Original subtitles

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Raven: Raven's Home was filmed in front of a live studio audience.

-Chels, I gotta-- -(camera clicks)

-I can't-- -(camera clicks)

Okay, listen, I'ma go over here.

-Maybe you can just stop moving... -Okay, that's good.

-and let me get the front of your-- -That's good.

-Let me get the front of your-- -(camera clicks)

Let me just-- the front--

Chels!

I need you to just tell me why

you're not looking into the camera.

Rae, the dating website wants a picture of the side of my face!

That's why it's called a profile pic.

You know what? Never mind!

We are gonna find you a guy who's sensible, yet silly.

-Yeah! -Carefree, yet caring.

Striking yet-- no! Yet nothing!

-Just striking! Yes! -Yes! (giggling)

(phone chimes)

(gasps) Rae, look! It's my first coffee shop date!

(gasps) Well, this is nothing short of...

exhilarating!

-Good work, Mom! -Thank you, honey! (giggles)

This is to up my dating game.

Levi and I have been practicing my vocabulary.

You know, it's like I'm taking the SAT's all over again,

but this time, I'm awake.

Is anybody else's eyes watering and throat closing up?

Because something really stinks in here! What is that?

-(sniffs) -Oh, that's just your brother's dirty laundry.

Here, Levi, take pictures of your mama's face.

Try to make her look normal.

So, thanks to your brother's new-found funk factor,

I had to separate laundry into lights, darks, and Booker.

-(sniffs) -(gagging)

He's got new odors.

He's sleeping in late all the time.

And yesterday, I caught him eating three plates of spaghetti.

Eh, that's not so bad.

For breakfast.

Clean enough.

-Should we say something? -I don't think so.

No, don't-- put it down. Put it-- No! No! No! No!

This is where I draw the line.

Ya nasty!

(gagging)

♪ Ohhhh ♪

-♪ Hey ♪ -♪ Yo ♪

♪ Let me tell you somethin' ♪

♪ Had my vision all worked out ♪

♪ But then life had other plans ♪

♪ Tell 'em, Rae ♪

♪ It's crazy when things turn upside down ♪

♪ But ya gotta get up and take that chance ♪

-♪ Maybe I'm just finding my way ♪ -♪ Learning how to fly ♪

-♪ Yeah, we're gonna be okay ♪ -♪ Ya know I got you, right? ♪

♪ It might be wild, but ya know that we make it work ♪

♪ We're just kids caught up in a crazy world ♪

-♪ C'mon! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

-♪ We get loud! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

♪ It's our crowd! ♪

♪ Might be tough, but together we make it look good ♪

♪ Down for each other like family should ♪

-♪ It's Raven's Home ♪ -♪ When it's tough ♪

-♪ It's Raven's Home ♪ -♪ We got love ♪

♪ 'Cos no matter the weather, ya know we gon' shine ♪

♪ There for each other, ya know it's our time ♪

(Raven laughing)

Yep! That's us.

(laughing)

♪♪

Nia, can I see you for a second?

Of course, Mrs. Dunagan.

This is a 30-page report!

It is. Enjoy!

The assignment was three pages, Nia.

Following instructions is a big part of your grade.

I'm sorry, but I'm gonna have to give you an "F" on this report.

So, let me guess.

Mrs. Dunagan's not even reading your reports anymore.

She's just giving you an "A" because you're Nia?

That's right! (nervous chuckle)

You can't spell Nia without an "A."

Yeah, this is like my-- what?

Third new pair of shoes this year.

I just keep growing out of 'em.

Oh, and check out this whisker.

Oh, man!

You know what, I think I see it!

But it could also be because I just wanna see it so bad.

The lighting's just not right.

But trust me!

It's a full-on face whisker.

Yep... becoming a man.

Oh, yeah!

I mean, uh... (clears throat)

(in deeper voice): Yeah, yeah!

Yeah, I know all about that manhood too, you know!

But, uh, my little bro...

he's not where we are right now.

So maybe you can give him the what's what

on some things he can expect down the road.

Levi really wants to take notes.

What? No, I don't!

(whispers): Just do it!

(in normal voice): Uh, so Vance, please go on.

Well, becoming a man means you start growing muscles.

And don't worry.

I've got a permit for these.

And my dad is starting to treat me with respect now.

We had this big talk,

and then he told me I could ride ATVs with him this weekend.

Whoa!

Yo, that's amazing, Vance!

Did he say anything else that, um, Levi needs to know about manhood?

Well, I asked him a few more questions,

but that's when he told me to stop

because he needed some fresh air.

So, I guess being a man means you need to be outside a lot.

(school bell rings)

Yo, Levi, did you hear that?

Vance pretty much confirmed it!

I am officially a man now!

Huh! I don't have him saying anything like that.

(scoffs)

You'll get it one day, little bro.

No, I get it!

Are you flexing or do you need to use the bathroom?

♪♪

(clears throat)

Mmm!

Booker, I think you forgot something.

Oh, well, real men use their hands to eat.

Well, I will remember that when I serve dinner to a...

real man.

(grumbles)

Booker! Come on.

Now if you're gonna roll your eyes, you gotta do it right.

You gotta have more arch in it. Ready? It's like this.

Take that plate into the kitchen.

What is wrong with that boy?

Out of control!

I swear... (mutters)

Nia?

Are you okay?

Yeah! Yeah, no, I-I'm great. I'm just, uh...

not that hungry, but I couldn't be better.

Okay, mm-hmm.

Levi.

Your mom's gonna be coming back from her date soon.

How do you feel about that?

I'm excited, Auntie Rae.

I'm glad Mom's getting out there again.

She deserves to be happy.

That is a very mature attitude, Levi. I'm proud of you.

(tearfully): They just grow up so fast!

I can't! (cries)

What is wrong with these kids?!

Dad would get it.

He knows what it's like being a man.

A man? (chuckles) Booker, you're 13.

Right! Which makes me the oldest male in this house.

-And Mom needs to get on board with that! -(Raven clears throat)

Wow! Look, here's Mom

to tell you if she's on board with that.

Mom, the floor is yours.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Look, Mom, I'm sorry.

Actually...

uh, no, I'm not.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Uh, I am the man of this house.

And I say what I say.

And-- and what I say is...

that I love and respect you, so there.

That's what I thought you were gonna say.

Listen, I know you think you're a man now.

But just so we're clear...

Man.

(whispers): Parent.

It's a large gap.

It's me.

Here.

So, are you in this much trouble,

or this much trouble?

(whooshing)

Booker, you're the man of the house now.

And that means things need to change around here.

(whooshing)

Levi, things are about to change around here.

Honeys, I'm home!

How'd the date go, Mom?!

Yes, I need deets! Spill it!

Yeah! Yeah, okay.

Um, well, the dating app matched me with this guy

who had an eye patch...

and a wooden leg.

Yeah, and!

And he had a parrot on his shoulder

that kept pecking at my food!

How did...?

They matched you with a pirate?

Oh! No, no, I can see why you would think that.

But no, he's a waiter at Captain Flounder's.

♪♪

This is like Wimbledon, but without the ball.

Or the net.

Or the other person playing.

Actually, it's nothing like Wimbledon at all.

What is going on?

(Nia sighs)

Okay, fine.

I'll tell you but you're gonna have to brace yourself.

This is gonna shake you to your core.

The truth is...

I failed my report!

And?

And...

I might as well kiss college goodbye!

There's a big giant "F" on my report cover,

and I'm so used to associating that letter

with words like "fantastic" or... "fabulous."

"F" also stands for friend!

And this friend will always stand with you.

-You're sitting down, Tess. -Oh.

Mrs. Dunagan didn't even read it!

Hey.

I could email the report to her!

Yeah, teachers don't have anything to do over the weekends!

Or you could just let it go.

Stop putting so much pressure on yourself.

You always do the most.

The most is all I know, Tess.

The most is all I know.

Okay, maybe you should talk to a professional.

-Like a therapist? -No, your mom.

♪♪

Okay.

Once you rub it all over your face,

smooth it out.

Okay! It's as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Now what do we do?

I'm, uh... not sure.

(doorbell rings)

(talking quietly, laughing)

Dad! (laughs)

(chuckles awkwardly)

Father.

Son.

Booker, do you... want to tell me

why you felt the need to call your father and not tell me?

Well, I knew Dad would give me some support.

(voice breaks): You know, man to man!

(voice cracks again): Man to man!

-Man-- -Let's just say "man to man" ish.

♪♪

♪♪

Listen, I need you guys to wipe your faces off,

you are freaking me out. Go!

Go, go!

Devon, why didn't you tell me you were coming?

'Cause I knew you'd tell me you got this.

Look, Booker's becoming a man.

And when he needs me, I wanna be there for him.

Yeah, I get it, but just so you know,

I'm there to help him with whatever problem he has.

But, at the end of the day...

I'm not his daddy.

-Thank you. -Hey, Dad!

-Devon: Hey. -What's up!

Oh.

So, I guess the word is out, huh?

The word? What word you talking about?

We ain't got no words.

Oh!

I just assumed Dad was here because of me and my...

thing.

Oh, honey, I'm always here to see both you and Booker.

But I don't know about what this...

-thing is you're referring to. -I don't know what she talking about.

Then your timing's perfect.

Look, I need to talk to you and Mom.

(gasps) Devon!

In private?

Oh, come here!

What are you doing in Chicago?

Is there a big wintery storm on the horizon?

Why? Do you need one to come blow all that stuff off you?

(all laughing)

Climate humor!

I love it!

No, Levi's just taking pictures of me for this new dating website.

Yeah, I'm dating now. (chuckles)

It's about to start rainin' men!

(laughs)

-Climate humor. -Raven: Yeah.

We're gonna talk to Nia real quick.

Hopefully these pics might get me some decent matches,

or should I say, equivalent counter-parts?

Well done, Mom!

Yes, thank you, thank you. Let's see!

Oh, those are great!

I'll email them to you so you can upload them.

What?

I'll put them into a folder so you can drag them into the app yourself.

No, no, I--

I'll do everything for you.

Oh!

Good, Levi, thanks.

You know what, honey, you just...

you just get me.

♪♪

Both: And?

Why does everybody keep saying that?

Nia, if I had a nickel for every failing grade I got,

we'd be having this conversation over some fancy tea

in the west wing of the estate.

The estate?!

You mean that thing you promised me?!

I remember that!

Ooh! Was it with the beignets piled high with powdered sugar on top?

-Fresh out the oven, steaming hot. -Steaming hot!

-Let me get one, let me get one. -Go ahead, go ahead.

Y'all, please!

Continue to have fun while I suffer.

Honey, listen!

We might be upset if you failed because you didn't try,

but that's not the case here.

You over-tried.

Nia, you know what we're gonna do?

We're gonna go get Tess, and we're gonna waste an entire afternoon.

-A whole afternoon? -Mm-hmm.

All right, all right. I'll write down what we're trying to accomplish.

-Sure! Sure, here! Write this down. -Mm-hmm.

"F"-- no, no. Start with the "F" that you got on your report.

"U... N."

-"Fun"? -Fun.

I'm gonna force you to have fun.

-All right? Come on. -All right.

Come on, your dad needs to spend time with his son, anyway.

-Let's go, let's go. -Okay.

♪♪

So, yeah, you know, I used to love making turnip juice.

But I stopped, because, you know, my family found it...

-(phone vibrating) -detestable.

Oh! Ha-ha! That's a gold star word. Yeah.

Anyway, enough about me.

How's the whole-- the whole space travel thing?

(phone continues vibrating)

Oh, feel free to get that! Yeah.

No, I'm-- I'm waiting on a call from the Queen myself. (laughing)

I noticed on your dating profile

you wrote that you're a secret agent,

but doesn't that make it not so secret? (chuckles)

You're wearing a tuxedo in a coffee shop. (chuckles)

I think you blew your own cover, okay?

And they say your taste buds change every seven years.

So, who knows, you know?

Maybe they will like turnip juice someday.

You should eat your food before it runs off.

What? Okay, Killian, I'm sorry,

I don't understand the things you say.

(magical whoosh)

Neat!

You turned my food into a rabbit.

Did I?

(magical whoosh)

Okay, listen, Killian, your tricks are super annoying.

But you are very talented.

Ha! (chuckles) Yo, Dad!

My buddy Vance and his dad invited us over to ride ATVs.

Ha, ha! Just us men enjoying the outdoors.

ATVs like four-wheelers?

Booker, is this something your mom would let you do?

Uh, my mom?

The leader of the "Let's Not Do That" Club?

Oh, oh!

The Empress of "Mm-mm"?

No! Mom would never let me do that.

But she is not here, so, uh... (clicks tongue)

Booker, I don't feel comfortable doing

something your mom wouldn't want us to.

I'm not crazy about it either.

ATVs can be dangerous.

I called you here to back me up,

and now you're totally siding with Mom.

-I'm not a little kid anymore. -Booker...

You're the man of the house now.

And that means things need to change around here.

Thank you!

And that change starts with you.

You have to show maturity.

Right now, I'm not seeing it.

Dad?

I'm riding those ATVs.

You're not going anywhere.

♪♪

♪♪

Hey.

-How'd it go? -Uh...

You know, I just don't understand

why the dating app keeps pairing me with these guys

I have just nothing in common with.

An astronaut?

A magician? A...

A not-so-secret secret agent.

It's like the app thinks I'm some sort of 12-year-old boy or something.

Oh! I think I made a mistake.

What do you mean, Levi?

Did you make a blunder?

(chuckles) A faux pas?

A miscalculation? Thank you very much!

(chuckles)

I might have doctored your pictures a little.

And by "might," I mean, I did.

And by "little," I mean a lot.

Wh-- why would you do that?

I wanted you to date some guys that'd be fun.

Here. Let me show you.

Wow! Ooh!

I look like such a natural in that shark cage.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I didn't know these pictures would make your dates go badly.

I wanted you to date someone that...

I'd want to spend time with, too.

Oh! Oh, Levi, honey.

Listen.

I would never date anyone who wasn't...

compatible with you!

You know?

You come first, honey.

And you always will.

Hmm?

♪♪

All right! Rock climbing!

Definitely at the bottom of my fun list,

but, you know, I support you, baby.

Where's your harness, Mom?

My harness? (laughs)

I'ma support you right from this ground level.

Oh!

They've got a scoreboard.

-I can beat that time. -Nia!

You really don't have to be the best.

Okay? Just have fun.

Being the best is fun, Tess!

Let's go!

I really need your help, Tess.

You have to get through to her.

How do I do that?

You'll think of something. You're her best friend.

-Well, you raised her. -You chose her.

You know, you're really bad at not putting pressure on yourself.

What pressure, Tess?

I'm not feeling pressure.

In fact, I'm feeling completely relaxed,

because I know I'm gonna beat that high score.

-Tess: Ow! -Nia: Tess!

-Are you okay? -Oh, I sprained my ankle.

I'm done. You go ahead.

Okay? Be the best! Don't worry about me.

Okay.

Tess, I'm coming down.

Oh! You see that?!

My baby is giving up the high score

so she can help her friend!

(chuckling)

It's a big deal!

Yeah? You all right?

Yeah, I can't believe you came back for me.

Of course I did.

What about the high score?

Look...

You were right.

I know I push myself too hard!

I'd like to care less. I just don't know how.

You just have to let go, Nia.

Relax, and let go.

Let go?

I'm gonna let go.

-Oh! -Yeah! There ya go!

Oh baby, it's okay! Mama's coming!

You just fall right into my arms, all right?

Stay calm! I'm always here for you!

Just-- just keep on falling really slowly.

Wow!

Yo! Nia, watch this.

Wha--? Tess, I thought you hurt your ankle!

Oh! Yeah!

(mockingly): Ow.

I raised her!

And I chose her.

-Nia: You guys... -Tess: Let's go.

Aw, you want-- you want one?

Okay!

♪♪

How did you find me?

Well, for one thing, I knew you had enough sense

not to leave this building without permission.

So all I had to do was follow your scent.

I was never going to ride those ATVs.

I was just...

mad.

I get it.

I remember this age.

You know, my father used to always tell me,

"Life has fence posts."

For instance,

you learn to walk.

Fence post.

You learn to read,

fence post.

You start school,

fence post.

See, and when you link all those posts together,

they form your life path.

I'm guessing there's no ATV fence post.

Well, here's the thing about your path so far.

You've had two hands to hold.

Me and your mama's.

See, but you're at a new post now.

-You're changing. -Thank you!

That is what I've been trying to say!

You know what I'm saying? I'm a man now!

Look, you might be the man of this house.

But outside, you're 13 years old.

And your mom and I are still in charge!

But you're finding you right now.

That's plenty.

I get that.

But I do have some questions.

Like, uh, do my muscles start growing on their own?

Oh! And when does the voice squeak go away?

Oh! And what lighting is best if I wanna see my whiskers?

Let me see that mug.

Yeah, I'd say you got a while before you got to worry about those whiskers.

(both laugh)

Uh, are you crying, Dad?

I am. Not from emotion!

(tearfully): No...

Whoo! You like a human onion, son!

♪♪

Oh, Dad, I wish you could stay longer.

Me too, sweetheart.

But where there's weather to report,

Devon Carter must be there.

See, this is your daddy doing the most right now.

Right, I think that's where you got it from, your daddy.

Rae, always a pleasure.

-I know it is. -(Devon chuckles)

Hey, Dad, can I call you?

Like if I have any more questions about all this?

Of course you can!

Hey, call me anytime. Day or night.

I'm always there for you.

You guys! Hey!

I just got another coffee shop date!

Ooh! So it's going well?

Ooh! Well, I haven't got a match yet, but...

I have a feeling things are gonna go

a little better from here on out.

Well, you guys wanna play a board game?

Yes, but I get the first turn!

I'm the youngest! I'm already at a disadvantage!

Well, I'd love to play a board game.

And you know what? I don't even care about winning.

(chuckles) But I will win.

-No, you won't. -Yes, I will.

No, you won't! I'ma win! I'm the mama! I don't care!

♪♪