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Season 1 – Universal Basic Guys

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Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they're using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they're no longer needed.
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Universal Basic Guys — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) There’s some affection behind the pair’s mishaps, but the episodes remain worryingly slight. Dec 23, 2024 Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter The series, created by Adam and Craig Malamut, does reveal occasional glimmers of a potential to become something more distinctive... But such moments are spread too thin over the course of a 13-episode first season better described as fine than fun. Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety While the premise is interesting enough, the show is stuffed with tiresome jokes that fail to pack a punch. Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Tara Ariano Cracked The show makes its first smart choice by not belaboring its high-concept premise. Rated: B- Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media Comedy-wise, the series aims for crude laughs (and casual racism) reminiscent of Family Guy, but without the absurdist boundary pushing that made Family Guy take off. Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Joel Keller Decider Simply put: Universal Basic Guys is a deeply unfunny show. And when it’s not funny, then all of the other problems the show has are amplified. Sep 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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J D I don’t understand these critics. They’re not all gold, but at least 6 out of 10 are hilarious. Definitely worth a second season. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Michael M No clue how this has such a low rotten tomatoes score. it's absolutely hilarious. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Cody L. S UBG is pretty good for what it's worth. If you like adult animation you'll like this. But if we do end up with UBI one day, please use it more responsibly than these guys. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review William H Hilariously ridiculous show, has great takes the south Jersey/Philly suburb culture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Jeff W I’m fairly certain that every bad rating on here is based off of the first episode(weakest by far), ads, or intro alone. The characters develop and become more realistic and entertaining as the season progresses. Around episode 5 the show becomes hilarious. Extra fun if you are from the Philly area. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Audience Member This show is the epitome of cable TV & people who watch things like reality TV. It's so abysmally bad that it will probably get 6 seasons. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Adam Malamut

Creator

Craig Malamut

Creator

Adam Malamut

Mark Hoagies

Talia Genevieve

Tammy

Fred Armisen

David

Ally Maki

Andrea

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 8, 2024 Pet Projects Threatened by a doctor's kindness toward Tammy, Mark tries to get her an exotic animal; Hank bonds with the chimpanzee via its bluetooth; David's dog saves David and Mernft Man from a pet snake. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 15, 2024 Sunset Cruise When David, Andrea, Mark, and Tammy go on a cruise together, David and Andrea unexpectedly rekindle their romance; Mark's preoccupation with reeling in a big fish leads to him catching a whale that jeopardizes the safety of the entire cruise. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 22, 2024 The Devil You Know Mark hangs out with his step-son, Darren; David receives an unexpected package. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 29, 2024 Guys Day When Tammy is upset that an elite country club only takes men, Mark joins it to supposedly change things from within; Tammy's passion for the club infuriates the owner's wife, Ellen; Mark's entry into the club ruins the natural order. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 6, 2024 Jaws of Life Jealous of the attention Tammy gets for saving the life of a choking stranger, Mark buys a Jaws of Life to efficiently save lives; Tammy's life is threatened when she rejects the advances of Paul, the stranger she saved. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 2024 Bird Cage Mark buys himself a Superbowl ring and leverages it to get special treatment at the Eagles game; Hank has an adventure with cutting-edge mascot technology. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 2024 Fight or Flight When Mark and Hank travel for their uncle's funeral, Hank gets in trouble with the TSA; Mark puts his piloting skills to the test after incapacitating the real pilots. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2024 Poconos Mark, Tammy, Hank and Darren discover a magical board game; David seeks a solution to his writer's block. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 2024 Mr. Cupcake Man Mark writes a hit song that becomes the next Baby Shark, and enlists his family and neighbors to join his management team; David tries to capitalize in Mark's wake by resuscitating his old and out of touch climate change educational magic act. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 24, 2024 Mark Men Mark throws his hat into the ring as an Ad Man after being shown up by a group of execs at his favorite bar. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 2024 Sheet Shock After feeling slighted by a Navy recruiter, Mark sets out to join an elite unit of the Marines, only to be thwarted by his inability to properly make a bed; David teams up with a veteran, who reveals stories that are stranger than fiction. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 15, 2024 Deer Stakes Mark accidentally murders Hank with a crossbow while hunting a deer; Mark's neighbor David struggles to keep deer from eating his garden. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 29, 2024 Water Ice Shoppe Mark becomes the new business manager of a local water ice shoppe. Details

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Universal Basic Guys — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Rania Tabet, Martin Cormier, Katie Dyson, Nick Simpson
Creator
Adam Malamut, Craig Malamut
Executive Producer
Adam Malamut, Craig Malamut, Dan Lagana
Screenwriter
Adam Malamut, Chris Garcia, Laura Moran, Dan Lagana, Lucas Gardner, Craig Malamut
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 8, 2024