Ep 13. Big Night, Big Fight

In Black-ish season 1 episode 13 titled "Big Night, Big Fight," Dre and Bow try to outdo each other in planning their kids' birthday parties. Dre sets out to throw a big, over-the-top bash for Junior while Bow wants to keep it low-key for Zoey. As they battle it out, tensions rise, and the couple finds themselves in a huge fight, causing them to look at the real source of their aggression towards one another. Meanwhile, Ruby tries to reconcile with Pops after their breakup.

The episode opens with Dre and Bow planning their kids' birthday parties. Dre wants to throw a massive party for Junior, complete with a rollercoaster, while Bow just wants to have a small get-together for Zoey at home. The two constantly bicker about their plans and try to one-up each other with their ideas. Dre spends an exorbitant amount of money on the party, and Bow becomes frustrated when she learns that he invited her coworkers without consulting her.

Meanwhile, Ruby is trying to get back together with Pops after their recent breakup. However, Pops is hesitant to reconcile, and Ruby becomes increasingly desperate, showing up at his place unannounced and trying to make him jealous by flirting with other men.

As the day of the parties draws near, tensions rise between Dre and Bow. They begin to snap at each other and argue about everything, both refusing to compromise on their plans. Eventually, they have a huge fight at Junior's party, with Dre frustrated that Bow always thinks she knows best and Bow feeling like Dre never takes her feelings into consideration.

After the fight, they have a heart-to-heart conversation and realize that their battle over the parties was really just a manifestation of deeper issues in their relationship. They come to understand that they both have different styles of parenting and that they need to work together to find a balance that works for them both.

Meanwhile, Ruby finally confesses to Pops that she still loves him, and he admits that he still loves her too. The two reconcile, and Pops shows up at Junior's party to celebrate with the family.

In the end, both parties were a success, and Dre and Bow found a way to work through their differences. The episode ends with a family dance party, signifying a return to harmony in the Johnson household.

"Big Night, Big Fight" is a hilarious yet heartfelt episode that showcases the ups and downs of parenthood and marriage. It touches on themes of compromise, communication, and the importance of working as a team to raise a family. With its witty writing, strong performances, and relatable characters, Black-ish continues to be a standout comedy series, and this episode is no exception.