Fresh Off the Boat How to Be an American (Season 3, Episode 9)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

Fresh Off the Boat

How to Be an American (Season 3, Episode 9)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 21 min | Comedy

During Jessica's U. S. citizenship interview, she reveals shocking details about her past that even Louis didn't know. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery, and Evan have a day off from school and attempt to take the family minivan out for a joyride.

Creator

Nahnatchka Khan (created by)

Showrunner

Nahnatchka Khan

Director

Chris Koch

Writers

Eddie Huang (inspired by the book by) | Camilla Blackett (written by) (executive story editor) | David Smithyman (executive story editor) | Sheng Wang (story editor)

Producers

Eddie Huang (producer) | Justin McEwen (producer)

Cinematographer

Brandon Mastrippolito (director of photography)

Editor

Jeremy Cohen

Casting

Anya Colloff | Michael V. Nicolo (as Michael Nicolo)

Production Designer

Liz Kay

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 3, 2017

Release date

Jan 3, 2017 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

6 wins & 32 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Randall Park Louis Huang Louis Huang See fewer	WandaVision (2021)
Constance Wu Jessica Huang Jessica Huang See fewer	The Terminal List (2022)
Hudson Yang Eddie Huang Eddie Huang See fewer	Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Forrest Wheeler Emery Huang Emery Huang See fewer	Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Ian Chen Evan Huang Evan Huang See fewer	Shazam! (2019)
Lucille Soong Grandma Huang Grandma Huang See fewer	Freaky Friday (2003)
Chelsey Crisp Honey Honey See fewer	Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Michael Masini Rodney Rodney See fewer	Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
Ray Wise Marvin Marvin See fewer	Dead End (I) (2003)
Rachel Cannon Deidre Deidre See fewer	Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Paul Scheer Mitch Mitch See fewer	The League (I) (2009)
Paul Mabon Officer Officer See fewer	The Pitt (2025)
Zachary Knighton Doug Doug See fewer	The Hitcher (2007)
Brian Reed Garvin Manager Manager See fewer	Centurion AD: Demons Within (2017)
Marie Del Marco Waitress Waitress See fewer	Matlock (2024)
Cheryl Francis Harrington Swearing-In Officer Swearing-In Officer See fewer	Grey's Anatomy (2005)