The Boondocks

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    If you love a big, seriously politically incorrect, brilliantly funny show that delivers belly laughs of the "South Park" quantity, then this one's for you.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    100
    Right out of the gate, "The Boondocks" is a water-cooler series that lives up to the hype. It is funny, fearless and continues the vibe of the strip.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    Animation has rarely felt so explosively, hilariously defiant.
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  5. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    90
    An out-of-the-gate triumph.
  6. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    90
    As hilariously scalding onscreen as it is on the daily comics pages.
  7. Houston Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mike McDaniel
    90
    The Boondocks is can't-miss TV, as vicious, funny and relevant as McGruder's comic strip.
  8. The New Republic
    Reviewed by: Lee Siegel
    90
    I can't think of another recent work of art, popular or serious, that's as caustic about race as this wild little cartoon.
  9. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    Outrageous at times, sentimental at other times, "The Boondocks" brings a unique and satiric vision to animation.
  10. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    80
    There are very few series for young adults that deal with race as brazenly and defiantly as "The Boondocks."
  11. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    "The Boondocks" takes on racism the way ''All in the Family" did, by sending up ignorance and extremism rather than moralizing about them.
  12. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    75
    "The Boondocks," with all its knowingly controversial observations and language, is a sort of animated equivalent of "All in the Family." It'll make you think, and maybe even wince - but at the same time, it makes you smile.
  13. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    75
    "Boondocks" is a charming, amusing and good-looking cartoon. What's more, it establishes fertile, identifiable characters and story lines.
  14. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    Like the frequently audacious comic strip that gave it life, "The Boondocks" doesn't mess around.
  15. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    70
    After two episodes, "The Boondocks" shows promise, defies categorization and, basically, could either evolve into a great show or become repetitive really fast.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best TV Season of 2005
8
#8 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
15
#15 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

User Reviews

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 248 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 278
  3. Negative: 23 out of 278
  1. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Hilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedyHilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedy at some of its finest.… Full Review »
  2. Spielberg00
    Oct 4, 2011
    9
    THE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip thatTHE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip that was first published six years before this show was first aired, it has humor that can't get more funny. (The only bad thing about it is you feel so cruel for being sucked into laughing...)… Full Review »
  3. Chrislake94
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    The Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or haveThe Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or have no understanding of the word whatsoever. People complain about the heavy use of the word **** but fail to realize that some black people repeatedly use the word **** It tackles many issues and many stereotypes in society today. The Boondocks did not create stereotypes; stereotypes have been through Black Culture for many years. Aaron McGruder is merely putting those stereotypes onto his Comic strip, now onto to his TV Show.… Full Review »
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