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The Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat

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A '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 9 - How to Be An American
    8.2/10(385 votes)

    #1 - How to Be An American

    S3:E9

    During Jessica's U.S. citizenship interview, she reveals shocking details about her past that even Louis was not aware of. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery and Evan have a day off from school and attempt to take the family minivan out for a joyride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 23 - The Manchurian Dinner Date
    8.1/10(357 votes)

    #2 - The Manchurian Dinner Date

    S2:E23

    Eddie's girlfriend is determined to try and impress Jessica. Emery asks Louis for help with his graduation speech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 19 - Jessica Place
    8.0/10(391 votes)

    #3 - Jessica Place

    S2:E19

    Jessica and Honey find out a juicy secret about Deidre. Louis and Eddie come up with a way to deal with some negative emotions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 1 - Coming from America
    8.0/10(386 votes)

    #4 - Coming from America

    S3:E1

    The Huangs travel to Taiwan to set things right with Gene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 16 - Ride the Tiger
    7.9/10(249 votes)

    #5 - Ride the Tiger

    S4:E16

    For Chinese New Year, the Huangs play a game where they can only speak in Mandarin, which quickly turns into a tense competition between Jessica and Evan, putting Jessica's first televised interview for her novel in jeopardy. Emery is excited to end his year of bad luck and finally ask his crush to the spring fling, but when he is still having trouble, Louis decides to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eddie doesn't receive a red envelope from Big Auntie and enlists Grandma Huang's help to figure out why she's angry with him.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  6. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 3 - The Shunning
    7.8/10(679 votes)

    #6 - The Shunning

    S1:E3

    When the cul-de-sac plans a block party to celebrate NASCAR, Louis urges the family to use the event to make new friends (and promote Cattleman’s Ranch Steakhouse). But Jessica has problems fitting in, especially after she befriends a beautiful trophy wife the roller blade moms don’t like. Meanwhile, Eddie schemes to win the respect of the neighborhood kids

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 10 - Blind Spot
    7.8/10(507 votes)

    #7 - Blind Spot

    S1:E10

    Jessica's college boyfriend, Oscar Chow, comes to visit. She's a bit miffed that Louis isn't a little more jealous....but she's got a blind spot and is completely oblivious to the fact that Oscar is gay. Meanwhile, Eddie goes to great lengths to get out of the school science fair.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  8. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 3 - Shaquille O'Neal Motors
    7.8/10(439 votes)

    #8 - Shaquille O'Neal Motors

    S2:E3

    It's Louis and Jessica's wedding anniversary and Louis plans a romantic evening out - to the car dealership. Meanwhile, Evan and his "friends" help Eddie buy The Hot Dogger, a hot dog-shaped water slideSource: ABC

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 2 - Breaking Chains
    7.8/10(351 votes)

    #9 - Breaking Chains

    S3:E2

    Eddie shows Emery the ropes on his first day of middle school, revealing that he convinced the teachers and staff into believing fake Chinese customs that provide special privileges at school. Meanwhile, Jessica is thoroughly offended when Louis hires a housekeeper to help lighten her load at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Sweet Home-School
    7.7/10(700 votes)

    #10 - Home Sweet Home-School

    S1:E2

    Jessica thinks school must be too easy for the boys and gives them extra homework; Louis tries to get Jessica to ease up on her strict approach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 4 - Success Perm
    7.7/10(606 votes)

    #11 - Success Perm

    S1:E4

    A visit from Jessica's sister and her affluent husband creates out-of-control family rivalry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 6 - Fajita Man
    7.7/10(557 votes)

    #12 - Fajita Man

    S1:E6

    Eddie takes a job at the restaurant so he can earn money for a new video game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 2 - Boy II Man
    7.7/10(456 votes)

    #13 - Boy II Man

    S2:E2

    Nicole convinces Eddie to ditch piccolo and become her tutor, then ends up ditching him when she meets a new boy. Crushed, Eddie stops eating and listens to Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" on repeat. Jessica is confused by his behavior and seeks parenting advice from Honey.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 5 - Miracle on Dead Street
    7.7/10(411 votes)

    #14 - Miracle on Dead Street

    S2:E5

    It's the Huangs' first Halloween in the suburbs and Louis is determined to turn their "dead" street into a prime destination for trick-or-treaters. And as Louis, Eddie, Emery, Evan and even Grandma Huang show off their elaborate costumes, Jessica has bigger plans - to protect her investment property from teenage pranksters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 20 - Hi, My Name Is...
    7.7/10(352 votes)

    #15 - Hi, My Name Is...

    S2:E20

    Evan is excited to open his first bank account, but is unsure if he should use his American name or his Chinese name on the account. As a result, Louis and Jessica reveal how they acquired their American names and recall the first time they met.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 6 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
    7.7/10(336 votes)

    #16 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?

    S3:E6

    Sundays are usually reserved for Jessica and Evan's weekly Costco run, but Jessica is thrown for a loop when Evan decides to go to church instead. Meanwhile, Marvin treats Louis to a free teeth-whitening session, and Eddie and Emery find creative ways to get rid of the healthy cereal in the multi-pack.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 7 - The Taming of the Dads
    7.7/10(338 votes)

    #17 - The Taming of the Dads

    S3:E7

    To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Eddie reluctantly agrees to take Alison to the see a modern remake of Romeo and Juliet. But when Louis and Alison's dad bond over their love of Shakespeare and crash their date, Alison wonders if she and Eddie's relationship has lost its spark. Meanwhile, Jessica gets called for jury duty and campaigns to be the "Jury Boss," and Emery and Evan struggle with the responsibilities of raising a Tamagotchi digital pet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 10 - The Best of Orlando
    7.7/10(314 votes)

    #18 - The Best of Orlando

    S3:E10

    Louis forgets to thank Jessica in his acceptance speech when he's named Small Businessman of the Year; and Eddie, Emery and Grandma start their own clothing line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 5 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems
    7.7/10(245 votes)

    #19 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems

    S5:E5

    Jessica and Lewis are thrilled when a Chinese family moves into the neighborhood; Evan goes door-to-door collecting information for the census bureau; Eddie and Emery plot to find out when they can sneak over to use someone's pool.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  20. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 5 - Persistent Romeo
    7.6/10(558 votes)

    #20 - Persistent Romeo

    S1:E5

    Louis has to hire a professional instructor to give the restaurant staff a sexual harassment seminar after Jessica's attempts fall flat. Meanwhile, Eddie tries to pass off the seminar's instructional tape as a "dirty movie" to his friends in an attempt to impress them and get them to come to his house for a sleep over

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 13 - So Chineez
    7.6/10(489 votes)

    #21 - So Chineez

    S1:E13

    Jessica fears her family has assimilated so much to life in Orlando that they’ve lost their Chinese identity. So she drives everyone nuts making them reconnect with their culture, from Louis, who she insists decline an invite to join the country club, to Eddie, who she makes do a report on China for his World Day project.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 1 - Family Business Trip
    7.6/10(469 votes)

    #22 - Family Business Trip

    S2:E1

    When Louis is forced to bring his family on a business trip to Gator World, Jessica learns the art of relaxation and Eddie takes on the "Death Roll." Meanwhile, Evan loses his last baby tooth but isn't ready to join the big kid club.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 14 - Michael Chang Fever
    7.6/10(347 votes)

    #23 - Michael Chang Fever

    S2:E14

    Louis and Jessica decide to pay tennis legend Billie Jean King to train Emery after finding out that he has great potential. Eddie helps Evan deal with a gambling debt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 17 - Doing It Right
    7.6/10(337 votes)

    #24 - Doing It Right

    S2:E17

    After Jessica clashes with another mother, she is concerned that she is the cause of Evan being uninvited to a birthday party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 24 - Bring the Pain
    7.6/10(333 votes)

    #25 - Bring the Pain

    S2:E24

    Louis' brother pays a visit with some big news. Eddie attempts to find a way to watch Chris Rock's latest comedy special.

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Best Episodes Summary

"How to Be An American" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat". It scored 8.2/10 based on 385 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Manchurian Dinner Date".