The Trial of R. Kelly

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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When the trial of R&B star R. Kelly comes to town and Tom Dubois is the ADA, Huey and Riley are on opposing sides of the hot-button "underage peeing" issue. Elsewhere, during a checkers game, Granddad and Uncle Ruckus argue about white people.
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  • This episode was absolutely hilarious!!!

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    By BabyKitten199, Sep 03, 2011 Report Abuse
    This was the first episode of the show that I've seen but OMG, it had me in tears from laughing so much! I love the voices of all of the characters. The scene where the prosecutor was asking the underage girl about R. Kelly peeing on her was the best "If I didn't want to be p***ed on, I would've moved outta the way. S***, I been p***ed on by guys w/out a record deal, it ain't no big thing." I love Cedric Yarbrough (Jonesy from Reno 911) & he played the best exasperated prosecutor ever - "We have a video tape!!! She's a little girl!!!" I can't wait to see more episodes of this show!!! it's a great addition to Adult Swim!moreless

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  • R. Kelly goes on trial. Huge mountain of evidence against him, yet he walks out a free man. Why? Read my review.

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    By lightning_kf, Jul 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is the episode that I truly believe was a lot better than the first episode, "Garden Party." From the scene where Whitney Houston and Bobby Browne to the end of R. Kelly's trial had me laughing like crazy. I know Robert Freeman and Uncle Ruckus had some funny moments too, though my main focus is on R. Kelly's trial.

    "The Trial of R. Kelly" also shows us that not only can some famous celebrities can get away with some of the most heinous crimes because of their name alone, it also shows us how stupid and ignorant black people can be sometimes. And I'm black myself so no offense.

    R. Kelly had a cell written with his name on it after seeing all of the evidence, ranging from urine samples to the video where R. Kelly is actually peeing on the girl and calling his social security number for the court to hear. Okay that last piece of evidence was good. But 2 things saved R. Kelly's hyde: his defense attorney and the fact that EVERYONE in that court room (expect the Dubios and Huey) was a die-hard fan, even the judge.

    I'm glad Huey talked some sense to those people in there, even if it fell on deaf ears. If it were an average black man that did that, everyone would want him rot in prison. However, the defendant was R. Kelly. Need I say more?

    All in all, a great episode to start off the beginning of Season 1. Looking forward to Season 2 next year.moreless

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  • The trial of R Kelly

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    By saiyanman5215, Jul 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    This has to be one of the funniest episodes of any show I have every seen. The timing was great. Some, if not most, of the characterizations were dead on. The one-liners were great and the dialogue seemed to fit well. There isnt much to not like about a show that takes one of the day's headlines and skewers it much like a sketch comedy does. That doesnt cheapen the experience any though cause this whole show's premise is one that has a man-on-the-street level of story-telling and it's those sensibilities that bring out the best in this episode. The exchanges between the main/central characters (Grandpa, Huey, Riley) come off as very believeable (especially considering my personal family experience). The only downside (if it can be called that) is seeing another celeb get out of trouble, serious trouble just because they're famous. It's sickening, but I suppose that's how the cookie crumbles. It's also possibly why we watch................moreless

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  • Another awesome episode of The Boondocks.

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    By tv4ever, Jul 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    This episode was hilarious. The reason why R.Kelly walked away a free man was because his lawyer said R.kelly was just loving his black sisters and pointing out how Tom Dubois was married to a white woman even though he was black which at that point made the jury and the people hate Tom. I won't reveal anymore things but overall, this was a very well-written episode.

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  • Huey does battle with ignorance in this episode...and ignorance wins.

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    By antifrantik, Jul 15, 2010 Report Abuse
    The episode cleverly discusses both sides of the R.Kelly debate, with Riley and Huey both making valid points for the for and against sides respectively. However, McGruder goes on to explain, through the unfolding events in the episode, that reason often takes a back seat in such situations.

    I've always wondered why R. Kelly is not in jail right now at this very moment. "The Trial of R. Kelly" asserts that the dude is obviously guilty, and in truth he actually is. Yet the public always sidesteps the issue and allows him to roam free and continue to make millions of dollars off of his sexually-explicit music and lyrics. The reason why? "Cuz he good!"

    Pathetic.

    Thank you, McGruder, for showing us all how foolish we have acted. Next time, maybe ignorance will lose.moreless

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    • Goof: While R. Kelly's lawyer Adam West is turning on the jambox for the first time, his hand turns black and the second time he turns it on his hand is white. Edit
    • Goof: Uncle Ruckus says that he was a jurist on a trial in Tennessee, but in the flashback, behind the judge, there is the State Seal of Mississippi. Edit

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    • Even though this is the second episode of the season, this was the first one written and animated. Edit

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    • Juror: We find the defendant... Uncle Ruckus: Guilty! Hang that nigga now! (Uncle Ruckus pulls out a noose) I got the rope right here! Edit
    • Riley: If I were to pee on you right now, would you; a.) smile and ask for more, or, b.) move the hell out the way! Edit
    • Uncle Ruckus: You can't compare a chocolate monkey like R. Kelly to Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis was the king of rock and roll "Great Balls of Fire!" Besides that situation was different... that was family... Edit

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