An 1865 version of the Johnsons celebrates June 19th, the day slaves were told they were freed in the U.S. The family sings about the liberties they are excited to exercise.
Bow feels overwhelmed after the birth of DeVante and learns she is suffering from postpartum depression; the kids babyproof the house in an effort to help their parents.
The Johnsons get together to play Monopoly during family game night and the competition is intense. As the night progresses, alliances are formed and some family members are pushed to their limits. Meanwhile, Bow makes it clear how she feels about Junior's girlfriend, Megan.
Dre is chosen to lead Stevens and Lido's new charity campaign, which helps people give back to their community. When Bow advises Dre that there is more to giving back than cutting checks, he decides to donate some of his clothes to a man in need. Meanwhile, Junior fails his driving test, so Ruby offers to chaperone a trip with him and the twins on an informative outing.
Dre is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and resolves to cure himself; Jack is convinced that baby Devante hates him and enlists Junior and Diane for help.
Dre sees his father's past in a new light when and Junior plan Pops' 65th birthday party; Jack and Diane take advantage of Bow's decision to say yes to everything for a whole year.
Dre and Bow learn to love each other's cuisines when their families arrive for Easter; Jack and Diane pretend not to be interested in Junior's Easter egg hunt to impress their cool cousins.
When Junior is accepted into Stanford, Andre tries to convince him to attend Howard University instead; Jack and Diane vie for Ruby's help launching social media careers.
The family is divided over the idea of getting a dog after Dre and Bow promise Jack they can get one after he gets Straight A's. Meanwhile, Bow's brother Johan is in town and he doesn't get the warm welcome he expects from Ruby.
Tensions are high between Dre and Bow as their contractor arrives to remodel the kitchen, realizing they have grown apart. Dre reflects on the good times in his relationship with Bow.
Dre and Bow are living separate lives and switching off with the kids. Dre gets his sleek, ultra-modern dream house in the canyon with all the amenities, and Bow doesn't think it's suitable for the kids.
