Following its Adult Swim record-setting premiere, The Boondocks drew even more viewers with its Nov. 13 episode, titled ‘The Trial of R. Kelly.’ According to Cartoon Network, the show enjoyed double-digit delivery and ratings growth in its second week, making it the most-watched program on the late-night animation block that caters to adults 18-34.
Based on series creator Aaron McGruder’s popular comic strip of the same name, The Boondocks stars Regina King (Miss Congeniality 2,Ray) as the voices of streetwise brothers Huey and Riley Freeman, who have been sent to live in the suburbs with their cantankerous grandfather, voiced by John Witherspoon (Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next). Other regular voices are provided by Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911), Gary Anthony Williams (Malcolm in the Middle), Gabby Soleil (Johnson Family Vacation) and Jill Talley (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie).
The show’s ratings have, in part, been fueled by the controversy surrounding its politically-charged themes and liberal use of the ‘N’ word. Also, like Comedy Central’s South Park, the series revolves around young kids who say outrageous things and get involved with adult issues. In the latest episode, Huey and Riley find themselves on opposing sides of the hot-button ‘underage peeing’ issue when troubled R&B star R. Kelly comes to town.
The episode put The Boondocks at No. 12 on the list of ad-supported basic cable’s top 50 shows of the week among adults 18-34, and helped drive Adult Swim to a 33-week winning streak for total day delivery of adults 18-24 and men 18-24.
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