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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
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)
Donald FaisonWedgie Rudlin (voice)
Corey Burton
Adult SwimUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Granddad, Huey, Riley and Jazmine must avoid guards after they sneak in to a theatre to watch Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Corey Burton, Mo'Nique, Snoop Dogg, Adam Wylie, Jeff Bennett
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Episode 2
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 kicks Tom out of the house and Tom moves in with the Freemans. A pimp Named Slick Back returns in this episode to try to help Tom get Sarah back.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Katt Williams
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Episode 3
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 Granddad still refuse, worse things may be in store.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Charlie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Marion Ross, Yasiin Bey, Bill Duke
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Episode 4
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 looking for revenge against Granddad. Huey must stop him from killing Granddad.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Terry Crews, Ghostface Killah, Jim Meskimen, Kevin Michael Richardson
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Episode 5
The infamous rapper Thugnificent moves to the neighbourhood with his friends Macktastic and Flonominal, eventually leading to Granddad becoming annoyed with his new neighbours. Their feud inspires Thugnificent to create a diss-track called "Eff Granddad".
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes
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Episode 6
After many failed attempts at online dating, Granddad finally meets a beautiful woman named Luna… who just happens to be a psycho.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Tichina Arnold, Kym Whitley, Aisha Tyler, Greg Ellis
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Episode 7
Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Interjection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain.
Written by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Snoop Dogg, Charlie Murphy, Daryl Sabara, Busta Rhymes
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Episode 8
Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team.
Written by Aaron McGruder
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Episode 9
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 the family to stay, but is soon trying to get rid of them.
Written by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Wayne
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Episode 10
Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge?
Written by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Maria Canals-Barrera, Miguel Sandoval
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Episode 11
A teacher calls Riley a "nigga" in class, causing Robert to decide that he wants to sue for restitution.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Cee Lo Green, Jim Meskimen, Kevin Michael Richardson, Marion Ross, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, Fred Willard
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Episode 12
Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman.
Written by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Donald Faison, Crystal Scales, Jeff Bennett
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Episode 13
Granddad worries about Riley's sexuality when he notices that he begins to dress and act like "in-the-closet" rapper, Gangstalicious.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Katt Williams, Snoop Dogg, Yasiin Bey, Busta Rhymes, Jeff Bennett, Chris Williams
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Episode 14
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 any good intentions.
Written by Aaron McGruderGuest stars Donald Faison, Cee Lo Green, Tavis Smiley
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Episode 15
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 Reality Show.
Directed by Seung Eun KimWritten by Aaron McGruder
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