8.7/10557 votes#1 - ...Or Die Trying
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2007
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
7.9/10480 votes#2 - Tom, Sarah and Usher
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2007
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
8.1/10430 votes#3 - Thank You for Not Snitching
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2007
Two men are invading homes, and Riley and Granddad are refusing to speak to the police. It gets worse when Granddad's car, Dorothy, gets stolen by the robbers. If Riley and Granddad still refuse, worse things may be in store.
Director: Seung Eun Kim
Writer: Aaron McGruder
9.2/10748 votes#4 - Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2007
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
8.0/10447 votes#5 - The Story of Thugnificent
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2007
The infamous rapper Thugnificent moves to the neighbourhood with his friends Macktastic and Flonominal, eventually leading to Granddad becoming annoyed with his new neighbours. Their feud inspires Thugnificent to create a diss-track called "Eff Granddad".
Director: Seung Eun Kim
Writer: Aaron McGruder
8.2/10483 votes#6 - Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2007
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
7.5/10375 votes#7 - Shinin'
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2007
Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Injection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
7.6/10393 votes#8 - Ballin'
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2007
Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
7.4/10382 votes#9 - Invasion of the Katrinians
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2007
Jericho Freeman, Granddad's cousin, and his family, who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina, arrive at the Freeman's home looking for a place to stay. Granddad reluctantly allows the family to stay, but is soon trying to get rid of them.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
8.0/10368 votes#10 - Home Alone
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2007
Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge?
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
8.5/10443 votes#11 - The S-Word
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2008
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
8.6/10460 votes#12 - The Story of Catcher Freeman
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/28/2008
Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
8.7/10438 votes#13 - The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2008
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
7.5/10326 votes#14 - The Hunger Strike
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/16/2008
Huey goes on a hunger strike in a boycott of BET, and receives some high-profile support from Reverend Rollo Goodlove, who may be more interested in his own self-promotion than any good intentions.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aaron McGruder
8.5/10360 votes#15 - The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/23/2008
In the wake of Huey's failed protest against the network, BET's Harvard-educated programming chief, Weggie Rudlin, is moving ahead with his promise to create The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show.
Director: Seung Eun Kim
Writer: Aaron McGruder
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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...
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"...Or Die Trying" is the best rated episode of "The Boondocks" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 557 votes. Directed by Seung Eun Kim and written by Aaron McGruder, it aired on 10/8/2007. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Tom, Sarah and Usher".