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Government Cheese

A second chance is never simple.

3.9/ 102025Episode runtime

DramaComedy

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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The cast

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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