Cuckoo 2012
What is Cuckoo?
Cuckoo is a television series that combines elements of comedy and drama. The show revolves around Ken, the over-protective father of a young woman who has made a significant decision.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 33
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 2012
- Last aired
- Jan 4, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Three
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 33 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Cuckoo is a television series that combines elements of comedy and drama. The show revolves around Ken, the over-protective father of a young woman who has made a significant decision. Ken is faced with the challenges of his daughter's unconventional choice, which stems from her marriage to an American individual who embodies outlandish, New Age ideas.
Should you watch it?
“A carefree hippie disrupts a protective father's world in a wild family comedy.”
- quirky clash of generations
- mix of humor and drama
- fresh take on New Age lifestyle
- mature content may deter younger viewers
- humor can be niche
Watch it if you enjoy irreverent family comedy with generational conflict.
The series is rated TV-MA and includes mature language and themes, unsuitable for children.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Homecoming Mytharc Sep 25, 2012
- E2 Family Meeting Core Oct 2, 2012
- E3 Ken on E Core Oct 9, 2012
- E4 Grandfather's Cat Core Oct 16, 2012
- E5 Connie Sings Mytharc Oct 23, 2012
- E6 The Wedding Mytharc Oct 30, 2012
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 A New Beginning Mytharc Aug 7, 2014
- E2 Potato Party Core Aug 14, 2014
- E3 Tribunal Core Aug 21, 2014
- E4 Funeral Core Aug 28, 2014
- E5 Ken at Work Core Sep 4, 2014
- E6 Neighbourhood Watch Mytharc Sep 11, 2014
- E7 Christmas Special Mytharc Dec 24, 2014
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Birth Mytharc Feb 15, 2016
- E2 The Application Core Feb 22, 2016
- E3 Mums' Group Core Feb 29, 2016
- E4 Life of Dale Core Mar 7, 2016
- E5 University Challenged Core Mar 14, 2016
- E6 Sid’s Big Day Mytharc Mar 21, 2016
- E7 The Holiday Mytharc Mar 28, 2016
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Lawyer of the Year Mytharc Aug 6, 2018
- E2 The Licence Core Aug 13, 2018
- E3 Ken's New Friend Core Aug 20, 2018
- E4 Trapped Core Aug 27, 2018
- E5 Walkabout Mytharc Sep 3, 2018
- E6 Opening Night Mytharc Sep 10, 2018
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 Ivy Arrives Mytharc Jan 4, 2019
- E2 Ivy Nanny Core Jan 4, 2019
- E3 Weed Farm Core Jan 4, 2019
- E4 Macbeth Core Jan 4, 2019
- E5 Divorce Party Core Jan 4, 2019
- E6 Two Engagements and a Funeral Mytharc Jan 4, 2019
- E7 Election Mytharc Jan 4, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What genre does Cuckoo belong to?
Cuckoo is classified as a comedy-drama series.
When was Cuckoo first released?
The series premiered in 2012.
Who are the central characters?
The story focuses on Ken, an over-protective father, and his daughter's impulsive American hippie husband.
What is the series' rating?
Cuckoo carries a TV-MA rating, indicating mature content.
What is the main premise of the show?
It follows a slacker with outlandish New Age ideas who marries a protective father's daughter during her gap year.