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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 3 Episode 9 - How to Be An American
    8.2/10(409 votes)

    S3:E9

    During Jessica's U.S. citizenship interview, she reveals shocking details about her past that even Louis was not aware of. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery and Evan have a day off from school and attempt to take the family minivan out for a joyride.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Camilla Blackett

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  2. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 23 - The Manchurian Dinner Date
    8.1/10(380 votes)

    S2:E23

    Eddie's girlfriend is determined to try and impress Jessica. Emery asks Louis for help with his graduation speech.

    Director:Nahnatchka Khan
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  3. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 19 - Jessica Place
    8.0/10(414 votes)

    S2:E19

    Jessica and Honey find out a juicy secret about Deidre. Louis and Eddie come up with a way to deal with some negative emotions.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Abbey Caldwell

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  4. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 1 - Coming from America
    7.9/10(410 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Nahnatchka Khan
    Writer:Nahnatchka Khan

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  5. Fresh Off the Boat Season 4 Episode 16 - Ride the Tiger
    7.9/10(269 votes)

    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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  6. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 3 - The Shunning
    7.8/10(721 votes)

    S1:E3

    When the cul-de-sac plans a block party to celebrate NASCAR, Louis urges the family to use the event to make new friends (and promote Cattleman’s Ranch Steakhouse). But Jessica has problems fitting in, especially after she befriends a beautiful trophy wife the roller blade moms don’t like. Meanwhile, Eddie schemes to win the respect of the neighborhood kids

    Director:Jake Kasdan
    Writer:Nahnatchka Khan

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  7. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 10 - Blind Spot
    7.8/10(539 votes)

    S1:E10

    Jessica's college boyfriend, Oscar Chow, comes to visit. She's a bit miffed that Louis isn't a little more jealous....but she's got a blind spot and is completely oblivious to the fact that Oscar is gay. Meanwhile, Eddie goes to great lengths to get out of the school science fair.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:David Smithyman

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  8. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 3 - Shaquille O'Neal Motors
    7.8/10(463 votes)

    S2:E3

    It's Louis and Jessica's wedding anniversary and Louis plans a romantic evening out - to the car dealership. Meanwhile, Evan and his "friends" help Eddie buy The Hot Dogger, a hot dog-shaped water slideSource: ABC

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  9. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 2 - Breaking Chains
    7.8/10(374 votes)

    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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  10. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 4 - Success Perm
    7.7/10(646 votes)

    S1:E4

    A visit from Jessica's sister and her affluent husband creates out-of-control family rivalry.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  11. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 2 - Boy II Man
    7.7/10(481 votes)

    S2:E2

    Nicole convinces Eddie to ditch piccolo and become her tutor, then ends up ditching him when she meets a new boy. Crushed, Eddie stops eating and listens to Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" on repeat. Jessica is confused by his behavior and seeks parenting advice from Honey.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  12. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 7 - The Taming of the Dads
    7.7/10(362 votes)

    S3:E7

    To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Eddie reluctantly agrees to take Alison to the see a modern remake of Romeo and Juliet. But when Louis and Alison's dad bond over their love of Shakespeare and crash their date, Alison wonders if she and Eddie's relationship has lost its spark. Meanwhile, Jessica gets called for jury duty and campaigns to be the "Jury Boss," and Emery and Evan struggle with the responsibilities of raising a Tamagotchi digital pet.

    Director:Sean Kavanagh
    Writer:Rich Blomquist

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  13. Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 Episode 5 - Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    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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  14. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Sweet Home-School
    7.6/10(747 votes)

    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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  15. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 6 - Fajita Man
    7.6/10(595 votes)

    S1:E6

    Eddie takes a job at the restaurant so he can earn money for a new video game.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Matt Kuhn

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  16. Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Episode 13 - So Chineez
    7.6/10(518 votes)

    S1:E13

    Jessica fears her family has assimilated so much to life in Orlando that they’ve lost their Chinese identity. So she drives everyone nuts making them reconnect with their culture, from Louis, who she insists decline an invite to join the country club, to Eddie, who she makes do a report on China for his World Day project.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Sanjay Shah

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  17. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 1 - Family Business Trip
    7.6/10(496 votes)

    S2:E1

    When Louis is forced to bring his family on a business trip to Gator World, Jessica learns the art of relaxation and Eddie takes on the "Death Roll." Meanwhile, Evan loses his last baby tooth but isn't ready to join the big kid club.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Nahnatchka Khan

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  18. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 5 - Miracle on Dead Street
    7.6/10(434 votes)

    S2:E5

    It's the Huangs' first Halloween in the suburbs and Louis is determined to turn their "dead" street into a prime destination for trick-or-treaters. And as Louis, Eddie, Emery, Evan and even Grandma Huang show off their elaborate costumes, Jessica has bigger plans - to protect her investment property from teenage pranksters.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  19. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 20 - Hi, My Name Is...
    7.6/10(376 votes)

    S2:E20

    Evan is excited to open his first bank account, but is unsure if he should use his American name or his Chinese name on the account. As a result, Louis and Jessica reveal how they acquired their American names and recall the first time they met.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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  20. Fresh Off the Boat Season 2 Episode 24 - Bring the Pain
    7.6/10(355 votes)

    S2:E24

    Louis' brother pays a visit with some big news. Eddie attempts to find a way to watch Chris Rock's latest comedy special.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Sanjay Shah

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  21. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 6 - WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
    7.6/10(360 votes)

    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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  22. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 8 - Where are the Giggles?
    7.6/10(350 votes)

    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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  23. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 10 - The Best of Orlando
    7.6/10(336 votes)

    S3:E10

    Louis forgets to thank Jessica in his acceptance speech when he's named Small Businessman of the Year; and Eddie, Emery and Grandma start their own clothing line.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Eric Ziobrowski

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  24. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 11 - Clean Slate
    7.6/10(324 votes)

    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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  25. Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 Episode 12 - Sisters Without Subtext
    7.6/10(318 votes)

    S3:E12

    Jessica is thrilled that her sister Connie is finally taking the opportunity to go to college. But when she discovers that she wants to pursue an art degree, Jessica disagrees with Connie's passion for art and does not see how it would add any value to her or her family. Meanwhile, Marvin and Honey take Eddie, Emery and Evan with them to visit a retirement home. As much as Honey loves Marvin, she realizes that their age difference really does have long-term implications.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Rachna Fruchbom

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Best Episodes Summary

"How to Be An American" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Off the Boat". It scored 8.2/10 based on 409 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Camilla Blackett, it aired on 1/3/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Manchurian Dinner Date".