[s2e23] — The Manchurian Dinner Date

is the 23rd episode of the second season of the ABC comedy Fresh Off the Boat, which originally aired on 17 May 2016. The episode's title is a direct reference to the political thriller The Manchurian Candidate . Plot Summary

: During Emery’s graduation, Jessica admits she dislikes Eddie's "girlfriend" (Audrey) because she seems too perfect and robotic. This honesty allows Eddie to reveal the real Alison, whom Jessica surprisingly finds herself liking for her genuine personality. [S2E23] The Manchurian Dinner Date

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The episode centers on Eddie Huang as he prepares for the daunting task of introducing his girlfriend, , to his mother, Jessica Huang . This honesty allows Eddie to reveal the real

: The plan backfires when Jessica invites Audrey over for a game of mahjong on the same night Eddie intends to reveal the truth. Caught in the lie, Eddie is forced to pretend he doesn't know the real Alison, even dismissing her as a "Girl Scout Cookie peddler" when she visits.

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