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Government Cheese

Government Cheese

A second chance is never simple.

TV-MA2025•3.7/10
DramaComedy

Ratings

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3.7/10(19)

When Hampton is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn't quite go as he hoped. In his absence, Hampton's wife and sons formed an unconventional family unit, and his return spins their world into chaos.

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Production

Yoruba Saxon, Ventureland, Apple Studios, MACRO, Street Carr Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 15, 2025

Last Aired

May 27, 2025

Networks

Apple TV

Created By

Aeysha Carr, Paul Hunter

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Gospel of Kenny Sharp
E1
The Gospel of Kenny Sharp
Air date: 2025-04-15
On the heels of his return home, Hampton reckons with all the changes that took place during his long absence.
Trial and Error
E2
Trial and Error
Air date: 2025-04-15
Hampton's first day of freedom takes a few surprising turns. Astoria gets interrupted at work.
Two Doors
E3
Two Doors
Air date: 2025-04-15
Astoria enjoys a night out on the town, and Hampton gets sidetracked.
A Long Road Home
E4
A Long Road Home
Air date: 2025-04-15
The Chambers kids embark on a quest, while Hampton kills two birds with one stone.
Father Facts, Figures, and Failures
E5
Father Facts, Figures, and Failures
Air date: 2025-04-22
Hampton coaxes Harrison into some father-son bonding at Lake Piru.
Parable of Drawing in the Net
E6
Parable of Drawing in the Net
Air date: 2025-04-29
On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.
The Woman on the Roof
E7
The Woman on the Roof
Air date: 2025-05-06
During a rare moment of solitude, Astoria attempts to work on her design portfolio.
An Evening with Abraham Cohen
E8
An Evening with Abraham Cohen
Air date: 2025-05-13
Hampton makes a difficult decision. Astoria takes another leap of faith.
R&D
E9
R&D
Air date: 2025-05-20
Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news.
St. Hampton
E10
St. Hampton
Air date: 2025-05-27
The summer solstice arrives, propelling each member of the Chambers family down a new path.

Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Hampton Chambers

Simone Missick

Simone Missick

Astoria

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Jahi Di'Allo Winston

Harrison

Evan Ellison

Evan Ellison

Einstein

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

Bootsy

Jeremy Bobb

Jeremy Bobb

Manny Brinks

Louis Cancelmi

Louis Cancelmi

Jean-Guy Prevost

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Rudy

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Gus

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