Fresh Off the Boat season 1 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Jessica faces a challenge selling the cursed Allen house, hindered by her superstitions, especially around the number 4. Meanwhile, Eddie gets involved in selling bootleg CDs at school and is encouraged to run for class president. Louis secretly buys a mechanical bull to boost business, leading to Eddie breaking his arm and a series of cover-ups. Despite selling the Allen house, Jessica's superstitions lead to a family ritual to remove bad luck. Eddie wins the school election but faces the mundane reality of his role.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Allen house considered difficult to sell?
It has a reputation for being cursed, a rodent problem, a hole in the roof, and a history of a brutal murder.
What are some of Jessica's superstitions?
She avoids the number 4 due to its unlucky connotations in Chinese culture and believes in the protective power of jade.
How does Eddie get involved in the student council election?
The school counselor, Ray, suggests he run for class president and use his entrepreneurial skills positively.
What is the significance of the number 4 in the episode?
In Chinese culture, the number 4 is considered bad luck because it sounds like the word for "death."
Why does Louis buy a mechanical bull for his restaurant?
He believes it will attract more customers and compete with a rival restaurant's attraction.
What challenge does Eddie face in his campaign for class president?
He competes against candidates with catchy slogans and gimmicks, like chocolate dreidels and connections to Scottie Pippen.
How does Jessica eventually sell the Allen house?
Despite her superstitions, she sells it but is later unsettled by the bad luck she believes it brings.
What lie does Eddie tell about how he broke his arm?
He initially says he tripped on a rug, then claims he got into a fight, and later mentions his dad's machete.
Why does child services get involved with Eddie's family?
There are conflicting reports about how Eddie broke his arm, raising concerns about parental neglect.
How does the family try to remove bad luck?
They perform a ritual involving zodiac books and advice from relatives to counteract the bad luck from selling the Allen house.
What is the outcome of Eddie's school election?
Eddie wins the election but is disappointed to learn his free period involves menial tasks due to budget cuts.
How does the family resolve their issues at the end of the episode?
They acknowledge the impact of superstitions and lies, with Louis agreeing to remove the mechanical bull and Jessica performing a ritual to remove bad luck.
What is the role of Ray, the school counselor, in the episode?
Ray encourages Eddie to use his entrepreneurial skills for student council and helps him deal with the aftermath of his lies.
Why does Jessica struggle with selling the Allen house?
Her superstitions about the house's unlucky reputation and the number 4 make her hesitant.
How does the family's belief in superstitions affect their decisions?
Their actions, such as avoiding certain numbers and performing rituals, are heavily influenced by their superstitious beliefs.
