Invasion of the Katrinians
Synopsis
Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Jericho Freeman (Robert's cousin) and his family — extremely annoying, selfish, and lazy — move in with Robert and the boys, who soon want to get rid of them as soon as possible.1
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[1] Hurricane Katrina displaced Jericho Freeman and his family.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the United States Gulf Coast in August 2005, causing catastrophic flooding in New Orleans and the surrounding region. The episode — which aired in December 2007, over two years after the hurricane — is set in the aftermath of the disaster. The title "Katrinians" is a pun on the displaced population, and the episode uses the housing crisis caused by the storm as the premise for a family invasion comedy.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode summary: "Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Jericho Freeman...")
[2] Jericho Freeman is Robert's cousin.
Jericho is a relative of Robert Freeman, introduced as a displaced family member seeking shelter. The episode plays on the horror of unwanted houseguests who overstay their welcome, a classic sitcom premise given edge by the post-Katrina context. The Freemans' home, already crowded with Huey and Riley, becomes the stage for a family satire that tests the limits of charity and blood ties.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode summary: "Jericho Freeman (Robert's cousin)")
[3] Cedric the Entertainer voices Jericho Freeman.
Cedric the Entertainer, a veteran stand-up comedian and actor known for his work on The Steve Harvey Show and the Barbershop film series, voices Jericho. His performance brings a blustering, entitled energy to the character that makes the family's intrusion both comic and grating. The casting continues the series' pattern of booking major comedians as guest voices.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode guest stars lists Cedric the Entertainer as Jericho Freeman)
[4] Lil Wayne voices Jericho's son.
Lil Wayne, one of the most influential rappers of the 2000s, voices Jericho's son in a guest role. At the time of the episode's airing, Lil Wayne was at the height of his commercial success, with his album Tha Carter III released the following year. His casting in the series reflects the show's deep integration of hip-hop culture into its voice cast.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode guest stars lists Lil Wayne as Jericho's son)
[5] The family is described as extremely annoying, selfish, and lazy.
The episode's satire targets the tension between charity and resentment within extended family. The Freemans' generosity curdles into a desire to be rid of their guests, and the show does not flatter anyone in the dynamic: the guests are caricatures of entitlement, and the hosts are driven to increasingly petty measures. The humour is uncomfortable, pushing the boundaries of the sitcom houseguest trope.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode summary: "extremely annoying, selfish, and lazy")
[6] Story by Aaron McGruder, screenplay by Rodney Barnes; directed by Dan Fausett.
Rodney Barnes, a frequent screenplay writer for the series, wrote the teleplay based on McGruder's story. Dan Fausett directed. The episode carries production code 212, placing it in the middle of the season's production order.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (episode list credits)
[7] The episode aired on December 10, 2007 on Adult Swim.
Season two of The Boondocks aired on Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block. The second season ran from October 2007 to March 2008, with fifteen episodes. "Invasion of the Katrinians" was the ninth episode of the season.
Source: The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia (season overview and air dates)
Sources
1. The Boondocks season 2 — Wikipedia. Accessed August 17, 2026.