Fresh Off the Boat
Overview
Set in the 1990s, this single-camera comedy follows the life of a hip-hop enthusiast navigating childhood in suburban Orlando. The story centers on an Asian American boy raised by an immigrant father who idolizes American culture and a mother who frequently struggles to understand the nuances of white society. As he balances family expectations and his own identity, the series explores themes of cultural clash and the pursuit of belonging, blending humor with heartfelt moments in the journey of growing up between worlds.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
In 1995, 11-year-old Eddie Huang, a big fan of hip-hop, has relocated with his family from Chinatown in Washington D.C. to the suburbs of Orlando. The...
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2
Home Sweet Home-School
Jessica believes that school is a breeze for the boys, so she assigns them additional homework. Meanwhile, Louis attempts to persuade Jessica to light...
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3
The Shunning
As the cul-de-sac gears up for a block party to celebrate NASCAR, Louis encourages his family to seize the opportunity to forge new friendships and pr...
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4
Success Perm
When Jessica's sister arrives with her wealthy husband, it sparks an intense rivalry within the family. Tensions escalate as everyone tries to keep up...
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5
Persistent Romeo
After Jessica's efforts to conduct a sexual harassment seminar for the restaurant staff fail to resonate, Louis decides to bring in a professional ins...
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6
Fajita Man
Eddie starts working at the restaurant to save up for a new video game he wants.
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7
Showdown at the Golden Saddle
The restaurant's billboard falls victim to vandalism. Meanwhile, Eddie makes an effort to catch the eye of a girl he likes.
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8
Phillip Goldstein
Eddie makes an effort to connect with the only other Chinese student at school, but he faces disappointment when he realizes they don't share any comm...
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9
License to Sell
Jessica feels anxious about her ability to measure up against a leading realtor, which causes her to delay her real estate license exam.
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10
Blind Spot
Jessica's former college boyfriend, Oscar Chow, pays her a visit, and she feels a twinge of annoyance that Louis isn't showing more jealousy. Unbeknow...
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11
Very Superstitious
Jessica’s beliefs in superstitions come into play when she lists a house at 44 West 44th Street, as the number 4 is considered unlucky in Chinese cu...
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12
Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon
Due to budget cuts, Louis and Jessica find themselves coerced into volunteering at their children's schools. Eddie discovers a different aspect of his...
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13
So Chineez
Jessica worries that her family has become too integrated into Orlando life and is losing touch with their Chinese heritage. To address this, she driv...
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Family Business Trip
When Louis has to take his family along on a work trip to Gator World, Jessica discovers the importance of unwinding, while Eddie takes on the challen...
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2
Boy II Man
Nicole persuades Eddie to abandon the piccolo and take on the role of her tutor, but she soon loses interest when she encounters a new guy. Heartbroke...
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3
Shaquille O'Neal Motors
Louis and Jessica celebrate their wedding anniversary, but instead of a romantic dinner, Louis surprises her with a trip to the car dealership. Meanwh...
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4
The Fall Ball
With Eddie's first school dance on the horizon, Louis is eager to ensure the event is as flawless as a classic John Hughes movie. At the same time, Je...
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5
Miracle on Dead Street
The Huangs are experiencing their first Halloween in the suburbs, and Louis is eager to transform their quiet street into a hotspot for trick-or-treat...
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6
Good Morning Orlando
Louis appears on a local morning talk show to promote Cattleman's Ranch, but afterwards, he worries that he embarrassed himself and misrepresented his...
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7
The Big 1-2
On his 12th birthday, Eddie decides to throw a party at the mall with his friends rather than celebrate with his family. When his parents discover his...
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8
Huangsgiving
This year, the Huangs are in charge of Thanksgiving, and Jessica is fiercely committed to surpassing her sister, who has taken the reins in previous y...
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9
We Done Son
Jessica and Honey's relationship faces challenges when they clash over the investment property, leading to a heated disagreement. Meanwhile, Louis's l...
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10
The Real Santa
Jessica and Louis persuade Evan into believing that Santa is actually a scientist with several advanced degrees and a close friend of his mom. Meanwhi...
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11
Year of the Rat
Due to a mix-up with their plane tickets, the Huangs find themselves celebrating the Chinese New Year in Orlando instead of joining the rest of their ...
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12
Love and Loopholes
Honey and Marvin step in to watch the boys, allowing Jessica and Louis to have a romantic Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Eddie has his sights set on taki...
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13
Phil's Phaves
The Cattleman's Ranch gets a negative review, leaving Louis and Jessica frustrated. Meanwhile, Eddie creates a heartfelt mix tape for Alison, but it a...
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14
Michael Chang Fever
Louis and Jessica discover Emery's impressive tennis skills and decide to hire the legendary Billie Jean King as his coach. Meanwhile, Eddie steps in ...
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15
Keep 'Em Separated
Jessica tries to motivate Louis to socialize and make new friends. However, when Louis strikes up a connection with a stunning woman at the pool hall,...
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16
Tight Two
After an accident forces Louis to take a break from work, he quickly learns the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent. Meanwhile, Jessica faces he...
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17
Doing It Right
Following a disagreement with another mother, Jessica worries that her actions may have led to Evan not receiving an invitation to a birthday party.
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18
Week In Review
When the family finds themselves dealing with a lice infestation, Louis decides to leave Jessica to handle the situation on her own. Meanwhile, Eddie ...
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19
Jessica Place
Jessica and Honey stumble upon a thrilling secret regarding Deidre. Meanwhile, Louis and Eddie devise a plan to address their lingering negative feeli...
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20
Hi, My Name Is...
Evan can’t wait to set up his first bank account, but he’s torn between using his American name or his Chinese name. To help him decide, Louis and...
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21
Rent Day
Jessica successfully persuades Honey and her grandmother to lease the newly renovated house, but things don’t unfold as she had hoped.
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22
Gotta Be Me
Louis tries to assist Emery in boosting his cool factor at school. Meanwhile, Jessica shows off her fun side as she chaperones Eddie's field trip to C...
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23
The Manchurian Dinner Date
Eddie's girlfriend is eager to win Jessica over and make a good impression. Meanwhile, Emery turns to Louis for assistance with crafting his graduatio...
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24
Bring the Pain
Louis' brother drops by with exciting news to share. Meanwhile, Eddie is on a mission to figure out how he can catch Chris Rock's newest comedy specia...
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1
Coming from America
The Huangs head to Taiwan to mend their relationship with Gene.
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2
Breaking Chains
On Emery's first day of middle school, Eddie takes the opportunity to guide him through the experience, sharing how he managed to persuade the teacher...
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3
Louisween
Louis makes an effort to get Jessica excited for Halloween, but she’s preoccupied with crafting her debut horror novel. Meanwhile, Emery and Evan ar...
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4
Citizen Jessica
While Louis and the Cattleman's Ranch team get ready to act as a polling location for the 1996 election, Jessica starts to wonder if one of the restau...
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5
No Thanks-giving
Louis and Jessica make the bold choice to open Cattleman's Ranch on Thanksgiving, which sparks an interest in Emery and Evan to venture into the resta...
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6
WWJD: What Would Jessica Do?
Sundays typically mean Jessica and Evan heading to Costco together, but Jessica is taken aback when Evan opts to attend church instead. In another par...
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The Taming of the Dads
To mark their one-year anniversary, Eddie hesitantly takes Alison to watch a contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet. However, when Louis and Alison'...
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Where are the Giggles?
While the Huangs enjoy a night at the movies, Evan finds himself unintentionally left behind at home, prompting Jessica to promise to make it up to hi...
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How to Be An American
While Jessica is undergoing her U.S. citizenship interview, she discloses surprising information from her past that even Louis didn't know. At the sam...
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10
The Best of Orlando
Louis neglects to acknowledge Jessica during his acceptance speech for being named Small Businessman of the Year, which stirs up some tension. Meanwhi...
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11
Clean Slate
As Chinese New Year approaches, Jessica urges her family to resolve all debts, conflicts, and resentments to attract good luck in the year ahead. Stru...
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12
Sisters Without Subtext
Jessica is excited about her sister Connie's decision to attend college. However, when she learns that Connie wants to major in art, Jessica expresses...
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13
Neighbors with Attitude
Jessica feels let down when she discovers she’s been left out of the Neighborhood Watch due to her reputation for being a lone wolf. However, when A...
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14
The Gloves Are Off
Honey vents her frustrations about Marvin's ex-wife, Sarah, who spoils Nicole and leaves Honey to take on the role of the strict parent. Jessica decid...
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15
Living While Eddie
When Jessica discovers that her beloved morning papaya has vanished and the dishwasher has been used properly instead of just as a drying rack, she im...
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16
Gabby Goose
Jessica's intense competitive spirit shines through during the Huangs' couples' game night.
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17
The Flush
Louis is thrilled to organize a weekend getaway for himself and Eddie, but his excitement fades when he ends up hosting a sleepover with his friends i...
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18
Time to Get Ill
As Jessica battles a nasty flu and attempts to rest, Louis and the boys indulge in an extravagant pay-per-view wrestling event that she would definite...
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19
Driving Miss Jenny
Louis becomes anxious that Grandma's new motorized wheelchair might grant her too much independence, leading him to monitor her closely. However, he s...
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20
The Masters
When Louis and Jessica discover that Tiger Woods has Thai heritage, they become motivated to shape Eddie and Evan into the next golfing sensation. Thi...
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21
Pie Vs. Cake
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22
This Is Us
Eddie is excited to finish middle school and begin high school alongside his friends. However, when Jessica considers enrolling Evan in a prestigious ...
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23
This Isn't Us
Louis and Jessica embark on significant transformations to enhance their family's quality of life. However, these new developments bring along their o...
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B as in Best Friends
The Huangs continue to be without a home and take up residence with Honey and Marvin. Jessica’s aspirations soar when she is selected to participate...
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2
First Day
On his first day of high school, Eddie is eager to join the football team to win over his girlfriend Alison, even though Jessica has explicitly told h...
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3
Kids
As Louis and Jessica come to the conclusion that Eddie has reached a level of maturity that allows them to leave him on his own, they feel a sense of ...
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4
It's a Plastic Pumpkin, Louis Huang
On Halloween, Louis feels let down when Evan doesn’t share his excitement for the holiday. Meanwhile, Eddie and his friends hatch a plan to sneak in...
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5
Four Funerals and a Wedding
Following the death of Jessica's aunt, the Huang family heads to Houston, where the boys meet Jessica's father for the first time. Noticing the strain...
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6
A League of Her Own
Having shared her truth with Honey and Jessica, Nicole now faces the challenge of revealing her sexuality to Marvin, worried about disappointing her f...
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7
The Day After Thanksgiving
The Huangs' plan to forgo Thanksgiving is short-lived when Louis decides to play matchmaker by inviting Grandma's ESL teacher, Bernard, after witnessi...
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8
The Vouch
Louis deceives Jessica, claiming he adores her completed horror novel. Meanwhile, Eddie and his buddies buy a massive 300-disc CD carousel to enjoy th...
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9
Slide Effect
Eddie starts to feel that he should seek out more popular friends to stand out in high school. Meanwhile, Jessica chooses to keep the money intended f...
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10
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Jessica, leading the HOA Christmas committee, warns that caroling might be canceled this year after last year's mishaps. Deirdre steps in, suggesting ...
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11
Big Baby
Honey's intrusive mother scoffs at her plan to enroll in a parenting class. Meanwhile, Louis and Marvin's complimentary cruise quickly spirals into a ...
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12
Liar Liar
Eddie feels frustrated when he sees Nicole adjusting her views just to win over her latest crush. Meanwhile, Louis is excited about the idea of making...
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13
The Car Wash
As Jessica's writing career begins to thrive, Louis becomes anxious that she may be drifting away from him. In an effort to reignite their romance, he...
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14
A Man to Share the Night With
After Michelle Kwan secures a silver medal at the Olympics, Jessica makes an effort to hide the news from Emery and Evan. Meanwhile, Louis decides to ...
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15
We Need to Talk About Evan
After Michelle Kwan finishes second in the Olympics, Jessica attempts to shield Emery and Evan from the news, but she soon finds herself tangled in a ...
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16
Ride the Tiger
As the Huangs celebrate Chinese New Year, they engage in a game that requires them to speak only Mandarin, leading to a heated rivalry between Jessica...
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17
Let Me Go, Bro
The Huangs are delighted to learn that Eddie has earned a place in the Honor Society, but Evan can't shake off his frustration about it. At the same t...
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18
Measure Twice, Cut Once
After Louis reacquires Kenny Rogers' share of Cattleman's Ranch, he begins to second-guess his abilities as the sole proprietor. In an attempt to alle...
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19
King in the North
Honey organizes a peaceful getaway before the baby is born, but Jessica transforms the vacation into a mission to secure an endorsement from Stephen K...
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Fresh Off the RV
As Honey and Marvin joyfully welcome their new baby, Jessica's much-anticipated book hits the shelves. With enthusiasm, she prepares for a bookstore r...
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2
The Hand That Sits the Cradle
Jessica steps in to support new mom Honey during her postpartum period, known as Zuo Yue Zi, but Honey soon discovers that following Jessica's rigid r...
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3
Workin' the 'Ween
Honey and Marvin invite Jessica and Louis to become godparents to baby Maria, and Jessica volunteers to babysit on Halloween. However, the Huangs are ...
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4
Driver's Eddie
Determined to help Eddie improve his driving skills after a police officer's remark about Asian drivers, Louis takes it upon himself to be his teacher...
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5
Mo' Chinese Mo' Problems
Jessica and Lewis are excited about the arrival of a Chinese family in their neighborhood. Meanwhile, Evan takes it upon himself to gather information...
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6
Sub Standard
Jessica becomes worried upon learning that Eddie's substitute English teacher has discarded the syllabus for the class. Meanwhile, Louis and Honey str...
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7
Where Have All the Cattlemen Gone?
Louis is heartbroken when he learns that Matthew Chestnut is leaving the restaurant for a position at Dollywood. In response, he decides to bring on E...
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8
Cousin Eddie
Eddie tells Jessica that he plans to celebrate Christmas with his friend Nicole in New York. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan are determined to assist an str...
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9
Just the Two of Us
Louis and Jessica are thrilled to believe they’ve scored a luxurious weekend escape at a high-end resort. However, their excitement quickly fades wh...
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10
You've Got a Girlfriend
Evan is now dating someone, but Jessica is not pleased at all. She fears that this new relationship will take his focus away from his studies and hurt...
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11
Driver's Eddie 2: Orlando Drift
Eddie finally earns his driver's license, but instead of enjoying newfound independence, he’s met with an overwhelming to-do list from his mom. Mean...
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12
Legends of the Fortieth
After watching the film "Legends of the Fall," Louis becomes captivated by nature and decides to celebrate his 40th birthday with a family camping tri...
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13
Grand-Mahjong
During the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lees—Elaine, Julius, and their son Horac—return to their festive traditions. Elaine offers Jessica a...
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14
Cupid's Crossbow
Valentine’s Day arrives, but the atmosphere is far from loving as Jessica and Louis go head-to-head to provide Evan with the ultimate tips for his d...
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15
Be a Man
Jessica drives Principal Hunter up the wall at Evan’s school by declaring herself the “shadow principal,” trailing him throughout the day to gai...
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16
Trentina
Eddie starts a romantic relationship with Trent's sister, Tina, which creates tension between him and Trent. Meanwhile, Evan struggles to pass his phy...
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17
These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
Frustrated by his mom’s claim that he’s too immature for a student exchange to Taiwan, Eddie takes Jessica’s phrase “my house, my rules” to ...
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Rancho Contento
Louis puts in a lot of effort to persuade Jessica to think about retiring early, but she firmly stands her ground. Meanwhile, Eddie seeks guidance on ...
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Vice Mommy
As Jessica embarks on her college journey, she leaves Evan to manage things at home, dubbing him “vice mommy.” However, both her return to school ...
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Nerd Watching
Evan feels increasingly frustrated as Eddie impresses his friends with his laid-back charm, leaving Evan feeling like a total geek. Meanwhile, Louis a...
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Under the Taipei Sun
Eddie heads off to Taiwan for a cultural exchange program, brushing aside his parents' warnings about the challenges they faced when they arrived in A...
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22
No Apology Necessary
As the Huangs begin to adjust to life without Eddie, an unexpected international incident thrusts him into the spotlight in Taiwan, bringing him back ...
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Help Unwanted
After Brandi Chastain nets the decisive World Cup goal against China and dramatically tears off her jersey in celebration, Evan experiences his first ...
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College
As Grandma Jenny, Emery, and Evan focus on what lies ahead, Louis and Jessica reminisce about the past. Meanwhile, Eddie finds himself grappling with ...
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Grandma's Boys
Inspired by Marvin’s joyful transition into retirement, Grandma Huang feels it's time for her to embrace this new chapter in her life as well.
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S’mothered
Eddie confronts his anxieties and takes the big step of introducing his girlfriend, Tina, to his mother.
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5
Hal-lou-ween
Halloween has rolled around once more, and as Eddie inches toward college (perhaps), the Huang brothers are on a mission to pick a group costume that ...
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Chestnut Gardens
Upon Matthew Chestnut's return to Cattleman’s Ranch, the majority of the crew views him as a negative presence, except for Louis, who stands by him....
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Practicum?!
Jessica is concerned about what lies ahead for Evan as he juggles his ambitions of becoming a doctor and a president. Meanwhile, Eddie has chosen Alle...
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TMI: Too Much Integrity
The Huang parents are determined to improve the lives of their loved ones. Jessica insists on organizing mandatory family outings for Eddie, Emery, an...
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Lou Wants To Be A Millionaire
Louis finds himself daydreaming about handing over the reins of Cattleman’s Ranch to Eddie, though he has concerns about the menu selections. At the...
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Jessica Town
Louis offers his assistance to Jessica as she navigates her holiday preparations. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery, and Evan end up on Santa's naughty list aft...
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11
A Seat At The Table
Thanks to Louis' guidance on career strategy, Jessica secures her ideal position as a private school dean. However, she soon realizes she was chosen a...
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The Magic Motor Inn
Eddie, eager to dodge Jessica's anger when the SAT scores come out, persuades Evan that he should seek help from their old classmate and spelling bee ...
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13
Mommy And Me
After boasting to Honey about her parenting skills, Jessica is caught off guard when an upset Evan expresses his desire to be with her more. At the sa...
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Family Van
As the reliable Huang family van encounters a serious problem, Jessica and Louis cope with the setback in their individual ways. At the same time, the...
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Commencement
Jessica struggles to come to terms with her outlook on the future while the boys each begin to uncover their personal aspirations.
