The Boondocks: Season 1
2005 · 15 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 1 of The Boondocks
The first season of the animated television series, The Boondocks originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season one started on November 6, 2005 with "The Garden Party" and ended with "The Passion of Reverend Ruckus" on March 19, 2006, with a total of fifteen episodes.All fifteen episodes from season one were released completely uncensored on a three-disc DVD set in the United States on July 25, 2006.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 The Garden Party
When the owner of Granddad's house invites Granddad and the kids to his garden party, Huey tries to start trouble by saying Jesus was black and comparing Ronald Regan to the devil. Meanwhile, Riley and the owner's grandson (a soldier back from Iraq) play with guns and Granddad runs into the self-loathing black butler Uncle Rukus.
Directing: Anthony Bell · Writer: Aaron McGruder · Cast: Ed Asner, Charlie Murphy, Aaron McGruder, Billy West
1x02 The Trial of Robert Kelly
When the trial of R&B star R. Kelly comes to town and Tom Dubois is the ADA, Huey and Riley are on opposing sides of the hot-button "underage peeing" issue. Meanwhile, Granddad and Uncle Ruckus argue about white people during a game of checkers.
Directing: Anthony Bell · Writer: Aaron McGruder · Cast: Adam West, Jim Meskimen, Kevin Michael Richardson, Crystal Scales
1x03 Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner
Huey and Riley try to convince Grandad that his new girlfriend Cristal (like the champagne) is actually a prostitute. Of course, Grandad doesn't believe them, even when she spends all his money. But when A Pimp Named Slickback shows up, the truth is revealed.
Directing: Anthony Bell · Writer: Aaron McGruder · Cast: Katt Williams, Tiffany Thomas, Jake Cherry
1x04 Granddad's Fight
Grandad and Colonel Stinkmeaner have a beef. One man's blind. One man's feeble. Both are really, really old. Let "The Slugfest In Woodcrest" commence!
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Terry Crews, Maria Canals-Barrera, Miguel Sandoval, Jim Meskimen
1x05 A Date with the Health Inspector
District Attorney and law-abiding citizen Tom Dubois fits the description of the elusive "X-Box Killer" and is arrested. Huey has to find the real killer before Tom is shipped off to "real" prison where he will most assuredly become "someone's girlfriend."
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Charlie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, James Arnold Taylor, Terry Crews
1x06 The Story of Gangstalicious
Riley's favorite rapper, Gangstalicious, is shot and hospitalized in Woodcrest. When Riley goes to visit the rapper, he finds more than he anticipated ... like maybe rappers that make songs like "Thuggin' Luv" aren't necessarily as tough as they seem. Go figure.
Directing: Seung Eun Kim · Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Yasiin Bey, Kevin Michael Richardson, Sway Calloway, James Arnold Taylor
1x07 A Huey Freeman Christmas Mid-Season Finale
A well meaning teacher offers Huey the chance to direct the school Christmas play, and Huey decides to release his vision to the world: "The Adventures of Black Jesus."
Directing: Seung Eun Kim, Anthony Bell · Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Quincy Jones, Tom Kenny, Pat Musick, Sam McMurray
1x08 The Real
While Riley is busy convincing two reality shows that Granddad's blind and running a homeless shelter, Huey is being shadowed by a secret government agent. But is he real?
Directing: Anthony Bell · Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: John C. McGinley, Xzibit, Jeff Bennett, Sam McMurray
1x09 Return of the King
When Martin Luther King Jr. comes out of a coma after 32 years and finds himself thrust into the 21st and life in the post "September 11th" lunacy, his "turn the other cheek" philosophy quickly takes him from beloved national hero to dispised terrorist sympathizer.
Directing: Anthony Bell · Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Kym Whitley, Barry Sobel, Aaron McGruder, Kevin Michael Richardson
1x10 The Itis
Grandad opens "The Itis", the only soul food restaurant in Woodcrest. White people didn't expect it. They also didn't expect high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity.
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Ed Asner, Candi Milo, Barry Sobel, Kym Whitley
1x11 Let's Nab Oprah
Huey has to stop Riley and a small gang of misfit idiots from nabbing the talk show deity, Oprah.
Directing: Seung Eun Kim · Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Corey Burton, Charlie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Michael Richardson
1x12 Riley Wuz Here
When Riley's affinity for grafitti goes too far, Grandad sends him to an art teacher that actually encourages him to do grafitti, only painting murals instead. Meanwhile, Huey discovers a black woman died from watching too much black TV, and decides to watch black TV for 2 weeks to see if that was the cause.
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Jeff Bennett, Corey Burton, Michele Morgan, Rob Paulsen
1x13 Wingmen
When Grandad's oldest friend, and possibly his worst friend, Moe, dies, the Freemans go back home and Grandad wants the possession Moe left him. Meanwhile, Huey is eager to see his friend again but both Grandad and Huey both discover to put the past behind them and focus on the future.
Directing: Seung Eun Kim · Writer: Aaron McGruder · Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Aaron McGruder, Mike Epps, Niecy Nash-Betts
1x14 The Block is Hot
Its February, and its record temperatures of 90 degrees. Luckily, Jazmine has her lemonade stand open, and does pretty well. Her success catches the eye of corporate tycoon Ed Wuncler. Despite several warnings from Huey, Jazmine then learns the true meaning of "capitalism" when Wuncler decides to buy the stand.
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Dee Bradley Baker, Ed Asner, Tress MacNeille, James Arnold Taylor
1x15 The Passion of Reverend Ruckus Season Finale
While Ruckus spreads the word of White Jesus to get into White Heaven, Huey desperately tries to save his friend from death row.
Writing: Aaron McGruder · Starring: Corey Burton, John DiMaggio, Rashon Khan, Jim Meskimen
Season 1 Cast
Regina KingHuey Freeman / Riley Freeman (voice)15 episodes
John WitherspoonRobert Freeman (voice)15 episodes
Gary Anthony WilliamsUncle Ruckus (voice)15 episodes
Gabby SoleilJazmine Dubois (voice)15 episodes
Jim MeskimenVarious (voice)6 episodes
Kevin Michael RichardsonRev. Gibmo Dinero/Comedian (voice)6 episodes
James Arnold TaylorPatient/Gangstalicious Fan (voice)4 episodes
Charlie MurphyEd Wuncler III (voice)3 episodes
Aaron McGruderYoung Granddad (voice)3 episodes
Corey BurtonVarious (voice)3 episodes
Sam McMurraySanta Claus/The Principal (voice)3 episodes
Terry CrewsThe Health Inspector/Defendant (voice)2 episodes
Barry SobelChico / Pat O'Brien (voice)2 episodes
Carl JonesThugnificent (voice)2 episodes
DJ PoohLaughing Funeral Attendee (voice)2 episodes
All Seasons
Season 22007 · 15 ep. · 
Season 32010 · 15 ep. · 
Season 42014 · 10 ep. · Where to Watch Season 1 of The Boondocks
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of The Boondocks?
Season 1 of The Boondocks has 15 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of The Boondocks Premiere?
Aired on November 6, 2005.
Where to watch season 1 of The Boondocks?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, 1x01, "The Garden Party", with a 8.4.