: The shoplifting storyline was inspired by the real-life middle school experiences of writer Rich Blomquist , who was once caught stealing candy with his friends.
An interesting feature of this episode is its exploration of the within the Huang family. In the plot, Eddie is accused of shoplifting a CD at a mall record store and stealing his mother Jessica's morning papaya. However, the "twist" reveals that Eddie deliberately took the blame for the papaya to protect his younger brother Evan, whose "perfect record" he wanted to keep intact. This moment shifts the tone from a typical sitcom misunderstanding to a poignant look at Eddie's role as the family's "fall guy," moving Jessica to tears. Notable Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes
(Constance Wu): Grapples with her assumptions about Eddie's character. [S3E15] Living While Eddie
The episode is the 15th episode of the 3rd season of the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat , which first aired on February 28, 2017.
: A major subplot features the boys discovering that the "drying rack" in their kitchen is actually a dishwasher . Jessica had hidden this fact by taping over the buttons with black tape, believing that using a machine to wash dishes was wasteful and made people "soft". : The shoplifting storyline was inspired by the
: For the first time in the series, Eddie is referred to by his full American name, Edwyn .
: The episode features comedy veterans Rhys Darby as a quirky infomercial pitchman and David Wain as the infomercial's director. Key Characters & Cast However, the "twist" reveals that Eddie deliberately took
(Hudson Yang): Accused of stealing but reveals a protective side for his brothers.
