black-ish season 3 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Bow attends therapy, but Dre is skeptical, mocking the idea with his mother Ruby. Bow suggests Dre needs therapy due to his controlling nature and fears. Meanwhile, Dre's workplace colleagues have mixed views on therapy, with conversations revealing racial tensions. At home, Dre's refusal to consider therapy leads to escalated tensions, especially with Ruby. After a confrontation with a delivery man, Dre starts therapy sessions, learning to manage his anger. Concurrently, Bow struggles without her therapy, leading to an outburst at work. Eventually, Dre and Bow acknowledge the importance of therapy in their lives, agreeing to find a balance between managing personal issues and therapy.
Full Episode S03E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Bow go to therapy?
Bow attends therapy for personal growth and coping with life's challenges.
What is Dre's initial opinion on therapy?
Dre initially mocks therapy, believing that black people don't need it and that he can cope through anger outbursts.
What issues does Bow suggest Dre has?
Bow suggests Dre has a controlling nature, dependency on his children, fear of abandonment, and is haunted by past events.
How do Dre's children react to the possibility of their parents' divorce?
Dre's children, Junior and Zoey, discuss who they would live with if their parents divorced, showing concern and confusion.
What are the views of Dre's colleagues on therapy?
Dre's colleagues have mixed views on therapy, ranging from support to skepticism, and discuss racial stereotypes and tensions.
How does Dre's aggressive behavior at home lead to therapy?
Dre's aggressive confrontation with a delivery man makes him reconsider therapy as a way to manage his anger.
What progress does Dre make in therapy?
Dre makes progress in managing his anger and understanding his childhood, but struggles with accepting all aspects of therapy.
How does Bow cope without therapy?
Without therapy, Bow struggles and has an outburst at work, realizing she needs therapy to cope with stress and sexism.
What coping mechanisms do Junior and Zoey explore?
Junior and Zoey explore life coaching as a coping mechanism, dealing with their parents' potential separation.
What do Dre and Bow realize about therapy at the end?
Dre and Bow realize the importance of therapy in their lives and agree to a balance, with Dre returning Bow's therapy sessions to her.
