Black-ish The Word (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

Black-ish

The Word (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy

Jack says the n word at school quoting a Kanye West song and faces suspension for it, while Junior works on winning an Eco-friendly contest. Dre examines the way the word is used and Junior faces resistance at home.

Showrunner

Jonathan Groff

Director

Matt Sohn (as Matthew Sohn)

Writers

Kenya Barris (created by) (written by) | Lisa McQuillan (staff writer) | Damilare Sonoiki (staff writer)

Composer

Transcenders

Cinematographer

Rob Sweeney

Editor

Jamie Nelsen (as a different name)

Casting Director

Amanda Lenker Doyle

Production Designer

Maxine Shepard

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 23, 2015

Release date

Sep 23, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 74 wins & 238 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
25 cast members

Name	Known for
Anthony Anderson Andre 'Dre' Johnson Andre 'Dre' Johnson See fewer	The Departed (2006)
Tracee Ellis Ross Rainbow Johnson Rainbow Johnson See fewer	The Hair Tales (2022)
Yara Shahidi Zoey Johnson Zoey Johnson See fewer	Salt (2010)
Marcus Scribner Andre Johnson, Jr. Andre Johnson, Jr. See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Miles Brown Jack Johnson Jack Johnson See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Marsai Martin Diane Johnson Diane Johnson See fewer	Little (I) (2019)
Jeff Meacham Josh Josh See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Jenifer Lewis Ruby Ruby See fewer	The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Laurence Fishburne Pops Pops See fewer	The Matrix (1999)
Deon Cole Charlie Telphy Charlie Telphy See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Peter Mackenzie Mr. Stevens Mr. Stevens See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Allen Maldonado Curtis Curtis See fewer	Heels (2021)
Nicole Sullivan Janine Janine See fewer	Black-ish (2014)
Catherine Reitman Lucy Lucy See fewer	Workin' Moms (2017)
Kent Faulcon Principal Green Principal Green See fewer	Naomi (2022)
Jennie Pierson Ms. Davis Ms. Davis See fewer	Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)
Bruce Katzman Mr. Scott Mr. Scott See fewer	Middle of Nowhere (2012)
Marin Miller Secretary Secretary See fewer	Blue Like Jazz (2012)
Issac Ryan Brown Young Dre Young Dre See fewer	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Lisa Linke Ms. Nixon Ms. Nixon See fewer	Bless This Mess (2019)
Patrick Rafferty Mr. Travis Mr. Travis See fewer	Good Girls (2018)
Ava Kolker Little Girl Little Girl See fewer	Insidious: The Last Key (2018)
Bonnie Diaz Dre's Coworker (uncredited) Dre's Coworker (uncredited) See fewer	Deadly Sins (2012)
Mary-Kate Fitzpatrick Parent (uncredited) Parent (uncredited) See fewer	Dragon Fist Championship (2016)
Cheyenne Nugent S&L Employee (uncredited) S&L Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Thurs (2018)