The Boondocks season 2 The Story of Catcher Freeman - Metacritic

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TV-MA
Cartoon Network
Jan 28, 2008
23 m

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Cartoon Network
Jan 28, 2008
23 m

Summary The Boondocks is based on the satiric Aaron McGruder comic strip of the same name. The show follows the adventures of two black boys, Riley and Huey Freeman, who experience a culture clash when they move from southside Chicago to the "boondocks" to live with their grandfather.Originally made for FOX, The Boondocks is produced by Rebel Ba...

Directed By: Dan Fausett, Bob Hathcock

Written By: Aaron McGruder, Rodney Barnes, Yamara Taylor, Jason Van Veen, Andre Brooks

TV-MA
Cartoon Network
Jan 28, 2008
23 m

TV-MA
Cartoon Network
Jan 28, 2008
23 m

S2 • Episode 12

The Story of Catcher Freeman

Air Date: Jan 28, 2008

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Summary The Boondocks is based on the satiric Aaron McGruder comic strip of the same name. The show follows the adventures of two black boys, Riley and Huey Freeman, who experience a culture clash when they move from southside Chicago to the "boondocks" to live with their grandfather.Originally made for FOX, The Boondocks is produced by Rebel Ba...

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 8, 2007 • 21 m

...Or Die Trying

Granddad takes the kids to the movies but has to sneak them in since he refuses to pay the exorbitant prices. Huey tries to sabotage the film, but Uncle Ruckus tries to stop him.

Episode 2 • Oct 15, 2007 • 22 m

Tom, Sarah and Usher

After Sarah kicks Tom out over an argument about superstar Usher, he turns to the Freemans and A Pimp Named Slickback for help.

Episode 3 • Oct 22, 2007 • 20 m

Thank You for Not Snitching

Riley's natural inclination to never snitch is challenged when he learns Ed Wuncler III and Gin Rummy are behind a series of robberies in Woodcrest, climaxing in the theft of Granddad's car.

Episode 4 • Oct 29, 2007 • 22 m

Stinkmeaner Strikes Back

Colonel Stinkmeaner returns from Hell after making a deal with the Devil, and possesses Tom in order to take revenge on Granddad.

Episode 5 • Nov 5, 2007 • 23 m

The Story of Thugnificent

When rapper Thugnificent moves in across the street, Granddad complains about the non-stop noise and partying, leading Thugnificent to record a new song, "Eff Granddad."

Episode 6 • Nov 19, 2007 • 23 m

Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch

After various failed attempts at meeting women on MySpace, Grandpa Freeman tries one last time and the results look promising, except for the fact that she was raised by wolves and knows a martial art that seems to be extinct.

Episode 7 • Nov 26, 2007 • 23 m

A bully steals the chain that signifies Riley's membership in Thugnificent's crew, prompting various attempts by Riley to get it back.

Episode 8 • Dec 3, 2007 • 22 m

Riley displays most of his worst traits as he joins Tom's youth basketball team, goofing off during practice, hogging the ball, and being a poor loser.

Episode 9 • Dec 10, 2007 • 23 m

Invasion of the Katrinians

Granddad's cousin and his family take up residence in the Freeman home after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Episode 10 • Dec 17, 2007 • 22 m

When Grandad goes on vacation, he leave Huey and Riley home with Uncle Ruckus as their chaperone. The boys cause enough havoc to chase Uncle Ruckus away, which leaves Huey in charge... much to Riley's disappointment.

Episode 11 • Jan 22, 2008 • 24 m

Grandad and the good Rev. Rolo Goodlove try to cash in big after a teacher calls Riley "the n-word" in school.

Episode 12 • Jan 28, 2008 • 23 m

The Story of Catcher Freeman

Granddad and Uncle Ruckus offer conflicting accounts of a slave revolt led by Huey and Riley's ancestor. Huey reveals that the truth is much different than either of them thought.

Episode 13 • Feb 4, 2008 • 22 m

The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2

Despite many obvious clues to the contrary, Riley denies that his favorite rapper, Gangstalicious, is gay.

Episode 14 • Mar 15, 2008 • 20 m

The Hunger Strike

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.

Episode 15 • Mar 23, 2008 • 23 m

The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show

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.

Top Cast

Regina King

Riley Freeman, Huey Freeman

John Witherspoon

Robert 'Granddad' Freeman, Blind Man

Gary Anthony Williams

Uncle Ruckus, Radio D.J., Reporter

Cedric Yarbrough

Tom Dubois, Col. H. Stinkmeaner, Announcer

Jill Talley

Sarah Dubois, Various, Reporter

Gabby Soleil

Jazmine Dubois, Jazmine DuBois

Jim Meskimen

Anchorman, Bill O'Reilly, Chris Hansen

Carl Jones

Thugnificent, Bathroom Attendant, Civil Rights Protester

Kevin Michael Richardson

Various, Bill Cosby, Announcer

Corey Burton

Various, Anchorman, Armstrong Elder

Charlie Murphy

Ed Wuncler III

DeRay Davis

Various, Leonard, Luna's Ex-Boyfriend, Man at the Door, Slave #1, V.J.

Kym Whitley

Angry Obama Supporter, Church Lady, Crazy Bitch, Customer, Eyewitness, Granddad's Date, Maybelline, Woman on TV

Sam McMurray

The Principal, Ed Wuncler II, Various, Rich Partygoers, Santa Claus, Warden

Affion Crockett

Various, Air Marshal 50 Cent, Old Funeral Attendee, Slave #2, Usher Raymond, Winston Jerome

Rob Paulsen

Various, Announcer, Crowd Member, Doctor, Officer Douche, Police Officer, Reporter, The Art Teacher

Edward Asner

Ed Wuncler

Melique Berger

Vanessa

Samuel L. Jackson

Gin Rummy

Jeff Bennett

Various, Expert Guy, Massa Colonel, Regis Philbin

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