Government Cheese (2025)

Comedy · Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 6.3 (1,718 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 ↑ +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Apple TV+
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.45 avg 10 episodes 7.1 → 7.2 33 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Gospel of Kenny Sharp	7.1	133
2	Trial and Error	7.7	102
3	Two Doors	7.6	97
4	A Long Road Home	7.8	93
5	Father Facts, Figures, and Failures	7.7	79
6	Parable of Drawing in the Net	7.4	70
7	The Woman on the Roof	7.1	77
8	An Evening with Abraham Cohen	7.2	57
9	R&D	7.7	55
10	St. Hampton	7.2	55