Episode
The Boondocks: The Hunger Strike
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Boondocks
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2008-03-16
- Runtime
- 19 min
Episode context
The Hunger Strike is Episode 14 in Season 2 of The Boondocks. It aired on 2008-03-16. The runtime is 19 min.
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Huey and Riley listen to different perspectives on the story of their ancestor Catcher Freeman.
Episode 11: The S-Word
A teacher calls Riley a "nigga" in class, causing Robert to decide that he wants to sue for restitution.
Episode 10: Home Alone
Granddad takes a vacation, leaving the boys alone, but just who is in charge?
Episode 9: Invasion of the Katrinians
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.
Episode 8: Ballin'
Riley learns a lesson in good sportsmanship after he joins a basketball team.
Episode 7: Shinin'
Riley joins Thugnificent's Lethal Injection crew. Meanwhile, a local bully steals Riley's prized chain.
Episode 6: Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch
After many failed attempts at online dating, Granddad finally meets a beautiful woman named Luna… who just happens to be a psycho.
Episode 5: The Story of Thugnificent
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".
Episode 4: Stinkmeaner Strikes Back
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.
Episode 3: Thank You for Not Snitching
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.