {{cMain|Main}} | colspan="5" {{cNone}} |
| Chloe Bailey
| Jazlyn "Jazz" Forster | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}}{{efn|Credited as recurring for the first three episodes of season one, and credited as a main cast member thereafter.}} | {{cGuest|Guest}} | {{cNone}} |
| Halle Bailey
| Skyler "Sky" Forster | colspan="3" {{cMain|Main}}{{efn|Credited as recurring for the first three episodes of season one, and credited as a main cast member thereafter.}} | {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="2" {{cNone}} |
| Luka Sabbat
| Luca Hall | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}}{{efn|Credited as recurring for the first three episodes of season one, and credited as a main cast member thereafter.}} | {{cNone}} | {{cGuest|Guest}} |
| Diggy Simmons
| Douglas "Doug" Frederick Edwards | colspan="2" {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="4" {{cMain|Main}} |
| Marcus Scribner
| Andre "Junior" Johnson | {{cNone}} | colspan="2" {{cRecurring}} | {{cGuest}} | colspan="2" {{cMain|Main}} |
| Daniella Perkins
| Kiela Hall | colspan="3" {{cNone}} | {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="2" {{cMain|Main}} |
| Justine Skye
| Annika Longstreet | colspan="4" {{cNone}} | {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="1" {{cMain|Main}} |
| Tara Raani
| Zaara Ali | colspan="4" {{cNone}} | {{cRecurring|Recurring}} | colspan="1" {{cMain|Main}} |
=Main=
- Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson (seasons 1–5; recurring season 6), the narrator and main protagonist of the series who is shown in the break of a scene. She meets her six core friends in Professor Telphy's class. She originally intended to become a fashion designer but has since created her own major, "The Sociology of Fashion", and has turned her career goals toward fashion styling. She is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, a junior in season 3, and a senior in season 4. She dated Luca until their breakup at the end of season 2. She began dating Aaron in the season 3 finale. As of the season 3 break, she dropped out of Cal U. to further her career as a designer after having accepted an opportunity with Luca's company, Anti Muse. However, she resigns from her job and returns to Cal U. to finish her junior year. In season 4, she takes internships with big-name companies as a way to advance her career, but she has troubles with Aaron. She is graduated from college at the end of season 4. In season 5, she is a successful designer living in New York, while bouncing back to Los Angeles to continue her now long-distance relationship with Aaron.
- Deon Cole as Professor Charlie Telphy (seasons 1–2; recurring seasons 3–4), a close friend of Zoey's family and an adjunct professor teaching evening classes at Cal U., including one called "Digital Marketing Strategies", which is all about drones. He becomes dean of students in season 2.
- Trevor Jackson as Aaron Jackson, a student at Cal U. He is "woke," as evidenced by his many buttons referencing various African American-centered causes and issues. In season 2, he takes a job as an RA for Hawkins Hall. He is a sophomore in season 1, a junior in season 2, and a senior in season 3. In the season 3 finale, he graduates. In season 4, he teaches night classes at Cal U.
- Francia Raisa as Analisa "Ana" Patricia Torres (seasons 1–4; guest seasons 5 and 6),{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=March 24, 2022 |title='grown-ish' Sees Six Original Cast Members Exit In Season 4 Finale |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/grown-ish-six-original-cast-members-exit-season-4-finale-1234986737/ |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website=Deadlie Hollywood}} a student at Cal U. She was born to Cuban immigrants, is a devout Catholic, and a Republican. She was Zoey's roommate in season 1. In season 2, she and Zoey move into an apartment with Nomi, and she develops a romantic interest in Aaron. Ana is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, a junior in season 3, and a senior in season 4. In season 2, episode 19, her major is revealed as Political Science. Others observe her need to get the answers she wants, even where doing so necessitates spying and snooping.
- Emily Arlook as Nomi Segal (seasons 1–4; guest seasons 5 and 6),{{Cite press release |title=Freshmen Comedies Grown-ish And Alone Together Premiering January 2018 |date=October 18, 2017 |publisher=Freeform |url=http://freeform.go.com/news/freshmen-comedies-grown-ish-and-alone-together-premiering-january-2018 |access-date=October 21, 2017 |author=}} is Jewish American. She is bisexual, but she is not out to her family until season 2. She is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, a junior in season 3, and a senior in season 4. At the start of the third season, she is revealed to be pregnant from a one-night stand. During the first half of season 3, she drops out of Cal U., returning to her parents' home while dealing with her pregnancy. In the second half of season 3, she returns to campus with her newborn daughter Luna. At the end of season 4, she moves to Connecticut to attend Yale Law School.
- Jordan Buhat as Vivek Shah (seasons 1–4; guest seasons 5 and 6), a first-generation Gujarati Indian American. His parents are devout Hindus. He deals drugs to support his clothing choices. He is an engineering major and has shown great intelligence throughout the series. He originally lived in the rich-kid Winthrop house but was kicked out in season 2 and has been crashing at Hawkins Hall with Aaron and Doug. He is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, and a junior in season 3. He is best known for having a style that is highly influenced by black culture. In season 3, after a substantial raise in his drug-dealing income, he rents a house off campus for him and the girls to live for the remainder of their time in college. He also starts dating a girl named Heidi until the season finale. In season 4, Vivek gets expelled from Cal U., following his arrest last season, which leads to his father disowning him. They are on the verge of reconciling when his father dies of a heart ailment. At the end of the season, he re-enrolls in a new college to complete his engineering degree, and moves to Miami with Ana, who he is now dating.
- Chris Parnell as Dean Burt Parker (season 1), the dean of students. He is also Nomi's uncle. He leaves the university for unknown reasons before the events of season 2.
- Chloe Bailey as Jazlyn "Jazz" Forster (seasons 1–4; guest season 5), Sky's twin sister and a track athlete at Cal U. From South Los Angeles, she is intensely smart, sassy, but focused on the bigger picture. Her focus is lost after getting into a relationship with Doug, causing a rift to form between her and her sister. She is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, a junior in season 3, and a senior in season 4. Her major is in Economics, as revealed in season 2.
- Halle Bailey as Skylar "Sky" Forster (seasons 1–3; recurring season 4), Jazz's twin sister and a track athlete at Cal U. From South Los Angeles, she is intensely smart, sassy, but focused on the bigger picture. She remains focused on her goals even while also partying and meeting guys, something her sister has trouble with which causes a rift between them. She is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, and a junior in Season 3. Her major is in Early Childhood Education, as revealed in season 2. She leaves for Tokyo at the end of season 3 after gaining a spot on the Olympic Team.
- Luka Sabbat as Luca Hall (seasons 1–4; guest season 6), a fashion design major at Cal U., and a stoner. He is very independent and a trendsetter, as seen in his outlandish fashion choices and his relaxed attitude toward life. He works alongside Zoey at Teen Vogue, an internship he got by chance. Zoey and Luca become a couple starting season 2, but break up in the season 2 finale. He is a freshman in season 1, a sophomore in season 2, a junior in season 3, and a senior in season 4.Romero, Ariana (February 14, 2018). "[https://www.refinery29.com/2018/02/189303/grown-ish-recap-season-1-episode-8 Grown-ish Season 1, Episode 8 Recap: 'Erase Your Social']". Refinery29.
- Diggy Simmons as Douglas Frederick "Doug" Edwards (seasons 3–6; recurring seasons 1–2), Jazlyn's ex-boyfriend. He is best friends with Aaron and Vivek.Steirnberg, Bonnie (March 25, 2019). "[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8504128/diggy-simmons-grown-ish-series-regular-performing-2019-freeform-summit Diggy Simmons Returning to 'grown-ish' as a Series Regular & Performing at 2019 Freeform Summit: Exclusive]". Billboard.
- Marcus Scribner as Andre "Junior" Johnson, Jr. (seasons 5–6; recurring seasons 2–3; guest season 4), Zoey's younger brother from Black-ish. He becomes Sky's romantic interest in season 2. Following Zoey's graduation at the end of season 4 and the series finale of black-ish, Junior replaces Zoey as the lead character and narrator of grown-ish, attending Cal U. in the fifth season. He is a freshman in season 5, then a sophomore in season 6.
- Daniella Perkins as Kiela Hall (seasons 5–6;{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=July 5, 2022 |title='Grown-ish': Daniella Perkins Upped To Series Regular For Season 5, Six Join As Recurring |url=https://deadline.com/2022/07/grown-ish-daniella-perkins-upped-to-series-regular-for-season-5-six-join-as-recurring-1235054366/ |access-date=July 5, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} recurring season 4), Luca's younger sister, and Doug's fling and love interest who just started at Cal U. In Season 5, she continues to go to Cal U. as a sophomore, alongside Junior. In season 6, she is a junior, and is now living in a sober building with Anika, Zaara and Lauren.
- Justine Skye as Annika Longstreet (season 6; recurring season 5), She is a freshman in season 5. She is a sophisticated, intelligent go-getter who hardly takes no for an answer and is determined to make it to the top. She also becomes Junior's main love interest.
- Tara Raani as Zaara Ali (season 6; recurring season 5), She is a freshman in season 5. She is a first-generation college student who is extremely focused and is on track to become a doctor. She is Junior's roommate and friend. She is a sophomore in season 6, and was in a new relationship with Drea.
=Recurring=
- Da'Vinchi as Cash Mooney (seasons 1–2), Zoey's first college boyfriend and star of the school's basketball team. Also, he's her first love and the first person she had sex with.
- Katherine Moennig as Professor Paige Hewson (season 2),Petski, Denise (January 11, 2019). "[https://deadline.com/2019/01/grown-ish-katherine-moennig-recur-season-2-freeform-series-1202533277/ 'Grown-ish': *Katherine Moennig To Appear On Season 2 Of Freeform Series]". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2019. the professor of Gender Studies class that Zoey and her friends are in who was also Nomi's love interest.
- Ryan Destiny as Jillian (season 3), a transfer student from Spelman College and Luca's new love interest.{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2019 |title=TVLine Items: Star Vet to grown-ish, S.W.A.T. Adds Series Regular and More |url=https://tvline.com/2019/07/08/grownish-ryan-destiny-cast-season-3-freeform/ |website=TVLine}}{{Cite magazine |date=January 30, 2020 |title=Watch an exclusive clip of Ryan Destiny joining grown-ish season 3 |url=https://ew.com/tv/2020/01/30/ryan-destiny-grown-ish-season-3-clip/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}
- Henri Esteve as Javier / "Javi" (seasons 3–4), a gorgeous grad student whom Ana interns with at Cal U. Javier and Ana start dating in Season 3.{{Cite web |last=Pedersen |first=Erik |date=November 9, 2019 |title='Grown-ish': Henri Esteve, Raigan Harris & Andrew Liner To Recur In Season 3 Of Freeform Comedy |url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/grown-ish-henri-esteve-raigan-harris-andrew-liner-recur-season-3-freeform-1202781622/ |access-date=March 18, 2020 |website=Deadline |language=en}}
- Andrew Liner as Rodney (season 3), a soft-spoken, baby-faced babe with a killer smile who becomes Sky's new love interest.
- Raigan Harris as Rochelle (seasons 2–3; guest season 4), an opinionated, well-informed member of the Black Student Union who is always down to fight for a cause. Rochelle ends up dating Aaron most of Season 3. She and Zoey sparks a rivalry due to them both having feelings for Aaron. Before the Season 3 finale, Aaron breaks up with Rochelle after cheating on her with Zoey. In spite of helping Zoey obtain an internship in season 4, she is revealed to still be spiteful and angry towards her for the event.
- Slick Woods as Sharon "Slick" (season 5)
- Ceyair Wright as Zeke (season 5; guest season 6), He is a freshman in season 5. He is a handsome football player that is "just here for football and the ladies. He is one of Junior's new friends and also frat brother. At the start of season 6, he transfers to a different college.
- Amelie Zilber as Lauryn (seasons 5-6), She is a freshman when she is introduced in season 5. She is a singer and undecided major college student that may be a little shy but is always open to having a bit of fun. She is Zeke's girlfriend during season 5. Starting with season 6, she makes frequent appearances and moves in with Junior's friend group but is still credited as a recurring character.
=Notable guests=
- Anthony Anderson as Andre "Dre" Johnson Sr., Zoey's father
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Rainbow "Bow" Johnson, Zoey's mother
- Laurence Fishburne as Earl "Pops" Johnson, Zoey's grandfather
- Jenifer Lewis as Ruby Johnson, Zoey's grandmother
- Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Zoey's younger brother and Diane's twin brother
- Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson, Zoey's younger sister and Jack's twin sister
- Joey Badass as himself
- Saweetie as Indigo
- Jordyn Woods as Dee
- D.C. Young Fly as Rafael
- Latto as Sloane
- Lil Yachty as Cole Hudson
- Kelly Rowland as Edie
- Druski as Brock
- Omarion as himself
Episodes
{{Main|List of Grown-ish episodes}}
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Production
"Liberal Arts", the 23rd episode of season 3 of Black-ish, functioned as a backdoor pilot for this spin-off, featuring Yara Shahidi's character, Zoey Johnson, as she goes to college.{{Cite news |date=May 3, 2017 |title=Black-ish Just Applied for a Zoey at College Spin-Off, and We Accept |language=en |work=TV Guide |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/black-ish-zoey-college-spin-off-pilot/ |access-date=October 19, 2018}} Shahidi stars in the series, with Chris Parnell, Mallory Sparks, Matt Walsh, and Trevor Jackson guest starring in the backdoor pilot.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 19, 2017 |title='Black-Ish' Spinoff Starring Yara Shahidi In Works At ABC From Kenya Barris & Larry Wilmore |url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/black-ish-spinoff-yara-shahidi-star-abc-1201890211/ |access-date=January 19, 2017 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=April 6, 2017 |title=Chris Parnell Stars In 'Black-ish' Spinoff, Matt Walsh & Trevor Jackson Also Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2017/04/chris-parnell-star-black-ish-spinoff-matt-walsh-trevor-jackson-abc-1202063603/ |access-date=April 6, 2017 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2017 |title=(#323) "Liberal Arts" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20170417abc10/ |access-date=April 17, 2017 |publisher=the Futon Critic}} The series was later titled College-ish, with Parnell and Jackson reprising their roles from the backdoor pilot, and Emily Arlook replacing Mallory Sparks in the role of Miriam.{{Cite web |last=Stanhope |first=Kate |date=August 2, 2017 |title=Freeform's 'Black-ish' Spinoff Adds Trio to Cast |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/grown-ish-casts-chris-parnell-trevor-jackson-emily-arlook-1026234 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}} In August 2017, Francia Raisa joined the cast as Ana along with Jordan Buhat as Vivek.{{Cite news |date=August 30, 2017 |title=Grown-ish – Francia Raisa & Jordan Buhat Join Cast; Chloe x Halle to Recur |work=SpoilerTV |url=https://www.spoilertv.com/2017/08/grown-ish-francia-raisa-jordan-buhat.html |access-date=October 19, 2018}} Music duo Chloe and Halle would also star as twin sisters Sky and Jazz.{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=August 30, 2017 |title=Grown-ish: Black-ish spin-off adds two cast members |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/08/30/grownish-blackish-spinoff-new-cast-members/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=August 30, 2017}}
On May 19, 2017, Freeform (ABC's sister network) officially ordered 13 episodes of the spin-off under the final title, Grown-ish.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=May 19, 2017 |title='Black-ish' Spinoff 'College-ish' Starring Yara Shahidi Gets Freeform Series Order |url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/black-ish-spinoff-college-ish-yara-shahidi-series-order-freeform-kenya-barris-1202098461/ |access-date=May 19, 2017 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}{{Cite press release |title=Freeform Picks Up New Black-ish Spin-Off Grown-ish (Formerly College-ish) |date=May 2017 |publisher=Freeform |url=https://freeform.go.com/news/freeform-picks-up-new-black-ish-spin-off-college-ish |access-date=February 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523165047/https://freeform.go.com/news/freeform-picks-up-new-black-ish-spin-off-college-ish |archive-date=May 23, 2017}} On January 18, 2018, Freeform renewed the series for a second season.{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 19, 2018 |title='Grown-ish' Renewed For Season 2 By Freeform |url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/grown-ish-renewed-season-2-freeform-black-ish-spinoff-1202248308/ |access-date=January 19, 2018 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On February 5, 2019, the series was renewed for a third season.{{Cite web |last=Iannucci |first=Rebecca |date=February 5, 2019 |title=grown-ish Renewed for Season 3 |url=https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/grownish-renewed-season-3-freeform/ |access-date=February 5, 2019 |website=TVLine |archive-date=February 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205205559/https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/grownish-renewed-season-3-freeform/ |url-status=dead }} On November 7, 2019, it was announced that the third season will premiere on January 16, 2020.{{Cite magazine |last=Highfill |first=Samantha |date=November 7, 2019 |title=Freeform announces January premiere dates for 'The Bold Type,' 'Good Trouble,' and more |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/07/freeform-the-bold-type-good-trouble-january-premiere-dates/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=December 4, 2019}} On January 17, 2020, Freeform renewed the series for a fourth season.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=January 17, 2020 |title='Grown-ish' & 'Good Trouble' Renewed By Freeform – TCA |url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/grown-ish-good-trouble-renewed-by-freeform-tca-1202833778/ |access-date=January 17, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
On May 19, 2020, Freeform announced that the remaining episodes from season three will premiere in 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in the television industry.{{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Vlada |date=May 19, 2020 |title=Good Trouble and grown-ish Returns Both Delayed Until 2021 |url=https://tvline.com/2020/05/19/good-trouble-season-3-delayed-grown-ish-freeform/ |access-date=May 20, 2020 |website=TVLine |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=grown-ish |date=May 19, 2020 |title=hey #grownish fam, while we had planned to be back this summer, we are now coming back with new episodes in 2021. we know that's a bummer, it is for us too, but we will be back stronger and grown-er than ever in 2021. let's just pretend that 2020 never happened.pic.twitter.com/DSavVvpRZg |url=https://twitter.com/grownish/status/1262806663129636865 |access-date=May 20, 2020 |website=@grownish |language=en}}
The fourth season premiered on July 8, 2021, with the majority of the original cast leaving at its conclusion.{{Cite magazine |last=Bucksbaum |first=Sydney |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Freeform sets premiere dates for Good Trouble, Grown-ish, and Motherland: Fort Salem |url=https://ew.com/tv/good-trouble-grown-ish-motherland-fort-salem-freeform-premiere-dates-photos/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=May 10, 2021}}
On March 7, 2022, Freeform renewed the series for a fifth season with Marcus Scribner joining the cast, replacing Shahidi as lead character of the series, as Junior Johnson, Zoey's younger brother from black-ish, with Zakiyyah Alexander and Courtney Lilly showrunning the season, which follows Junior as he finally decides to attend college.{{Cite web |last=Del Rosario |first=Alexandra |date=March 7, 2022 |title='Grown-ish' Renewed For Season 5 By Freeform; Marcus Scribner Joins Cast, Zakiyyah Alexander & Courtney Lilly To Co-Showrun |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/grown-ish-renewed-season-5-freeform-marcus-scribner-zakiyyah-alexander-courtney-lilly-co-showrun-1234972673/ |access-date=March 7, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} On May 4, 2022, it was announced that the first half of the fifth season would premiere on July 20, 2022.{{Cite press release |title=Freeform's Summer Slate Sizzles with Lineup of New and Returning Original Series |date=May 4, 2022 |publisher=Freeform |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2022/05/04/freeforms-summer-slate-sizzles-with-lineup-of-new-and-returning-original-series-159110/20220504freeform01/ |via=The Futon Critic}} On January 11, 2023, Freeform renewed the series for a sixth season.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/grownish-renewed-season-6-freeform-1235217572/|title='Grown-ish' Renewed For Season 6 At Freeform|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Katie|last=Campione|date=January 11, 2023|access-date=January 11, 2023}} On March 29, 2023, it was reported that the sixth season is going to be its final season.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/grownish-ending-season-6-premiere-date-freeform-1235312671/|title='Grown-ish' To End With Season 6 On Freeform; Episodes Will Debut This Summer|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Katie|last=Campione|date=March 29, 2023|access-date=March 29, 2023}} The sixth and final season premiered on June 28, 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/freeform-premiere-dates-grown-ish-season-6-cruel-summer-season-2-1235326072/|title=Freeform Sets Premiere Dates For 'Grown-ish' Final Season & 'Cruel Summer' Season 2|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Katie|last=Campione|date=April 17, 2023|access-date=April 17, 2023}}
Release
The series premiered on January 3, 2018, on Freeform. Grown-ish airs in Canada on ABC Spark, simulcast with Freeform in the United States. Globally, the series is also available on Disney+.{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Roger |date=February 23, 2021 |title=Grown-Ish Coming Soon To Disney+ As A "Star Original" |url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/grown-ish-coming-soon-to-disney-as-a-star-original/ |access-date=February 23, 2021 |website=What's on Disney Plus}}
Reception
=Critical response=
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 95% based on 39 reviews, with an average rating of 7.90/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "grown-ish quickly works through its growing pains to establish itself as its own socially aware show with a fresh perspective on the college experience, driven by the charming and capable Yara Shahidi."{{Cite web |title=Grown-ish: Season 1 (2018) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/grown_ish/s01 |access-date=May 3, 2019 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Flixster}} Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 71 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".{{Cite web |title=Grown-ish – Season 1 Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/grown-ish |access-date=January 10, 2018 |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive}}
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 7.70/10.{{Cite web |title=GROWN-ISH: SEASON 2 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/grown_ish/s02 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}}
=Ratings=
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| timeslot1 = Wednesday 8 p.m. {{small|(1, 3–13)}}
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| startrating1 = 0.95{{Cite web |last=Metcalf |first=Mitch |date=January 4, 2018 |title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.3.2018 |url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-3-2018.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105123140/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-3-2018.html |archive-date=January 5, 2018 |access-date=January 4, 2018 |website=Showbuzz Daily}}
| end1 = {{End date|2018|3|28}}
| endrating1 = 0.40{{Cite web |last=Metcalf |first=Mitch |date=March 29, 2018 |title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.28.2018 |url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-28-2018.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330075941/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-28-2018.html/ |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Showbuzz Daily}}
| season1 = 2017–18
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| episodes2 = 21
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| endrating2 = 0.56{{Cite web |last=Metcalf |first=Mitch |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.7.2019 |url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-7-2019.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808202206/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-7-2019.html |archive-date=August 8, 2019 |access-date=August 8, 2019 |website=Showbuzz Daily}}
| season2 = 2018–19
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| timeslot3 = Thursday 8 p.m.
| episodes3 = 17
| start3 = {{Start date|2020|1|16}}
| startrating3 = 0.48{{Cite web |last=Metcalf |first=Mitch |date=January 17, 2020 |title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.16.2020 |url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-16-2020.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200119044548/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-16-2020.html |archive-date=January 19, 2020 |access-date=January 17, 2020 |website=Showbuzz Daily}}
| end3 = {{End date|2021|3|18}}
| endrating3 = 0.37{{Cite web |last=Metcalf |first=Mitch |date=March 19, 2021 |title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.18.2021 |url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-18-2021.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319204117/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-18-2021.html |archive-date=March 19, 2021 |access-date=March 19, 2021 |website=Showbuzz Daily}}
| season3 = 2019–20
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Notes
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References
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External links
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