Junior succeeds a little too well; he begins roasting everyone, including his parents, causing chaos at home. The Battle for Sleep
Dre schools Junior in the traditional game of trading insults, specifically "yo mama" jokes and personal roasts.
In the Black-ish episode titled (Season 1, Episode 15), Dre teaches his son, Andre Jr., the cultural art of "playing the dozens" to handle a school bully. While Junior eventually masters the art of trash-talking, the plan backfires when he starts using his new skills on his own family. 📺 Episode Overview Original Air Date: February 25, 2015 [S1E15] The Dozens
After Junior is intimidated at school, Dre decides that physical fighting isn't the answer—verbal warfare is.
Rainbow's lack of sleep leads to erratic behavior as she tries various methods to get Diane to sleep in the dark. 🎭 Cast & Roles Role in Episode Andre "Dre" Johnson Anthony Anderson The "Coach" of trash-talking Rainbow Johnson Tracee Ellis Ross Dealing with sleep deprivation Andre Jr. Marcus Scribner The student who roasts too hard Diane Johnson Marsai Martin Afraid of the dark 🌐 Where to Watch Junior succeeds a little too well; he begins
Junior is being bullied, leading Dre to teach him how to "roast" opponents into submission.
Detailing the behind "The Dozens" referenced in the show Let me know how you'd like to continue ! "Black-ish" The Dozens (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb While Junior eventually masters the art of trash-talking,
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