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Season 1 – The Boondocks

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Cantankerous Robert "Granddad" Freeman is the legal guardian of his grandsons, 10-year-old revolutionary Huey and 8-year-old Riley, a product of contemporary rap culture. After moving the family from Chicago's South Side to the safety of suburban Woodcrest -- aka the boondocks -- Granddad hopes to ignore the grandkids and enjoy his golden years in peace. But the kids have different plans, torturing each other and provoking others in the neighborhood. No matter how wild they get, Huey and Riley are no match for the eccentric elderly man.
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The Boondocks — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Boondocks succeeds in unsettling viewers, but its controversial humor and biting tone won't sit well with everyone.

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Liz Shannon Miller IndieWire 07/05/2018
"The Boondocks" took a lot of big swings worth admiring, and in the realm of animation represented a very, very underheard point-of-view. Go to Full Review E.R. Shipp New York Daily News 11/06/2005
I don't think there is enough Botox in the world to keep me watching and wincing and still keeping it together. I'll tune out. Go to Full Review Alessandra Stanley New York Times 11/06/2005
There are very few series for young adults that deal with race as brazenly and defiantly as "The Boondocks." Go to Full Review Elisabeth Chaney Common Sense Media 09/09/2019
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Its edgy humor may appeal to many adults and older teens. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/09/2019
An occasionally funny animated series... Go to Full Review Michael Drucker IGN Movies 09/11/2018
A very political comic, and many of its most powerful moments come from immediate comments on current issues. Due to the lengthy process of animating a show, McGruder and the other producers had to pull that back a bit. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin P @RT55971421 Jul 14 A very funny introduction to the show with great animation inspired by Anime. The theme song is awesome. I love the soundtrack's relaxing smooth jazz piano music. The characters are all hilariously memorable and supported by some terrific voice acting. Huey, Riley, Grandad, Uncle Ruckus, Tom, Sarah, and Jasmine are all great main characters. And there are so many memorable side characters. The show is full of great martial arts fight scenes. The show has really clever satire on white privileged naivety and misguided coping methods of black America in the 2000's. Grandad's home is so cozy. I appreciate how the first season is more grounded and commentary-focused than the rest of the seasons; characters are less flanderized. Sometimes the show has dated and hit-or-miss portrayal of women (especially black women), gay people, and child abuse. But thankfully the rest of the season is great. It's a very solid first season and easily the most grounded of the series. See more Ryan H @RT76146618 Nov 1 The critics were collectively wrong about The Boondocks. The first season is hilarious, even a little endearing. I'm a white man who abhors the n-word; Aaron MacGruder is a completely different person than me. The show is hysterical. It's boundary-pushing, whip-smart, and original. I watched it in 2024 and I was dying laughing. See more Jackson D @RT99421028 05/31/2025 How does south park have a better rating than this?? See more Five Word R 04/30/2024 Great writing and timeless humor. See more john d @RT47936566 09/25/2022 This show is genius and an absolute classic. Rotten Tomatoes has a history of predominantly black shows getting review bombed and they haven't ever resolved it, which is terrible. Ignore the critic reviews this is a hilarious show and totally original. See more jacob c @Actor 05/12/2022 An edgy animated experience that blends multiple perspectives into a comedic form. Season 1 expertly delivers a great cast with amazing animation with solid writing. A great start for any animated series. See more Read all reviews
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Regina King

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J.D. Witherspoon

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Gabby Soleil

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Cedric Yarbrough

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Gary Anthony Williams

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 6, 2005 The Garden Party Granddad's fear that Huey and Riley will embarrass him reaches paranoid heights. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2005 The Trial of Robert Kelly The trial of R&B star R. Kelly comes to town. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 20, 2005 Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner Riley and Huey work together to convince Granddad that his new girlfriend is not what she seems. Granddad refuses to believe them even after she spends all of his money. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 27, 2005 Granddad's Fight Humiliated by being beaten by an elderly blind man, Granddad wants to set the record straight and tries to set up a rematch. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 4, 2005 A Date With the Health Inspector District Attorney Tom Dubois fits a killer's description and is arrested. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 11, 2005 The Story of Gangstalicious Riley's favorite rapper, Gangstalicious, gets shot. When he visits him in the hospital, he realizes that not all gangsters are as they seem in their songs. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 18, 2005 A Huey Freeman Christmas A teacher gives Huey the chance to direct the elementary school play. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 8, 2006 The Real Riley tries to get into reality television; Huey is shadowed. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 2006 The Return of the King Martin Luther King, Jr. comes out of a coma in the post-September 11th era. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 2006 The It is Granddad opens a soul food restaurant. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 12, 2006 Let's Nab Oprah Huey must stop Riley and a group of misfits from kidnapping Oprah. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 19, 2006 Riley Wuz Here Riley's affinity for graffiti goes too far when neighbors wake up to giant murals on their homes. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 5, 2006 Wingmen Granddad and Huey must learn to leave the past behind. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 12, 2006 The Block Is Hot Jazmine sells her lemonade stand to a corporate tycoon. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 19, 2006 The Passion of Reverend Ruckus Ruckus spreads the word of White Jesus; Huey tries to save his friend from death row. Details

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Season Info

Network
Cartoon Network
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2005