TV series
Government Cheese
2025, English, on Apple TV. Created by Aeysha Carr & Paul Hunter.
A second chance is never simple.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2025
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Where to watch Government Cheese
Government Cheese is streaming on Apple TV in India.
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Apple TV Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E10: St. Hampton
Aired 27 May 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Aeysha CarrCreator
- Paul HunterCreator
- David OyelowoHampton Chambers · 10 ep
- Simone MissickAstoria · 10 ep
- Jahi Di'Allo WinstonHarrison · 10 ep
- Evan EllisonEinstein · 10 ep
- Bokeem WoodbineBootsy · 10 ep
- Jeremy BobbManny Brinks · 10 ep
- Louis CancelmiJean-Guy Prevost · 10 ep
- Adam BeachRudy · 10 ep
- Mykelti WilliamsonGus · 10 ep
- Kyle MacDarius Prevost · 5 ep
- Julien HeronPatrice Prevost · 4 ep
- Mark DaneriHank Briess · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 April 2025
- Last aired
- 27 May 2025
- Network
- Apple TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- A
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News & fan talk
What Government Cheese is based on
Government Cheese is adapted from a short film.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Government Cheese: quick answers
Is Government Cheese worth watching?
Government Cheese doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Government Cheese are there?
Government Cheese has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is Government Cheese finished?
Yes. Government Cheese was cancelled in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Government Cheese on?
Government Cheese is streaming on Apple TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Government Cheese parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Government Cheese is rated A. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Government Cheese?
If you liked Government Cheese, try How I Met Your Father, Cuckoo, Acapulco.
Who created Government Cheese?
Government Cheese was created by Aeysha Carr and Paul Hunter and stars David Oyelowo, Simone Missick, Jahi Di'Allo Winston.
What is Government Cheese based on?
Government Cheese is adapted from a short film.