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The Boondocks S2E8 — Ballin'

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The Boondocks•Season 2•Episode 8

Ballin'

7.6/10 · 525 votesDec 3, 200721 min

Ranked #12 of 15 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team.

Directed byDan Fausett

Written byAaron McGruder

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Regina King

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Huey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)

John Witherspoon

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Robert Freeman (voice)

Cedric Yarbrough

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Tom Dubois (voice)

Jill Talley

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Gary Anthony Williams

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Jazmine Dubois (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Ballin'" is episode 8 of The Boondocks season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 525 votes, ranking #12 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Dan Fausett and written by Aaron McGruder, it aired on December 3, 2007.

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