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Season 1 – Uncle Buck

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Based on the 1989 John Candy film of the same name, "Uncle Buck" follows its titular character, a man who makes up for what he lacks in responsibility with his fun-loving nature. Down on his luck, Buck needs a job and a place to stay when he learns the nanny caring for his nieces and nephew has quit and his brother and sister-in-law are looking for a replacement. More than just family helping each other out in a pinch, Buck breathes new life into the household, while they become the anchor that helps with his problems, too.
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Uncle Buck — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite the efforts of a charming cast, Uncle Buck is a painfully predictable adaptation without enough laughs.

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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Jun 15, 2016
Uncle Buck isn't nearly as reprehensible as I worried it might be. Go to Full Review Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jun 15, 2016
ABC's Uncle Buck, finally getting on the air a year after the pilot was first sent to critics, isn't the worst show you'll see this year. It's not even the least-funny comedy. It's just unnecessary. Go to Full Review Sonia Saraiya Variety Jun 15, 2016
The new sitcom isn't bad, it's just bland; low-impact, lightweight, and nothing to write (or tweet) home about. It's too bad for Epps, who does his best with a limited role. Go to Full Review Pilot Viruet Uproxx Jun 25, 2018
A familiar sitcom that has occasional laughs, but won't send many rushing to set a season pass. Go to Full Review Daniel Johnson Screen Rant Jun 15, 2016
Unfortunately, the property's latest iteration doesn't provide a satisfactory or substantive answer on why Uncle Buck needed to come back to television. Go to Full Review Ryan Schwartz TV Line Jun 15, 2016
There's only so much the actors can do to overcome the subpar writing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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nat K @Nathjkent Jan 9, 2026 More Race swapped BS. See more Jul 23, 2016 Yes, a bit predictable, but Mike Epps is too funny, he saves this show. Truly, a good down-to-earth tv show. See more Jul 21, 2016 All the Actors are good on film. I like it with Uncle Buck really being the center of laughs and just feeling good. We need more good feeling shows. See more Jul 17, 2016 I love this show please bring back a season 2 See more Jul 12, 2016 I'm disgusted by the ratings and comments by rottentomatoes if it was a white show it would be soooooo funny See more Jul 6, 2016 This is a light hearted, family oriented comedy. Why do the networks give up on good shows? Maybe try changing the time slots and days before axing this whole show. I don't think that any network has an clue what people like. I'm so tired of all the Bachelor types and reality tv all summer. I've enjoyed watching UNcle Buck and I'm sad to see that the Networks have yet again canceled a perfectly good comedy. Pay attention to ratings online! Ask your viewers what they think. Please stop canceling all the family friendly shows! See more Read all reviews
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Mike Epps

Buck

Nia Long

Alexis

James Lesure

Will

Iman Benson

Tia

Sayeed Shahidi

Miles

Aalyrah Caldwell

Maizy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 14, 2016 Pilot When his brother and sister-in-law move to town, a charismatic hustler steps up to be a "manny" for their children. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 14, 2016 Li'l Scarface When Alexis and Will make failed attempts to help Maizy sell Sunny Scout cookies, Buck jumps in to help her hustle her way to the top. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 21, 2016 Ride Along Alexis rides along with Buck on his first day as a nanny, and he encounters a cranky principal, looks for a gluten-free snack and stages a minor break-in; Will tries to care for a sick Miles. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 21, 2016 Brothers Buck finds common ground with Will's office buddies; Alexis drags her reluctant kids into a lip sync battle. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 28, 2016 Going to Jail Party Alexis blames Buck's influence after Miles attempts a risky stunt; Buck throws Miles a "going to jail" party; Buck and the kids have a prank war. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 28, 2016 I Got This Buck's tradition of watching basketball with his buddy Cy is interrupted as the kids all have separate crises on the night of the big game. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 5, 2016 The Interrogation When Will and Alexis return from a day out, they find the house in shambles, but Buck and the kids have different versions of what happened. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 5, 2016 Block Party Buck takes the family to visit his and Will's old South Side neighborhood to see what it's like where they grew up. Details

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Uncle Buck — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Reginald Hudlin, Ryan Case, Victor Nelli Jr., Phil Traill, Ken Whittingham
Executive Producer
Steven Cragg, Brian Bradley, Will Packer
Screenwriter
Steven Cragg, Regina Hicks, Alyson Fouse, David Hemingson, Brian Bradley, Stephen Cragg, Brian D. Bradley, Michael Pennie
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 14, 2016
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