Uncle Buck (1990–1991)

TV ShowEndedCBSComedy1 season, 18 episodes
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Plot

Buck, a slob who drinks beer, smokes cigars, etc., becomes the guardian of his brother's three kids when his brother and wife are called out of town. Mrs. Hogoboom is the kids grandmother and Skank and Rafer are Buck's poker-playing buddies.

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Episodes by season

Season0118Episodes1990–91Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 10, 1990—
  2. S01E02Nine-to-FiveSeptember 17, 1990—
  3. S01E03The Gray FoxSeptember 24, 1990—
  4. S01E04Cub FeverOctober 1, 1990—
  5. S01E05Buck to SchoolOctober 8, 1990—
  6. S01E06Yes, But Will It Fly?October 15, 1990—
  7. S01E07Teacher's PetOctober 22, 1990—
  8. S01E08Fire SaleNovember 5, 1990—
  9. S01E09Tia's TutorNovember 12, 1990—
  10. S01E10A Day at the RacesNovember 16, 1990—
  11. S01E11Bluebell BuckNovember 23, 1990—
  12. S01E12In Tia We TrustJanuary 26, 1991—
  13. S01E13Pig-malionFebruary 2, 1991—
  14. S01E14Buck to the FutureFebruary 9, 1991—
  15. S01E15Movin' OutMarch 2, 1991—
  16. S01E16The People's Half CourtMarch 9, 1991—
  17. S01E17FameMarch 16, 1991—
  18. S01E18The Music ManMarch 23, 1991—

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Cast

Kevin MeaneyKevin MeaneyBuck Russell
Dah-Ve Chodan
Dah-Ve ChodanTia
Sarah Martineck
Sarah MartineckMaizy
Jacob Gelman
Jacob GelmanMiles

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