Fresh Off the Boat
Seen it?2015 | 6 seasons | Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (75 on Metacritic) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 2 Broke Girls or Bob's Burgers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 5 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 403K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 13 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 22015 · 24 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight- Season 32016 · 23 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42017 · 19 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52018 · 22 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 62019 · 15 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Nahnatchka Khan
- Randall ParkLouis Huang
- Constance WuJessica Huang
- Hudson YangEddie Huang
- Forrest WheelerEmery Huang
- Ian ChenEvan Huang
- Lucille SoongGrandma Huang
- Chelsey CrispHoney
- Ray WiseMarvin