---
title: "Bordertown"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bordertown-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 63039
imdb_id: "tt3323254"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 40
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Bordertown (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bordertown-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bordertown is an American adult animated sitcom that aired on Fox from January 3 to May 22, 2016. The series centers on the daily lives of Bud Buckwald, a Border Patrol agent, and his neighbor Ernesto Gonzales, a Mexican immigrant, as their families become bound by friendship, romance, and conflict in a fictitious desert town near the U.S.-Mexico border.

The show is a joint production by Bento Box Entertainment, Fuzzy Door Productions, and 20th Century Fox Television. It utilizes an animation and comedy format to depict the lives of two families living in a Southwest desert town.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Neighbors Bud Buckwald and Ernesto Gonzales navigate intertwining lives in a fictitious desert border town."

### Why Watch
- Explores the intertwining daily lives of neighbors with different cultural backgrounds
- Features a setting in a fictitious desert town near the U.S.-Mexico border
- Focuses on the complex relationships between two families bound by friendship and conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series aired for only one season on Fox
- Tone & Suitability: This TV-14 animation and comedy explores themes of friendship, romance, and cultural change.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #adult-animated-sitcom, #border-town-comedy, #family-dynamics, #cultural-clash, #southwest-setting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Mhz Choice | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Mhz Choice | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Mark Hentemann
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Zach Villa** as *Carlos Sanchez*
- **Judah Friedlander** as *Sanford Buckwald*
- **Hank Azaria** as *Bud Buckwald*
- **Missi Pyle** as *Gert Buckwald*
- **Jacqueline Pinol** as *Pepito Gonzalez*
- **Efren Ramirez** as *Ruiz*
- **Alex Borstein** as *Janice Buckwald*
- **John Viener** as *Steve Hernandez*
- **Chris Sheridan** as *Coach Clark*
- **Mark Hentemann** as *Zeet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Bordertown?
The provided sources do not specify which streaming services currently host the series.

### Q: Is Bordertown worth watching?
The series is an adult animated sitcom produced by Bento Box Entertainment and Fuzzy Door Productions.

### Q: How long is the binge duration?
The series aired one season on the Fox Network in 2016.

### Q: Are there any essential episodes to watch?
The provided documentation does not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bordertown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/63039)
- [Bordertown (TV Series 2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3323254/fullcredits/cast)
- [Bordertown (TV Series 2016–2020) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4937942/)
- [Bordertown (TV Series 2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/63039-bordertown/cast)
- [Bordertown (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordertown_(American_TV_series))
- [Bordertown - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/bordertown/cast/1000633261/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*