on may 19, 2017, freeform (abc's sister network) officially ordered 13 episodes of the spin-off under the final title, "grown-ish". on january 18, 2018, freeform renewed the series for a second season. on february 5, 2019, the series was renewed for a third season. on november 7, 2019, it was announced that the third season will premiere on january 16, 2020. on january 17, 2020, freeform renewed the series for a fourth season.