Universal Basic Guys (2024–present)
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In Universal Basic Guys brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies suddenly find themselves with no jobs when the Glantontown Hot Dog factory switches over to automation. Lucky for them, the town started a radical Universal Basic Income pilot program, giving all residents of Glantontown $3,000 per month with no strings attached. Now, Mark, Hank and the rest of their local buddies are once again kids in the summertime, overflowing with the perilous combo of free time and stupid ideas. This is a show about men trying to find purpose in a world where they're no longer needed.
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Next episode: S03E01 — TBA · September 27, 2026 countdown
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Sunset CruiseWhen David, Andrea, Mark, and Tammy go on a cruise together, David and Andrea unexpectedly rekindle their romance. Mark's preoccupation with reeling in a big fish to outcompete Steve DelVecchio leads to him catching a whale that jeopardizes the safety of the entire cruise. Meanwhile, Hank goes on a date with a mermaid that goes awry when she reveals her distaste for hot dogs. - 02
Mr. Cupcake ManMark, trying to prove to Tammy that he can get babies to like him, writes a hit song that becomes the next Baby Shark. He enlists his family and neighbors to join his management team, putting these relationships to the test during his meteoric rise and humiliating fall. Meanwhile, David tries to capitalize in Mark's wake by resuscitating his old and out of touch climate change educational magic act. - 03
The GoofballsDarren shows interest in playing hockey. Mark creates a team for him.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Pet Projects (Pilot)September 8, 2024Threatened by a doctor's kindness toward Tammy, Mark tries to get her an exotic animal, only to have his face ripped off by the newly purcha - S01E02Season's bestSunset CruiseSeptember 15, 2024When David, Andrea, Mark, and Tammy go on a cruise together, David and Andrea unexpectedly rekindle their romance. Mark's preoccupation with
- S01E03
The Devil You KnowSeptember 22, 2024Mark, in an attempt to bond with his stepson Darren, insists on teaching him how to throw a handmade boomerang that was gifted to Darren by - S01E04
Guys DaySeptember 29, 2024When Tammy is upset that an elite country club only takes men, Mark joins it to supposedly change things from within; Tammy's passion for th - S01E05
Jaws of LifeOctober 6, 2024Jealous of the attention Tammy gets for saving the life of a choking stranger, Mark buys a Jaws of Life to efficiently save lives; Tammy's l - S01E06
Bird CageOctober 20, 2024Mark buys himself a Superbowl ring and leverages it to get special treatment at the Eagles game; Hank has an adventure with cutting-edge mas - S01E07
Fight or FlightOctober 27, 2024Mark puts his piloting skills to the test. - S01E08
PoconosNovember 3, 2024Mark, Tammy, Hank, and Darren discover a magical, immersive, Jumani-style board game where they have to overcome their interpersonal differe - S01E09Mr. Cupcake ManNovember 10, 2024Mark, trying to prove to Tammy that he can get babies to like him, writes a hit song that becomes the next Baby Shark. He enlists his family
- S01E10
Mark MenNovember 24, 2024Mark throws his hat into the ring as an Ad Man after being shown up by a group of execs. - S01E11
Sheet ShockDecember 8, 2024After feeling slighted by a Navy recruiter, Mark sets out to join an elite unit of the Marines, only to be thwarted by his inability to prop - S01E12
Deer StakesDecember 15, 2024Mark accidentally murders Hank with a crossbow while hunting a deer. - S01E13
Water Ice ShoppeDecember 29, 2024Mark goes into business with Gary & Barry's Water Ice Shoppe, a Glantontown institution, when faced with being deprived of his favorite summ
Season02Best season
- S02E01Season's bestThe GoofballsSeptember 28, 2025Darren shows interest in playing hockey. Mark creates a team for him.
- S02E02
I Am JarOctober 5, 2025Mark gets in a magician's duel. Tammy tries to win a nursing award. - S02E03
Golden BeansOctober 19, 2025Mark and David start a coffee shop in the garage. Tammy and Hank struggle to keep Mernft Man from bothering customers. - S02E04
Down the ShoreOctober 26, 2025The Hoagies go down the shore. - S02E05
Well DoneNovember 2, 2025Mark digs a well. - S02E06
Hoagie JonesNovember 9, 2025Mark and Hank buy a horse together. Tammy invests in a painting. - S02E07
Medieval KnightsNovember 16, 2025Mark goes medieval in an effort to bond with Darren. Tammy and Andrea test-drive an autonomous car. - S02E08
Spectrum SlamNovember 23, 2025Mark trains to win a charity basketball tournament, and David tries to find a teammate. - S02E09
Machine YearningNovember 30, 2025Mark and Tammy discover Darren's first girlfriend is actually AI. They both struggle with the new technology. - S02E10
Good MarksDecember 7, 2025Mark goes back to high school to prove he is smart. Hank tries to pass Advanced Woodshop. - S02E11
Two MarksDecember 14, 2025Mark enrolls in a dangerous science experiment to win a Super Bowl ticket. - S02E12
SkyboysDecember 21, 2025Mark buys a jetpack. David wants to serve omakase at a soup kitchen. - S02E13
Little the NetherlandsFebruary 15, 2026Mark learns to ride a bike and finds a hidden Dutch enclave; Tammy helps Leanne plan her "divorce-lorette" party. - S02E14
Shorty HoagiesFebruary 22, 2026Mark and Tammy get adventurous on a date night at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Darren and JD prank David. - S02E15
Go Fund MernftMarch 1, 2026Mark helps Mernft Man build the house of his dreams, while Tammy's fundraising campaign reveals a surprising side of Mernft. - S02E16
That Dog in YouMarch 8, 2026Mark trains Hank to become a professional eater. Tammy joins Darren's video game squad. - S02E17
MarkumentaryMarch 15, 2026Mark wants to be the star of David's UBI documentary. - S02E18
CrowmasterApril 12, 2026Mark trains crows to bring him valuable sports cards and Darren faces off with a gaming nemesis.
Season03
- S03E01TBASeptember 27, 2026—
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