The Boondocks

10 Best Episodes of The Boondocks - Season 3

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.

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The Boondocks - S3E4

#15 - The Story of Jimmy Rebel (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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 tunes to the man, and is faced with a dilemma when Jimmy shows up on his doorstep. Uncle Ruckus' legendary status as a black-hating racist thus runs up against the slight problem of his negritude.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 151 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E8

#14 - Pause (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 138 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E11

#13 - Lovely Ebony Brown (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 116 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E2

#12 - Bitches to Rags (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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

The episode was rated 7.91 from 170 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E6

#11 - Smokin With Cigarettes (Season 3 - Episode 6)

When Riley befriends juvenile felon Lamilton Taeshawn, he is having the best time of his life as they go around, causing trouble. Things take a turn for the worst when Lamilton wants to cause more than just trouble when he shows Riley a real handgun... A parody of the now infamous web video where the little boy steals his grandma's Durango and goes joy riding after she refuses to buy him chicken wings at the grocery store.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 152 votes.

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#10 - The Red Ball (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 7.99 from 164 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E15

#9 - It's Goin Down (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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?

The episode was rated 8.00 from 109 votes.

The Boondocks - S3E13

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

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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

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

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 - S3E12

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

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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 - 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)

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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.

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

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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.

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