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TV series

Red Oaks

2014TV-MA3 seasons7.4 / 10

A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s that is equal parts hijinks and heartfelt about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins. David Myers, an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey in 1985, is both reeling from his father's heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. While there, he meets a colorful cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members including an alluring art student named Skye and her corporate raider father Getty.

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Synopsis

A coming-of-age comedy set in the "go-go" 80s that is equal parts hijinks and heartfelt about a college student enjoying a last hurrah before summer comes to an end--and the future begins. David Myers, an assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club in suburban New Jersey in 1985, is both reeling from his father's heart attack and conflicted about what major to declare in the fall. While there, he meets a colorful cast of misfit co-workers and wealthy club members including an alluring art student named Skye and her corporate raider father Getty.

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Episode 1

Paris

28m9.0 / 10

After revealing their feelings for each other at the end of last summer, David and Skye finally reunite in Paris to ring in New Year's 1986. But surprise guests threaten to ruin their romantic week in the City of Lights.

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Directed by Hal HartleyWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe GangemiGuest stars Brady Dowad, Mackenzie Lansing, Rita Duran, Gina Gershon

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Episode 2

Memorial Day

27m9.0 / 10

As Red Oaks Country Club kicks off the summer season, David faces an uncertain future at school, while Wheeler tries to become something more than "just friends" with longtime crush Misty. Meanwhile, club president Getty faces a challenge to his status at the club, and Sam and Judy adjust to single life.

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Directed by Hal HartleyWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe GangemiGuest stars Josh Meyers, Alexandra Turshen, Wally Dunn, Annie Henk, Jared Loftin, Tom Papa, Willem Marx, Lev Pakman

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Episode 3

Father's Day

28m9.0 / 10

Skye talks David into joining an uncomfortable Father's Day brunch with a less than thrilled Getty. Sam wants to celebrate with some father and son time of his own. Nash sets his romantic sights on a wealthy widowed club member, and Wheeler launches a new moneymaking scheme.

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Directed by Hal HartleyWritten by Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs, Karey DornettoGuest stars Alexandra Turshen, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Jared Loftin, John O'Creagh, Jacob Storms, Alix Cross, Grayson Eddey, Gina Gershon

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Episode 4

"The Bris"

25m8.0 / 10

David takes a freelance job videoing a bris and accepts Getty's invitation to lunch in the city. Back home, Judy enjoys Ladies Night with new friends, while Sam goes on a blind date.

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Directed by Amy HeckerlingWritten by Max Werner, Joe Gangemi, Gregory JacobsGuest stars Josh Meyers, Alexandra Turshen, Miriam A. Hyman, Mollie Heckerling, Will Roland, Beth Stelling, Greer Barnes, Shane Nepveu

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Episode 5

Independence Day

27m9.0 / 10

Getty prepares for his trial on insider trading charges. Nash's romance with Widow Horowitz heats up. Meanwhile, David wonders if he may be too suburban for Skye's new city lifestyle.

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Directed by Amy HeckerlingWritten by Shawn HarwellGuest stars Alexandra Turshen, Will Roland, Caleb Wells, Brittini Schreiber, Beth Stelling, Greer Barnes, Shane Nepveu, Gina Gershon

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Episode 6

Old Flames

29m9.0 / 10

With the pressure of his trial weighing on him, Getty turns to an unusual confidante for moral support. One of Wheeler's students gets a little too close for comfort. And while Skye struggles to find her place on the New York art scene, David and Karen reconnect.

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Directed by Hal HartleyWritten by Tom PapaGuest stars Alexandra Turshen, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Papa, Beth Stelling, Greer Barnes, James Cusati-Moyer, Emmit George, Dave T. Koenig

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Episode 7

The Anniversary

26m9.0 / 10

Tension bubbles as the Getty's celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at the club. Meanwhile, Sam tracks down a lost love, Skye finds out about David's secret power lunches with her father, and Wheeler goes to increasing lengths to avoid a romantic blunder with Misty.

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Directed by Hal HartleyWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi, Max WernerGuest stars Alexandra Turshen, Selena Coppock, Nina Grollman, Raymond J. Lee, Willem Marx, Lev Pakman, Gina Gershon, Freddie Roman

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Episode 8

Lost and Found

27m9.0 / 10

Barry recruits David to film his bachelor party jaunt to Atlantic City, and Nash and Wheeler tag along for the most awkward road trip of their lives. Sam and Judy team up to search for his lost cat.

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Directed by Gregg ArakiWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi, Shawn HarwellGuest stars Josh Meyers, Andrea Frierson, Laura Knight, Matthew F. O'Connor, Nate Smith, Annabelle Dexter-Jones

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Episode 9

The Wedding

30m8.0 / 10

As Karen and Barry prepare to tie the knot, David finds himself grappling with a forlorn Nash, arguing parents, and stark choices for his future.

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Directed by Gregg ArakiWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe GangemiGuest stars Josh Meyers, Alexandra Turshen, Nick Bailey, Freddie Roman, Nate Smith, Jessica Hecht, Mark Linn-Baker, Annabelle Dexter-Jones

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Episode 10

The Verdict

31m8.0 / 10finale

Getty feels the heat as the jury verdict-and the club recall election-loom. With the summer winding down, Wheeler and Misty confront tough questions about what fall brings. David must define his own independence and make a decision about Getty's lucrative job offer.

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Directed by David Gordon GreenWritten by Gregory Jacobs, Joe GangemiGuest stars Alexandra Turshen, Caleb Wells, David Fierro, Gina Gershon, Freddie Roman, Nate Smith, Jessica Hecht, John Hodgman

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Red Oaks

Cast

Craig RobertsDavid
Alexandra SochaSkye
Paul ReiserGetty
Oliver CooperWheeler
Gage GolightlyKaren
Ennis EsmerNash
Jennifer GreyJudy
Josh MeyersBarry

Credits

Created by
Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs
Written by
Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi, Shawn Harwell, Max Werner, Laura Steinel, Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi, Tom Papa, Shawn Harwell, Karey Dornetto, Max Werner

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
26
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Prime Video
  • Amazon StudiosUnited States

Themes

1980scoming of agefamily relationshipsgrowing upnostalgia