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♪ A Netflix Original ♪

♪ I want y'all to meet my family ♪

♪ They're coming down south To stay with me ♪

- ♪ Big Moz ♪ - ♪ Do you love me? ♪

- ♪ Yep ♪ - ♪ I'm Cocoa ♪

♪ Jade in the house, I got a lot to say ♪

♪ I'm a big sis, can't-miss renegade ♪

- ♪ Call me Shaka now ♪ - ♪ Hey! ♪

- ♪ I'm the, I'm the chief rocker now ♪ - ♪ Hey! ♪

♪ Mazzi, Mazzi, Mazzi, Mazzi, Mazzi That's me ♪

- ♪ Little mommy, I'm Ami ♪ - ♪ Hey! ♪

♪ Singing loud and having fun ♪

♪ It's Family Reunion ♪

Kelly Anne, that dress is so cool!

Rihanna would rock it.

You think?

Yeah! I mean, you'd have to make it a little shorter.

But then she couldn't bend over to pick anything up.

Well, she's the Caribbean Queen. She has people to do that for her.

Ah! You're right.

Now it's RiRi ready.

Perfect.

Ladies... have you submitted your designs

for Atlanta Fashion Week's High School Show?

Yes, but... do you really think we have a chance of getting in?

It's very competitive, but you both are gifted.

And I don't say that to everyone.

I wanna get into that show so bad.

Let's promise now, if one of us doesn't get in,

she'll be the other's assistant.

I love that idea. Promise!

But, you know, of course, I think we'll both get in.

- We're definitely the best in the class. - Yeah.

Yeah. But you gotta admit, it's a very low bar.

Okay.

- Nice moves, Mom! - Hey!

You're having fun teaching Zumba.

Oh, yes. And it's more than just fun.

It gives me such satisfaction and purpose.

Okay.

It's hard to explain,

but teaching Zumba feels so spiritual for me.

Oh, my gosh!

I've found my calling.

No, I totally get it.

You know, I feel the same way about using your credit card

to go to Fashion Week in Paris.

That's my calling.

Honey, I'm sorry, but you're calling the wrong number.

We got the boat in the water. Dad and Shaka sailed off without a hitch.

Mazzi, why are your pants so wet?

Dad accidentally knocked me into the water.

I think that qualifies as a hitch.

Well, I'm glad at least one of the kids liked to go fish with Grandpa.

Fishing is boring.

And I don't like worms on a string.

Oh, speaking of worms, it is so peaceful when Shaka's away.

Oh! Wait! Wait!

I forgot to warn you about...

M'Dear must be making chitlins. Mm!

- Ugh! - It smells gross in here.

It's not that bad.

I lit a candle.

Citrus Breeze and pig guts don't work for me. I'm out.

Me too.

But I'll have some when it airs out in here.

- 'Sup, fam? - Cousin Micah!

- Hi! - Hey!

I wasn't expecting you till the next family reunion, cuz. You okay?

- All good. - All right.

Clearly not.

Micah,

why in the name of Jaden Smith are you wearing that dress?

And just know, anything you tell me, I'm telling your mama.

It's not a dress. It's a thawb. I got it on spring break in Saudi Arabia.

Did you convert?

And just know, anything you tell me, I'm telling your mama.

No, but I'm not sure college is where I'm supposed to be.

I thought I'd take a few days with you guys to figure my life out.

And yes, my mama knows where I am.

You hungry? I can fix you a plate.

Uh, no, thanks, M'Dear. I don't eat pork anymore.

Oh, well, I made greens and hot water corn bread.

You didn't let me finish. I don't eat pork anymore on Thursdays.

Mm!

I thought you were a vegan.

I thought you knew how to mind your business.

And right!

Ay!

Ay!

♪ Shimmy to the right 'Cause you wanna do right ♪

♪ Do a little glide, don't backslide ♪

And freeze!

Woo-hoo!

And we're done. Great class today, gang.

Ooh! I don't know if you can call this little group a gang, Cocoa.

If we were the Crips, we'd be the Ips.

I don't mind. More room for me and my moves!

Ay!

A small class gives me personalized attention.

Thanks to Cocoa, I've lost five pounds,

and got two dates.

- Ooh! That's great news! - Ooh.

Hello, First Lady Amelia,

everyone.

Oh! Trudy!

First Lady of United Bethel.

Are you ready for lunch?

Yes, I came early to support your Zumba ministry,

but I guess I missed everyone.

No, everyone's still here.

In my day, children were seen and not heard,

and those that were heard were never seen again.

Enough said.

Uh...

First Lady Trudy, I hope you come back. Our class is small but mighty.

Oh, I'm sure, with such a big empty room.

My church's Zumba class is so crowded, it's hard to move.

Well, Cocoa is just getting started.

When we put the word out, oh, this room will be packed.

Oh, I pray in agreement with you on that.

United Bethel is growing so much,

we wanna be sure that we support our less vibrant sister churches.

Well, Heaven's Way is very vibrant.

Our deacons don't drink the Communion wine.

How is your brother?

Fine.

He's, um...

He's leading the rehab ministry.

You know what might be fun and stir things up a little?

A church Zumba challenge.

Oh, you mean, like, competing to see which church

can get the most members to join their Zumba class?

Yes. Let's do this.

I don't know.

Our last challenge was flag football,

and we gave United Bethel

a Christian beatdown.

Then we're on.

And we can even place a silly little wager to keep things exciting.

Mm. What type of wager?

Mm...

Maybe the losing First Lady has to wear an ugly hat

that the winning First Lady picks for church service.

Trudy,

I, being holy and sanctified,

will feel nothing but shame

when I beat you like I saw you stealing out of the collection plate.

Which reminds me, how is your cousin?

All done, Daddy.

You're a Greek god. I'm getting an A.

This looks great, Ami.

But let's be real... I was halfway there already.

Mm-hmm.

If I was a god, I'd call myself Handsome, the God of Handsome.

You didn't put much thought into that, did you?

Ooh!

Looking good, Moz.

Last time I wore a toga, I got arrested.

For what? Indecent exposure?

No, I was driving 120 miles per hour.

Black man can't do nothing!

- I had extra leaves, so I made you one. - No, thanks. I don't mess with poison ivy.

- Poison ivy? - Poison ivy?

What? Why would you...

Yeah, good luck with that.

What? Come on...

Sign up for the Zumba ministry.

Come boogie for Jesus.

Wow!

M'Dear, you've gone all out.

Of course. Losing is for suckers.

Uh...

Why is your picture on everything?

Oh, you're in there.

Uh... where?

In spirit.

Cocoa, we have to lead with our strongest asset: me.

Now, ladies... uh, before we start Bible study,

I've asked Cocoa to tell you a little about her Zumba class.

- Be brief. - Okay. Um...

Leading Heaven's Way Zumba ministry is more than a class for me.

- It's... - That's enough.

Everyone, I want you to sign up!

Sign up!

Zumba's not my cup of tea, but, uh...

T-shirt's cute.

Well, no Zumba, no T-shirt.

M'Dear, hardly anyone's interested.

At this rate, we're gonna need a miracle.

Oh, Lord, help me.

Baby, put that right over there.

- Ooh! - Mercy, mercy.

Who is that fine specimen of manliness?

Micah, my cousin Sherlene's youngest.

Oh, Sherlene made all that?

Yes.

Thank you, Lord.

Micah...

you're going to be at the Zumba class later, right?

I can't later. I'm busy.

- Yes, you can. - I'll be there.

- Okay. Did I mention he's single? - Mm-hmm?

Oh, come, ladies. Your bodies are temples.

Yes, and I'd pray at that altar.

Yeah, oh, I bet you would.

Uh...

Anybody else?

Oh...

The student whose design will be modeled during Atlanta's Junior Fashion Week is...

Jade McKellan.

I can't believe it. Wow!

Everyone else,

if you work hard, there's always next...

Never mind. Who am I kidding?

See you tomorrow.

- You made it. - Thank you.

Congrats.

Thanks.

Hey, I'm sorry you didn't get in.

Yeah.

They probably just needed some more diversity,

so it makes sense they picked you.

Wait. What are you talking about?

You know, nowadays, minorities get all the advantages.

Let me get this straight.

You think the only reason I got in is because I'm Black?

No!

I just wish I would have said

I was part Native American on my application.

Yeah, but you're not.

By the time they would have figured that out,

my design would have already been on the runway next to yours.

You are so clueless.

I guess it's a white thing.

You wouldn't understand.

Whoo! Lucky 16.

Come on in. He's over there.

Oh, hello, ladies. Welcome. Come on in.

He's over there.

Lord, Trudy Greene ain't ready for me.

My post on Facebook put the word out.

My Zumba ministry is taking off!

Really, Mom? You think these people are here for you?

Okay, they're here to see Micah. But it doesn't matter how they got here.

Zumba is still going to help them.

Once I start dancing, all eyes will be on me.

Shimmy! Shimmy!

Shake the enemy off! Shake the enemy off!

Keep on shaking, people!

Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay! Ay!

Okay, let's take a break.

Great routine, Mom.

- I'm really feeling it. - Oh, thanks, baby.

Is it hot in here, or is it just me?

Both.

All right, listen up, Zumba Saints.

This new move is called

"driving to church."

Driving to church.

Yes, Cocoa, drive all 20 of 'em to church and to my victory.

Follow the leader!

Yeah, follow the leader!

Driving to church. Driving to church.

Driving to chur...

Mazzi!

Oh, sorry, Mom. I forgot you're the leader.

Here we go.

Nope. Okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

Oh. That's awkward.

Uh, yeah, but these gloves are saving me from scratching.

I just wish I'd thought of putting them on before using the bathroom.

Well, who's worse? Ami somehow got poison ivy up her nose.

- Oh. - Yeah.

Did you find out about the Fashion Week contest?

Um... Yeah, I got in.

That's amazing. Why don't you sound more excited?

Kelly Anne didn't get in,

and now she's saying that the only reason I was accepted is because I'm Black.

- What? - Yeah.

Hey...

you got in because you're talented and you work hard.

Only time you've worked harder is when you won the shopping spree at Bloomies.

Yeah, $15,344 in five minutes.

I was running straight for the Gucci.

- Uh-huh. - That's my girl.

I mean, Kelly Anne is canceled. I don't do haters.

All right, hold on.

You two have been friends for, what, six months,

which in teen years is a lifetime.

Yeah. We were like sisters.

I even let her borrow my lip gloss.

She just stabs me in the back with her little "reverse racism" theory.

Yeah. Look...

What Kelly Anne said was insensitive,

but sometimes you gotta educate people rather than dismiss them,

especially your friends.

No, I'm not her teacher.

I mean, if she wants to learn something, she can go pick up a book.

Says the girl who only relies on Siri and Reddit.

Dad, whose side are you on?

Uh... Yours.

Jade, race is a difficult subject for most people,

but if we don't talk about these things, they'll never change.

Yeah.

I don't know. It's too late.

I already unfriended her.

Enjoy your taco.

Oh, I'm gonna enjoy this.

Hey, uh, Jade, could...

All right, here we go... Okay.

Okay, Moz.

Okay. Black MacGyver! Mm!

Come on.

Oh, hey, Micah. What have you been up to?

I'm just trying to sort out some things.

Heads, I stay in college.

Tails, I drop out and backpack across Asia.

Hmm. Have you declared a major?

Yes. Animal husbandry.

That don't sound natural. I'm calling your mama.

No, it's legit. I'm thinking about being a vet.

Well, the beauty of college is you don't have to figure out everything right away.

You know, you take your time, find your passion.

- I know your passion. - You do?

Oh, yes.

It's Zumba.

Oh, the women, they just love your energy.

You teach the class.

But that's Cocoa's thing.

Cocoa don't own Zumba. If she can do it, anybody can do it.

- Right, Cocoa? - I... I don't know about anybody.

I had to do a full day's course to become Zumba-certified.

Well, Micah's anointed.

He is certified by the HZIC.

The Head Zumba in Charge.

Wow. Anointed.

I'll teach the next class.

You don't mind, Cocoa?

W... Why not?

You heard the HZIC.

Hallelujah!

Whoo! Thank you, Jesus.

So, Amelia,

it appears you win again.

Oh...

Well, you always win when you're grooving for God.

And I promise to pick a hat that's not too ugly.

Oh, thank you. I hope to one day be as holy as you.

Uh-huh.

Keep on hoping. Whoo.

All right, people, let's switch it up.

Let's start in Boston. And flip the hair.

Flip the hair.

Now let's groove up to Detroit.

- Now let's get Jamaica with it. - Whoo!

Dutty Wine, Dutty Wine.

Now I'ma teach you how to Budapest.

- Ooh! - Okay, take a break.

Oh, Sister Joan, are you okay?

I pulled something in my hip.

The old one or the new one?

- Girl, both. - I'll help you go get some ice.

- Go on, baby. Go help her. - Oh... Cocoa?

I know you're thinking I shouldn't have given Micah your class.

Ooh! But look at all these people!

- Now, see, that's what God wanted... - No.

This is what you wanted.

Oh, don't blame me for being a winner.

You know, when I started this class,

I thought I had finally found my place in this church...

helping people exercise and lead healthier lives.

I know it's just Zumba...

but it was more than that for me.

It's my calling.

Okay, class, break's over.

Now we're gonna switch it into high gear.

It meant that much to you, huh?

Cocoa, I had no idea.

I owe you an apology.

Oh, was that it?

Yes.

I was wrong to... to...

to interfere with something that God placed inside of you.

I mean, I would never want to stand between you and your purpose.

- Cocoa, you know that. - Aw!

Thank you, M'Dear.

But what about your bet?

If Micah leaves, we'll probably lose some more members.

If Micah stays we'll probably lose some more members to heart attacks.

Micah, put some clothes on!

Ladies. Ladies... Now, listen.

I have decided, for your safety,

that a professional licensed teacher should be over this class.

Cocoa.

Makes sense.

I think I pulled my hamstring. I'm gonna go home and soak.

- I got hot water at my house. - So do I.

Micah, go home.

So Micah's gone permanently?

That is correct.

Let's get this party started!

Amelia...

with all those members departing before the end of class,

it appears that I declared you prematurely winner of our wager.

Oh, well.

Oh, congratulations, Trudy.

And I hope that I have been an example to you,

and you will not pick out a hat that is really unattractive.

Oh, it's going to be very ugly.

I said I hoped that, one day, I could be as holy as you.

Unfortunately for you, that day hasn't come yet.

I can't stand her!

Thank you.

Whoo!

Ah! There's my gorgeous daughter.

- And my handsome, healed husband. - Mm... Mm...

Yes, I am so glad that poison ivy's all gone.

Me too.

Fam, you'll be happy to know

that, after church, I'm headed back to Morehouse.

Oh, good. So you've figured things out?

After talking to Cocoa,

I realized I don't have to figure it all out right now.

I could spend four, five, or eight years in college.

Ay!

Oh, hi.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hey. - Oh, hey.

Kelly Anne, whatever you're selling, I'm not buying.

I came to apologize.

- Let's give them their privacy. - Yeah.

Oh, okay.

When I told my mom what I said, she called me a Karen.

A Karen!

Seriously? Your mom went there?

Yes.

She was really upset, and she broke down white privilege.

Now I understand how horrible I was to you.

I'm so sorry.

You're the best designer in our class, and you deserve to be in the show.

Oh...

Well...

Thank you.

And if our promise is still good, I'd like to be your assistant.

Good.

Good, because Atlanta Fashion Week

just requested another one of my designs for the show!

Okay.

M'Dear, where's your hat?

Trudy said I had to wear it. She didn't say I had to wear it on my head.

M'Dear, be a good sport.

Let's go.

I didn't think so. Come on.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Diva out.