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The Best Episodes of Fresh Off the Boat

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A '90s-set single-camera comedy about a hip-hop-loving Asian kid growing up in suburban Orlando, being raised by an immigrant father obsessed with all things American and an immigrant mother often bewildered by white culture.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 9 - License to Sell
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - License to Sell

    S1:E9

    Jessica worries she can't compete with a top realtor and puts off taking the exam for her license.

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writer:Camilla Blackett

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  2. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 1 - Coming from America
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Coming from America

    S3:E1

    The Huangs travel to Taiwan to set things right with Gene.

    Director:Nahnatchka Khan
    Writer:Nahnatchka Khan

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  3. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 2 - Breaking Chains
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Breaking Chains

    S3:E2

    Eddie shows Emery the ropes on his first day of middle school, revealing that he convinced the teachers and staff into believing fake Chinese customs that provide special privileges at school. Meanwhile, Jessica is thoroughly offended when Louis hires a housekeeper to help lighten her load at home.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  4. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 8 - Where are the Giggles?
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Where are the Giggles?

    S3:E8

    While the Huangs are out at the movies, Evan is accidentally left home alone, and Jessica vows to make it up to him. Meanwhile, Marvin takes a spill and is visited by Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  5. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 9 - Slide Effect
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Slide Effect

    S4:E9

    Eddie begins to think he needs to find cooler friends to make his mark in high school; Jessica decides to pocket the money she is given to have her photograph professionally taken for her book.

    Director:Sasie Sealy
    Writer:Erica Oyama

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  6. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 14 - A Man to Share the Night With
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - A Man to Share the Night With

    S4:E14

    When Michelle Kwan comes in second place at the Olympics, Jessica tries to keep it from Emery and Evan. Louis changes Eddie's bedtime, hoping to spend more quality time together watching Letterman.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  7. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 16 - Ride the Tiger
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Ride the Tiger

    S4:E16

    For Chinese New Year, the Huangs play a game where they can only speak in Mandarin, which quickly turns into a tense competition between Jessica and Evan, putting Jessica's first televised interview for her novel in jeopardy. Emery is excited to end his year of bad luck and finally ask his crush to the spring fling, but when he is still having trouble, Louis decides to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eddie doesn't receive a red envelope from Big Auntie and enlists Grandma Huang's help to figure out why she's angry with him.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  8. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 6 - Sub Standard
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Sub Standard

    S5:E6

    Jessica is concerned when she discovers that Eddie's substitute English teacher has thrown out the class syllabus; Louis and Honey try in vain to find a workout group that can help both of them lose some weight.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  9. Fresh Off the Boat Season 6 Episode 14 - Family Van
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Family Van

    S6:E14

    When the trusty Huang family van takes a turn for the worst, Jessica and Louis each process the loss in their own way. Meanwhile, the boys take advantage of the opportunity for some bonding time and sneak off on a road trip to find their Washington, D.C., time capsule.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Talia Bernstein

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  10. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Sweet Home-School
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Home Sweet Home-School

    S1:E2

    Jessica thinks school must be too easy for the boys and gives them extra homework; Louis tries to get Jessica to ease up on her strict approach.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  11. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 3 - Louisween
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Louisween

    S3:E3

    Louis tries to get Jessica into the Halloween spirit, but she's busy writing her first horror novel. In the meantime, Emery and Evan debate what costumes to wear and Eddie is excited about partying with high schoolers at Nicole's house.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  12. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 6 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?

    S3:E6

    Sundays are usually reserved for Jessica and Evan's weekly Costco run, but Jessica is thrown for a loop when Evan decides to go to church instead. Meanwhile, Marvin treats Louis to a free teeth-whitening session, and Eddie and Emery find creative ways to get rid of the healthy cereal in the multi-pack.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  13. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 11 - Clean Slate
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Clean Slate

    S3:E11

    On the eve of Chinese New Year, Jessica pushes the entire family to settle all debts, disputes and grudges to ensure good fortune for the coming year. Unsure if she can contain her temper for the remainder of the day, Jessica enlists Emery to makes sure she keeps her cool. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan go on a wild goose chase to hunt down some hate mail, and Eddie is forced to entertain his super lame cousin, on a special Chinese New Year-themed episode.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  14. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 14 - The Gloves Are Off
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Gloves Are Off

    S3:E14

    Honey complains about Marvin's ex-wife and Nicole's mother Sarah, who lets Nicole do whatever she wants, forcing Honey to always be the tough parent. Jessica tries to do something about it, even though that's not what Honey wanted. Meanwhile, the kids see a commercial stating that a motorized chair can be free to someone over 65, but they don't know Grandma's age and she doesn't know herself.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Sheng Wang

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  15. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 15 - Living While Eddie
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Living While Eddie

    S3:E15

    After her precious morning papaya goes missing and the dishwasher was used for its actual purpose rather than just a drying rack, Jessica automatically accuses Eddie as the culprit. Yet when a record store manager accuses him of stealing a CD, she realizes he has other motives for his actions. Meanwhile, Louis and Emery are bursting with excitement when a TV crew comes to shoot an infomercial at Cattleman's Ranch.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  16. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 19 - Driving Miss Jenny
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Driving Miss Jenny

    S3:E19

    Louis worries that Grandma’s new motorized wheelchair gives her too much freedom, so he makes it a point to keep a close eye on her. However, he quickly learns that his constant hovering is cramping her style. Meanwhile, Jessica fears that Emery’s sentimental ways have turned him into a hoarder, and Eddie tries to hustle his way into Evan’s already-successful side business.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  17. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 1 - B as in Best Friends
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - B as in Best Friends

    S4:E1

    Still homeless, the Huangs move in with Honey and Marvin. Jessica’s dreams come true when she gets a chance to compete on “Wheel of Fortune” during Best Friends Week with Honey. Eddie starts high school and is still on the outs with his pals but finds unexpected sympathy from Nicole. Michael Bolton offers to step in at the restaurant to give Louis more time with his family, but does he have an ulterior motive?

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  18. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 2 - First Day
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - First Day

    S4:E2

    It’s the first day of high school and Eddie wants to join the football team to impress girlfriend Alison, despite Jessica forbidding him to try out. Emery finds out that Evan has been moved up a grade and is in middle school with him. Louis battles with Kenny Roger’s right-hand man over changes at the steakhouse

    Director:Alisa Statman
    Writer:Laura McCreary

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  19. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 17 - The Flush
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Flush

    S3:E17

    Louis excitedly plans a guys’ weekend for he and Eddie, but is disappointed when he invites his buddies over for a sleepover instead. Unbeknownst to Louis, Eddie and his friends were hiding out in his room, trying beer for the first time. So when Eddie has an adverse reaction to alcohol, also known as the Asian Flush, Louis reassures his eldest son that the discomfort will pass and reminisces about his college drinking days. Meanwhile, Jessica, Emery, Evan and Honey go on a road trip to Georgia in search of “The Big Peanut” and to save a few dollars on a piece of furniture.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  20. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 20 - The Masters
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Masters

    S3:E20

    Upon learning that Tiger Woods is half Thai, Louis and Jessica get inspired to groom Eddie and Evan into becoming the next great Asian golf prodigies. They put their differing parenting styles to the test and make a friendly bet to see who can develop the better golfer.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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  21. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 5 - Four Funerals and a Wedding
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Four Funerals and a Wedding

    S4:E5

    When Jessica’s aunt passes away, the Huang family packs their bags for Houston where the boys see Jessica’s father for the first time. While observing the distant relationship, Louis makes it his mission to push Jessica and her father closer together. Meanwhile, Evan decides to make Eddie the executor of his will, prompting Emery and Eddie to fight over who is the better older brother.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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  22. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 7 - The Day After Thanksgiving
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Day After Thanksgiving

    S4:E7

    The Huangs’ idea to skip Thanksgiving this year doesn’t last long when Louis plays matchmaker and invites Grandma’s ESL teacher, Bernard, to dinner after he notices their flirtation in class. To Jessica’s amazement, Grandma Huang offers to cook the entire meal to show her appreciation. Meanwhile, to prove his maturity, Evan lets Eddie and Emery sneak him into his first R-rated movie.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  23. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 15 - We Need to Talk About Evan
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - We Need to Talk About Evan

    S4:E15

    When Michelle Kwan comes in second place at the Olympics, Jessica tries to keep it from Emery and Evan, only to get caught up in an elaborate conspiracy theory that leads them seeking answers from Nancy Kerrigan. Meanwhile, Louis changes Eddie's bedtime to spend more quality time together watching Letterman, but feels slighted when Eddie spends his newfound free time elsewhere.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writers:Josh Kirby, Jon Veles

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  24. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 5 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems

    S5:E5

    Jessica and Lewis are thrilled when a Chinese family moves into the neighborhood; Evan goes door-to-door collecting information for the census bureau; Eddie and Emery plot to find out when they can sneak over to use someone's pool.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Jeff Chiang

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  25. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 13 - Grand-Mahjong
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Grand-Mahjong

    S5:E13

    It’s Chinese New Year and the Lees, Elaine, Julius and son, Horac, are back. Elaine tries to give Jessica tips on building a better relationship with Grandma Huang. Meanwhile, inspired by a Lee family tradition, Louis challenges Emery to a wrestling match to start the new year; and Eddie goes all in betting his red envelope money on who will be the winner.

    Director:Kyle Weber
    Writer:Cindy Fang

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Best Episodes Summary

"License to Sell" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat". It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Alisa Statman and written by Camilla Blackett, it aired on 3/24/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Coming from America".