Season 4 of the American sitcom 'Fresh Off the Boat' premiered on October 3, 2017, and concluded on March 20, 2018. The season follows the Huang family as they navigate life in suburban Orlando, with a particular focus on Eddie Huang's freshman year of high school and his mother Jessica's pursuit of writing a novel. The season also explores themes of cultural identity and adaptation, with Eddie supporting his friend and neighbour Nicole after she comes out as gay.
Characteristics | Values |
---|---|
Season number | 4 |
Year | 2017-2018 |
Premiere date | 3 October 2017 |
Conclusion date | 20 March 2018 |
Number of episodes | 19 |
IMDb rating | 7.4 |
What You'll Learn
The Huang family moves to Orlando, Florida
The Huang family's move from Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown to Orlando, Florida, is the premise of the show "Fresh Off the Boat". The show is loosely based on Eddie Huang's 2013 autobiography of the same name and follows the Huang family as they pursue the American dream.
The fourth season of the show, which aired from October 3, 2017, to March 20, 2018, sees the Huang family still adjusting to life in Orlando. In this season, Eddie starts high school and tries out for the football team, much to Jessica's disapproval. Louis faces challenges at the steakhouse, and the family is still living with Honey and Marvin. The season also explores the relationships between family members, such as the dynamic between Eddie and his brothers, Emery and Evan, as well as Louis and Jessica's attempts to play matchmaker for Grandma and her English teacher.
Throughout the season, the Huang family continues to navigate their new lives in Orlando, Florida, offering a humorous and heartfelt portrayal of immigrant experiences in 1990s America.
Paddle Boat Registration: Michigan's Law and Your Boat
You may want to see also
Eddie Huang starts high school
Eddie Huang's first day at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida, is off to a rough start. He finds it difficult to make friends, and his Chinese noodles for lunch repel his white peers, who liken them to worms. Eddie asks his parents to buy "white people lunch" and has his mother buy him Lunchables, but gets into a fight the next day at school when Walter, the only black kid at the school, calls him a racial slur. Eddie and Walter get into a fight, and Eddie overhears his mother berate the principal for not punishing Walter.
Eddie's lack of friends and distractions in Orlando lead him to excel in school, receiving top marks in his classes. However, his mother, Jessica, believes that school is too easy for him and demands to know where the closest Chinese Learning Center is. Eddie's father, Louis, intervenes, convincing Jessica that homeschooling would be beneficial, and Eddie exposes Louis' deception as a way to end his Chinese Learning Center. Eddie and Louis make amends and play basketball on a neighbour's driveway.
Eddie tries to impress his friends by wooing Honey, the woman next door, but his attempts are futile until Honey approaches him, offering him a hug or a kiss on the cheek. Eddie's feelings for Honey end when he sees Honey's stepdaughter, Nicole Ellis, and develops a crush on her. Eddie is overjoyed to be reunited with his cousin, Justin Chen, who introduced him to rap culture, but is disappointed when Justin announces that he has moved on from rap to grunge. Eddie invites Emery and Evan to his room so they can listen to his rap records.
Eddie begins to envy the other boys in school, some of whom attend weekly sleepovers. Due to his newfound respect for touching Honey's butt, he is invited to a sleepover but finds himself unable to attend when Jessica refuses, citing potential paedophilia. She offers to host the sleepover at the Huang house, but the other boys refuse. Eddie lies about having a dirty movie at home, and the boys decide to have the sleepover at his house. Eddie attempts to steal an adult tape from a video rental store, but his plans are thwarted by Brock, who had predicted his actions.
At the sleepover, Eddie passes off one of Dusty Nugget's sexual harassment tapes as a dirty movie, and the boys believe it. Brock, jealous of Eddie's successful sleepover, steals the tapes and distributes them at school, preventing Eddie from hosting more sleepovers. The school catches on and recommends that the parents have "the talk" with their children. While the other kids are given a textbook version, Eddie is given a more realistic and practical version by Louis, which Eddie appreciates.
Eddie asks his father for money to buy "Shaq Fu", but Louis instead puts him to work at Cattleman's Ranch Steakhouse, wanting Eddie to learn the value of money. Eddie begins working as the "fajita boy" but soon stops showing up, having earned only eighteen dollars. Louis decides he doesn't want to be the kind of father who doesn't spend time with his kids or show affection, and gives Eddie money to buy "Shaq Fu". Eddie shows up at the restaurant with the game, explaining that he wants to earn it himself, and Louis affectionately refers to Eddie as "fajita man".
Eddie tries to spend time with Nicole but finds it difficult due to the older kids and their tormenting ways on the bus. Eddie suggests a carpool, but Nicole doesn't join, preferring to take the bus. After Louis and Jessica are invited to a country club, Jessica hires Nicole to be Eddie's babysitter. Eddie tries to impress her by pouring hot sauce on his food, but spends a lot of time in the bathroom due to his weak stomach. Nicole, however, becomes a fan of Eddie's music and befriends him.
Despite making friends at school, Eddie remains a little distant as they are white, and he is the only Asian in school. Principal Hunter pairs him with Phillip Goldstein, a new Chinese student. Eddie is initially enthusiastic but soon realises he and Phillip are vastly different. Phillip, while ethnically Chinese, was adopted and raised by Jewish white parents and preferred more classical interests such as Tolstoy and Les Miserables, whereas Eddie is a fan of hip-hop. Eddie tries to distance himself from Phillip but is forced to spend time with him both in and out of school. Eddie asks his mother for permission to attend a Beastie Boys concert, and she refuses, so he lies, telling her that Phillip is also interested in going. Phillip plays along, but ditches Eddie after the performance. Eddie calls Jessica, and they head to the Goldsteins' house, where she berates Phillip for his selfish behaviour. Impressed, Eddie is surprised when she drives him to Tampa the next night to attend the Beastie Boys concert.
Eddie continues to navigate the challenges of high school, including dealing with bullies, navigating his relationships with friends and family, and trying to fit in with his peers. He also faces the typical struggles of adolescence, such as crushes, peer pressure, and the desire for independence. Throughout it all, Eddie learns valuable lessons about himself and the importance of family, friendship, and cultural identity.
The Best Fabric for Boat Seats: Comfort and Durability
You may want to see also
Louis Huang battles changes at the steakhouse
In the fourth season of the American sitcom *Fresh Off the Boat*, Louis Huang (played by Randall Park) battles changes at his steakhouse, Cattleman's Ranch.
In the season premiere, Louis is surprised when Michael Bolton decides to bail on their restaurant partnership, allowing Kenny Rogers to buy out Bolton's share. Kenny's transition manager, Matthew Chestnut, requests that major changes be made to Cattleman's, which upsets Louis.
Louis also has to deal with the fact that his son Eddie is growing up and no longer needs him as much. When Eddie acts maturely about his breakup with his girlfriend, Alison, Louis and his wife Jessica feel like they've gotten out of "kid jail" with their final son growing up.
In another episode, Louis gets tired of all the patrons thinking Kenny Rogers is the genius behind the restaurant, so, with Matthew's blessing, he gets a menu item named after himself. He then goes overboard trying to push Louis Huang's 5-Alarm Chili on all the customers. Eventually, Matthew pretends to be a customer to buy the chili, but this backfires when it turns out he is allergic to one of the key ingredients.
In another episode, Louis is proud that Cattleman's has earned the Golden Prune award from a retiree publication, but when word of the award gets around the elderly community, there are unintended consequences.
In the season finale, Matthew Chestnut returns and Louis welcomes him with open arms, but Jessica, Eddie, and Trent are suspicious of his motives.
Repairing Your Plywood Boat: A Comprehensive Guide
You may want to see also
Jessica Huang pens a novel
In the fourth season of the American sitcom 'Fresh Off the Boat', Jessica Huang pens a novel titled 'A Case of a Knife to the Brain'. The season premiered on October 3, 2017, and concluded on March 20, 2018.
The series revolves around the Huang family, a Taiwanese-American family comprising parents Louis and Jessica, their children Eddie, Emery, and Evan, and Louis's mother, Jenny. The fourth season follows Jessica as she writes her novel and Eddie as he enters his freshman year and supports his friend and neighbour Nicole, who comes out as gay.
Jessica Huang, played by Constance Wu, is a no-nonsense, pragmatic, and highly competitive woman who believes in tough love. She often pushes her sons and husband to pursue more success and keep in touch with their Taiwanese heritage.
The series is loosely inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his 2013 autobiography of the same name.
Get a Permit: Paddle Boarding in Pennsylvania
You may want to see also
Nicole comes out as gay
In Season 4 of the TV series "Fresh Off the Boat", Nicole comes out as gay. In the episode “B as in Best Friends”, Nicole has dinner with Eddie, giving him the impression that she is asking him out on a date. However, she is actually trying to come out to him. Nicole tells Eddie that she hasn't come out to anyone else yet and that she told him because he is so easy to talk to.
Nicole is the former next-door neighbour of the Huang family and Eddie Huang's former love interest. She is portrayed by Luna Blaise and first appeared in the episode "The Shunning". She is a rebellious and short-tempered character who is interested in fashion design. She has a strained relationship with her stepmother, Honey, whom she bullies.
Season 4 of "Fresh Off the Boat" aired from October 3, 2017, to March 20, 2018. The season follows the Huang family as they navigate various challenges and milestones. Eddie, the eldest son, starts his freshman year and supports Nicole after she comes out to him.
The Exciting Dynamite Boat Race: An Explosive Adventure
You may want to see also
Frequently asked questions
Fresh Off the Boat is an American sitcom about a Taiwanese-American family pursuing the American dream in the 1990s.
Season 4 of Fresh Off the Boat aired from October 3, 2017, to March 20, 2018.
There are 6 seasons of Fresh Off the Boat.
Fresh Off the Boat was broadcast on ABC.
Season 4 follows Jessica as she writes a novel and Eddie as he starts high school and supports his friend Nicole after she comes out as gay.