The Boondocks

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

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  1. LindseyW
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This show is genius because it not only dis whites but blacks. If your not so stuck up then you will not have a problem with this show.
  2. GCamel
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    I have seen two episodes so far and think that it is hilarious. It is an intelligent, dry-wit type of comedy. The jokes don't always slap you in the face the creators want you to think for a sec to fully appreciate the humor. AND NO!, it is not a black and white thing. It is an introspective look at the Black Community and some of the ignorant attitude and behavior displayed by "some only".
  3. RSkells
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    i saw the episode on the R Kelly case and it was absolutely hilarious. i thought it was smart and touched on many insecurities and issues within the African American community. that was just one episode but on this evidence, i'll be watching every sunday. what an outstanding show. its the honesty of the show thats really refreshing. there are black characters that reflect a wide i saw the episode on the R Kelly case and it was absolutely hilarious. i thought it was smart and touched on many insecurities and issues within the African American community. that was just one episode but on this evidence, i'll be watching every sunday. what an outstanding show. its the honesty of the show thats really refreshing. there are black characters that reflect a wide range of personalities, not just what the news media and BET (a reinforcer of stereotypes if you ask me) try to promote as the Image of the African American. it also shows how race can blind us to fact and cloud our good judgement. its an episode i will not be forgeting soon. i'll be tuning in again and again.… Expand
  4. TK
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    This is my new favorite show!!!! as soon as i saw ads for this and heard the hype i was amped for this show. Best of all it ended up being funny, smart, stupid (in a good way). It is a show that african americans such as me can enjoy and relate to, especially after chappelle show was cancelled. Now this gaem isn't for people who are easily offended or uptight. If you like other shows This is my new favorite show!!!! as soon as i saw ads for this and heard the hype i was amped for this show. Best of all it ended up being funny, smart, stupid (in a good way). It is a show that african americans such as me can enjoy and relate to, especially after chappelle show was cancelled. Now this gaem isn't for people who are easily offended or uptight. If you like other shows on adult swim you'll love this!… Expand
  5. JonathanH
    Nov 2, 2005
    9
    Fantastic stuff. Japanese anime style, with distinct Afro-American stylings and themes, but funny in the same universal sense as Chappelle and Mencia manage to be.
  6. Gnarles
    Nov 22, 2005
    7
    Doesn't always work - and when it doesn't, it's near-terrible - but the show is worth watching for the times when it really catches fire. The look of the show is visually incredible as well, leagues ahead of the poorly-drawn muck that passes for cartoons these days. This show has great potential, but it's too early to see if it will be met.
  7. WAKS
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    After watching the first four (4) episodes of McGruder's comic-turned television show, I have to say that I am pleased with its message and shock value. I think Mr. McGruder is doing what all franchise players should do in crunch time, take over. I am a writer and I am not afraid to say what I have to say about African Americans, my people. This show is no more degrading than After watching the first four (4) episodes of McGruder's comic-turned television show, I have to say that I am pleased with its message and shock value. I think Mr. McGruder is doing what all franchise players should do in crunch time, take over. I am a writer and I am not afraid to say what I have to say about African Americans, my people. This show is no more degrading than watching music videos on VH1, BET or MTV. It is no more degrading than watching our young black girls and boys on the streets imitating life, ie streetwalking, drug peddling, etc. Maybe, Mr. McGruder and I live in a different America, one where prejudices and stereotypes don't exist. :) Here's a tidbit, integration only made things worse and we haven't grown past its narcotic-like addiction. From the 60's til now, if you consider yourself to be an intellectual, nothing's really changed. We are still a people dependent on society's ills and McGruder is NOT one of those ills in which I speak. Daily, we are bombarded with bullshit from America. From government to entertainment to religion. Nothing is sacred anymore. We are told what to wear, what is successful, what is life, what is this, what is that. We make Hitler references about every dictator that comes along, but the propaganda job that America has pulled off over the years is ridiculous and we are all to blame. Black America is just as guilty as anyone else. It seems as though we have to become sideshows to be considered productive and successful. From my experience, shock value is what we need. Maybe today's youth will see this program and grow up trying to effect change, not repeating learned behavior.… Expand
  8. glennw
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    awesome show. Been reading the strip for years. Love it.
  9. DaWiz
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    You won't confuse this with any other show, trust me. Some of the sharpest black comedy writing combined with a style that isn't Anime flavored. It's authentic anime. American TV and cartoons have turned a corner on this one!
  10. KarenW
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Lasting value! I've laughed more at this premire than I did at the pilot of Family Guy.
  11. KJones
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Loved it!!! I can only wonder what my neighbors thought that sound was at 11:35 pm (me falling off my chai).
  12. BobX
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    The commentary and satire is much too sophisticated for the average joe but it still was very well done. Definitely not the slapstick comedy that we americans have been force fed for the lat 20 years.
  13. PaulR.
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Subtle and shrewd. Hits its mark and makes me smile. We've had cartoons about blacks that either made them look super stereotyped (Proud Family) or super politically-correct (Static Shock) but this show actually gives us people we can relate with. Well done.
  14. KimberlynH
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    This show is great, I watch it with my kids whom is of age to view it is very funny, keep up the good work this will be a long runner.
  15. IsaacC
    Jan 11, 2006
    10
    All I have to say is I'm going to watch this show as much as I can - Something this honest and entertaining won't last long.
  16. JaimeD
    Jan 24, 2006
    10
    still surprised this airs on tv....props....madd respect....
  17. LizmonD
    Mar 19, 2006
    10
    This shit is real
  18. Craig
    Mar 19, 2006
    0
    I hate this show because its racist against white people clearly,. Frank my butt - its frankness is bullcrapt. Yeah there is racism and black people have been screwed over. I have black friends who are not republican "uncle toms" and they hate this shit too for what it is - shit. I'm no Ronald Reagon fan but that crap about white heaven - the creator deserves to be slapped down for I hate this show because its racist against white people clearly,. Frank my butt - its frankness is bullcrapt. Yeah there is racism and black people have been screwed over. I have black friends who are not republican "uncle toms" and they hate this shit too for what it is - shit. I'm no Ronald Reagon fan but that crap about white heaven - the creator deserves to be slapped down for inciting trouble - I will stop watching adult swim because of this show.… Expand
  19. Eric
    Mar 22, 2006
    5
    I'd give this show a 0 if it weren't for the social satire. I was hoping that this show would be as funny as his comic strip it's based on, but the voices just ruin everything.
  20. BlackContractor
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    LOL!!! It's funny to see people complain that the show paints "White" people as all evil. I mean, at least watch the show. Anyone who has seen an episode knows McGruder's humor is much more about the "Black" community than "Whites". It exposes that many "Blacks" use the n-word. It exposes that many "Blacks" worship "Whiteness". It exposes the negative behaviors we have. And it LOL!!! It's funny to see people complain that the show paints "White" people as all evil. I mean, at least watch the show. Anyone who has seen an episode knows McGruder's humor is much more about the "Black" community than "Whites". It exposes that many "Blacks" use the n-word. It exposes that many "Blacks" worship "Whiteness". It exposes the negative behaviors we have. And it actually talks about solutions, ala the King episode. There isn't anything out there that compares to this. Right on Aaron!!!!… Expand
  21. BobBobby
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This show is awsome i love this show the boondocks the comic strip is good to :)
  22. ludinem
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    great cartoon and commentary about societal issues
  23. RalishaO
    May 11, 2006
    10
    Man let me tell you about this so called racist show. Its great stuff. Because you dont understand the real meanings behind each epsiode dont get mad. I hope the show goes on for a while as long as everybody loves raymond. Cuz hell i don't love raymond but he still on Tv. The fact of the matter is white people are comfrotable knowing how black people (generally) feel about them. The Man let me tell you about this so called racist show. Its great stuff. Because you dont understand the real meanings behind each epsiode dont get mad. I hope the show goes on for a while as long as everybody loves raymond. Cuz hell i don't love raymond but he still on Tv. The fact of the matter is white people are comfrotable knowing how black people (generally) feel about them. The Boondock is racist why cuz ronald reagan the devil or maybe cuz the government is lying about 9 11 no i know because Jesus Is Black. News flash he may not have been black but he was a man of color. He was hebrew he aint have blonde hair and blue eyes. The world is racist when a 7year has to sleep wit a weapon under her pillow because she scared of the white people. Bump that they keepin it real wit errbody. this is coldest show on tv right now, Yea they do say the N word alot (in respect for the white people i'll say the N word) but if a group of people take a word wit negative connations and use it postively. i will also admitt that it does cause tension if a white person walks up to me and say the N word. its guarnteed to go down. Point is if u dont like it dont watch it but dont ruin it for those of us who do… Expand
  24. MLee
    Jun 12, 2006
    9
    This might be one of the funniest shows I've ever watched, period. And, it makes you think, in so many levels. It entertains, AND it challenges you...
  25. RisikaB
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best shows on TV! It's funny, but has quotes in it that really make you think. The Show is a little racist to white people but that adds to the humor in some ways.
  26. Ismail
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    You can't hate. Shake those who do because they only want the show to drop. It's common sense these days that racism still exist. Form your own future. It's the only way go.
  27. liamb
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    This show is the best GO HUEY!!!!
  28. HavocTroll
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    The best show on the Adult Swim line-up (That is currently owned by Turner)
  29. JDB.
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    I feel that this show is a dose of much needed realism to a much neglected part of the socioeconmic structure, as well as an eye opener for outsiders. Very well done.
  30. DeeDee
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    The Boondocks is smart, funny, relevant and entertaining. Racism will not end because anyone stops using the N- word. Focusing on that cause you to miss all the totally relevant social and mulit-cultural commentary the show has to offer. MacGruder is the bomb!
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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

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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
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    Animation has rarely felt so explosively, hilariously defiant.
  2. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    90
    An out-of-the-gate triumph.
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  3. 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.
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