Red Oaks: Season 1

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Amazon Instant Video | AMAZON | Season Premiere Date: October 9, 2015

Summary: Set in the summer of 1985, David Myers (Craig Roberts), is working the summer at Red Oaks Country Club as an assistant tennis instructor, before he returns to college for his junior year.

Creator: David Gordon Green and Gregory Jacobs and Joe Gangemi

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Labor Day Luau
Air Date: October 9, 2015
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S1:E9. The Bar Mitzvah
Air Date: October 9, 2015
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S1:E8. After Hours
Air Date: October 9, 2015

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IndieWire Ben Travers

Oct 9, 2015

Series creators Jacobs and Gangemi infuse a delightfully surprising air to each episode, throwing in '80s hallmarks like outrageous side characters, apt musical numbers, sex, drugs and even a body-swap episode. Nostalgic older viewers should be in heaven as they flash back to the best of their heyday, while young binge watchers will still identify with the universal themes of growing up. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Oct 5, 2015

At its worst, it's hard to tell if Red Oaks is a clever satire of dumb, fun sex comedies or just a dumb, fun sex comedy itself. But Alexandra Socha ... gives me hope that the show is something smarter. [9 Oct 2015]

Ken Tucker

Oct 9, 2015

Iit might sound a bit seen-it-all-before, but it’s what Red Oaks does with this material that makes the series worth watching. Read full review

David Wiegand

Oct 6, 2015

A nicely layered new 10-episode dramedy. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Oct 8, 2015

Derivative as it is from a distance, Red Oaks often redeems itself in close-ups. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Oct 6, 2015

In premium TV terms, the series is probably too derivative to be scored as a clear winner. But in terms of possessing qualities that should inspire the audience that does tune in to stick around until match point, Red Oaks serves up a pretty good game. Read full review

Mark Peikert

Oct 8, 2015

Almost every episode trades on our familiarity with the type--the heavy sidekick, the dumb, bullying jock, the knockout who wonders if she should be with the heavy sidekick instead of the dumb, bullying jock--but that familiarity too often comes perilously close to breeding contempt. Read full review

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sammythelord

Dec 15, 2015

This show was a really big surprise, I love the theme of 80's and I really got involved with the characters, the atmosphere got me back to high school boy-girl love drama and I got completely carried away. Its quite funny, but not forcefully, you just grin most of the time, thats anotherThis show was a really big surprise, I love the theme of 80's and I really got involved with the characters, the atmosphere got me back to high school boy-girl love drama and I got completely carried away. Its quite funny, but not forcefully, you just grin most of the time, thats another thing that I appreciate. I almost instantly started caring for the characters and plot. Its just something that I would call "feel good" series. Its not really going that deep and doesnt take itself too seriously, but it entertains and makes you feel nice :)… Expand

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Fatsarma

Nov 13, 2016

A 80's yet modern take on the whole Jersey country club life....Very very good not to mention the pacing is great! A must watch. The actors are great, the scenery is good and the characters are cute yet have a serious tone to them. Nash And David are the big heads here and their chemistryA 80's yet modern take on the whole Jersey country club life....Very very good not to mention the pacing is great! A must watch. The actors are great, the scenery is good and the characters are cute yet have a serious tone to them. Nash And David are the big heads here and their chemistry really shines.… Expand

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taimur64

Oct 16, 2015

I was surprisingly impressed by this amazon show. The characters are well developed, and the story lines very pretty original. I like the 80s feel of the shows as well as characters like Getty and Nash. I hope it gets a second season.

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jamess

Oct 12, 2015

As a non Amazon Prime customer I can only base this from the pilot, but if the filmmakers intention was to emulate the feeling of the mid 80's comedies like Caddyshack, and more accurately The Flamingo Kid, then they have succeeded and then some. The cast is damn near perfect, and what a joyAs a non Amazon Prime customer I can only base this from the pilot, but if the filmmakers intention was to emulate the feeling of the mid 80's comedies like Caddyshack, and more accurately The Flamingo Kid, then they have succeeded and then some. The cast is damn near perfect, and what a joy to see Paul Reiser follow up his work on Married (an underrated gem), with another great role.… Expand

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judaspete

Jul 7, 2016

It's not the best show from Amazon (see Transparent & Catastrophe Seasons 1 and The Man in the High Castle). However, I've really enjoyed it. It is a bit of a rehash/nod to 80's movies, but as a guy who grew up in the 80s, I think they've really found the tone well (much more holisticallyIt's not the best show from Amazon (see Transparent & Catastrophe Seasons 1 and The Man in the High Castle). However, I've really enjoyed it. It is a bit of a rehash/nod to 80's movies, but as a guy who grew up in the 80s, I think they've really found the tone well (much more holistically than the set-based "That 70's Show, which was quite funny) and it makes me nostalgic for the time when kids were able to go and do things without having helicopter parents around. I remember being out on my bike late, down at the sailing club, drinking with buddies, figuring out relationships... it was fun. Is it original or unique? no. Is it entertaining? I certainly think so.… Expand

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EludiumQ36

Nov 27, 2015

If you're young, in your teens/twenties, then this may be a delightful, cute coming-of-age series for you to enjoy. But if you're double that age group, then you've "already seen this movie", maybe multiple times. It's full of stereotypes and clichés, which again is fine for the young 'unsIf you're young, in your teens/twenties, then this may be a delightful, cute coming-of-age series for you to enjoy. But if you're double that age group, then you've "already seen this movie", maybe multiple times. It's full of stereotypes and clichés, which again is fine for the young 'uns but way too predictable for elders. So it's tough to assign a score for this because of demographic variability, so I'll give a 5 - right in the middle.… Expand

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Knighthawk81

Oct 12, 2015

This was, perhaps, one of the worst pilots I saw during the Amazon pilot season it premiered. I am mystified as to why it was picked up for a full season. I saw the first two episodes, and it doesn't get any better. This is a misfire for Amazon.

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 20, 2017
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 11, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E10. Labor Day Luau
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E9. The Bar Mitzvah
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E8. After Hours
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E7. Body Swap
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E6. Swingers
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E5. Fourth of July
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E4. MDMA
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E3. The Wedding
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E2. Doubles
  Air Date: October 9, 2015
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: August 24, 2014