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The Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat

Every episode of Fresh Off the Boat ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"The Manchurian Dinner Date" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat". It scored 8.1/10 based on 317 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/17/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "How to Be An American".

  • The Manchurian Dinner Date
    8.1/10317 votes
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    #1 - The Manchurian Dinner Date

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/17/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • How to Be An American
    8.1/10352 votes
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    #2 - How to Be An American

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/3/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Place
    8.0/10352 votes
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    #3 - Jessica Place

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coming from America
    7.9/10349 votes
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    #4 - Coming from America

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Shunning
    7.8/10635 votes
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    #5 - The Shunning

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blind Spot
    7.8/10471 votes
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    #6 - Blind Spot

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2015

    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

  • Shaquille O'Neal Motors
    7.8/10401 votes
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    #7 - Shaquille O'Neal Motors

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Chains
    7.8/10322 votes
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    #8 - Breaking Chains

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ride the Tiger
    7.8/10231 votes
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    #9 - Ride the Tiger

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/2018

    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

  • Success Perm
    7.7/10570 votes
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    #10 - Success Perm

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boy II Man
    7.7/10417 votes
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    #11 - Boy II Man

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miracle on Dead Street
    7.7/10370 votes
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    #12 - Miracle on Dead Street

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
    7.7/10304 votes
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    #13 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems
    7.7/10226 votes
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    #14 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2018

    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

  • Home Sweet Home-School
    7.6/10667 votes
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    #15 - Home Sweet Home-School

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fajita Man
    7.6/10519 votes
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    #16 - Fajita Man

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • So Chineez
    7.6/10451 votes
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    #17 - So Chineez

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/21/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Business Trip
    7.6/10433 votes
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    #18 - Family Business Trip

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doing It Right
    7.6/10305 votes
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    #19 - Doing It Right

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/22/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hi, My Name Is...
    7.6/10317 votes
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    #20 - Hi, My Name Is...

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Louisween
    7.6/10313 votes
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    #21 - Louisween

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2016

    Louis tries to get Jessica into the Halloween spirit, but she's busy writing her first horror novel. In the meantime, Emery and Evan debate what costumes to wear and Eddie is excited about partying with high schoolers at Nicole's house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Taming of the Dads
    7.6/10307 votes
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    #22 - The Taming of the Dads

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Where are the Giggles?
    7.6/10299 votes
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    #23 - Where are the Giggles?

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2016

    While the Huangs are out at the movies, Evan is accidentally left home alone, and Jessica vows to make it up to him. Meanwhile, Marvin takes a spill and is visited by Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Best of Orlando
    7.6/10288 votes
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    #24 - The Best of Orlando

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sisters Without Subtext
    7.6/10275 votes
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    #25 - Sisters Without Subtext

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2017

    Jessica is thrilled that her sister Connie is finally taking the opportunity to go to college. But when she discovers that she wants to pursue an art degree, Jessica disagrees with Connie's passion for art and does not see how it would add any value to her or her family. Meanwhile, Marvin and Honey take Eddie, Emery and Evan with them to visit a retirement home. As much as Honey loves Marvin, she realizes that their age difference really does have long-term implications.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A