Ep 3. Hero Pizza

In Black-ish season 7, episode 3, entitled Hero Pizza, the Johnson family is faced with an unexpected challenge. The episode centers on Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) as they navigate their way through tough decisions about their children.

The episode opens with Dre and Bow discussing their son Junior's (Marcus Scribner) recent achievements. They are filled with pride as they marvel at Junior's newfound success. However, their focus is shifted when they receive some unsettling news. Their daughter, Diane (Marsai Martin), is struggling with anxiety and has been unable to participate in normal activities. This news is hard on Dre and Bow, who want to do everything they can to help their daughter.

Dre and Bow's initial plan is to take Diane to a therapist, but Diane refuses to go. Instead, Dre comes up with a creative solution. He decides to create a "Hero Pizza," which he hopes will help Diane overcome her anxiety. The idea is that Diane will be tasked with creating her own pizza. This personalized experience will help her break out of her shell and feel more confident.

Although the plan seems simple, it quickly becomes clear that it won't be as easy as Dre initially thought. The whole family has to pitch in to make the Hero Pizza idea work. They head to the grocery store to buy ingredients, but things start to go awry once they get there. The store is crowded and chaotic, which adds to everyone's stress levels. But through it all, Dre remains determined to help Diane.

When they arrive home, the family begins the process of making the pizzas. Everyone has a job to do, and they all work together to create a memorable experience for Diane. But just when things seem to be going well, they hit another hurdle. Diane's anxiety resurfaces, and she finds herself unable to finish making her pizza. It's a setback, but Dre refuses to give up. He encourages Diane to keep going, and with his help, she finally finishes making her pizza.

The rest of the family has also had their own experiences throughout the episode. Junior has been grappling with the pressure to succeed, and his newfound success only amplifies those feelings. Meanwhile, Rainbow has been feeling a little left out, as everyone else has been preoccupied with Diane's anxiety. But Dre's plan ends up bringing the whole family together. They've all had their own struggles, but they've worked through them and come out stronger on the other side.

Hero Pizza is a heartwarming episode that brings attention to the importance of mental health. It shows that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. The Johnson family is as strong as ever, and viewers will walk away feeling inspired and uplifted.