A spinoff of ABC's "Black-ish," Zoey Johnson is off to college and must live outside the nest, dealing with drugs, sex, and relationships along the way.
Cast:Trevor Jackson , Yara Shahidi , Diggy Simmons , Francia Raisa , Emily Arlook , Jordan Buhat , Chloe Bailey , Luka Sabbat , Halle Bailey , Deon Cole , Daniella Perkins , Marcus Scribner , Tara Raani , Justine Skye , Amelie Zilber , Ceyair J Wright , Henri Esteve , Treychon Carter
Eldest daughter Zoe heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes to plan once she leaves what was her comfort zone, the nest.
Zoey starts to experience "fear of missing out" for the first time in her life when she tries to juggle schoolwork, extracurricular activities and partying.
Zoey is elated when it seems her crush has feelings for her, but begins to worry he may see things differently when she receives a late-night "U up?" text.
Zoey makes a deal with Dean Parker to tutor a star basketball player, hoping to get a letter of recommendation, but her friends believe the relationship is something more.
Zoey wonders if she should change her brand after her Instagram becomes flooded with haters.
Zoey faces a difficult decision that may change her future after she gets put on the spot on national television.
After going through a traumatic breakup, Zoey begins partying to get out of her feelings, but when a power blackout on campus forces her to stay in for the night, she must confront her true feelings in order to begin the healing process.
Zoey lands the fellowship of her dreams, but her reputation and job are on the line when she reveals too much on social media.
Cal U. goes into lockdown after a drug dealer gets shot on campus, sucking Vivek into the intense underground drug world.
Jazz and Sky struggle to hit a dating stride in a college landscape. Meanwhile Zoey and Luca attempt to buckle down to complete a project.
When Cal U threatens to close Hawkins Hall, Zoey and her crew plan a protest to protect their "safe space".
The crew prepares for Freshman Formal; Zoey, Aaron and Luca confront their issues with modern-day relationships; Jazz revels in a new relationship; a game of "Never Have I Ever" causes Ana to realize she is the tamest member of the group.
Zoey has a big decision to make about her love life, and everyone has an opinion about it.
Zoey and the gang return for their sophomore year, and Zoey is determined that her "sequel" be better than the original. She, Ana and Nomi move into a less than stellar off-campus apartment and throw a party to coerce their friends to help clean it up.
Zoey and Luca focus on their relationship issues. Ana and Aaron explore a new aspect in their friendship.
Zoey struggles to make amends after accidentally breaking one of the group's unspoken social rules and offending both Jazz and Luca. After Aaron and Vivek's kickback is shut down, they try to find another way to make sure they can still throw turned up parties.
While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person "genius." When Nomi assigns Luca the label of "genius" Zoey takes it personally.
When Nomi's endless string of one night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and her friends all agreed to check off an item from their bucket list.
When Luca faces an exciting, high-pressure assignment for his design class, Zoey starts to wonder if she made a mistake in dropping it. Jazz and Sky debate with Aaron and Vivek if good branding trumps ability.
When a new "Enthusiastic Sober Consent" policy is introduced on campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it's in place for the students' benefit or the schools.
Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment.
The gang attends the Cal U Arts Fair and tests different boundaries in their relationships. Zoey sees Luca's exhibit and it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi checks out the LGBTQIA+ tent.
Zoey takes a work hard/play hard approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester's biggest rager. Meanwhile, Nomi is falling deep "in like."
Zoey faces the consequences of her past academic actions and tries to stop Dre and Pops from coming to the parents weekend.
Zoey deals with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents; Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up.
To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her; Nomi debates giving Paige another chance
Zoey's friends encourage her to get a job when she starts to feel the impact of her dwindling bank account, but she struggles to find something that vibes with her career goals; Ana and Aaron consider attempting the "Shield Challenge."
Ana and Aaron struggle to define what they each want out of their relationship; Doug and Vivek are convinced that Aaron is boo'd up; Zoey tries getting "Luca Jae Hall"-level high, but winds up overdoing it.
Zoey and her girls head to the Johnson family home in Sherman Oaks for a weekend of self-care and detoxing...but Zoey soon learns that her idea of relaxation may not align with what they all really need. Aaron reconnects with his passion for activism and hosts a fundraiser for his community.
Vivek gets a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether he has crossed the line into cultural appropriation; Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.
Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they've been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness,resulting in some changes to their relationships.
DescriptionWhen Aaron learns that one of his residents was possibly contemplating suicide, he decides to bring awareness to black mental health on campus; with "Fundie Run" on the horizon, Jazz and Sky let the competition get the best of them.
Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new "Black Minds Matter" cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event's special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug's over-attentiveness.
As the gang's sophomore year ends, bottled-up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships and relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.
It's junior year and the gang throws a homecoming party to kick off the semester; Zoey returns from her summer abroad and realizes that she has to quickly confront her feelings for Aaron and Luca.
The crew tries their best to cope with a shocking surprise, but another unexpected bomb sends Zoey into a spiral.
Nomi challenges Zoey to try to be friends with Luca after their breakup; Zoey is forced to consider if it's possible to be friends with an ex; Jazz and Doug help Vivek navigate the world of dating apps.
Luca sends off a confusing text to Zoey that has both of them spinning. Meanwhile, Ana leads the girls around campus on a "dorm storm" voter registration drive. Aaron reels after learning about his massive student loan debt.
Zoey makes a big decision regarding her future.
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life.
As her relationship with Javi heats up, Ana makes a discovery about him that challenges her entire belief system. Meanwhile, Aaron learns about Cal U's investment in private prisons, challenging him to reconnect with his activist roots.
Aaron is offered an opportunity to be featured in a nationally televised interview; he struggles to keep his message targeted; Zoey navigates her feelings for Aaron while helping him devise a new strategy.
Ana gets baptized as she and Javi are tested for the first time in their relationship. Meanwhile, Zoey struggles at work under the mixed messages from her new client, Indigo.
When Zoey returns home for a long weekend, she soon discovers that her friends are busy with Cal U's Field Day; meanwhile, Jazz and Doug's relationship gets complicated when Jazz returns from the NCAA track finals with very surprising news.
Vivek has a new experience with Heidi and Aaron and Doug struggle to adjust their views on sexuality and masculinity. Nomi and her new baby Luna return to Cal U. Junior shows up to fight for Sky.
Zoey wonders if she's ready for the real world after she becomes the subject of a nasty rumor at work. Nomi debates whether to tell Phil about Luna. Doug plans a house party to cheer on Jazz and Sky in their Olympic-qualifying race.
Zoey wrestles with the status of her relationship with Aaron.
Zoey and the gang head to Mexico for a summer getaway filled with drinking games, new hook-ups, some relationship drama and even a wedding.
While in Mexico, Zoey and Aaron find themselves in trouble following their first night out as a couple; Ana debates with Jazz about Javi and the status of their relationship; Doug and Luca continue on their excursion with two local ladies.
The gang finally return to Cal U after a global pandemic stalls their senior year. In order to graduate, Zoey needs to secure an internship and must face Rochelle in the process.
After learning about his expulsion, Vivek dreads telling his parents about his failures. Dealing with the aftermath of Mexico, Dre questions Zoey's recent choices. Meanwhile, Doug meets Kiela, a new resident at Hawkins.
After an unarmed Black man is shot by police, the crew reacts in different ways to the news. Kiela and Doug butt heads when she wants to use his party to raise awareness.
The crew hits the streets of Los Angeles to fight for racial justice and equality. Nomi confronts her White Fragility, while Ana and Javi reach a boiling point in their relationship.
When Zoey's ideas are used without credit by her boss, she debates whether to speak up and risk her internship - or sit silently. Jazz seeks medical leave from the track team by going to therapy. Aaron tries to make a good impression.
After Luca calls out Zoey's boss on social media, Zoey tries to regain control over cancel culture - but things backfire. Jazz and Des grow closer as Jazz teaches herself to lean on Sky less.
At a luau party with the crew, Zoey accepts Luca's career advice, making Aaron uncomfortable. Doug and Kiela navigate a roadblock in their relationship, while Vivek tries to help Nomi and Ana take their minds off the LSATs.
Zoey visits her grandparents. The men gather. Aaron makes a surprising choice. Vivek spills his secret.
Anna has the difficult decision whether or not to identify an undocumented hit and run driver which may result in the driver's deportation; Doug and Kiela make a decision about their relationship; Aaron is confronted by who he was, realizes it is not who he is and needs to determine who he wants to be.
With her baby daddy, Phil, back on the scene, Nomi debates how involved she wants him to be in Luna's life; Zoey tries to mend the friendship between Luca and Doug as an attempt to improve her internship experience.
Jazz resumes therapy after a series of setbacks, causing her to grapple with cultural and personal perceptions surrounding mental health; Ana and Aaron innocently reconnect over their past, which makes Zoey and Vivek spin out.
Tensions are high between Zoey and Luca as they rush to design a new line for Anti-Muse; Aaron is asked to give a presentation on his Afro Salon, but is put in a tough position when CalU asks him to make adjustments.
Jack and Diane come visit Zoey on campus for a school project. Meanwhile, Zoey and Luca try to figure out their working relationship. Tensions rise between Kiela and Doug.
The crew rallies around Vivek when tragedy hits close to home. Old flames get closer when surrounding events make them take a hard look at their own lives.
Zoey and Aaron's relationship is put to the test when she has to decide between a new job opportunity or following Aaron on his new adventure. Ana is unsure about what to do before starting law school. Doug's feelings for Jazz grow.
It's graduation, and the Johnson family wasn't going to miss Zoey's big day. The crew comes together to celebrate their four years together and toast their post-graduation plans.
Zoey returns to Cal U to support Junior's first day on campus but soon realizes that she may be missing her Cal U days more than she let on; after meeting his new classmates, Junior seeks to escape dorm life by attending Doug's party.
Friction mounts between Junior and Annika when one of them is tapped for a secret society; red flags start to arise when Aaron discovers the university is overusing his image to promote how diverse and inclusive they are.
Junior and his roommate, Zaara, butt heads, causing them to one-up each other in an attempt to prove who is the most chill; Annika surprises Aaron by turning in a TikTok instead of a paper.
Eager to impress Gamma Psi Delta while pledging, Junior faces a moral dilemma when he books a controversial comic to perform at a fundraiser; Aaron struggles to fit in with his colleagues, and receives advice from Zoey about how to cope.
The girls enlist Junior's help to find their shady roommate, Lauryn, who has a habit of mysteriously disappearing; Junior wonders if Annika is starting to catch feelings for him; Aaron suspects that Doug isn't being honest with him.
While pledging for Gamma Psi Delta, Junior and Zeke find their brotherhood put to the test when a night of challenges and a quest to prove their loyalty goes awry.
Doug throws a party at Bar None and invites the crew; Junior considers opening up to Annika; Kiela finds herself on RA duty; Zaara plays the field; Aaron tries to be a good wingman, putting his long-distance relationship to the test.
Junior finds himself the center of attention when he's awarded five stars on Cal U's infamous "D List," prompting timely conversations about objectification and hookup culture among the crew.
Junior's fate as a Gamma is determined, as is his relationship status with Annika; Doug throws another big party, and some old friends drop in to help him celebrate.
Zoey and Aaron have an unexpected run-in at the San Francisco airport, leading them to unpack the highs and lows of their long-distance relationship
Junior realizes he's not earning enough money, so he focuses all his efforts on a new stock market side hustle. Aaron's students accuse him of being a sellout. Lauryn stops singing to focus on a "real job."
Junior is terrified when he has a herpes scare; Annika tries to get in the mood again; Aaron meets Symone, an impressive activist-gone-corporate, who teaches him to use corporate resources for community good.
Junior convinces the crew to do a digital detox, but it proves harder than they expected; Annika is determined to win in hopes of defying allegations that she's basic; Aaron is nervous that he and Symone are getting too friendly.
When Zaara and the rest of Junior's friends can't stand his new girlfriend, Grace, Junior becomes determined to change that by bringing her to crash Zaara's birthday dinner.
After midterms, the crew looks for new ways to alleviate stress and decides to give mushrooms a try; Aaron gets roped into a faculty karaoke night and surprisingly learns some things about himself.
Junior struggles with balancing all of his priorities and is looking for a shortcut; Zoey comes to Cal U to spend time with Aaron.
The pressures of being just a legacy at "Zoey University" get the better of Junior; Doug spends all his savings on making a concert a success, causing Aaron to question why he's been footing Doug's bills.
In honour of the Gammas' annual Last Chance Dance, Junior debates telling Annika how he feels about her, even though he's friends with her boyfriend; Zoey has a setback at Anti-Muse, sending her into a panic about her future.
