Series synopsis
The Boondocks is an American action & adventure comedy animation television series that premiered on Adult Swim on November 6, 2005. It ended on June 23, 2014. It was created by Aaron McGruder. It stars Regina King, John Witherspoon, Cedric Yarbrough and Jill Talley.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Satire, chaos, and black humor.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Regina King as Huey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)
- John Witherspoon as Robert Freeman (voice)
- Cedric Yarbrough as Tom Dubois (voice)
- Jill Talley as Sarah Dubois (voice)
- Gary Anthony Williams as Uncle Ruckus (voice)
- Gabby Soleil as Jazmine Dubois (voice)
Guest cast
- Donald Faison as Wedgie Rudlin (voice)
- Corey Burton
- Tichina Arnold
- Adam West
- Dee Bradley Baker
- Mo'Nique
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Judge Reinhold
- Ed Asner as Ed Wuncler (voice)
- Terry Crews
- Rob Paulsen
- Katt Williams as A Pimp Named Slickback (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 77 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 22 | February 17, 2024 | February 17, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 15 | November 6, 2005 | March 19, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 15 | October 8, 2007 | March 23, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 15 | May 2, 2010 | August 15, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 10 | April 21, 2014 | June 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 being re-worked and picked up by Adult Swim. The pilot itself was founded by the lost media community. |
February 17, 2024 |
| 2 | Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic | |
| 3 |
Audio & Visual Commentary - Episode 1 - The Garden Party The Garden Party episode with audio and pop out video commentary |
November 6, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Meanwhile, Riley and the owner's grandson (a soldier back from Iraq) play with guns and Granddad runs into the self-loathing black butler Uncle Rukus. |
November 6, 2005 |
| 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 and Uncle Ruckus argue about white people during a game of checkers. |
November 13, 2005 |
| 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 all his money. But when A Pimp Named Slickback shows up, the truth is revealed. |
November 20, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
October 8, 2007 |
| 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 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. |
October 15, 2007 |
| 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 Granddad still refuse, worse things may be in store. |
October 22, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2 |
Bitches to Rags When his new album tanks, Thugnificent is faced with the horror of getting a real job. |
May 9, 2010 |
| 3 |
The Red Ball Kickball legend Huey Freeman returns after a self-imposed exile from the game. |
May 16, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pretty Boy Flizzy Pretty Boy Flizzy is arrested for armed robbery while in town, and Tom agrees to be his lawyer. |
April 21, 2014 |
| 2 |
Good Times Eddie Wuncler has unique ideas about how Granddad can repay the millions he owes on his house. |
April 28, 2014 |
| 3 |
Breaking Granddad The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market of the hair-care industry. |
May 5, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Adult Swim |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 6, 2005 |
| Last aired | June 23, 2014 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:30:00 |