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Season 1 – Cuckoo

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Ken and Lorna Thompson are proud parents who are looking forward to seeing their daughter, Rachel, again upon her return to England after spending a year abroad. Their joy quickly turns to dismay, though, when she introduces them to her new husband, Cuckoo. As is befitting such a name, Cuckoo is a little too crazy for the elder Thompsons' tastes; he is an American hippie who is full of outlandish New Age ideas. Rachel and Cuckoo live in her parents' house until he heads out to attend university, which should be good news for his in-laws, right? Not so much. After his departure, a mysterious stranger, Dale Ashbrick, appears in their lives, bringing his own brand of craziness.

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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Adult kids return home, wreak havoc in British sitcom. Rated: 3/5 Apr 26, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Regal R 50/100 - not really a fan of andys characters. once they got rid of him and added lautner the show got better, 70/100 for season 2. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member The first season was cute, second season became a totally different story. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 1 was really great, 5 stars. The chemistry between the actors was really, really good and funny! Season 2 en 3 were oke, 4 stars. The fact that there is no more Dale, (and the first Rachel!) only Dale Jr., was really disappointing and really unexpected! The show is called Cuckoo, but he only played 1 season in the show. Weird. Season 4 en 5 were not so good, 2 stars. The actors who played Ken and Lorna and Steve did a really good job and made me laugh a lot. But the storyline between Rachel and Dale was painfully cringy some times. Conclusion: as a binge serie quite oke and funny to watch, but dont expect a lot. And dont get to attached to Dale... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The fact that the review below made me laugh more than the entire 1st episode is enough for me. "Time travel needs to exist so that I can go back in time and slap the controller out of my hand" (it was also posted in this page) By far, my least favourite of Samberg's roles. And I'm a huge B99 fan. Too much hipster b***s*** for one character. Drives me mad. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Watched most of the first season and whilst I am a huge fan or Samberg (99) I wasn't fully engaged in this show. I think the mix of the dry british humor and overload of hipster nonsense was a bit of a culture clash that didn't have the desired effect with me personally. At this point I am not sure if I will ever finish, especially with the extreme switch-up of cast for season 2+ but if I get really bored and my watch list thins down I may give it another shot. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 1 is terrific as a standalone season. Samberg is perfectly cast as a hippie and has impeccable comic timing. Complimenting him is a brilliant supporting cast, specially Greg Davies who is consistent funny and definitely my favourite TV father-in-law character of all time(he also got nominated for BAFTA for his role). The season sports laugh out loud moments consistently and is thoroughly lovable. Helen Baxendale's chemistry with Davies can give the best couples a run for their money. However, I couldn't get myself to watch beyond the first season as Taylor Lautner replaces Samberg in seasons 2 and 3 and I believe he possesses less charm than Samberg's stubble. Such a shame because I'd do anything to see Samberg reprise his role. A perfect short binge watch to get your spirits high. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2012 The Homecoming The Thomas family meet daughter Rachel's new American husband Cuckoo for the first time. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2012 Family Meeting Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2012 Ken on E Ken is over the moon when he is picked to become a local counselor. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2012 Grandfather's Cat The family are off to see Lorna's dad Tony to celebrate his birthday. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2012 Connie Sings Cuckoo manages to motivate Connie into pursuing her childhood dream. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2012 The Wedding Cuckoo and Rachel decide to have an official wedding in the UK. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ben Taylor
Screenwriter
Kieron Quirke, Robin French
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Entertainment
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2012