We’ve already passed the halfway mark for Season 1 of Fresh Off the Boat. (Catch up online: Episodes 1 and 2, Episodes 3 and 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, and if you haven’t downloaded the pilot for free on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video, definitely do that, too.)
Episode 6 ratings on (2/24) were solid, holding strongly against NBC’s show The Voice, according to FutonCritic: ABC’s Tuesday Holds Against The Voice Premiere – Fresh Off the Boat and Repeat After Me Gain Younger Viewers:
Fresh Off the Boat (8-8:30pm – 5.8 million and 1.9/6 in AD18-49): At 8pm opposite the start of NBC’s 2-hour The Voice premiere, ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat held steady week to week in Adults 18-49 (1.9/6) to match its best Tuesday performance. In addition, the new comedy was up for the 2nd week in a row in Adults 18-34 (+9%), tied a series high in Teens 12-17 and set a new series high with Kids 2-11 (+50%). The ABC freshman was Tuesday’s #1 comedy for the 3rd consecutive week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.
Remember, aside from the ratings (which are most important), the network is also tracking legal downloads/streaming, as well as social media (Hashtag: #FreshOffTheBoat). So if you want to show the network your support, definitely watch, download, and tweet/post about it.
Multiple episodes are currently available for streaming using the “WATCH ABC” app for iOS. As of now, these downloads and streams are only legit available in the U.S./North America. Sorry to all our overseas readers that we can’t necessarily provide you links; you’ll just have to catch it on satellite for now.
EPISODE 7: “Showdown at the Golden Saddle” (S1E7)
- ABC.com (FREE for a limited time; sign in with a TV provider required)
- Amazon Instant Video ($1.99 SD; $2.99 HD)
- Hulu (Hulu Plus account required)
- iTunes ($2.99 HD)
- Verizon FiOS (Subscription required)
- Xbox Video ($1.99 SD; $2.99 HD)
- Xfinity/Comcast (Subscription required)
“Showdown at the Golden Saddle” – Things are looking up for the Huangs when Louis gets the restaurant a billboard in a prime spot in Orlando. They even get an invite to the country club. But when someone repeatedly vandalizes the billboard, they’re left wondering why. Eddie works hard to get the attention of the girl he’s crushing on (Luna Blaise as Nicole), but it doesn’t help matters when his mom hires her to babysit him, on “Fresh Off the Boat,” TUESDAY, MARCH 3 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery and Ian Chen as Evan. Eddie Huang provides the voice over narration.
Guest starring are Lucille Soong as Grandma Huang, Paul Scheer as Mitch, Chelsey Crisp as Honey, Ray Wise as Marvin, Steve Little as Finnegan, Luna Blaise as Nicole, Trevor Larcom as Trent, Evan Hannemann as Barefoot Dave and Alex Quijano as Officer Bryson.
“Showdown at the Golden Saddle” was written by Keith Heisler. Lynn Shelton directed.
“Fresh Off the Boat” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound.
About the show:
It’s the ’90s and 11 year old, hip-hop loving Eddie (Hudson Yang) just moved to suburban Orlando from DC’s Chinatown with his parents (Randall Park and Constance Wu). It’s culture shock for his immigrant family in this comedy about pursuing the American Dream. Fresh Off the Boat is based on Chef Eddie Huang’s memoir Fresh Off the Boat.Fresh Off the Boat stars Randall Park as Louis, Constance Wu as Jessica, Hudson Yang as Eddie, Forrest Wheeler as Emery and Ian Chen as Evan.
Fresh Off the Boat is executive produced and written by Nahnatchka Khan and executive produced by Jake Kasdan for 20th Century Fox Television.
SEASON 1
- EPISODE 1 Review | Watch Online: Fresh Off the Boat Pilot (S1E1)
- EPISODE 2 Review | Watch Online: Home Sweet Home-School (S1E2)
- EPISODE 3 Review | Watch Online: The Shunning (S1E3)
- EPISODE 4 Review | Watch Online: Success Perm (S1E4)
- EPISODE 5 Review | Watch Online: Persistent Romeo (S1E5)
- EPISODE 6 Review | Watch Online: Fajita Man (S1E6)
- EPISODE 7 Review | Watch Online: Showdown at the Golden Saddle (S1E7)