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The Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat Season 3

Every episode of Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat Season 3!

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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
    Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 9 - How to Be An American
    8.2/10(408 votes)

    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:Chris Koch
    Writer:Camilla Blackett

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  2. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 1 - Coming from America
    7.9/10(410 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Nahnatchka Khan
    Writer:Nahnatchka Khan

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  3. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 2 - Breaking Chains
    7.8/10(373 votes)

    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:Jude Weng
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  4. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 6 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
    7.7/10(359 votes)

    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:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  5. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 7 - The Taming of the Dads
    7.7/10(360 votes)

    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:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  6. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 8 - Where are the Giggles?
    7.6/10(349 votes)

    S3:E8

    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:Chris Koch
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  7. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 10 - The Best of Orlando
    7.6/10(334 votes)

    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:Phil Traill
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  8. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 11 - Clean Slate
    7.6/10(323 votes)

    S3:E11

    On the eve of Chinese New Year, Jessica pushes the entire family to settle all debts, disputes and grudges to ensure good fortune for the coming year. Unsure if she can contain her temper for the remainder of the day, Jessica enlists Emery to makes sure she keeps her cool. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan go on a wild goose chase to hunt down some hate mail, and Eddie is forced to entertain his super lame cousin, on a special Chinese New Year-themed episode.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  9. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 12 - Sisters Without Subtext
    7.6/10(316 votes)

    S3:E12

    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:Jude Weng
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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  10. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 17 - The Flush
    7.6/10(319 votes)

    S3:E17

    Louis excitedly plans a guys’ weekend for he and Eddie, but is disappointed when he invites his buddies over for a sleepover instead. Unbeknownst to Louis, Eddie and his friends were hiding out in his room, trying beer for the first time. So when Eddie has an adverse reaction to alcohol, also known as the Asian Flush, Louis reassures his eldest son that the discomfort will pass and reminisces about his college drinking days. Meanwhile, Jessica, Emery, Evan and Honey go on a road trip to Georgia in search of “The Big Peanut” and to save a few dollars on a piece of furniture.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  11. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 18 - Time to Get Ill
    7.6/10(293 votes)

    S3:E18

    When Jessica tries to sleep off a bad flu, Louis and the boys splurge on a pricey pay-per-view wrestling match that she would never allow. As they watch the match in silence, taking every precaution to ensure Jessica's recovery is not disturbed, they are shocked to learn that she was secretly having some fun of her own.

    Director:Chris Addison
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  12. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 22 - This Is Us
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    S3:E22

    Eddie graduates from middle school and is looking forward to starting high school with his crew. But when Jessica sets her sights on a new private school for Evan, she explores the idea of moving the family to a new upscale neighborhood, triggering more big changes for the whole family. Meanwhile, Louis gets an opportunity to expand Cattleman's Ranch with his new silent partner.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Sanjay Shah

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  13. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 23 - This Isn't Us
    7.6/10(292 votes)

    S3:E23

    Louis and Jessica make big changes to provide a better life for their family. Yet these changes come with their own set of challenges and possibly a few regrets.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  14. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 3 - Louisween
    7.5/10(363 votes)

    S3:E3

    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:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  15. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 13 - Neighbors with Attitude
    7.5/10(309 votes)

    S3:E13

    Jessica is disappointed to learn that she is excluded from the Neighborhood Watch, because she has a reputation of not being a team player. But when Ann's son goes missing, Jessica proves that her independent security measures work better than everyone else's. Meanwhile, Eddie sets the stage for the perfect first kiss with Alison, on a special Valentine's Day-themed episode of ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat".

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Abbey Caldwell

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  16. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 15 - Living While Eddie
    7.5/10(306 votes)

    S3:E15

    After her precious morning papaya goes missing and the dishwasher was used for its actual purpose rather than just a drying rack, Jessica automatically accuses Eddie as the culprit. Yet when a record store manager accuses him of stealing a CD, she realizes he has other motives for his actions. Meanwhile, Louis and Emery are bursting with excitement when a TV crew comes to shoot an infomercial at Cattleman's Ranch.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  17. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 16 - Gabby Goose
    7.5/10(301 votes)

    S3:E16

    Jessica's ultra-competitive nature is on full display when the Huangs host game night for couples.

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  18. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 19 - Driving Miss Jenny
    7.5/10(288 votes)

    S3:E19

    Louis worries that Grandma’s new motorized wheelchair gives her too much freedom, so he makes it a point to keep a close eye on her. However, he quickly learns that his constant hovering is cramping her style. Meanwhile, Jessica fears that Emery’s sentimental ways have turned him into a hoarder, and Eddie tries to hustle his way into Evan’s already-successful side business.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  19. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 21 - Pie Vs. Cake
    7.5/10(290 votes)

    S3:E21

    Jessica is thrilled to hear that Evan wants to join the debate team at school, but her joy is tempered when it appears that Evan's skills in argument and persuasion may exceed her own. Elsewhere, Emery and Eddie collaborate on creating a comic book for a contest, but it soon becomes clear that they have vastly different ideas about characters and storylines.

    Director:Nisha Ganatra
    Writers:Daniel Carter, Jeff Chlebus

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  20. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 5 - No Thanks-giving
    7.4/10(346 votes)

    S3:E5

    Louis and Jessica decide to open Cattleman's Ranch on Thanksgiving, inspiring Emery and Evan to get into the restaurant business.

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  21. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 14 - The Gloves Are Off
    7.4/10(305 votes)

    S3:E14

    Honey complains about Marvin's ex-wife and Nicole's mother Sarah, who lets Nicole do whatever she wants, forcing Honey to always be the tough parent. Jessica tries to do something about it, even though that's not what Honey wanted. Meanwhile, the kids see a commercial stating that a motorized chair can be free to someone over 65, but they don't know Grandma's age and she doesn't know herself.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Sheng Wang

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  22. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 20 - The Masters
    7.4/10(296 votes)

    S3:E20

    Upon learning that Tiger Woods is half Thai, Louis and Jessica get inspired to groom Eddie and Evan into becoming the next great Asian golf prodigies. They put their differing parenting styles to the test and make a friendly bet to see who can develop the better golfer.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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  23. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 4 - Citizen Jessica
    7.3/10(364 votes)

    S3:E4

    As Louis and the Cattleman's Ranch staff prepare to serve as a polling place for the 1996 election, Jessica suspects that one of the restaurant employees may be an undocumented immigrant. So when Jessica reports her findings to the I.N.S., she learns that her immigration status is also questionable. Meanwhile, Eddie and his friends have a heated debate over who killed rapper Tupac Shakur.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Sanjay Shah

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"How to Be An American" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 408 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Camilla Blackett, it aired on 1/3/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Coming from America".