Ep 5. C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)

In the fifth episode of Grown-ish season 1, titled C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), the show's protagonist Zoey and her friends navigate the tricky world of personal finances and making money.

As college students, Zoey and her friends are no strangers to the struggle of living on a budget. However, when Zoey realizes she needs a new laptop for school and her current finances won't allow for it, she starts to think creatively about how to make some quick cash.

At the same time, Nomi introduces the group to a popular app for selling clothes and accessories online, sparking a competitive streak among the friends to see who can turn a profit the fastest. Meanwhile, Aaron struggles to keep up with his wealthy classmates and resorts to selling test answers for cash.

The episode explores the many ways in which money can influence relationships, as Zoey's quest for cash strains her friendships and Aaron's cheating raises ethical questions. Ultimately, the characters come to realize that there are more important things in life than money, and that building strong relationships with one another is worth far more than any amount of cash.

C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) is a thoughtful and relatable exploration of the ways in which money impacts our lives, and a reminder that true wealth lies in the connections we make with one another.