Government Cheese (2025)

TV ShowComedy, Family1 season, 10 episodes
Government Cheese posterReview score: 61%

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Plot

Government Cheese is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn't go quite as he'd planned. During his absence, Hampton's wife, Astoria, and sons, Einstein and Harrison, have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton's return spins their world into chaos.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Government Cheese S01E09R&DS01E09 · 7.8Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news.
  2. 02Government Cheese S01E10St. HamptonS01E10 · 7.8Season finale. The summer solstice arrives, propelling each member of the Chambers family down a new path.
  3. 03Government Cheese S01E06Parable of Drawing in the NetS01E06 · 7.5On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2025Aired 7.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Government Cheese S01E01The Gospel of Kenny SharpApril 16, 2025 6.0On the heels of his return home, Hampton reckons with all the changes that took place during his long absence.
  2. S01E02Government Cheese S01E02Trial and ErrorApril 16, 2025 7.3Hampton's first day of freedom takes a few surprising turns. Astoria gets interrupted at work.
  3. S01E03Government Cheese S01E03Two DoorsApril 16, 2025 7.3Astoria enjoys a night out on the town, and Hampton gets sidetracked.
  4. S01E04Government Cheese S01E04A Long Road HomeApril 16, 2025 7.3The Chambers kids embark on a quest, while Hampton kills two birds with one stone.
  5. S01E05Government Cheese S01E05Father Facts, Figures, and FailuresApril 23, 2025 7.0Hampton coaxes Harrison into some father-son bonding at Lake Piru.
  6. S01E06Government Cheese S01E06Parable of Drawing in the NetApril 30, 2025 7.5On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.
  7. S01E07Government Cheese S01E07The Woman on the RoofMay 7, 2025 7.3During a rare moment of solitude, Astoria attempts to work on her design portfolio.
  8. S01E08Government Cheese S01E08An Evening with Abraham CohenMay 14, 2025 7.5Hampton makes a difficult decision. Astoria takes another leap of faith.
  9. S01E09Government Cheese S01E09Season's bestR&DMay 21, 2025 7.8Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news.
  10. S01E10Government Cheese S01E10St. HamptonMay 28, 2025 7.8Season finale. The summer solstice arrives, propelling each member of the Chambers family down a new path.

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Cast

David OyelowoDavid OyelowoHampton ChambersSimone MissickSimone MissickAstoria ChambersJahi Di'Allo WinstonJahi Di'Allo WinstonHarrison ChambersEvan EllisonEvan EllisonEinstein ChambersBokeem WoodbineBokeem WoodbineRicky "Bootsy" Barnes

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TrailerOfficial TrailerClipGovernment Cheese — The Life and Times of the Prevost Brothers | Scene | Apple TV+FeaturetteDavid Oyelowo talks Government Cheese. A new comedy about redemption, family, and starting over.Opening CreditsOpening Title Sequence

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