" Very Superstitious " is the eleventh episode of the first season of the ABC comedy series , which originally aired on April 7, 2015. Written by Ali Wong and directed by Alex Hardcastle, the episode explores the clash between traditional cultural beliefs and modern life. Episode Summary
: Unbeknownst to Jessica, Louis (Randall Park) cashes her commission check to pay bills. To keep her from worrying about "bad luck," he convinces the boys that a small white lie can be beneficial for everyone, which eventually spirals out of control.
: Encouraged by the new school counselor, Ray (guest star Judah Friedlander), Eddie (Hudson Yang) decides to run for school president. However, his campaign is nearly derailed by the fallout from the family's "bad luck" and lies. Key Highlights
: The episode features Grandma Huang (Lucille Soong) burning incense while on the toilet, a moment highlighted by reviewers as a quintessential "FOB moment".
: As a new real estate agent, Jessica Huang (Constance Wu) is thrilled to get her first commission, but she becomes paralyzed by fear after selling a house at 44 West 44th Street . In Chinese culture, the number four is considered extremely unlucky because it sounds like the word for "death".
: The episode features "Me Myself and I" by De La Soul . Cast & Crew Jessica Huang : Constance Wu Louis Huang : Randall Park Eddie Huang : Hudson Yang Director : Alex Hardcastle Writer : Ali Wong "Fresh Off the Boat" Very Superstitious (TV Episode 2015)
: Former NBA star Scottie Pippen appears as himself, and Judah Friedlander plays the eccentric school counselor.