Bordertown
Overview
Set in a fictional desert town by the U.S.-Mexico border, Bordertown hilariously explores the lives of Bud Buckwald and his neighbor Ernesto Gonzales. Bud, a married father of three and a Border Patrol agent, grapples with the cultural shifts affecting his community. In contrast, Ernesto, a hardworking Mexican immigrant and father of four, embraces his American dream. As their lives intertwine, the two families navigate a mix of friendship, romance, and tension, highlighting the complexities of modern life in a changing America while delivering sharp humor and relatable moments.
Episodes
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1
The Engagement
Title: The Proposal Plot: Bud is furious upon learning that his daughter Becky is set to marry J.C., Ernesto’s nephew who has recently finished col...
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2
Borderwall
Bud is determined to fund a border wall using seized drug money, but his efforts backfire when the wall devastates the local economy, leaving him unem...
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3
MegaChurch
The reverend of Bud’s megachurch approaches him with a request to entice Ernesto, the town's top donor, away from the nearby Mexican Catholic church...
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4
High School Football
Title: High School Football Plot: After the previous coach is ousted by the unruly local fans, Bud steps up to take on the role of high school footba...
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5
Groundhog Day
Title: Groundhog Day Plot: When Maria's sister gives birth, the demographic balance in Mexifornia shifts from a predominantly white community to a ...
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6
J.C. Strikes
Irritated by J.C.'s ongoing job search with no success, Ernesto decides to bring him on to his landscaping team. However, when J.C. finds the work to ...
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7
Drug Lord
Bud inadvertently finds himself as the inside operative for drug lord Pablo Barracuda at the Border Station. In his quest to surpass Ernesto in wealth...
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8
Santa Ana Winds
Bud assists a Mexican doppelgänger, also named Bud, in crossing the border, hoping to escape from his own routine for a while.
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9
Heart Attack
Gert’s poor diet leads to a heart attack while she’s competing in the Little Miss Mexifornia Pageant. With surgery costs too high in the U.S., Bud...
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10
Wildfire
Title: Inferno Plot: As a fierce wildfire looms over Mexifornia, authorities issue evacuation orders for the locals. However, Bud decides to remain b...
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11
La Fiesta Noche Show
Ernesto and Placido are overjoyed to learn that their beloved show, “La Fiesta Noche,” is coming to Mexifornia for filming. Both the Buckwalds and...
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12
American Doll
Janice discreetly racks up her credit card limit buying an American Gal doll along with its accessories and takes a job working as a housekeeper for E...
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13
Viva Coyote
With El Coyote taking the top position on the "Most Wanted" list, Bud and Barracuda set out to hunt him down. Bud is motivated by the fact that El Coy...
