The Boondocks — Season 2
Satire, chaos, and black humor.
About this season
The second 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 two started on October 8, 2007 with "...Or Die Trying" and ended with "The Story of Gangstalicious 2" on February 4, 2008. Although fifteen episodes were produced for season two, only thirteen aired in the United States. "The Hunger Strike" and "The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show" never aired in the U.S due to legal reasons. Although these episodes were never aired in U.S.A, they were aired in Canada and Latin America; and were also released on DVD and iTunes. All fifteen episodes from season two were released completely uncensored on a three-disc DVD set in the United States on June 10, 2008. In addition all episodes from season two are available on iTunes.
Episodes (15)
1. ...Or Die Trying
8.8Aired 8 October 2007 • 21 min
Granddad, Huey, Riley and Jazmine must avoid guards after they sneak in to a theatre to watch Soul Plane 2: The Blackjacking.
2. Tom, Sarah and Usher
7.9Aired 15 October 2007 • 22 min
While on a date with Tom Dubois, Sarah Dubois meets the singing sensation, Usher. Sarah starts being obsessed with Usher, and Tom begins to think Sarah is cheating on him. Sarah kicks Tom out of the house and Tom moves in with the Freemans. A pimp Named Slick Back returns in this episode to try to help Tom get Sarah back.
3. Thank You for Not Snitching
7.8Aired 22 October 2007 • 20 min
Two men are invading homes, and Riley and Granddad are refusing to speak to the police. It gets worse when Granddad's car, Dorothy, gets stolen by the robbers. If Riley and Granddad still refuse, worse things may be in store.
4. Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
9.0Aired 29 October 2007 • 21 min
Huey has a dream of Stinkmeaner and Granddad says that he was a menace and he sent him to hell like he deserves. Stinkmeaner's spirit later inhabits Tom Dubois' body and goes looking for revenge against Granddad. Huey must stop him from killing Granddad.
5. The Story of Thugnificent
7.3Aired 5 November 2007 • 22 min
The infamous rapper Thugnificent moves to the neighbourhood with his friends Macktastic and Flonominal, eventually leading to Granddad becoming annoyed with his new neighbours. Their feud inspires Thugnificent to create a diss-track called "Eff Granddad".
6. Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
8.3Aired 19 November 2007 • 22 min
After many failed attempts at online dating, Granddad finally meets a beautiful woman named Luna… who just happens to be a psycho.
7. Shinin'
7.0Aired 26 November 2007 • 22 min
Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Injection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain.
8. Ballin'
7.3Aired 3 December 2007 • 21 min
Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team.
9. Invasion of the Katrinians
7.4Aired 10 December 2007 • 22 min
Jericho Freeman, Granddad's cousin, and his family, who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina, arrive at the Freeman's home looking for a place to stay. Granddad reluctantly allows the family to stay, but is soon trying to get rid of them.
10. Home Alone
7.2Aired 17 December 2007 • 21 min
Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge?
11. The S-Word
8.0Aired 21 January 2008 • 23 min
A teacher calls Riley a "nigga" in class, causing Robert to decide that he wants to sue for restitution.
12. The Story of Catcher Freeman
8.8Aired 28 January 2008 • 22 min
Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman.
13. The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2
8.0Aired 4 February 2008 • 22 min
Granddad worries about Riley's sexuality when he notices that he begins to dress and act like "in-the-closet" rapper, Gangstalicious.
14. The Hunger Strike
6.7Aired 16 March 2008 • 19 min
Huey goes on a hunger strike in a boycott of BET, and receives some high-profile support from Reverend Rollo Goodlove, who may be more interested in his own self-promotion than any good intentions.
15. The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show
7.7Aired 23 March 2008 • 22 min
In the wake of Huey's failed protest against the network, BET's Harvard-educated programming chief, Weggie Rudlin, is moving ahead with his promise to create The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show.