Black-ish season 8 explained

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Season Number:8
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The eighth and final season of the American sitcom Black-ish premiered on January 4, 2022, on ABC, for the 2021–22 television season and concluded on April 19, 2022.[1]

Black-ish centers around the African-American Johnson family, led by Andre "Dre" Johnson, who struggles with finding his cultural identity while raising his kids in a white neighborhood with his wife, Bow. The series stars Anthony Anderson as Dre, alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, Jeff Meacham, Katlyn Nichol, and Jenifer Lewis.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Episodes

See also: List of Black-ish episodes.

Production

Development

On May 14, 2021, it was announced that ABC had renewed Black-ish for an eighth and final season.[2] Production on the series had concluded by December 2021.[3]

Casting

On October 28, 2021, it was announced that Michelle Obama would guest-star in an episode of the season as herself.[4] Obama's appearance was later revealed to be in the season premiere, "That's What Friends Are For".[5]

Marketing and Release

When ABC announced their fall schedule for 2022, it was revealed that the series would be held for mid-season.[6] On November 1, 2021, it was announced that would premiere on January 4, 2022. The season airs after first seasons of Judge Steve Harvey and Abbott Elementary, and lead into first season of Queens.[7] [8] A retro-style promo for the season was aired during the third installment of Live in Front of a Studio Audience, on December 7, 2021.[9] The promotional poster for the season was released in November 2021.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spring 2022 TV Schedule: Your Full List of Network Finale Dates. TVInsider. Jacobs. Meredith. March 31, 2022.
  2. Web site: 'Black-ish' Renewed For Eighth & Final Season On ABC. May 14, 2021. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2022.
  3. Web site: 'Black-ish' Cast Reflects on Series and Says Goodbye as Production on Final Season Wraps. December 1, 2021. Pierre. Mekishana. Entertainment Tonight. January 3, 2022.
  4. Web site: Michelle Obama To Guest Star On Final Season Of 'Black-ish'. October 28, 2021. Del Rosario. Alexandra. Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2022.
  5. Web site: black-ish Photos: Michelle Obama Is the Johnsons' Very Special Dinner Guest in Final Season Premiere. December 14, 2021. Mitovich. Matt Webb. TVLine. January 3, 2022.
  6. Web site: ABC 2021-22 Schedule: 'Big Sky' On Thursday & Comedy Block In Fall, 'Black-Ish' Farewell In Midseason. May 18, 2021. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2022.
  7. Web site: ABC Winter Premiere Dates: 'Bachelor', 'Black-ish' Final Season, New Series & More. November 1, 2021. Pedersen. Erik. Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2022.
  8. Web site: 'Judge Steve Harvey': ABC Sets Series Premiere In New Teaser. November 29, 2021. Cordero. Rosy. Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2022.
  9. Web site: ABC Promos Go 1980s Retro In Honor of 'Live In Front of a Studio Audience' (WATCH). December 7, 2021. Schneider. Michael. Variety. January 3, 2022.
  10. The Johnsons Say Farewell in Vibrant New Season Eight Key Art with a Special Nod to the "black-ish" Beginnings. November 22, 2021. ABC. The Futon Critic. January 3, 2022.

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