The Boondocks Timeline ( Real )

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November 6, 2005

Premiere of The Boondocks TV Show

The animated television series 'The Boondocks' premiered on Adult Swim, bringing Aaron McGruder's comic strip to television.

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May 2, 2010

Release of The Boondocks Season 3

Season 3 of 'The Boondocks' premiered on Adult Swim, continuing the show's satirical take on African-American culture and social issues.

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June 23, 2014

Cancellation of The Boondocks TV Series

Adult Swim announced the cancellation of 'The Boondocks,' ending the show's run after three seasons.

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January 26, 2019

Announcement of The Boondocks Revival

It was announced that 'The Boondocks' would be revived with a new season, bringing the series back after several years.

The Boondocks Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Granddad moves to Woodcrest

Robert Freeman moves with his grandsons Huey and Riley from the South Side of Chicago to the predominantly white suburb of Woodcrest to start a new life.

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Shortly after moving to Woodcrest

Huey starts his own newspaper

Huey Freeman launches the 'The Boondocks' newspaper to express his political and social views in the community.

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Early years in Woodcrest

Riley becomes a gangsta rapper

Riley Freeman pursues a career as a young gangsta rapper, often causing trouble and clashes with his grandfather and brother.

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Early period in Woodcrest

Granddad has a run-in with Uncle Ruckus

Robert Freeman deals with the presence of Uncle Ruckus, a self-hating black man who looks down on the Freemans and others in the community.

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Throughout series

Huey defends the community from extremist threats

Huey frequently confronts and exposes extremist groups and corrupt figures threatening the peace and fairness in Woodcrest.

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Mid-series

Granddad contemplates dating again

Robert Freeman explores the dating scene, facing comedic and sometimes awkward situations in his pursuit of companionship.

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Mid-series

Riley joins a local gang

Riley momentarily joins a local street gang, which leads to conflicts and lessons about loyalty and consequences.

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Later seasons

The Freemans host a community event

The family organizes a block party to improve neighborhood relations and bring diverse community members together.

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Later seasons

Huey gives a powerful speech against injustice

Huey delivers a passionate and insightful speech addressing racial injustice and societal problems in Woodcrest, inspiring change.