The Boondocks

10 Best Episodes of The Boondocks

When Robert β€œGranddad” 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 26, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
The Boondocks - S3E13

#15 - The Kentucky Fried Flu (Season 3 - Episode 13)

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 threatened when no one can seem to stick to the simple plan.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 127 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E10

#14 - The Story of Lando Freeman (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Advertisement

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 without a talk show paternity test.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 111 votes.

The Boondocks - S1E4

#13 - Granddad's Fight (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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!

The episode was rated 8.02 from 261 votes.

The Boondocks - S2E5

#12 - The Story of Thugnificent (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Advertisement

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".

The episode was rated 8.03 from 187 votes.

The Boondocks - S2E1

#11 - ... Or Die Trying (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 8.03 from 207 votes.

The Boondocks - S4E3

#10 - Breaking Granddad (Season 4 - Episode 3)

Advertisement

The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 258 votes.

The Boondocks - S1E3

#9 - Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 302 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E12

#8 - Mr. Medicinal (Season 3 - Episode 12)

Advertisement

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 episode was rated 8.10 from 144 votes.

The Boondocks - S1E15

#7 - The Passion of Reverend Ruckus (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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

The episode was rated 8.10 from 153 votes.

The Boondocks - S2E4

#6 - Stinkmeaner Strikes Back (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Advertisement

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.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 193 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E1

#5 - It's a Black President, Huey Freeman (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 8.14 from 170 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E14

#4 - The Color Ruckus (Season 3 - Episode 14)

Advertisement

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

The episode was rated 8.15 from 121 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E5

#3 - Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 8.18 from 148 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E9

#2 - A Date With the Booty Warrior (Season 3 - Episode 9)

Advertisement

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.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 157 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E7

#1 - The Fundraiser (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 8.52 from 168 votes.

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!