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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 Worst Episode
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    Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 6 - Chestnut Gardens
    6.6/10(191 votes)

    #1 - Chestnut Gardens

    S6:E6

    When Matthew Chestnut returns to Cattleman’s Ranch, everyone but Louis thinks he’s a bad influence, leaving it up to the unlikely team of Jessica, Eddie and Trent to help take him down. While that goes down at the Ranch, Emery and Evan cruise the open water with Marvin and give him a crash course in feminism and etiquette.

    Director:Kristin Rapinchuk
    Writer:Cory Caplan

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  2. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 3 - Grandma's Boys
    6.7/10(201 votes)

    #2 - Grandma's Boys

    S6:E3

    After seeing Marvin blissfully enter retirement, Grandma Huang decides it's her turn.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  3. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 10 - Jessica Town
    6.7/10(188 votes)

    #3 - Jessica Town

    S6:E10

    Louis tries to help Jessica with holiday planning; Eddie, Emery and Evan find themselves on the naughty list for breaking an expensive gift.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  4. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 2 - College
    6.8/10(207 votes)

    #4 - College

    S6:E2

    While Grandma Jenny, Emery and Evan look to the future, Louis and Jessica take a trip down memory lane; Eddie, on the other hand, is stuck trying to navigate the present after his first college visit doesn't go according to plan.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  5. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 7 - Practicum?!
    6.8/10(185 votes)

    #5 - Practicum?!

    S6:E7

    Jessica worries about Evan's future as doctor-president; Eddie has decided on Allen Iverson as his "hero" subject for an essay, sending Louis on a mission to prove that he's just as worthy of that title.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Aaron Ho

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  6. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 8 - TMI: Too Much Integrity
    6.8/10(187 votes)

    #6 - TMI: Too Much Integrity

    S6:E8

    The Huang parents are out to make big changes in the lives of their friends and family: Jessica scheduling mandatory family time with Eddie, Emery and Evan; and Louis dead set on taking Honey's blog to the next level, landing her a spot on "Good Morning Orlando." However, they may be in for a surprise when the boys and Honey let them know how it feels to be on the other side of their good intentions.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Samantha Riley

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  7. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 11 - A Seat At The Table
    6.8/10(188 votes)

    #7 - A Seat At The Table

    S6:E11

    With a little help from Louis' business advice, Jessica lands her dream job as a private school dean. Yet, after learning she was the token diversity hire, she quickly discovers a way to flip the script and use her title to make a difference. Meanwhile, Eddie and Emery teach Evan the hard way that it's okay for the brothers to have their own "things" at school.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Ria Sardana

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  8. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 13 - Mommy And Me
    6.9/10(184 votes)

    #8 - Mommy And Me

    S6:E13

    Fresh off of a parenting brag to Honey, Jessica finds herself overwhelmed by a heartbroken Evan who wants to spend more time with her. Meanwhile, Emery announces his newfound veganism and faces the wrath of "The Burger Boys" - Louis and Eddie.

    Director:Kyle Weber
    Writer:Jamie Block

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  9. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 18 - Measure Twice, Cut Once
    7.0/10(229 votes)

    #9 - Measure Twice, Cut Once

    S4:E18

    After Louis buys Kenny Rogers' stake in Cattleman's Ranch back, he starts to doubt his instincts as sole owner. Frustrated by his cautiousness, Jessica flies in Madam Xing to ease Louis' anxiety, but that only stresses him out more - to the point of breaking a tooth. Marvin's laughing gas finally helps Louis relax, but side effects of strange visions accompany his relief. Meanwhile, Evan gives up watching Regis and Kathie Lee for Lent, leading his older brothers to mess with his head.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  10. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 18 - Rancho Contento
    7.0/10(201 votes)

    #10 - Rancho Contento

    S5:E18

    Louis tries his best to convince Jessica to consider early retirement, but she’s having none of it. When Eddie looks for advice on how to be a better person for Tina and win her back, he ends up watching her favorite TV show, “Sex and the City,” for clues.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Amelie Gillette

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  11. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 1 - Fresh Off the RV
    7.1/10(261 votes)

    #11 - Fresh Off the RV

    S5:E1

    While Honey and Marvin celebrate the birth of their baby, Jessica’s book is finally released, and she’s optimistically looking forward to a book store reading that’s been set up by her publisher to help boost sales. Louis is so excited to promote the book across the country that he buys an RV from Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who owns an RV dealership which is managed by underappreciated Calvin. Meanwhile, Emery and Evan are concerned about Eddie after Nicole tells him that she’s moving to New York, and he seems completely unfazed about losing his best friend.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  12. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 19 - Vice Mommy
    7.1/10(204 votes)

    #12 - Vice Mommy

    S5:E19

    Jessica starts her college classes, leaving Evan in charge at home as “vice mommy.” But the transition doesn’t go smoothly, either for her starting school again or with Evan taking over the reins of the Huang household. Eddie and Louis run into conflict when Eddie just wants his dad to treat him as an employee, and not a son, at Cattleman’s Ranch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 1 - Help Unwanted
    7.1/10(222 votes)

    #13 - Help Unwanted

    S6:E1

    After Brandi Chastain scores the World Cup-winning goal against China and rips off her jersey to celebrate, Evan gets his first case of "the tingles"; Louis and Eddie must team up to give Evan the talk.

    Director:Kourtney Kang
    Writer:Cindy Fang

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  14. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 4 - S’mothered
    7.1/10(199 votes)

    #14 - S’mothered

    S6:E4

    Eddie faces his fears and finally introduces his girlfriend, Tina, to his mom.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Emily Cutler

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  15. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 9 - Lou Wants To Be A Millionaire
    7.1/10(197 votes)

    #15 - Lou Wants To Be A Millionaire

    S6:E9

    Louis starts to fantasize about passing the Cattleman's Ranch torch to Eddie but is worried about his menu choices. Meanwhile, Jessica is still struggling to get on board with Emery's new acting hobby. And when Louis scores a spot on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," host Regis Philbin offers Louis and Jessica more answers than million-dollar questions.

    Director:Kim O. Nguyen
    Writer:Kyle Lau

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  16. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 14 - Family Van
    7.1/10(186 votes)

    #16 - Family Van

    S6:E14

    When the trusty Huang family van takes a turn for the worst, Jessica and Louis each process the loss in their own way. Meanwhile, the boys take advantage of the opportunity for some bonding time and sneak off on a road trip to find their Washington, D.C., time capsule.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Talia Bernstein

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  17. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 12 - Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon
    7.2/10(457 votes)

    #17 - Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon

    S1:E12

    Louis and Jessica get pressured into volunteering at the kids’ schools because of budget cuts. Eddie sees a whole other side of his dad when Louis – a former semi-pro basketball player back in Taiwan — coaches the basketball team, while Emery and Evan see a side of Jessica they wish they hadn't when she grudgingly takes on producing their school play, and puts her own spin on it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 13 - The Car Wash
    7.2/10(234 votes)

    #18 - The Car Wash

    S4:E13

    With Jessica's career as an author taking off, Louis worries that she is losing interest in him and attempts to rekindle the flame under Marvin's guidance. Evan skips his way into Emery's seventh grade English class with a particularly hard-to-please teacher, Ms. Doris. When neither can win her over, they seek advice from an unusual source.

    Director:Amy York Rubin
    Writer:Cindy Fang

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  19. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 2 - The Hand That Sits the Cradle
    7.2/10(244 votes)

    #19 - The Hand That Sits the Cradle

    S5:E2

    When Jessica offers to help out exhausted new mother Honey with Zuo Yue Zi – which means “Sitting the Month” taking care of her – Honey begins to realize that 30 days of having to abide by Jessica’s strict rules and dietary regimen could leave her more harried then she already is. Meanwhile, after watching “Pumping Iron,” Eddie and Emery attempt to put together a workout routine in order to buff themselves up; and Louis tries to bond more with Evan, who is a die-hard “mommy guy.”

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Amelie Gillette

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  20. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 7 - Where Have All the Cattlemen Gone?
    7.2/10(225 votes)

    #20 - Where Have All the Cattlemen Gone?

    S5:E7

    Louis is crushed to find out that Matthew Chestnut is quitting the restaurant to take a job at Dollywood. Louis ends up hiring Eddie’s friend Trent, which doesn’t sit well with his son. Meanwhile, Jessica does everything she can to appease Amy Chestnut in order to get her job as PTA president; and after telling a joke and getting a laugh from Emery, Evan deludes himself into thinking that he’s the funnier brother.

    Director:Josh Greenbaum
    Writer:Erica Oyama

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  21. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 11 - Driver's Eddie 2: Orlando Drift
    7.2/10(210 votes)

    #21 - Driver's Eddie 2: Orlando Drift

    S5:E11

    Eddie finally gets his driver's license; but instead of freedom, he finds an endless list of errands to run for his mom. Louis is excited for a boy's weekend at Chili Con with Marvin, until Honey tags along; and Jessica faces off with her nemesis, Jamie, at the school fundraiser.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writers:Josh Kirby, Jon Veles

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  22. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 20 - Nerd Watching
    7.2/10(218 votes)

    #22 - Nerd Watching

    S5:E20

    Tensions between Evan and Eddie run high as Evan’s friends are wowed by Eddie’s coolness when he starts hanging out with them, making Evan feel like a complete nerd. Louis and Jessica become convinced that Grandma is being scammed by an internet lothario in Chile.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 5 - Hal-lou-ween
    7.2/10(198 votes)

    #23 - Hal-lou-ween

    S6:E5

    It's Halloween again, and with Eddie getting closer to college (maybe), the Huang boys are determined to find a group costume they can all agree on. Meanwhile, Louis decides this is the year he'll finally show Jessica why his favorite spooky holiday is so great.

    Director:Steven J. Kung
    Writers:Josh Kirby, Jon Veles

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  24. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 7 - Showdown at the Golden Saddle
    7.3/10(516 votes)

    #24 - Showdown at the Golden Saddle

    S1:E7

    A billboard for the restaurant is struck by vandalism. Eddie tries to get a girl's attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 16 - Tight Two
    7.3/10(342 votes)

    #25 - Tight Two

    S2:E16

    Louis discovers the demands of being a stay-at-home parent after an accident sidelines him from work. Jessica, meanwhile, struggles with managing the Cattleman's Ranch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Chestnut Gardens" is the worst rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat". It scored 6.6/10 based on 191 votes. Directed by Kristin Rapinchuk and written by Cory Caplan, it aired on 11/1/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Grandma's Boys".