Ep 18. Parents Just Don't Understand

In the season 1 finale of Mixed-ish, titled "Parents Just Don't Understand," the Johnson family is preparing for Rainbow's high school graduation. However, the family's excitement is dampened when Alicia receives a call from her estranged mother, Grandma Ruby, and she invites herself to the graduation ceremony.

The Johnsons are hesitant about having Grandma Ruby at the ceremony, as her past behavior has caused tension in the family. Along with that, the family is preparing for a big move to the East Coast, so the graduation ceremony holds a lot of importance for them.

As the family navigates through the stress of the upcoming move and the tension brought on by Grandma Ruby's arrival, Ruby's behavior begins to cause a stir. Alicia is forced to confront her own feelings about her mother and the family's history with her.

Meanwhile, Denise is struggling to come to terms with her own family history. After a conversation with Rainbow, Denise starts to question why she is so hesitant to talk about her own family's struggles and begins to open up about her own experiences.

As the graduation ceremony unfolds, the family must navigate their own personal issues while still celebrating Rainbow's big day. Through it all, they come to realize the importance of family and the challenges that come with it. The season 1 finale of Mixed-ish leaves viewers with a heartwarming message about the power of love and acceptance in family dynamics.