Is Government Cheese coming back?

Government Cheese is currently airing on Apple TV; the next episode airs in 2026. No return date is confirmed.

Government Cheese is a surrealist family comedy that premiered on April 16, 2025. Set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, the series follows the quirky Chambers family as they pursue lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, unfazed by the realities of the world around them. The story centers on Hampton Chambers, who, after being released from prison, attempts to reunite with his family, only to find that his absence has led his wife Astoria and their sons, Einstein and Harrison, to form an unconventional family unit. Hampton's return disrupts their lives and sets off a series of chaotic but humorous events.

The show features a cast led by David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, Simone Missick as Astoria, Jahi Di'Allo Winston as Harrison, Evan Ellison as Einstein, and Bokeem Woodbine as Ricky "Bootsy" Barnes. It has a rating of 6.1 on TVMaze and each episode runs for approximately 30 minutes. The first season concluded on May 28, 2025, after airing 10 episodes.