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mixed-ish

A classic-ish out of water comedy.

20197.22 Seasons36 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross

Bow Johnson

Arica Himmel

Arica Himmel

Bow Johnson

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Alicia Johnson

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Paul Johnson

Ethan William Childress

Ethan William Childress

Johan Johnson

Mykal-Michelle Harris

Mykal-Michelle Harris

Santamonica Johnson

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Harrison Johnson

Themes & Keywords

prequelspin offfamily1980smixed race

About mixed-ish

mixed-ish is a comedy series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of prequel, spin off, family, 1980s, mixed race. it stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Arica Himmel, Tika Sumpter. Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves.

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