Ep 1. Family Business Trip
- TVPG
- September 22, 2015
- 20 min
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7.7 (389)
In the season 2 premiere of Fresh Off the Boat, titled "Family Business Trip", the Huang family gears up for a business trip to Gator World, Florida. Eddie is excited to take a break from school and explore the South, while Jessica is eager to network and potentially expand the family's restaurant chain.
The trip doesn't start off smoothly, with the family experiencing some hiccups along the way, including a missed flight and lost luggage. But once they arrive in Florida, the family embarks on a wild adventure at Gator World, with Eddie and his younger brothers Emery and Evan getting up close and personal with the reptiles.
Meanwhile, Jessica meets up with her sister Connie, who lives in Orlando and runs a successful steakhouse. The two sisters have a complex relationship, with Jessica struggling to reconcile her own ambitions with Connie's success. But the siblings eventually find common ground and bond over a shared love for business and family.
Back at Gator World, Louis Huang, the family patriarch, encounters some unexpected competition: a fellow Chinese restauranteur who is also looking to expand his business. Louis is initially intimidated by the man's success, but after a heart-to-heart conversation, he realizes that there's enough room for both of them to succeed.
The episode is full of laughs, heartwarming moments, and great performances from the cast, including Constance Wu as the determined Jessica, Randall Park as the lovable Louis, and Hudson Yang as the goofy yet endearing Eddie. Overall, "Family Business Trip" is a great kickoff for season 2 and sets the stage for more exciting adventures from the Huang family.