Synopsis: Government Cheese is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife Astoria (Missick) and sons Einstein (Ellison) and Harrison (Di’Allo Winston) have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos. (Courtesy Apple TV+. 2025)
The Cast:
David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers
Simone Missick as Astoria Chambers
Jahi Di’Allo Winston as Harrison Chambers
Evan Ellison as Einstein Chambers
Bokeem Woodbine as Bootsy
Jeremy Bobb
Louis Cancelmi
Julien Heron
Djilali Rez-Kallah
Louis Ferreira
Thomas Beaudoin
Kyle Mac
John Ortiz
Adam Beach
Production Credits:
Hailing from Apple Studios and MACRO Television Studios Government Cheese is written, executive produced and co-showrun by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr. Hunter also directs; and, in addition to starring, Oyelowo executive produces under his Yoruba Saxon banner. The series is also executive produced by Charles D. King and Jelani Johnson for MACRO Television Studios. Ali Brown executive produces for Ventureland.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Apple TV+)
1-01 The Gospel Of Kenny Sharp--04/16/2025
On the heels of his return home, Hampton reckons with all the changes that took place during his long absence.
1-02 Trial And Error--04/16/2025
Hampton’s first day of freedom takes a few surprising turns. Astoria gets interrupted at work.
1-03 Two Doors--04/16/2025
Astoria enjoys a night out on the town, and Hampton gets sidetracked.
1-04 A Long Road Home--04/16/2025
The Chambers kids embark on a quest, while Hampton kills two birds with one stone.
1-05
1-06 Parable Of Drawing In The Net--04/30/2025
On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.
Show Guide: 'Government Cheese'
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- By Rick Ellis
