Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Young Dylan's grandmother decides to send him to live indefinitely with her affluent son's family. The Wilson family household is soon turned upside down as lifestyles clash between aspiring hip hop star and his straight-laced cousins.
Main Cast
Dylan Gilmeras Young Dylan
Carl Anthony Payne IIas Myles Wilson
Mieko Hillmanas Yasmine
Celina Smithas Rebecca
Hero Hunteras Charlie
Aloma Wrightas Viola
Jet Milleras Bethany
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Imaginary Friends
Aired: Feb 29, 2020Young Dylan arrives at his relatives' home needing a place to live, but his streetwise swagger upends the conservative Wilson household.
- Episode 2: Street Smart
Aired: Mar 7, 2020Yasmine's celebrity client DJ Khaled visits, presenting Dylan with a golden opportunity to prove his rap credentials and score a record deal.
- Episode 3: Chasing That Dream
Aired: Mar 14, 2020Dylan has trouble adjusting to the Wilson family's rules, leading to confrontation with his uncle that makes him feel unwanted.
- Episode 4: Plain Faces
Aired: Mar 21, 2020Dylan doesn't want to attend school, and does whatever it takes to avoid going, including convincing little Charlie not to go, either.
- Episode 5: The Enforcer
Aired: Mar 28, 2020On his first day at school, Dylan starts a classroom protest over having to wear uniforms.
- Episode 6: Speechless
Aired: Jun 13, 2020The kids help Myles plan Yasmine's big dinner at the house for her boss. While Myles struggles to write a speech in honor of his wife, the kids throw out the catered food and plan their own menu.
- Episode 7: Flowers
Aired: Jun 20, 2020After failing to get approval to go to the school dance, Rebecca tells her date that she can't go because her grandmother has died, a lie that leads to a series of misunderstandings within the family.
- Episode 8: In Too Deep
Aired: Jun 27, 2020As Myles and Yasmine sort out the truth behind a lie that spun out control, Dylan helps them plan payback on Rebecca before she gets home.
- Episode 9: Mother May I
Aired: Jul 11, 2020Dylan writes a serious rap about his mom, prompting Martin to read his diary to find out if he's doing ok. Dylan catches him in the act, triggering an escalating run of each family member invading the others' privacy.
- Episode 10: Teachable Moments
Aired: Jul 18, 2020Rebecca is being bullied online, prompting Dylan to encourage Martin to respond to some of the posts. His posts are not anonymous, however, and the family must deal with the fallout.
- Episode 11: Natural Beauty
Aired: Jul 25, 2020Dylan tries to help Charlie with his homework, but his unconventional style of doing his homework comes to a head with Dylan gets into a rap battle with their teacher.
- Episode 12: Special Delivery
Aired: Sep 19, 2020Rebecca is babysitting Charlie and Dylan, but when a deliveryman arrives with a package from Dylan's mom, Rebecca and Dylan fight over the rule about not opening the door.
- Episode 13: The Rap Game
Aired: Sep 26, 2020The family can't get any peace while Dylan plays the drums all day and night, and each tries to convince him that he needs to give up his new instrument for good.
- Episode 14: The Gift
Aired: Oct 3, 2020Dylan has a dream about his mom returning to get him, and reveals that he doesn't want to leave. This becomes a reality when Viola reveals that Dylan's mom is back, and planning to take Dylan home with her.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Food for the Soul
Aired: Jun 12, 2021Dylan gets ready to return to Chicago with his mother when a change in the plan causes him to question their relationship and prompts the Wilson family to help him through this latest crisis.
- Episode 2: My Fair Charlie
Aired: Jun 19, 2021Charlie seeks Dylan's help when he has a crush on a girl, but Dylan's rap music-informed advice clashes with Rebecca's more feminist take on how Charlie should handle the situation.
- Episode 3: A Tale of Two Rappers
Aired: Jun 26, 2021With the school doing a hip-hop version of Shakespeare, Dylan takes on another boy for the lead role. But after only being cast as an understudy, Dylan is determined to outshine his rival and nab the part for himself.
- Episode 4: Einsteins
Aired: Jul 3, 2021A lucky guess in math class lands Dylan on the Mathlete squad, where teammate Rebecca is worried that he will hurt their chances in the upcoming regional competition.
- Episode 5: Who Done Done It?
Aired: Jul 10, 2021Dylan begins to play detective after an expensive vase is broken in the house, where no one is admitting guilt and everyone is a suspect.
- Episode 6: Partners in Rhyme
Aired: Jul 17, 2021Dylan has a new track that he's sure will get some attention, but he needs a female vocalist for the hook. After using Rebecca for the part, he can't contain his jealousy when she starts getting more attention than him.
- Episode 7: Coppin' Magnitudes
Aired: Aug 7, 2021Myles joins Dylan in camping out overnight for a chance to appear in a music video and score new sneakers, but a series of mishaps threatens Dylan's ability to actually get the shoes.
- Episode 8: Oceans 11am
Aired: Aug 14, 2021When a valuable collectible that Rebecca and Charlie sneak into school is confiscated by the principal, Dylan must help his cousins pull off an elaborate heist to retrieve it before Myles realizes it's missing.
- Episode 9: Cruisin' for a Bruisin'
Aired: Aug 21, 2021Rebecca wants to use her new scooter to make social media posts, and Dylan wants to use it in a rap video, but both need to hide it her parents if they want to keep it.
- Episode 10: Squirrel Scouts and Seaweed Masks
Aired: Sep 23, 2021Accidentally trapped in the garage with Myles, Dylan puts his street smarts to the test against Charlie's scout smarts to see who can find a way out.
- Episode 11: Charlie the Bad Boy
Aired: Sep 30, 2021Charlie is tempted to change his clean reputation when a group of school vandals invites him into their clique, forcing Dylan to try to change Charlie's mind. Rebecca and Bethany protest when they are not allowed on the football team.
- Episode 12: Dylan and Rebecca vs. Alcatraz
Aired: Oct 7, 2021Rebecca and Dylan, desperate to sneak out of the house, plot how to get past Viola, who is nicknamed "Alcatraz" because no one has ever escaped on her watch. Charlie prepares a report on a historical person who inspires him.
- Episode 13: So Many Lessons
Aired: Oct 14, 2021Dylan insists that playing baseball isn't another one of his fleeting interests, but when he decides he wants to quit after only a few days, he has to hide the decision from the family. Rebecca struggles to choose something for her class time capsule.
- Episode 14: Haunted Halls
Aired: Oct 21, 2021Dylan and Charlie decorate the school for a Halloween party, but discover that the creepy janitor might be keeping a spooky secret. Rebecca and Bethany can't agree on a two-person costume for trick-or-treating.
- Episode 15: Dylan vs. Mystery X
Aired: Oct 28, 2021Dylan's popularity skyrockets when he engages in an online rap battle, but the pressure to settle the beef at school creates a new set of problems. Rebecca's upcoming solo at church spurs Yasmine and Viola to offer fashion advice.
- Episode 16: Bunk Hate
Aired: Nov 4, 2021Rebecca's assignment to study animals in the wild leads her to observe (and sometimes provoke) Dylan and Charlie as they battle for supremacy in their small shared bedroom.
- Episode 17: Snitches Get Stiches
Aired: Nov 18, 2021Blamed for classmate's prank, Dylan must decide whether to reveal the real culprit, or suffer the consequences for taking the fall. Charlie and Rebecca think the family is being evicted from their home.
- Episode 18: Taking Credit
Aired: Nov 25, 2021Hoping to be a baller in his latest music video, Dylan secures a credit card and starts ordering everything he needs to look the part, but after getting Rebecca and Charlie on board, the kids learn that credit card debt has to be paid back.
- Episode 19: Waiting for Santa
Aired: Dec 2, 2021The family tries to make Dylan's first Christmas away from home special, but goes overboard trying to recreate his favorite traditions; the kids panic when they realize they don't have gifts for their parents.
- Episode 20: Rap Dreams Do Come True
Aired: Dec 9, 2021Dylan discovers his new substitute teacher is a former rap star, and Dylan plots to get him back on top. But after successfully reviving the former star's profile, Dylan finds that own dream remains out of reach. Will he quit the game for good?
Season 3
- Episode 1: Friday the Juneteenth
Aired: Jun 19, 2022With the annual Juneteenth parade on the horizon, Dylan and Rebecca find themselves at odds over the float parade. Myles and Yasmine utilize Charlie's culinary skills to bake pies for Viola's church social.
- Episode 2: How to Catch a Scammer
Aired: Jul 21, 2022When Dylan and Lay Lay get duped into buying fake designer clothing, they team up to track down the scammer; Charlie and Rebecca misplace a valuable watch while spring cleaning with Myles and Yasmine.
- Episode 3: Dylan Blows Up
Aired: Jul 28, 2022Dylan becomes an egomaniac when he thinks his latest song is a number one hit in Nigeria; Yasmine enlists Rebecca to direct a commercial for her business.
- Episode 4: Dylan & Charlie's Day Off
Aired: Aug 4, 2022Faking being sick to stay home from school, Dylan and Charlie plan a day of fun, but Rebecca tries to expose their lie.
- Episode 5: The Gift Grift
Aired: Sep 15, 2022After secretly opening his birthday gift from Myles and Yasmine early, Dylan must invent a cover up when he accidentally destroys it; the family plans to be the top seller at the neighborhood yard sale by way of Charlie's culinary skills.
- Episode 6: Power Trippin'
Aired: Sep 22, 2022Appointed hall monitor, Dylan finds the job more than he bargained for; with their parents working evenings, Rebecca and Charlie must prove they can hold down household responsibilities by themselves.
- Episode 7: Fame, Blame & Video Games
Aired: Sep 29, 2022Dylan and Rebecca form an unlikely team to win a school gaming competition. Charlie is tasked with painting a portrait of Myles and Yasmine.
- Episode 8: Saturday School
Aired: Oct 13, 2022After falling asleep in class due to staying up late for a family tradition with Myles, Dylan is forced into Saturday detention; the family deals with Viola's competitive nature on game day.
- Episode 9: On the Hunt for Fun
Aired: Oct 20, 2022After Myles and Yasmien enforce a no technology policy into place, Dylan, Rebecca and Charlie find themselves on a treasure hunt in order to retrieve their gadgets.
- Episode 10: The Chi Ones
Aired: Oct 27, 2022After his old rap group from Chicago pay him a visit, Dylan must decide between the past and his future as a solo artist. Rebecca puts Myles and Yasmine on a strict diet regimen.
- Episode 11: Renaissance Man
Aired: Feb 16, 2023Tasked with writing a history report, Dylan travels back in time to the Harlem Renaissance.
- Episode 12: Reality Bites
Aired: Feb 23, 2023Dylan tries to create drama between his family and friends for his reality show audition tape.
- Episode 13: A Corsage with Your Sabotage
Aired: Mar 2, 2023Dylan and his new friend Tara plot to sabotage Bethany and her date to the school dance. Charlie is put in charge of the Mardi Gras themed dance.
- Episode 14: Curse this Verse
Aired: Mar 9, 2023Rebecca puts a curse on Dylan. Charlie orchestrates both dinner and the perfect gift for his parents anniversary.
- Episode 15: Principal Party Pooper
Aired: Mar 16, 2023Rebecca, Dylan and crew use Rebecca's anonymous online advice blog to control Principal Matthews.
- Episode 16: Burning After Reading
Aired: Mar 23, 2023After discovering Dylan has read her diary, Bethany, with the help of Rebecca, decides to set him up for disaster.
- Episode 17: Who's the Boss
Aired: Mar 30, 2023Dylan and Charlie come face to face with their tyrant boss at the school store; Rebecca hires a conniving lab assistant who tries to sabotage her chances of entering the school's science program.
- Episode 18: The GOAT
Aired: Apr 6, 2023Dylan has a realization about his true family; Rebecca and Bethany get invited to the cool girl group chat.
- Episode 19: Between a Roach and a Hard Place
Aired: Apr 13, 2023When he's hired to perform his hit viral song for a commercial, Dylan's artistic integrity is tested; Charlie must give a school presentation on someone in his family tree.
Season 4
- Episode 1: Build it and They will Flow
Aired: Sep 6, 2023Dylan and Rebecca unexpectedly play the role of magician's assistant while determined to return a cash filled lock box to its rightful owner.
- Episode 2: Dylan's Villain
Aired: Sep 13, 2023Dylan comes face to face with "Dylon" – not only a second-rate version of himself but Bethany's new crush. Myles tries to help Yasmine fix the home patio.
- Episode 3: No Camping, No Problem
Aired: Sep 20, 2023When the family vacation entails an unwanted camping trip, Dylan and Rebecca devise a plan to sabotage.
- Episode 4: Wilson vs. Wilson
Aired: Sep 27, 2023Charlie enlists Dylan to help run his campaign for school ambassador against their mutual enemy Ace.
- Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence
Aired: Oct 4, 2023While receiving tutoring from Bethany, Dylan's decision to cheat leads to sabotaging Bethany's class presentation.
- Episode 6: So Fresh, So Clean
Aired: Oct 11, 2023After getting hit rapper Pi'erre Bourne for their first single, Dylan and Rebecca must find a way to recoup money to hire him.
- Episode 7: Dancing with the Sons
Aired: Oct 18, 2023Charlie convinces Dylan to stand-in for him in this year's Mother-Son dance leading to surprising consequences.
- Episode 8: The Wilson Family
Aired: Oct 25, 2023Dylan must deal with his family dressed up for Halloween when the heads of a hot brand stop by to interview him as a potential spokesperson.
- Episode 9: Best Friends For-Never
Aired: Nov 1, 2023Dylan tries to mend a rift between Rebecca and Bethany only to make matters worse.
- Episode 10: Picture Perfect
Aired: Nov 8, 2023Dylan tries to convince local street artists to create a mural featuring himself resulting in widespread chaos.
- Episode 11: Deliver us from Viola
Aired: Nov 15, 2023Dylan and Rebecca hatch up a plan to set Viola up on a date with the delivery man.
- Episode 12: Hot Takes
Aired: Nov 22, 2023Dylan and Rebecca secure a guest spot on a popular hot-wing eating talk show to promote their new record label.
- Episode 13: Model Behavior
Aired: Nov 29, 2023After Rebecca is chosen as a model for a hot clothing boutique, Dylan and Bethany will do anything to get her back.
- Episode 14: Boyz To Men
Aired: Dec 6, 2023Deciding they aren't babies anymore, Dylan and Charlie start turn their bedroom into a man cave.
- Episode 15: What's Poppin'
Aired: Dec 13, 2023When Rebecca embarks on a mission to sell Fun Goo, Dylan accidentally ruins all of her products, causing sabotage to her master plan.
- Episode 16: A Very Delivery Van Christmas
Aired: Dec 20, 2023Dylan and Charlie's holiday spirit comes to a halt when they are trapped in a delivery van on Christmas eve.
- Episode 17: Sleepover Showdown
Aired: Dec 27, 2023In an epic sleepover showdown, the girls and boys engage in a fierce battle to claim dominance over the living room.
- Episode 18: Mo Viral, Mo Problems
Aired: Jan 3, 2024After Charlie's video of Dylan performing a dance goes viral, Dylan must recover his reputation at school.
- Episode 19: Rhyme It and They Will Come
Aired: Jan 10, 2024No summary available.
Season 5
- Episode 1: The Wrap Battle
Aired: Dec 18, 2024When Dylan accidentally signs up for a gift-wrapping competition instead of a rap battle, he must rely on his cousin Rebecca's training and his own rhythmic skills to wrap his way to victory and avoid a year of chores.
- Episode 2: Red Tails
Aired: Feb 26, 2025Dylan must face his fear of flying when the Wilsons plan an exciting trip by plane; inspired by the bravery of the Tuskegee Airmen, and with a little help from a dream, Dylan finds the courage to take flight.
- Episode 3: Sharing Is Caring
Aired: Mar 5, 2025When Grandma Viola moves in with the Wilsons, Dylan and Charlie devise a plan to win her back from Rebecca's room but their scheming backfires. Meanwhile, Myles and Yasmine get Bethany to spill the beans on all of Rebecca's secrets.
- Episode 4: Yours, Mine, and Also Mine
Aired: Mar 12, 2025When Dylan and Rebecca clash over creative control of their song entry for a major competition, their rivalry escalates as they attempt to get back at each other; Charlie's culinary skills are tested.
- Episode 5: Really Young Nova
Aired: Mar 19, 2025After eagerly signing a talented young rapper to the label, Dylan learns that managing a child star is more challenging than he imagined; Myles and Charlie's construction project spirals out of control.
- Episode 6: Trippin'
Aired: Mar 26, 2025Stuck at school after missing the class field trip, Dylan, Rebecca and Charlie instigate an escape plan from their boring classroom. Meanwhile, Myles and Yasmine accidentally lock themselves out of the house.
- Episode 7: The New Kid
Aired: Apr 2, 2025After befriending a new kid at school who he thinks is helpless, Dylan discovers his spot on the social ladder might be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, girlboss Rebecca tries to help Myles and Yasmine with their crypto dreams.
- Episode 8: Star-Crossed Lockers
Aired: Apr 9, 2025When Dylan's attempt to make Bethany jealous by hanging out with a girl backfires, he must learn the value of honesty; Charlie races against an exterminator to find and save his secret pet rat.
- Episode 9: Keep It on the DL
Aired: Apr 16, 2025When Dylan stumbles upon Charlie's secret hangout, Charlie swears him to secrecy; failing to keep it on the DL, Dylan must hide the fact that he spilled the beans; Myles, Viola, and Yasmine's plans to read their favorite book are sabotaged.
- Episode 10: Betting on Booder
Aired: Apr 23, 2025When Dylan lies about training a boxer to avoid failing music class, he must quickly turn his unathletic friend Booder into a credible fighter; Rebecca, Myles, and Yasmine try to catch an apple thief.
- Episode 11: Crush Groove
Aired: Apr 23, 2025After outing Rebecca's crush in his new song, Dylan teams up with Bethany to convince Jeremy he likes Rebecca in return. Meanwhile, Charlie learns a lesson when Myles and Yasmine think Dylan's song is about him and start throwing him money.
- Episode 12: Dream Team
Aired: Apr 30, 2025After an opportunity arises for Dylan to earn a spot on a basketball team, Charlie begins to feel left out and channels his sadness into an act of sabotage; Rebecca agrees to let Yasmine sing a duet with her for school.
- Episode 13: Funcle
Aired: Apr 30, 2025When Yasmine's brother stops in, the kids are captivated by Rebecca and Charlie's fun uncle; Dylan becomes suspicious that their Funcle is fibbing.