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When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden

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    The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 4 - Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Stinkmeaner Strikes Back

    S2:E4

    Huey has a dream of Stinkmeaner and Granddad says that he was a menace and he sent him to hell like he deserves. Stinkmeaner's spirit later inhabits Tom Dubois' body and goes looking for revenge against Granddad. Huey must stop him from killing Granddad.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  2. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 1 - ...Or Die Trying
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #2 - ...Or Die Trying

    S2:E1

    Granddad, Huey, Riley and Jazmine must avoid guards after they sneak in to a theatre to watch Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  3. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 12 - The Story of Catcher Freeman
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Story of Catcher Freeman

    S2:E12

    Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  4. The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 1 - It's a Black President, Huey Freeman
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - It's a Black President, Huey Freeman

    S3:E1

    The Freemans are filmed for a German documentary about the 2008 election of Barack Obama in the Season 3 premiere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 1 - The Garden Party
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    #5 - The Garden Party

    S1:E1

    When the owner of Granddad's house invites Granddad and the kids to his garden party, Huey tries to start trouble by saying Jesus was black and comparing Ronald Regan to the devil. Meanwhile, Riley and the owner's grandson (a soldier back from Iraq) play with guns and Granddad runs into the self-loathing black butler Uncle Rukus.

    Director:Anthony Bell
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  6. The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 9 - A Date with the Booty Warrior
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - A Date with the Booty Warrior

    S3:E9

    Having conquered his fear of prison rape, Tom volunteers to lead Huey, Riley, and some classmates on a trip to jail as part of a Scared Stiff program. But when a riot breaks out, Tom has to get the kids, and his delicate backside, out of jail in one piece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 4 - Granddad's Fight
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Granddad's Fight

    S1:E4

    Grandad and Colonel Stinkmeaner have a beef. One man's blind. One man's feeble. Both are really, really old. Let "The Slugfest In Woodcrest" commence!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  8. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 6 - Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch

    S2:E6

    After many failed attempts at online dating, Granddad finally meets a beautiful woman named Luna… who just happens to be a psycho.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  9. The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 7 - The Fundraiser
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Fundraiser

    S3:E7

    Riley organizes a fundraiser with Cindy McPhearson and other kids from Woodcrest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 12 - Riley Wuz Here
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Riley Wuz Here

    S1:E12

    When Riley's affinity for grafitti goes too far, Grandad sends him to an art teacher that actually encourages him to do grafitti, only painting murals instead. Meanwhile, Huey discovers a black woman died from watching too much black TV, and decides to watch black TV for 2 weeks to see if that was the cause.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  11. The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 3 - The Red Ball
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Red Ball

    S3:E3

    Kickball legend Huey Freeman returns after a self-imposed exile from the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 3 - Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner

    S1:E3

    Huey and Riley try to convince Grandad that his new girlfriend Cristal (like the champagne) is actually a prostitute. Of course, Grandad doesn't believe them, even when she spends all his money. But when A Pimp Named Slickback shows up, the truth is revealed.

    Director:Anthony Bell
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  13. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 15 - The Passion of Reverend Ruckus
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Passion of Reverend Ruckus

    S1:E15

    While Ruckus spreads the word of White Jesus to get into White Heaven, Huey desperately tries to save his friend from death row.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  14. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 2 - The Trial of Robert Kelly
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - The Trial of Robert Kelly

    S1:E2

    When the trial of R&B star R. Kelly comes to town and Tom Dubois is the ADA, Huey and Riley are on opposing sides of the hot-button "underage peeing" issue. Meanwhile, Granddad and Uncle Ruckus argue about white people during a game of checkers.

    Director:Anthony Bell
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  15. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 9 - Return of the King
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Return of the King

    S1:E9

    When Martin Luther King Jr. comes out of a coma after 32 years and finds himself thrust into the 21st and life in the post "September 11th" lunacy, his "turn the other cheek" philosophy quickly takes him from beloved national hero to dispised terrorist sympathizer.

    Director:Anthony Bell
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  16. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 11 - The S-Word
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The S-Word

    S2:E11

    A teacher calls Riley a "nigga" in class, causing Robert to decide that he wants to sue for restitution.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  17. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 13 - The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2

    S2:E13

    Granddad worries about Riley's sexuality when he notices that he begins to dress and act like "in-the-closet" rapper, Gangstalicious.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  18. The Boondocks Season 3 Episode 5 - Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy

    S3:E5

    The Freemans are in trouble when Stinkmeaner's gang decide to come after them in retaliation for his death

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Boondocks Season 4 Episode 1 - Pretty Boy Flizzy
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Pretty Boy Flizzy

    S4:E1

    Pretty Boy Flizzy is arrested for armed robbery while in town, and Tom agrees to be his lawyer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Boondocks Season 4 Episode 3 - Breaking Granddad
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Breaking Granddad

    S4:E3

    The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market of the hair-care industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Boondocks Season 4 Episode 5 - Freedom Ride or Die
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Freedom Ride or Die

    S4:E5

    A young Granddad is held as an unwilling freedom rider on a trip through the racist South.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Boondocks Season 4 Episode 8 - I Dream of Siri
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - I Dream of Siri

    S4:E8

    Grandpa's personal assistant program on his phone becomes obsessed with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 7 - A Huey Freeman Christmas
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #23 - A Huey Freeman Christmas

    S1:E7

    A well meaning teacher offers Huey the chance to direct the school Christmas play, and Huey decides to release his vision to the world: "The Adventures of Black Jesus."

    Directors:Anthony Bell, Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  24. The Boondocks Season 1 Episode 13 - Wingmen
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Wingmen

    S1:E13

    When Grandad's oldest friend, and possibly his worst friend, Moe, dies, the Freemans go back home and Grandad wants the possession Moe left him. Meanwhile, Huey is eager to see his friend again but both Grandad and Huey both discover to put the past behind them and focus on the future.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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  25. The Boondocks Season 2 Episode 2 - Tom, Sarah and Usher
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Tom, Sarah and Usher

    S2:E2

    While on a date with Tom Dubois, Sarah Dubois meets the singing sensation, Usher. Sarah starts being obsessed with Usher, and Tom begins to think Sarah is cheating on him. Sarah kicks Tom out of the house and Tom moves in with the Freemans. A pimp Named Slick Back returns in this episode to try to help Tom get Sarah back.

    Director:Seung Eun Kim
    Writer:Aaron McGruder

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Best Episodes Summary

"Stinkmeaner Strikes Back" is the best rated episode of "The Boondocks". It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Seung Eun Kim and written by Aaron McGruder, it aired on 10/29/2007. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "...Or Die Trying".