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Season 1 – Bookie

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A bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling and his increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
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Bookie — Season 1

Bookie — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bookie may harbor old-school sensibilities, but Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco manage to bring a new-age sense of the everyday to this meshing of hilarious worlds.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 12/02/2023
3/4
Sheen is so good at playing himself, one envisions and hopes for an entire semi-fictional series with that premise. In the meantime, we’ve got a solid and funny comedy. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 11/29/2023
Maniscalco pushes his way through some awful writing in the premiere of “Bookie,” a half-hour of television that can be downright archaic in its sense of humor when it's not just lazy. Go to Full Review Jonathan W. Hickman The Newnan Times-Herald 01/26/2024
7/10
“Bookie” is funny in a contextual way. Fans of Maniscalco won’t be disappointed, but this isn’t an overt sitcom. Go to Full Review Robert W. Butler Butler's Cinema Scene 01/05/2024
This is laugh-out-loud stuff. Go to Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast 12/19/2023
4/5
A sensational colliding of worlds mixing the blunt humour in Sopranos and what Tulsa King could have been. Go to Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast 12/19/2023
4.5/5
Bookie shines with dynamic chemistry between its leads, brilliantly capturing a veteran bookie's struggle in a changing world. Their interplay adds depth to this edgy and compelling drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael S. @Msilva28 Sep 27 Hooked. Bring on more Charlie Sheen. See more Pete F @PeteTech Sep 3 Very funny dark humour for grown ups. If you're looking for a nice family sitcom, don't bother! See more Op kngith T @RT17986312 May 5 Série simplesmente incrível mas n teve a divulgação que merece, Max deveria continuar e fazer uma divulgação maior pois é uma série muito boa, uma das melhores sem dúvida See more Don H @RT68048902 03/21/2025 I just couldn’t get behind the cheating, lying criminal characters. Each episode increasingly left me with a disgusted feeling, and I had to stop watching. Maybe it’s just me, but the show seems to glorify behavior I find genuinely despicable. See more Jonah V @RT07921556 02/15/2025 This is absolutely fantastic! A very hilarious portrayal of the gambling life without taking any authenticity away from it. The leads really compliment each other…. Let’s just say I know people like this in real life and these are the stories they tell. Great job by the entire crew. See more Chris K @RT13752444 02/11/2025 I thoroughly enjoyed this show. I actually laughed out loud at many of their circumstances and quick witted responses. Definitely better than a lot of the pathetic sit coms that they try to cram down our throats. Some other network should try to pick this up, but keep just like is. See more Read all reviews
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Chuck Lorre

Creator

Nick Bakay

Creator

Sebastian Maniscalco

Danny

Omar J. Dorsey

Ray

Vanessa Ferlito

Lorraine

Jorge Garcia

Hector

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 30, 2023 Always Smell the Money Danny and Ray continue their desperate hunt for in-the-red actor Charlie Sheen. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 30, 2023 Making Lemonade After an unexpectedly violent confrontation, Danny and Ray scramble to cover their tracks, while Hector leverages a position within the team; later, the pair try to talk a desperate client off the ledge. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 7, 2023 Trust Your Sphincter While Lorraine's side hustle backfires, Danny takes a series of high-risk, high-reward bets that could make or break his business. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 7, 2023 Some Whales Nix the Vig Having been forced to take an enormous bet, Danny and Ray look for a way out. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 14, 2023 Beware the Family Jewels When a client chooses to settle his debts with a hoard of stolen jewelry, Danny and Ray use the baubles to appease the many women in their lives. Details Episode 5 Aired May 10, 2024 A bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling and his increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 14, 2023 Nepo Bookies After the passing of his beloved uncle and mentor, Danny faces increasing threats from his estranged cousin, Viggy. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 21, 2023 The Super Bowl: God's Gift to Bookies The biggest night in sports leads to an even bigger payout, causing Danny and Ray to scramble for a safe place to stash their windfall, but Hector accidentally puts the gang's entire operation at risk. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2023 A Square Job in a Round Hole In the wake of a violent showdown, Sandy gives Danny an ultimatum: get legit or lose her -- and their family; Danny turns to a questionable celebrity source for advice. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Tennant, Ken Whittingham, Kyle Newacheck
Creator
Chuck Lorre, Nick Bakay
Executive Producer
Sebastian Maniscalco, Judi Marmel, Andy Tennant
Screenwriter
Chuck Lorre, Nick Bakay
Network
HBO Max
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 30, 2023