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Season 1 – The Cool Kids

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"The Cool Kids" is a comedy about a rowdy, rag-tag group of friends living in a retirement community who are willing to break every rule to have fun, because, at their age, what do they really have to lose? Hank, a gruff, opinionated, 21st-century Archie Bunker who will go to any lengths to have a good time, is the leader of this motley crew. His loyal -- but less than helpful -- friends include Charlie, a bumbling storyteller who constantly goes off on tangents about some bizarre and barely believable episodes from his life; and Sid, a naysaying, pill-popping hypochondriac who shoots down every scheme but still gets roped in. Complicating matters is Margaret, a brash, confident woman who forces her way into their group and refuses to leave because she's not going to take crap from anyone -- especially not these three. But what unites them all is their shared belief that they're not done yet -- not by a long shot. Growing old with dignity is for chumps.
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Critics Consensus

Though the cheesy jokes and cliches are old hat, an all-too-uncommon focus on older characters makes it easier to forgive The Cool Kids' lack of fresh wrinkles.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 10/12/2018
"The Cool Kids" is a horrible mess. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 09/28/2018
It's not particularly ambitious, in form or content, but it hits the marks it assigns itself. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 09/28/2018
These are comic vets, in some cases legends, and they will take The Cool Kids to heights that are probably higher than the material or even the format merits. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 10/03/2018
4/5
Throwback sitcom has mature (and funny) humor. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 10/03/2018
C-
Alas, your friendly content provider has grown old enough to reside in the Shady Meadows Retirement Community. But now that I see what that can be like, well, over my dead body. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 10/03/2018
Make no mistake, The Cool Kids is funny. Or rather, these characters are funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael C @Coxmjc23 01/29/2023 I watch this series like everyday and still OBSESSED and still upset we only got 1 season!!! Oh how I miss Leslie Jordan 😥 Definitely one of my favorite comedy series ever!!! See more 03/29/2020 I absolutely loved The Cool Kids. Really sad it was cancelled. Wish they'd bring it back. See more 11/17/2019 Awesome should have never cancelled! See more 05/11/2019 I LOVE this show. Happily, I don't need or want a show to be filled with sex violence and vulgar language to enjoy it. I have more intellect than that. I just sit back every week and laugh, laugh. laugh. Don't want to analyze TV, don't want someone else's political views rammed down my throat, I just want to relax and laugh. Thank you See more lane m @RT25680297 05/10/2019 Is anyone else sad that such a hugely talented cast has to walk around and SHOUT such lame jokes? See more 05/10/2019 It is a treat to see these hams working together! It should be renewed. See more Read all reviews
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David Alan Grier

Hank

Martin Mull

Charlie

Leslie Jordan

Sid

Vicki Lawrence

Margaret

Artemis Pebdani

Allison

Punam Patel

Punam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2018 Pilot A rowdy, rag-tag group of friends living in a retirement community are determined to make the third act of their lives the craziest one yet, and are willing to break every rule in order to have fun. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2018 Margaret Turns 65 Even though Margaret doesn't feel like celebrating, Hank, Sid and Charlie insist on taking her out to the local club for her birthday. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2018 A Date With Destiny When Charlie and Hank create online dating profiles, Sid pretends to be an interested woman in order to boost their egos. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2018 Sid Comes Out Margaret tries to convince Sid to come out to his visiting son; Hank stubbornly refuses to admit he needs glasses; Charlie tries to help him cheat on an eye test. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 2018 The Cool Kids Rig an Election Tired of "Gorgeous George" and his reign as activities coordinator, Hank backs Charlie and Margaret backs Sid for the position in the upcoming election, and it instantly turns dirty. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2018 TV Heist Hank and Margaret lose a cornhole competition and miss out on the coveted prize -- a new flat-screen TV; the gang attempts to steal the TV, which means breaking into Allison's office after locking her and Sid in the sauna. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2018 Thanksgiving at Murray's When Margaret scores an invite to an exclusive potluck for Thanksgiving, she takes Sid as her plus-one, leaving Hank and Charlie to find a backup plan. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2018 Hank the Cradle Robber When Hank starts dating a much younger woman, the gang suspects she may be taking advantage of him. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 14, 2018 Margaret Dates the Zodiac Killer Margaret begins dating Karl, a fellow resident who may or may not be the "Zodiac Killer"; the guys are hunting for a different kind of criminal -- a serial non-flusher. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 4, 2019 Funeral Crashers When Hank finds out his ex-wife will be at a mutual friend's funeral, Margaret volunteers to lie about his success to impress her; Charlie and Sid crash the funeral against Hank's orders. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2019 Charlie's Angel Hank signs up to host a Shady Meadows closed-circuit TV show but is quickly replaced by Sid, who dishes out hot retirement home gossip on-air; Margaret helps Charlie woo a widow at her bereavement support group. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2019 Margaret Jr. Margaret's daughter MJ turns up at Shady Meadows jobless, homeless and looking to be rescued; Sid attempts to find his wok in Charlie's apartment. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 22, 2019 Sid's First Relationship The gang rallies around Sid to help him through his commitment issues to new beau John; Margaret attempts to conquer her fear of flying by volunteering at the airport. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 1, 2019 The Cool Kids Plus One Margaret neglects the guys when her best friend, Joanie, comes to visit; the guys devise a plan to talk Joanie out of moving into Shady Meadows, but Hank gets distracted. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 8, 2019 Mentors As Hank and Margaret mentor an awkward high school student and help him decide on whether to go to the prom, Hank is forced to face a traumatic event that happened to him in high school. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 15, 2019 The Cool Kids Un-Retire While Sid is housesitting a fellow resident's gorgeous high-rise apartment, the friends get a taste of the good life; Margaret decides to turn Charlie's creative cookie-making into a new business venture. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 22, 2019 Margaret Ups Her Game Margaret attempts to date the hottest guy in Shady Meadows but can't seem to rid herself of clingy Leonard; Hank tries to sell his erotic vampire novel. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 29, 2019 Sid's Ex-Wife When Sid's ex-wife visits, Sid's new boyfriend becomes uncomfortable with their close relationship; Margaret, Charlie and Hank prepare to have the time of their lives at a Fleetwood Mac concert. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 5, 2019 Kip Samgood's Biggest Fan Margaret helps Sid finally meet his teen idol, Kip Samgood; Charlie ditches Hank to hang out with his girlfriend. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Indecent Proposal In an attempt to date a guy who is out of her league, Margaret pretends to be someone she's not; when Hank doesn't hear back from his doctor about a questionable mole, he's convinced his days are numbered; John has a very important question for Sid. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2019 Vegas, Baby! Hank is excited to give his son the perfect wedding gift in Las Vegas, until he finds out Lorraine's boyfriend is paying for everything; Margaret and Sid's luck at the blackjack table quickly takes a turn. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2019 The Friend-aversary Hank, Charlie and Sid prepare their friend-iversary party and don't include Margaret; noticing the tension between Hank and Sid, Margaret encourages Sid to speak up for himself; Sid has his sights set on the patio for their party. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Charlie Day, Nick Frenkel
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2018