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The Best Episodes of Government Cheese Season 1

Every episode of Government Cheese Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Government Cheese Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 4 - A Long Road Home
    7.6/10(96 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Chambers kids embark on a quest, while Hampton kills two birds with one stone.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Hugh Moore

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  2. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 5 - Father Facts, Figures, and Failures
    7.4/10(83 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hampton coaxes Harrison into some father-son bonding at Lake Piru.

    Director:Paul Hunter
    Writer:Wes Brown

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  3. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 2 - Trial and Error
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hampton's first day of freedom takes a few surprising turns. Astoria gets interrupted at work.

    Director:Paul Hunter
    Writers:Paul Hunter, Aeysha Carr

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  4. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 9 - R&D
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    S1:E9

    Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Hugh Moore, Wes Brown

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  5. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 3 - Two Doors
    7.2/10(103 votes)

    S1:E3

    Astoria enjoys a night out on the town, and Hampton gets sidetracked.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:Paul Hunter, Aeysha Carr

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  6. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 6 - Parable of Drawing in the Net
    7.1/10(74 votes)

    S1:E6

    On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.

    Director:Paul Hunter
    Writer:Migizi Pensoneau

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  7. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 7 - The Woman on the Roof
    6.9/10(80 votes)

    S1:E7

    During a rare moment of solitude, Astoria attempts to work on her design portfolio.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writers:Cecilia Burke, Katherine Kearns

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  8. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gospel of Kenny Sharp
    6.8/10(140 votes)

    S1:E1

    On the heels of his return home, Hampton reckons with all the changes that took place during his long absence.

    Director:Paul Hunter
    Writers:Paul Hunter, Aeysha Carr

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  9. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 8 - An Evening with Abraham Cohen
    6.8/10(61 votes)

    S1:E8

    Hampton makes a difficult decision. Astoria takes another leap of faith.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Katherine Kearns

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  10. Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 10 - St. Hampton
    6.7/10(60 votes)

    S1:E10

    The summer solstice arrives, propelling each member of the Chambers family down a new path.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writers:Paul Hunter, Aeysha Carr, Migizi Pensoneau

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Long Road Home" is the best rated episode of "Government Cheese" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 96 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Hugh Moore, it aired on 4/15/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Father Facts, Figures, and Failures".