Episodes
As the youngest in the Williams family, Dean is struggling to figure out where he fits in. Between his brother's ...read more As the youngest in the Williams family, Dean is struggling to figure out where he fits in. Between his brother's athleticism, sister's popularity, mother's intelligence and dad's overall coolness, everyone else seems to have their lane figured out. He decides to pursue his calling as "The Great Uniter" and attempts to organize the first integrated baseball game between his team and his friend Brad's team. show less
While Dean reckons with his first taste of heartbreak and betrayal, the adults in his life are overly empathetic and assume his ...read more While Dean reckons with his first taste of heartbreak and betrayal, the adults in his life are overly empathetic and assume his grief is from mourning current events. Dean milks the special treatment and uses it to his advantage – and his family shows their support for him in their own unique ways; Kim invites him to join her at a local activist rally, while Bill and Dean bond during a fishing trip. show less
Dean stumbles upon some "racy literature" and shares it with friends at school. When he is caught by the school ...read more Dean stumbles upon some "racy literature" and shares it with friends at school. When he is caught by the school principal, Bill and Lillian navigate uncharted territory as parents and Dean learns that manhood isn't all it's cracked up to be. show less
Dean heads to band practice with Bill, but the grown folks' business at the music studio prompts Lillian to pick Dean up; ...read more Dean heads to band practice with Bill, but the grown folks' business at the music studio prompts Lillian to pick Dean up; Dean learns what his mom does while he's at school all day. show less
Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it’s where she got her first kiss. He enlists his ...read more Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it’s where she got her first kiss. He enlists his friends to help him pair up with Keisa, but his plans are thwarted when he instead gets paired up with the pastor’s daughter, Charlene. show less
When Coach Long and Bill take the boys on a camping trip as part of their newly formed scout troop, their starkly different ...read more When Coach Long and Bill take the boys on a camping trip as part of their newly formed scout troop, their starkly different approaches to the outdoors show Dean that his father isn't good at everything. As a thunderstorm threatens an eerie quest through the woods, Bill leans into his expertise to save the day. show less
Bill comes up with a solution for Kim's car desires, but the solution is only pleasing to him; Dean is worried about seeming ...read more Bill comes up with a solution for Kim's car desires, but the solution is only pleasing to him; Dean is worried about seeming uncool when Clisby ends up chaperoning him and his friends. show less
After seeing Dean bullied by Michael, Lillian confronts his parents; Lillian helps Michael with his science project.
Dean can't wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life ...read more Dean can't wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life back in Montgomery comes with unexpected challenges for Bruce, and the rest of the Williams family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer. show less
Bill and Lillian decide to join high society club Lads & Ladies as a way to introduce Kim and Dean to positive influences in the ...read more Bill and Lillian decide to join high society club Lads & Ladies as a way to introduce Kim and Dean to positive influences in the community. Bill, Kim and Dean fit right in, but things take a turn when Lillian is treated differently for being a working mom. show less
Brad works through his nerves preparing for his bar mitzvah speech while Dean ends his friendship with Keisa when Charlene tells ...read more Brad works through his nerves preparing for his bar mitzvah speech while Dean ends his friendship with Keisa when Charlene tells him he can't be friends with other girls. Things come to a head when the whole group comes together to celebrate Brad's bar mitzvah. show less
When Dean loses his position as first chair saxophone in the school band, Bill lays the pressure on him to earn it back. But ...read more When Dean loses his position as first chair saxophone in the school band, Bill lays the pressure on him to earn it back. But after a talk with Lillian, Bill realizes he's being a bit too harsh and forcing his own dreams upon Dean. show less
Dean's plans to ask Keisa to the Valentine's Day Dance are foiled when another boy asks her out first after a new ...read more Dean's plans to ask Keisa to the Valentine's Day Dance are foiled when another boy asks her out first after a new makeover makes her the talk of the school. Meanwhile, Bill and Lillian make Kim sign up for a Big Sister program to have extracurricular activities for her college applications. show less
The family spends spring break with Lillian's parents; Lillian helps to settle a land dispute to impress her ...read more The family spends spring break with Lillian's parents; Lillian helps to settle a land dispute to impress her difficult-to-please mother. show less
When their teacher goes on leave, Dean, Cory and Keisa are excited to be taught by Mr. Brady, the school's first Black ...read more When their teacher goes on leave, Dean, Cory and Keisa are excited to be taught by Mr. Brady, the school's first Black teacher; Mr. Brady encourages the students to try out for the Knowledge Bowl team, where Dean faces some challenges. show less
When Dean learns that Corey's dad, Coach Long, is in the doghouse, he struggles to keep this secret from his friend.
Kim is excited to start her new job as a waitress at the local diner, which Dean adopts as his local hangout; when Kim ...read more Kim is excited to start her new job as a waitress at the local diner, which Dean adopts as his local hangout; when Kim experiences drama with her friends, she finds unlikely allies in a tough co-worker and her younger brother. show less
When Dean comes down with the chicken pox on his way to a hunting trip with Bill and Grandaddy Clisby, Lillian forces the three ...read more When Dean comes down with the chicken pox on his way to a hunting trip with Bill and Grandaddy Clisby, Lillian forces the three of them to quarantine together. Clisby pushes homemade remedies on them out of his mistrust of doctors, but he's forced to reckon with this when Dean's condition worsens. show less
Bruce returns home from Vietnam, and the family is shocked to find out he is dating an older woman with an 8-year-old son with ...read more Bruce returns home from Vietnam, and the family is shocked to find out he is dating an older woman with an 8-year-old son with whom he is eager to start his life. When they learn more about Bruce's latest deployment, they begin to understand his survivors' guilt and come together to support him. show less
Bill is excited to have made tenure at the university, only to find that his focus on career and family has cost him his spot in ...read more Bill is excited to have made tenure at the university, only to find that his focus on career and family has cost him his spot in his band. Lillian encourages Bill to write and perform solo, especially as an attractive young jazz singer approaches Bill to collaborate. Meanwhile, Bruce adjusts to living at home. show less
Dean tries to impress Keisa's cool new boyfriend, Broderick, by inviting him and his friends over for a party Kim is ...read more Dean tries to impress Keisa's cool new boyfriend, Broderick, by inviting him and his friends over for a party Kim is throwing while Bill and Lillian are away for the night. Things get out of hand just as Bill and Lillian arrive home, and Dean is forced to admit he isn't being true to himself. show less
It's the end of the school year, and summer excitement is all around. When Bill and Lillian each receive major career ...read more It's the end of the school year, and summer excitement is all around. When Bill and Lillian each receive major career opportunities, tension builds as they decide who will handle more of the household responsibilities. Meanwhile, Dean and Keisa take shelter together as a tornado tears through Montgomery, providing the perfect moment for Dean to tell her how he really feels. show less