The Boondocks

The Boondocks79%

TV 2005-11-06 22m Action & Adventure Comedy Animation Academy Awards 2 Golden Globe Awards 1 National Board of Review: Top Ten Films 1
★ 8.3 / 10 · 496 votes
Ratings
Combined
79.2 %
7 sources
IMDb
8.5 /10
42,813 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
48 %
25 votes
Metacritic
72 %
42 votes
Trakt
82 %
1,896 votes
TMDB
83 %
491 votes
Metacritic Users
8.2 /10
190 votes
RT Audience
81 %

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.

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Status
Ended
Runtime
22m
Seasons
4
Episodes
55
Studios
Sony Pictures Television , Adelaide Productions , Rebel Base
Network
Adult Swim
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata

Awards

Won 2 Academy Awards

Academy Awards 2 won · 6 nominated

  • 1990 Best Actor Nominated Tom Cruise
  • 1990 Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Nominated
  • 1990 Best Film Editing Won David Brenner
  • 1990 Best Director Won Oliver Stone
  • 1990 Best Sound Nominated
  • 1990 Best Original Score Nominated
  • 1990 Best Cinematography Nominated
  • 1990 Best Picture Nominated

Golden Globe Awards 1 won

  • 1990 Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Won Tom Cruise

National Board of Review: Top Ten Films 1 won

  • — National Board of Review: Top Ten Films Won

Award data from Wikidata (CC0). Coverage may be incomplete.

Created by
Aaron McGruder
Cast
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) Jim Meskimen Jim Meskimen Kevin Michael Richardson Kevin Michael Richardson Charlie Murphy Charlie Murphy Kym Whitley Kym Whitley Customer (voice) Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett Corey Burton Corey Burton
Season 1 2005 · 15 eps
  1. 1 The Garden Party 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… Nov 6, 2005 20m
  2. 2 The Trial of Robert Kelly 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 an… Nov 13, 2005 22m
  3. 3 Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner 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… Nov 20, 2005 22m
  4. 4 Granddad's Fight 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! Nov 27, 2005 22m
  5. 5 A Date with the Health Inspector 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… Dec 4, 2005 21m
  6. 6 The Story of Gangstalicious 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 … Dec 11, 2005 23m
  7. 7 A Huey Freeman Christmas 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." Dec 18, 2005 22m
  8. 8 The Real 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? Jan 8, 2006 22m
  9. 9 Return of the King 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" phil… Jan 15, 2006 23m
  10. 10 The Itis 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. Jan 22, 2006 20m
  11. 11 Let's Nab Oprah Huey has to stop Riley and a small gang of misfit idiots from nabbing the talk show deity, Oprah. Feb 12, 2006 23m
  12. 12 Riley Wuz Here 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 dis… Feb 19, 2006 23m
  13. 13 Wingmen 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 hi… Mar 5, 2006 22m
  14. 14 The Block is Hot 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 Wun… Mar 12, 2006 23m
  15. 15 The Passion of Reverend Ruckus While Ruckus spreads the word of White Jesus to get into White Heaven, Huey desperately tries to save his friend from death row. Mar 19, 2006 23m
Season 2 2007 · 15 eps
  1. 1 ...Or Die Trying Granddad, Huey, Riley and Jazmine must avoid guards after they sneak in to a theatre to watch Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking. Oct 8, 2007 21m
  2. 2 Tom, Sarah and Usher 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 k… Oct 15, 2007 22m
  3. 3 Thank You for Not Snitching 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 Grandd… Oct 22, 2007 20m
  4. 4 Stinkmeaner Strikes Back 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 look… Oct 29, 2007 21m
  5. 5 The Story of Thugnificent The infamous rapper Thugnificent moves to the neighbourhood with his friends Macktastic and Flonominal, eventually leading to Granddad becoming annoyed with his new neighbours. Th… Nov 5, 2007 22m
  6. 6 Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch After many failed attempts at online dating, Granddad finally meets a beautiful woman named Luna… who just happens to be a psycho. Nov 19, 2007 22m
  7. 7 Shinin' Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Interjection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain. Nov 26, 2007 22m
  8. 8 Ballin' Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team. Dec 3, 2007 21m
  9. 9 Invasion of the Katrinians 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 … Dec 10, 2007 22m
  10. 10 Home Alone Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge? Dec 17, 2007 21m
  11. 11 The S-Word A teacher calls Riley a "nigga" in class, causing Robert to decide that he wants to sue for restitution. Jan 21, 2008 23m
  12. 12 The Story of Catcher Freeman Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman. Jan 28, 2008 22m
  13. 13 The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2 Granddad worries about Riley's sexuality when he notices that he begins to dress and act like "in-the-closet" rapper, Gangstalicious. Feb 4, 2008 22m
  14. 14 The Hunger Strike 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 an… Mar 16, 2008 19m
  15. 15 The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show 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 Real… Mar 23, 2008 22m
Season 3 2010 · 15 eps
  1. 1 It's a Black President, Huey Freeman The Freemans are filmed for a German documentary about the 2008 election of Barack Obama in the Season 3 premiere. May 2, 2010 23m
  2. 2 Bitches to Rags When his new album tanks, Thugnificent is faced with the horror of getting a real job. May 9, 2010 23m
  3. 3 The Red Ball Kickball legend Huey Freeman returns after a self-imposed exile from the game. May 16, 2010 23m
  4. 4 The Story of Jimmy Rebel 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 … May 23, 2010 21m
  5. 5 Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy The Freemans are in trouble when Stinkmeaner's gang decide to come after them in retaliation for his death May 30, 2010 22m
  6. 6 Smokin with Cigarettes Riley becomes friends with a sociopathic boy named Lamilton, who wants to do nothing more than hurt people, cause mayhem, and smoke cigarettes. Jun 6, 2010 22m
  7. 7 The Fundraiser Riley organizes a fundraiser with Cindy McPhearson and other kids from Woodcrest. Jun 13, 2010 23m
  8. 8 Pause 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 Hue… Jun 20, 2010 23m
  9. 9 A Date with the Booty Warrior 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, … Jun 27, 2010 23m
  10. 10 The Story of Lando Freeman 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 Gra… Jul 4, 2010 23m
  11. 11 Lovely Ebony Brown 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. Jul 11, 2010 23m
  12. 12 Mr. Medicinal 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 Thugnific… Jul 18, 2010 23m
  13. 13 The Fried Chicken Flu 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 … Aug 1, 2010 23m
  14. 14 The Color Ruckus On a final visit to Woodcrest, Ruckus's terminally ill Nana wants to die in Robert Freeman's house. Aug 8, 2010 23m
  15. 15 It's Goin' Down 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 loos… Aug 15, 2010 23m
Season 4 2014 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Pretty Boy Flizzy Pretty Boy Flizzy is arrested for armed robbery while in town, and Tom agrees to be his lawyer. Apr 21, 2014 23m
  2. 2 Good Times Eddie Wuncler has unique ideas about how Granddad can repay the millions he owes on his house. Apr 28, 2014 23m
  3. 3 Breaking Granddad The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market of the hair-care industry. May 5, 2014 23m
  4. 4 Early Bird Special Granddad is hired by pimps to escort lonely women at a nursing home. May 12, 2014 23m
  5. 5 Freedom Ride or Die A young Granddad is held as an unwilling freedom rider on a trip through the racist South. May 19, 2014 23m
  6. 6 Granddad Dates a Kardashian Granddad begins dating a long-lost Kardashian sister and winds up on a reality show. May 26, 2014 23m
  7. 7 Freedomland The Freemans get trapped in a slavery theme park. Jun 2, 2014 23m
  8. 8 I Dream of Siri Grandpa's personal assistant program on his phone becomes obsessed with him. Jun 9, 2014 23m
  9. 9 Stinkmeaner: Begun the Clone War Has Stinkmeaner becomes a celebrity after a video of his fight with Granddad goes viral. Jun 16, 2014 23m
  10. 10 The New Black Riley's homophobic slur ends him in hot water with gay rights groups. Jun 23, 2014 23m
Specials 2024 · 22 eps
  1. 1 Pilot (Unaired) 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 be… Feb 17, 2024 7m
  2. 2 Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic 22m
  3. 3 Audio & Visual Commentary - Episode 1 - The Garden Party The Garden Party episode with audio and pop out video commentary Nov 6, 2005 22m
  4. 4 Audio & Visual Commentary - Episode 2 - The Trial of Robert Kelley The Trial of Robert Kelley episode with audio and pop out video commentary Nov 13, 2005 22m
  5. 5 Trouble in Woodcrest? 22m
  6. 6 What Niggas? 22m
  7. 7 John Witherspoon 22m
  8. 8 Regina King 22m
  9. 9 Cedric Yarbrough 22m
  10. 10 Gary Anthony Williams 22m
  11. 11 Gabby Soleil 22m
  12. 12 Jill Talley 22m
  13. 13 The Hunger Strike (Introduction) Aaron McGruder introduces the episode "The Hunger Strike" which was permanently banned from airing on American television. 22m
  14. 14 The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show (Introduction) Aaron McGruder introduces the episode "The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show" which was permanently banned from airing on American television. 22m
  15. 15 Grandad’s Daydream Deleted Scene from Season 1 episode "The Garden Party" 22m
  16. 16 Rosa Parks and the Flying Chicken Leg Deleted scene from Season 1 episode "The Trial of Robert Kelly" which was cut due to Park’s death near the air date. 22m
  17. 17 Scare Nigga Deleted scene from Season 1 episode "Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner". Uncle Ruckus at his finest. 22m
  18. 18 Unaired Promos 22m
  19. 19 Behind the Boondocks 2 22m
  20. 20 Season 1 Animatics Animatics from the season 1 DVD Nov 6, 2005 22m
  21. 21 Boondock Beats 22m
  22. 22 Writer's Perspective 22m
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