Author Archives: Mitchell K. Dwyer

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Non-Spoiler Episode Preview: “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon”

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 12: “Dribbling Tiger, Bounce Pass Dragon” Original airdate April 14, 2015. Microsynopsis: Louis volunteers as coach for Eddie’s basketball team, a group of boys who don’t value team effort. Jessica volunteers as director … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Very Superstitious”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 11: “Very Superstitious” Original airdate April 7, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica gets her first commission, but her superstitions prevent her from cashing the check. Louis cashes it without her knowledge and convinces the boys … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Blind Spot”

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 10: “Blind Spot” Original airdate March 31, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica’s college ex-boyfriend visits the Huang family and stays in their home. Much to Jessica’s consternation, Louis isn’t the least bit jealous. Eddie gets … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “License to Sell”

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 9: “License to Sell” Original airdate March 24, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica, still trying to make it as a realtor, discovers that she needs a license to sell houses. The licensing exam proves more … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Phillip Goldstein”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 8: “Phillip Goldstein” Original airdate March 10, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica and Eddie are at first excited about a new Chinese boy at school, but Eddie finds little in common with the apple of … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Showdown at the Golden Saddle”

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 7: “Showdown at the Golden Saddle” Original airdate March 3, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Eddie plots to share his Parental-Advisory-stickered CD with Nicole in an attempt to show her how grown-up he is. … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Fajita Man” (no spoilers)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Non-spoiler review of Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 6: “Fajita Man” Original airdate February 24, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Desperate to get his hands on the new Shaq-Fu video game, Eddie learns that working for a parent can … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Persistent Romeo”

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 5: “Persistent Romeo” Original airdate February 17, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Eddie invites the guys for a sleepover, promising a dirty movie he doesn’t have. Jessica conducts sexual harrassment training at the restaurant. … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Success Perm”

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 4: “Success Perm” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica’s sister pays a visit from D.C., bringing her husband, mother, and son. In an effort to appear more successful than they … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Shunning”

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 3: “The Shunning.” Original airdate February 10, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica makes a new friend, but Louis worries that this friendship might threaten the well-being of the family business. Louis sees the … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Home Sweet Home-School”

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 1, Episode 2: “Home Sweet Home-School.” Original airdate February 4, 2015. *Watch Online* Microsynopsis: Jessica’s stinginess in trying to keep the restaurant from losing money becomes hostile, so Louis encourages her to spend time at … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons to Catch the ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Premiere Tonight

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

*Watch Online/Download the pilot for free at Amazon Instant Video & iTunes* My heart is still stinging from the cancellation of Sullivan & Son by TBS, so it’s entirely possible that Wednesday’s premiere (plus one extra episode) of Fresh off … Continue reading →

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