Fresh Off the Boat: Season 1

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Fresh Off The Boat: Season 5

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: February 4, 2015

Starring: Lucille Soong, Randall Park, Constance Wu

Summary: 11-year-old Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) and his family move from Washington D.C.'s Chinatown to the suburbs of Orlando in 1985 in this comedy inspired by Eddie Huang's memoirs.

Creator: Nahnatchka Khan

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. So Chineez
Air Date: April 21, 2015
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S1:E12. Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon
Air Date: April 14, 2015
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S1:E11. Very Superstitious
Air Date: April 7, 2015

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Dan Fienberg

Feb 4, 2015

Along with FOX's "Last Man On Earth," Fresh Off The Boat is one of the best new network comedies of the spring and both are probably better than any network half-hour--allowing for "Jane the Virgin" genre wiggle-room here--that debuted last fall. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Feb 12, 2015

It’s a relief to find that Fresh Off the Boat is not only genuinely funny and surprisingly broad but also a little bit subversive. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Feb 2, 2015

Fresh Off the Boat finds jokes in plenty of other, non-racial issues, and that’s often the bonus that gives you confidence this is a show with legs. Read full review

Mekeisha Madden Toby

Feb 4, 2015

Fresh off the Boat has soul, flavor and an incredible cast. Time will tell if the comedy finds the audience it richly deserves. Read full review

Verne Gay

Feb 3, 2015

Fresh Off the Boat is charming, convivial, even--gasp--at times cute. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Feb 2, 2015

It won’t be the hit of the year, but Fresh Off the Boat is worth a look. Read full review

David Wiegand

Feb 2, 2015

The first episode focuses far too much on these stereotypes. On top of that, it’s not even funny. But what a difference a second episode makes.... The real difference between the first and second episodes, though, is not just that the stereotypes are eventually turned upside down but that the characters are no longer just those stereotypes. Read full review

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woshiairy

Apr 30, 2015

I really enjoyed the show and thought it is a breeze of fresh air. It is funny but not over the top. It does define some core values in Chinese culture and how Chinese ppl react to certain things that happen in western world. I hope the show can keep going for many seasons.

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lukechristiansc

Mar 5, 2015

the channel ABC has really got some really hilarious shows coming out this year, and Fresh off the boat is one of those shows that has good foreign comedy and the stereotype formula for this show is why it is so perfect. Grade B

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jjh

Mar 14, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I lovveee this show so much, omg . And, finally, a show about Asians! I've been waiting for this day. There is just something about Asians that I like so much, they're amazing! The show is absolutely hilarious, everyone should definitely watch this show!… Expand

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chrismovieguy

Feb 9, 2015

we watched it as a family after the middle and the wongs really won us over it was hilarious loved the father and the two little kids didn't really like eddy or the mother my self but I loved everything else the kids girlfriend is hilarious as well can't wait till Tuesday to see more of thewe watched it as a family after the middle and the wongs really won us over it was hilarious loved the father and the two little kids didn't really like eddy or the mother my self but I loved everything else the kids girlfriend is hilarious as well can't wait till Tuesday to see more of the show you should really try it if you haven't already highly recommend that you watch… Expand

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reasonate

Aug 21, 2015

Binge-watched this show in the last week and enjoyed it. The parents and the little brothers are much more interesting and like-able than the main character/narrator, but Eddie is more meh, than bad, so it doesn't throw off the show too much. Constance Wu is awesome as the semi-tiger momBinge-watched this show in the last week and enjoyed it. The parents and the little brothers are much more interesting and like-able than the main character/narrator, but Eddie is more meh, than bad, so it doesn't throw off the show too much. Constance Wu is awesome as the semi-tiger mom and livens up any scene she is in. This isn't the best show I've ever seen, but it is funny and interesting enough for me to look forward to the next season.… Expand

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AljosaO

Sep 5, 2016

According to the Urban Dictionary, the phrase »Fresh off the boat« means: « Someone of Asian descent who has recently immigrated to a new country (usually the US)«. And that is almost what the series Fresh Off The Boat is. We follow the Huang family immigration from comfortable Chinatown inAccording to the Urban Dictionary, the phrase »Fresh off the boat« means: « Someone of Asian descent who has recently immigrated to a new country (usually the US)«. And that is almost what the series Fresh Off The Boat is. We follow the Huang family immigration from comfortable Chinatown in Washington D.C. to Orlando, where they face the problems of assimilation.

Inspired by Eddie Huang's memoir Fresh Off The Boat is (at least at first sight) an Asian Everybody Hates Chris (coming form Eddie's point of view) or an Asian Black - ish (coming from the whole family's perspective). Storylines and motives are expectedly overused, we experience a 'been there, done that' déjà - vu BUT not for very long. A talented cast, led by (undoubtedly) by a newcomer Constance Wu, and smart writing (even though it sometimes – intentionally – indulges into the stereotypes) saves the basic plots. Supporting Wu is Randall Park, pleasantly portraying subordinate but always - positive husband and father.

The series enjoys a network – style sitcom story concept (main story starts and concludes within the same episode), which enables it to explore a wide variations of problems for its main characters. From eating the »American food« at lunch breaks to adjusting to mostly white suburbs of Orlando, Florida.

The series is set in mid – 90s, so references are in order. From 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G and Wu - Tang Clan to Air Jordans and O.J. Simpson.

I am entering the second season optimistically. Eddie Huang's narrative is departing, which means more time to explore stories of the whole family. Giving the 24 episode second season, that is extremely desirable.… Expand

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bluetea

Dec 5, 2015

This show bit off more than they can chew. I'm so sick of that same old cliches and stereotypes.
There are aliens! They are so-oo weird and lame, ha-ha!

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2019
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 5, 2018
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2017
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2016
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2015
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 4, 2015
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  S1:E13. So Chineez
  Air Date: April 21, 2015
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  S1:E12. Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon
  Air Date: April 14, 2015
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  S1:E11. Very Superstitious
  Air Date: April 7, 2015
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  S1:E10. Blind Spot
  Air Date: March 31, 2015
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  S1:E9. License to Sell
  Air Date: March 17, 2015
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  S1:E8. Phillip Goldstein
  Air Date: March 10, 2015
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  S1:E7. Showdown at the Golden Saddle
  Air Date: March 3, 2015
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  S1:E6. Fajita Man
  Air Date: February 24, 2015
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  S1:E5. Persistent Romeo
  Air Date: February 17, 2015
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  S1:E4. Success Perm
  Air Date: February 10, 2015
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  S1:E3. The Shunning
  Air Date: February 10, 2015
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  S1:E2. Home Sweet Home-School
  Air Date: February 4, 2015
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 4, 2015