Ep 14. True Colors

After encountering a racist comment from a teacher, Rainbow becomes determined to show her classmates her true self in Mixed-ish season 1 episode 14, "True Colors."

Rainbow's teacher assigns the class an African cultural project, which leads Rainbow to explore her own heritage and embrace her blackness. However, her excitement is short-lived when her teacher makes a negative comment about the projects, insinuating that they are not as good as some of the other projects in the classroom.

Feeling like she needs to prove herself, Rainbow takes it upon herself to create a project that showcases her true colors and her own personal story. She decides to make a video about her family and their journey to America, highlighting the struggles and triumphs they faced as a mixed-race family.

Meanwhile, Bow struggles with a decision that could potentially damage her relationship with her mother. She considers taking a job that would require her to work on weekends, forcing her to miss out on important family time. Alicia encourages Bow to follow her own dreams and take the job, but Bow can't shake the feeling that she is letting her family down.

As Rainbow works on her project, she discovers a newfound confidence in herself and her identity. She realizes that her mixed-race heritage is something to be celebrated, not hidden. Her video is a hit among the class, and Rainbow feels like she has truly shown her classmates her true colors.

In the end, Bow decides to take the job but makes a promise to make up the lost time with her family whenever possible. The episode ends with the family gathered together, appreciating each other's unique backgrounds and celebrating their love and unity.