Ep 15. This Charming Man

This Charming Man is the 15th episode of season 1 of the sitcom Mixed-ish. The episode revolves around the Johnson family's pursuit to celebrate their first Valentine's Day as a family. Alicia, Paul and the kids, Rainbow, Johan and Santamonica, are all excited about the upcoming holiday, but things get complicated when they discover that their babysitter has cancelled on them. Initially, Alicia wants to cancel their Valentine's Day plans as she believes that a family babysitter who shares their values is hard to come by.

However, Paul thinks that they can still make Valentine's Day work and decides to stay home with the kids, while Alicia and her sister Denise head out for a night on the town. Things start to go awry when Alicia discovers that Denise has always had a thing for Paul. When Alicia confronts her sister about this, Denise admits that she has always thought that Paul was charming and is disappointed that he is more interested in Alicia.

As Alicia and Denise argue about their feelings for Paul, Paul is at home trying to entertain the kids with their planned Valentine's Day activities. Johan and Santamonica are not interested in spending time with their dad, which leads to Paul feeling hurt and isolated. Meanwhile, Rainbow is busy trying to make a Valentine's Day card for her crush, Dave, who she believes is the only one who truly understands her mixed identity.

As the evening progresses, tensions between Alicia and Denise continue to mount until they finally have a heart-to-heart conversation. Denise reveals to Alicia that she has never been able to find someone like Paul, who is kind and supportive of her dreams. However, she also realizes that Paul belongs with Alicia and that she needs to let go of her feelings for him.

At the same time, Paul manages to win over Johan and Santamonica by showing them how much he loves and cares for them. He also helps Rainbow realize that her mixed identity is something to be proud of and that she should never be ashamed of who she is. The episode ends with the family coming together for a Valentine's Day dance, where they share their love and appreciation for each other.

This Charming Man is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the challenges that come with being in an interracial family. It shows how love and acceptance can overcome any obstacle and how important it is to celebrate the love we share with our loved ones, no matter how unconventional it may be. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding and embracing our own unique cultural identities and how it can bring us closer together as a family.#