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COLLECTION · Series · 2005

The Boondocks

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 years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.

Source: TMDB
* 8.2 (443)ActionAdventureAnimationComedyUnited States
Creators
Aaron McGruder
Countries
United States
Studios
Adult Swim · Sony Pictures Television · Adelaide Productions · Rebel Base
Runtime
22 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
06/11/2005
Score
8.2 / 10 (443)
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22 episodes · 2024
Episode 1. Pilot (Unaired)
2024-02-17 · 7 min

Produced by Sony Pictures Television and presented to Fox Broadcasting Company in 2004. This pilot was rejected by Fox, but continued interest in the project led to the series being re-worked and picked up by Adult Swim. The pilot…

Episode 2. Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 3. Audio & Visual Commentary - Episode 1 - The Garden Party
2005-11-06 · 22 min

The Garden Party episode with audio and pop out video commentary

Episode 4. Audio & Visual Commentary - Episode 2 - The Trial of Robert Kelley
2005-11-13 · 22 min

The Trial of Robert Kelley episode with audio and pop out video commentary

Episode 5. Trouble in Woodcrest?
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 6. What Niggas?
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 7. John Witherspoon
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 8. Regina King
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 9. Cedric Yarbrough
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 10. Gary Anthony Williams
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 11. Gabby Soleil
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 12. Jill Talley
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 13. The Hunger Strike (Introduction)
22 min

Aaron McGruder introduces the episode "The Hunger Strike" which was permanently banned from airing on American television.

Episode 14. The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show (Introduction)
22 min

Aaron McGruder introduces the episode "The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show" which was permanently banned from airing on American television.

Episode 15. Grandad’s Daydream
22 min

Deleted Scene from Season 1 episode "The Garden Party"

Episode 16. Rosa Parks and the Flying Chicken Leg
22 min

Deleted scene from Season 1 episode "The Trial of Robert Kelly" which was cut due to Park’s death near the air date.

Episode 17. Scare Nigga
22 min

Deleted scene from Season 1 episode "Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner". Uncle Ruckus at his finest.

Episode 18. Unaired Promos
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 19. Behind the Boondocks 2
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 20. Season 1 Animatics
2005-11-06 · 22 min

Animatics from the season 1 DVD

Episode 21. Boondock Beats
22 min

No synopsis

Episode 22. Writer's Perspective
22 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
15 episodes · 2005

The first season of the animated television series, The Boondocks originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season one started on November 6, 2005 with "The Garden Party" and ended with "The Passion of Reverend Ruckus" on March 19, 2006, with a total of fifteen episodes. All fifteen episodes from…

The Garden Party
Episode 1. The Garden Party
2005-11-06 · 20 min

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…

The Trial of Robert Kelly
Episode 2. The Trial of Robert Kelly
2005-11-13 · 22 min

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…

Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner
Episode 3. Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner
2005-11-20 · 22 min

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,…

Granddad's Fight
Episode 4. Granddad's Fight
2005-11-27 · 22 min

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!

A Date with the Health Inspector
Episode 5. A Date with the Health Inspector
2005-12-04 · 21 min

District Attorney and law-abiding citizen Tom Dubois fits the description of the elusive "X-Box Killer" and is arrested. Huey has to find the real killer before Tom is shipped off to "real" prison where he will most assuredly become…

The Story of Gangstalicious
Episode 6. The Story of Gangstalicious
2005-12-11 · 23 min

Riley's favorite rapper, Gangstalicious, is shot and hospitalized in Woodcrest. When Riley goes to visit the rapper, he finds more than he anticipated ... like maybe rappers that make songs like "Thuggin' Luv" aren't necessarily as tough…

A Huey Freeman Christmas
Episode 7. A Huey Freeman Christmas
2005-12-18 · 22 min

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."

The Real
Episode 8. The Real
2006-01-08 · 22 min

While Riley is busy convincing two reality shows that Granddad's blind and running a homeless shelter, Huey is being shadowed by a secret government agent. But is he real?

Return of the King
Episode 9. Return of the King
2006-01-15 · 23 min

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…

The Itis
Episode 10. The Itis
2006-01-22 · 20 min

Grandad opens "The Itis", the only soul food restaurant in Woodcrest. White people didn't expect it. They also didn't expect high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity.

Let's Nab Oprah
Episode 11. Let's Nab Oprah
2006-02-12 · 23 min

Huey has to stop Riley and a small gang of misfit idiots from nabbing the talk show deity, Oprah.

Riley Wuz Here
Episode 12. Riley Wuz Here
2006-02-19 · 23 min

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,…

Wingmen
Episode 13. Wingmen
2006-03-05 · 22 min

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…

The Block is Hot
Episode 14. The Block is Hot
2006-03-12 · 23 min

Its February, and its record temperatures of 90 degrees. Luckily, Jazmine has her lemonade stand open, and does pretty well. Her success catches the eye of corporate tycoon Ed Wuncler. Despite several warnings from Huey, Jazmine then…

The Passion of Reverend Ruckus
Episode 15. The Passion of Reverend Ruckus
2006-03-19 · 23 min

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

Season 2
Season 2
15 episodes · 2007

The second season of the animated television series, The Boondocks originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season two started on October 8, 2007 with "...Or Die Trying" and ended with "The Story of Gangstalicious 2" on February 4, 2008. Although fifteen episodes were produced for season two, only…

...Or Die Trying
Episode 1. ...Or Die Trying
2007-10-08 · 21 min

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

Tom, Sarah and Usher
Episode 2. Tom, Sarah and Usher
2007-10-15 · 22 min

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…

Thank You for Not Snitching
Episode 3. Thank You for Not Snitching
2007-10-22 · 20 min

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.

Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
Episode 4. Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
2007-10-29 · 21 min

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…

The Story of Thugnificent
Episode 5. The Story of Thugnificent
2007-11-05 · 22 min

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…

Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
Episode 6. Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
2007-11-19 · 22 min

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

Shinin'
Episode 7. Shinin'
2007-11-26 · 22 min

Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Injection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain.

Ballin'
Episode 8. Ballin'
2007-12-03 · 21 min

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

Invasion of the Katrinians
Episode 9. Invasion of the Katrinians
2007-12-10 · 22 min

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.

Home Alone
Episode 10. Home Alone
2007-12-17 · 21 min

Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge?

The S-Word
Episode 11. The S-Word
2008-01-21 · 23 min

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

The Story of Catcher Freeman
Episode 12. The Story of Catcher Freeman
2008-01-28 · 22 min

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

The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2
Episode 13. The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2
2008-02-04 · 22 min

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

The Hunger Strike
Episode 14. The Hunger Strike
2008-03-16 · 19 min

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.

The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show
Episode 15. The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show
2008-03-23 · 22 min

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.

Season 3
Season 3
15 episodes · 2010

The third season of the animated television series, The Boondocks originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season three started on May 2, 2010 with "It's a Black President, Huey Freeman" and ended with "It's Goin Down" on August 15, 2010 with a total of fifteen episodes. All fifteen episodes from…

It's a Black President, Huey Freeman
Episode 1. It's a Black President, Huey Freeman
2010-05-02 · 23 min

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

Bitches to Rags
Episode 2. Bitches to Rags
2010-05-09 · 23 min

When his new album tanks, Thugnificent is faced with the horror of getting a real job.

The Red Ball
Episode 3. The Red Ball
2010-05-16 · 23 min

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

The Story of Jimmy Rebel
Episode 4. The Story of Jimmy Rebel
2010-05-23 · 21 min

Uncle Ruckus has long idolized Jimmy Rebel, a popular racist country singer based on the infamous Johnny Reb, a.k.a. Pee Wee Trahan. So much did Jimmy Rebel's music influence him that he eventually sends off recordings of his own racist…

Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy
Episode 5. Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy
2010-05-30 · 22 min

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

Smokin with Cigarettes
Episode 6. Smokin with Cigarettes
2010-06-06 · 22 min

Riley becomes friends with a sociopathic boy named Lamilton, who wants to do nothing more than hurt people, cause mayhem, and smoke cigarettes.

The Fundraiser
Episode 7. The Fundraiser
2010-06-13 · 23 min

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

Pause
Episode 8. Pause
2010-06-20 · 23 min

Granddad is cast as the leading man by mega-superstar of stage and screen, Winston Jerome. But when the theater group turns out to be a homoerotic evangelical cult, it's up to Huey and Riley to put a pause to it.

A Date with the Booty Warrior
Episode 9. A Date with the Booty Warrior
2010-06-27 · 23 min

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…

The Story of Lando Freeman
Episode 10. The Story of Lando Freeman
2010-07-04 · 23 min

There's a new handyman in the neighborhood undercutting Uncle Ruckus... which is all good for Granddad and his garden until the man claims to be his long lost son, Lando. Will Granddad take responsibility and be a father to his child? Not…

Lovely Ebony Brown
Episode 11. Lovely Ebony Brown
2010-07-11 · 23 min

Grandad meets a young black woman who asks him out on a date, and the only person who can spoil Grandad's new romance, is Grandad.

Mr. Medicinal
Episode 12. Mr. Medicinal
2010-07-18 · 23 min

After a checkup, a doctor warns Granddad that he could die any day if he doesn't get his stress levels down. Not wanting to become dependent on pills, he decides to take Thugnificent's suggestion and turns to marijuana.

The Fried Chicken Flu
Episode 13. The Fried Chicken Flu
2010-08-01 · 23 min

When a chicken franchise run out of its newest recipe introduction, things go from bad to worse when a viral outbreak is linked to the same chicken. Thankfully, Huey has prepared a survival outline in just such an emergency, but it's all…

The Color Ruckus
Episode 14. The Color Ruckus
2010-08-08 · 23 min

On a final visit to Woodcrest, Ruckus's terminally ill Nana wants to die in Robert Freeman's house.

It's Goin' Down
Episode 15. It's Goin' Down
2010-08-15 · 23 min

A terror attack near Woodcrest is imminent, and retired domestic terrorist Huey Freeman is the main suspect. With super-agent Jack Flowers on his tail and Ed and Rummy on the loose, can anyone save the day?

Season 4
Season 4
10 episodes · 2014

The fourth season of the animated series The Boondocks was originally broadcast in the United States on Cartoon Network’s late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The season premiered on 21 April 2014 with the episode “Pretty Boy Flizzy” and concluded on 23 June 2014 with “The New Black”. In contrast to earlier seasons, Season 4 consisted of ten episodes.…

Pretty Boy Flizzy
Episode 1. Pretty Boy Flizzy
2014-04-21 · 23 min

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

Good Times
Episode 2. Good Times
2014-04-28 · 23 min

Eddie Wuncler has unique ideas about how Granddad can repay the millions he owes on his house.

Breaking Granddad
Episode 3. Breaking Granddad
2014-05-05 · 23 min

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

Early Bird Special
Episode 4. Early Bird Special
2014-05-12 · 23 min

Granddad is hired by pimps to escort lonely women at a nursing home.

Freedom Ride or Die
Episode 5. Freedom Ride or Die
2014-05-19 · 23 min

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

Granddad Dates a Kardashian
Episode 6. Granddad Dates a Kardashian
2014-05-26 · 23 min

Granddad begins dating a long-lost Kardashian sister and winds up on a reality show.

Freedomland
Episode 7. Freedomland
2014-06-02 · 23 min

The Freemans get trapped in a slavery theme park.

I Dream of Siri
Episode 8. I Dream of Siri
2014-06-09 · 23 min

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

Stinkmeaner: Begun the Clone War Has
Episode 9. Stinkmeaner: Begun the Clone War Has
2014-06-16 · 23 min

Stinkmeaner becomes a celebrity after a video of his fight with Granddad goes viral.

The New Black
Episode 10. The New Black
2014-06-23 · 23 min

Riley's homophobic slur ends him in hot water with gay rights groups.

Cast by season
Regina King
Regina King
Huey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon
Robert Freeman (voice)
Cedric Yarbrough
Cedric Yarbrough
Tom Dubois (voice)
Jill Talley
Jill Talley
Sarah Dubois (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Gary Anthony Williams
Uncle Ruckus (voice)
Gabby Soleil
Gabby Soleil
Jazmine Dubois (voice)
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