TV series
Satire, chaos, and black humor.
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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Checked Oct 31, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Pretty Boy Flizzy is arrested for armed robbery while in town, and Tom agrees to be his lawyer.
Directed by Hea Young JungWritten by Angela NisselGuest stars Michael B. Jordan, Melique Berger, Jim Meskimen, Corey Burton, Alexander Polinsky, Kiarah Pollas
Episode 2
Eddie Wuncler has unique ideas about how Granddad can repay the millions he owes on his house.
Directed by Dae Woo LeeWritten by Rodney Barnes, Angela Nissel, Migdia Chinea VarelaGuest stars Jim Meskimen, Eddie Griffin, Misty Lee, Sam McMurray, Phil Morris, Cristina Pucelli, Kiarah Pollas
Episode 3
The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market of the hair-care industry.
Directed by Dae Woo LeeWritten by Rodney Barnes, Angela NisselGuest stars Jenifer Lewis, Kiarah Pollas, Melique Berger, Dawnn Lewis, Jim Meskimen
Episode 4
Granddad is hired by pimps to escort lonely women at a nursing home.
Directed by Hea Young JungWritten by Angela NisselGuest stars Jenifer Lewis, Grey DeLisle, Melique Berger, Carlos Alazraqui, Kimberly Brooks, Bebe Drake, Cree Summer
Episode 5
A young Granddad is held as an unwilling freedom rider on a trip through the racist South.
Directed by Han Kwang IlWritten by Rodney BarnesGuest stars Dennis Haysbert, Jim Meskimen, Phil Morris, Dee Bradley Baker, Misty Lee, Dawnn Lewis, Rob Paulsen
Episode 6
Granddad begins dating a long-lost Kardashian sister and winds up on a reality show.
Directed by Han Kwang IlWritten by Angela NisselGuest stars Grey DeLisle, Kimberly Brooks, Tom Kenny, Charlie Schlatter
Episode 7
The Freemans get trapped in a slavery theme park.
Directed by Dae Woo LeeWritten by Rodney BarnesGuest stars Melique Berger, Corey Burton, Sam McMurray, Cristina Pucelli, Kimberly Brooks, Kevin Michael Richardson, Martavius Gayles
Episode 8
Grandpa's personal assistant program on his phone becomes obsessed with him.
Directed by Hea Young JungWritten by Angela NisselGuest stars Grey DeLisle, Melique Berger, Jim Meskimen, Alexander Polinsky, Carlos Alazraqui, Devika Parikh
Episode 9
Stinkmeaner becomes a celebrity after a video of his fight with Granddad goes viral.
Directed by Han Kwang IlWritten by Angela NisselGuest stars Ed Asner, Jim Meskimen, Grey DeLisle, Tom Kenny
Episode 10
Riley's homophobic slur ends him in hot water with gay rights groups.
Directed by Dae Woo LeeWritten by Rodney BarnesGuest stars Jim Meskimen, Cristina Pucelli, Grey DeLisle, Tommy Lister Jr., Paget Brewster, Tom Kenny, Richard McGregor
Episode information updated Nov 13, 2026
Regina KingHuey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)
John WitherspoonRobert Freeman (voice)
Cedric YarbroughTom Dubois (voice)
Jill TalleySarah Dubois (voice)
Gary Anthony WilliamsUncle Ruckus (voice)
Gabby SoleilJazmine Dubois (voice)
Ed AsnerEd Wuncler (voice)
Katt WilliamsA Pimp Named Slickback (voice)
Adult SwimUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
