Episode
grown-ish: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
Overview
Zaara grows frustrated when Andre starts treating her like a therapist instead of a friend. Kiela and Annika are surprised by how much they enjoy Game Night at the sober dorms. Doug urges Aaron to sit with his feelings.
Details
- Series
- grown-ish
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2023-07-12
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing is Episode 3 in Season 6 of grown-ish. It aired on 2023-07-12. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 2: Reachin' 2 Much
Andre and Annika have big expectations for their first time. After three months of living together, Zoey and Aaron have to make decisions about their future. Doug hosts a party.
Episode 4: Pretty Mess
Annika invites the crew to her “Influencer Island” Reunion taping. Andre starts to second-guess whether Annika is being fully honest with him. Doug helps Aaron plus-up his dating profile.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Shoot My Shot
The crew hits up a music festival before parting ways for the summer. After lunch with his dad, Andre suffers from "analysis paralysis" about choosing a major, his relationship with Annika, and his plans for the upcoming school year.
Episode 5: Right My Wrongs
Andre campaigns to be the president of the Gamma fraternity, but he must be willing to sacrifice his morals to win. Doug has a date with Sloane. Zaara is hung up on Drea.
Episode 6: Savior Complex
Modern-day chivalry is on everyone’s minds as Annika grows tired of Andre’s white-knight routine. Doug tries to impress Sloane, and Aaron finds himself in a passive-aggressive email battle with a colleague.
Episode 7: Toxic
The crew waves red flags when Zaara is all consumed by her recent fling with Drea. Aaron feels a romantic spark for his colleague but is unsure about his next move. Kiela struggles with a class assignment Lauryn excels in.
Episode 8: Family Feud
Andre and Aaron are at odds when Dean Miller recruits Aaron to convince Andre and the Gammas to associate with a problematic alum.
Episode 9: Let Go
Andre and Annika mix business with pleasure as Andre tries his hand at negotiating a high-stakes contract on her behalf. Aaron takes his new relationship to the next level but with painful results.
Episode 10: Hussle & Motivate
Andre and Annika struggle to navigate their breakup. Andre attempts to bury himself in work, causing distance between him and his crew. Doug learns a surprising fact about Sloane, while Aaron questions his future with Edie.
Episode 11: Lost Ones
Andre is inspired by an elusive, anonymous artist on campus named The Squid and hopes to make them his client — but he’s got to find them first. Doug and Aaron look for direction at a strip club.
Episode 12: Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Doug asks Andre and Aaron to put aside their differences to help him impress a restaurant critic. Aaron learns surprising news about his mentor at Cal U, while Andre attempts to find an investor for his fledgling management company.
Episode 13: California Love
Zoey returns to LA to produce a California-themed fashion show to put Anti-Muse on the map. Andre, eager to flex his manager skills to impress his sis, oversteps. Aaron and Zoey try to navigate their post-breakup friendship.