Uncle Buck (2016 TV series)

Uncle Buck
Created by	Steven Cragg; Brian Bradley;
Based on	Uncle Buck; by John Hughes
Starring	Mike Epps; Nia Long; James Lesure; Iman Benson; Sayeed Shahidi; Aalyrah Caldwell;
Composer(s)	Chris Alan Lee
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producer(s)	Steven Cragg; Brian Bradley; Will Packer[1];
Producer(s)	Korin Huggins; Phil Traill; (co-executive producers)[1];
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	30 minutes
Production company(s)	Will Packer Productions; Unaccountable Freaks Productions; ABC Studios; Universal Television[1];
Distributor	NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	June 14 –; August 2, 2016
Chronology
Preceded by	Uncle Buck
Related shows	Uncle Buck (1989); Uncle Buck (1990–91);
External links
	Website

Uncle Buck is an American single-camera comedy television series based on the 1989 movie of the same name that debuted on ABC as an entry in the 2015–16 television season. The series was created for television by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. The show was picked up to series on May 8, 2015[1] and aired from June 14, 2016 to August 2, 2016.[2]

On July 6, 2016, ABC cancelled the series after one season.[3]

Cast and characters

Mike Epps as Buck Russell[4]
Nia Long as Alexis Smith-Russell[5]
James Lesure as Will Russell[5]
Iman Benson as Tia Russell[5]
Sayeed Shahidi as Miles Russell[5]
Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy Russell[5]

Reception

Uncle Buck received generally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 30%, based on 20 critics, with an average rating of 4.28/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Despite the efforts of a charming cast, Uncle Buck is a painfully predictable adaptation without enough laughs."[6] On Metacritic, the series has a score of 37 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[7]

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	US viewers (millions)
1	"Pilot"	Phil Traill	Steven Cragg & Brian D. Bradley	June 14, 2016 (2016-06-14)	101	4.96[8]
2	"Li'l Scarface"	Stan Lathan	Kenny Smith	June 21, 2016 (2016-06-21)	103	4.96[8]
3	"Ride Along"	Fred Goss	Steven Cragg & Brian D. Bradley	June 28, 2016 (2016-06-28)	102	3.47[9]
4	"Brothers"	Ryan Case	David Hemingson	July 5, 2016 (2016-07-05)	105	3.47[9]
5	"Going to Jail Party"	Reginald Hudlin	Michael Pennie	July 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)	104	3.65[10]
6	"I Got This"	Reginald Hudlin	Alyson Fouse	July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)	106	3.65[10]
7	"The Interrogation"	Ken Whittingham	Steven Cragg & Brian D. Bradley	July 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)	108	3.23[11]
8	"Block Party"	Victor Nelli Jr.	Regina Hicks	August 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)	107	3.23[11]

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References

Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2015). "Uncle Buck Picked Up To Series At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
Porter, Rick (April 19, 2016). "'ABC summer 2016 schedule: 'Uncle Buck' and game shows, 'Secrets and Lies' to fall". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
Petski, Denise (July 6, 2016). "Uncle Buck' Will Not Return For Season 2 On ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
Ross, Robyn (May 8, 2015). "ABC Orders Uncle Buck Reboot to Series". TV Guide. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
"About Uncle Buck". ABC.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
Uncle Buck at Rotten Tomatoes
Uncle Buck at Metacritic
Porter, Rick (June 15, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up, 'Maya & Marty' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
Porter, Rick (June 22, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'Maya & Marty,' 'To Tell the Truth' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
Porter, Rick (June 29, 2016). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Zoo' premiere adjusts down to series low". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
Porter, Rick (July 7, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up to season high". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 7, 2016.

External links

Official website
Uncle Buck on IMDb

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[dl-1] Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2015). "Uncle Buck Picked Up To Series At ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2015.

[2] Porter, Rick (April 19, 2016). "'ABC summer 2016 schedule: 'Uncle Buck' and game shows, 'Secrets and Lies' to fall". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

[3] Petski, Denise (July 6, 2016). "Uncle Buck' Will Not Return For Season 2 On ABC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2016.

[4] Ross, Robyn (May 8, 2015). "ABC Orders Uncle Buck Reboot to Series". TV Guide. Retrieved July 8, 2015.

[abcabout-5] "About Uncle Buck". ABC.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.

[6] Uncle Buck at Rotten Tomatoes

[7] Uncle Buck at Metacritic

[1.01&1.02-8] Porter, Rick (June 15, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up, 'Maya & Marty' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 15, 2016.

[1.03&1.04-9] Porter, Rick (June 22, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'Maya & Marty,' 'To Tell the Truth' and 'Coupled' adjust down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 22, 2016.

[1.05&1.06-10] Porter, Rick (June 29, 2016). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Zoo' premiere adjusts down to series low". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 29, 2016.

[1.07&1.08-11] Porter, Rick (July 7, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'America's Got Talent' adjusts up to season high". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 7, 2016.