BUDS is a riotous buddy comedy series that follows the misadventures of two lifelong friends, Jerry (Jim Carrey) and Stan (Adam Sandler), who, after decades of drifting apart, are forced back together when they inherit a failing bowling alley from a mysterious benefactor. The catch? They must run the alley together for one year, or lose it forever.
The series opens with Jerry, a washed-up children’s party clown, and Stan, a jaded former rock musician, both struggling with midlife crises. Their reunion is awkward and hilarious, as old rivalries and unresolved issues bubble to the surface. The bowling alley, “Lucky Strikes,” is in shambles, staffed by a quirky crew including a conspiracy-theorist janitor, a TikTok-obsessed cashier, and a retired pro bowler with a gambling problem.
Each episode features the duo’s increasingly desperate and absurd attempts to save the business: from hosting wild theme nights and viral social media stunts, to accidentally getting involved in a local bowling league feud. Along the way, Jerry and Stan rediscover the value of friendship, family, and second chances, all while dodging the schemes of a rival alley owner who wants to buy them out.
The season finale sees the alley packed for a high-stakes tournament, with Jerry and Stan’s friendship put to the ultimate test. In a heartwarming twist, they realize that saving the alley isn’t as important as saving their bond. The series ends with the alley’s future uncertain, but Jerry and Stan closer than ever, setting up for a potential second season.
