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Season 1 – Fresh Off the Boat

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Based on chef Eddie Huang's best-selling memoir of the same name, "Fresh Off the Boat" takes a humorous look at the lives of immigrants in America. In the 1990s, Eddie, a hip-hop-loving 11-year-old, relocates with his parents and two brothers to suburban Orlando from the Chinatown section of Washington, D.C. As Eddie's dad, Louis, pursues the American dream by opening a Western-themed restaurant named Cattleman's Ranch Steakhouse, Eddie and the rest of the family try to acclimate to their new, strange surroundings.
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Fresh Off the Boat — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Once the cliched gags of Fresh off the Boat are superceded by a grounded truthfulness, the series evolves into a humorously charming family sitcom.

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Amy Lam Bitch Media 01/25/2021
Fresh Off The Boat feels promising with its 90s nostalgia, hip-hop references, and even the takes on cringey Asian stereotypes of Tiger parenting didn't feel hackneyed to me. Go to Full Review Noel Murray The Verge 09/13/2018
These are the kind of details that ring true not just to people who grew up in the same kinds of families as Eddie Huang, but also to those of us who didn't, and who enjoy getting a glimpse into someone else's world. Go to Full Review Alex Abad-Santos Vox 09/13/2018
While this is Eddie's story and memoir, the show's most incisive moments come when the focus shifts to his mother... [Constance Wu's] in command of these jokes in a way that doesn't lampoon her character. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 01/11/2024
If you are a fellow binger, looking for something light-hearted family-driven sitcom, this underseen treat may just do the trick. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch TV Over Mind 03/12/2020
Fresh Off the Boat shows promise as 2015's first watchable new comedy, a combination of clever and poignant that would really rock, with a few tweaks and twists here or there. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 02/27/2020
For a network sitcom pilot, it's good and has potential, particularly in its strong cast. But it definitely feels "cornstarch" and like "pasteurized network television," the kind of show that fits perfectly next to Modern Family. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thomas M. @Thomas 07/01/2025 Solid show!! A good watch if you like sitcoms See more Sharang L @Scribe187 08/25/2024 Most of the jokes don't land and the acting is too loud for my liking. Added an extra half star for the beautiful Constance Wu. See more Rider5D_rly @RT66963722 06/20/2023 Great Start, I found about this series whilst scrolling Tiktok. Seeing it being streamed on Disney+ me, my sister and my pop watched it. The 1st episode is the most memorable episode I have about this series, it signifies that no one could judge anyone regarding their race, also the episode regarding innocent kids and not knowing inapropriate material is funny. It's good... See more Lasse L @RT62932725 06/15/2023 An endearing setting with some pretty clever writing. The season is consistently funny and Randall Park and Constance Wu are very entertaining. See more 10/18/2020 Funny, light, and enjoyable. See more dan l @superdanier 02/27/2020 As an Asian-American, I appreciate the representation on TV. Randall Park and Constance Wu are legit stars. Having said that, the writing, characters, and humor didn't resonate with me and I found myself bailing after a few episodes. The show didn't feel particularly authentic...more like a formulaic ABC family sitcom. See more Read all reviews
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Randall Park

Louis

Constance Wu

Jessica

Hudson Yang

Eddie

Forrest Wheeler

Emery

Ian Chen

Evan

Eddie Huang

Narrator

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 4, 2015 Pilot After the Huangs move to the suburbs in Orlando, Fla., they discover life is a lot different from in the Chinatown area of Washington, D.C. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 4, 2015 Home Sweet Home-School Jessica thinks school must be too easy for the boys and gives them extra homework; Louis tries to get Jessica to ease up on her strict approach. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 10, 2015 The Shunning Louis encourages the family to make new friends -- and promote the restaurant -- during a block party celebrating NASCAR; Eddie tries to win the neighborhood kids' respect. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 10, 2015 Success Perm A visit from Jessica's sister, Connie, and her affluent husband creates out-of-control family rivalry; Eddie is excited to see his cousin, who introduced him to hip-hop. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 17, 2015 Persistent Romeo Louis must hire a professional instructor to give the restaurant staff a sexual harassment seminar; Eddie tries to impress his friends during a sleep-over. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 24, 2015 Fajita Man Eddie takes a job at the restaurant so he can earn money for a new video game named after his idol; Jessica looks for a job. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 3, 2015 Showdown at the Golden Saddle Things start looking up when Louis gets a billboard for the restaurant in an ideal location, but repeated vandalism causes problems; Eddie tries to get a girl's attention. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 10, 2015 Phillip Goldstein Eddie tries to make friends with the only other Chinese kid in school but finds they have nothing in common; Mitch takes a job at a rival Golden Saddle. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 24, 2015 License to Sell Jessica worries she can't compete with a top realtor and puts off taking the exam for her license; Eddie asks Louis for advice about winning over an older girl. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 31, 2015 Blind Spot Jessica is annoyed that Louis isn't jealous when her college boyfriend, Oscar (Rex Lee), visits; Eddie tries to get out of participating in the school science fair. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 7, 2015 Very Superstitious While selling a house, Jessica becomes superstitious; a new school counselor (Judah Friedlander) encourages Eddie to run for school president. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 14, 2015 Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon When Louis and Jessica are pressured into volunteering due to budget cuts at school, the kids see a new side of their parents. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 21, 2015 So Chineez Jessica worries that her family has lost their Chinese identity and wants everyone to reconnect with their culture. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lynn Shelton, Alex Hardcastle, Matt Sohn, Chris Koch, Claire Scanlon, Jake Kasdan, Max Winkler, Alisa Statman
Executive Producer
Nahnatchka Khan, Jake Kasdan, Melvin Mar
Screenwriter
Nahnatchka Khan, Sanjay Shah, Rich Blomquist, Keith Heisler, Camilla Blackett, Kourtney Kang, Matt Kuhn, Eric Ziobrowski, Jeff Chaing
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 4, 2015
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