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.
A second chance is never simple.
Creator: Aeysha Carr, Paul Hunter
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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Government Cheese is a 2025 drama and comedy TV series from the United States created by Aeysha Carr and Paul Hunter, starring David Oyelowo, Simone Missick and Jahi Di'Allo Winston. It first aired on April 15, 2025. The series has 1 season and 10 episodes on Apple TV. Audiences rate it 3.9/10 from 26 votes — poorly received.
“A second chance is never simple.”
Government Cheese premiered on April 15, 2025.
Government Cheese was created by Aeysha Carr and Paul Hunter.
The main cast includes David Oyelowo, Simone Missick, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Evan Ellison and Bokeem Woodbine.
Government Cheese has 1 season (10 episodes). Status: Canceled.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 3.9/10 from 26 ratings, so fans of drama and comedy titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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| S1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
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san fernando valleydramedy1960sbased on short film
Aeysha Carr
Paul Hunter
David Oyelowo
Simone Missick
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Evan Ellison
Bokeem Woodbine
Jeremy Bobb
Louis Cancelmi
Adam Beach
Mykelti Williamson