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Cuckoo

2012 to 2019 Comedy, Drama 5 seasons

TMDB rating 6.7/10 Ended

Cuckoo is every parent's worst nightmare - a slacker full of outlandish, New Age ideas. Ken is the over-protective father of a girl who's impulsively married an American hippie on her gap year.

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Seasons5

  • The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.

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    TMDB rating 9.0/10

  • Just as things seem to be settling down for Ken Thompson, a young man from Cuckoo's past shows up at his door and throws his life into disarray again.

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    TMDB rating 6.2/10

  • Life is returning to normal six months after Dale's departure, but he suddenly returns from China to shake up the Thompson family.

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    TMDB rating 6.3/10

  • Hoping to build a career for himself, Dale gives hospitality a try, while lawyer Ken copes badly with some professional issues of his own.

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    TMDB rating 6.0/10

  • Ken thinks he's hit the big time when he discovers a wealthy half sister he never knew he had, but her fortunes and his hopes are soon reversed.

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Cast and details

  • Greg DaviesKen Thompson
  • Helen BaxendaleLorna Thompson
  • Tyger Drew-HoneyDylan Thompson
  • Esther SmithRachel Thompson
  • Kenneth CollardSteve
  • Taylor LautnerDale Jr.
  • Matt LaceyBen
  • Selina GriffithsConnie
  • Juliet CowanNina
  • Holly EarlZoe
  • Andy SambergDale 'Cuckoo' Ashbrick
  • Andie MacDowellIvy Mittelfart
Created by
Kieron Quirke, Robin French
Network
BBC Three
First aired
Sep 25, 2012
Latest episode
Jan 4, 2019

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