Gene Cousineau is a fictional character portrayed by Henry Winkler in the TV series Barry.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Chapter One: Make Your Mark (season 1), they were 72 years old.
They appear in all 32 aired episodes and have accumulated 8611 positive votes.
The character of Gene Cousineau is mainly associated with Barry Berkman and Sally Reed.
Episodes32
Chapter One: Make Your Mark
episode S1.E1 march 2018A disillusioned hit man wants to start a new life after following his quarry to an acting class.
Chapter Two: Use It
episode S1.E2 april 2018Barry, who kills for money, discovers acting when he is looking for his target. He realises he enjoys it so much that he wants to leave behind his old life.
Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice
episode S1.E3 april 2018Barry misses an acting class to honor an obligation. The detectives try to piece together a murder puzzle. Sally makes a mistake during an audition, and turns to Barry for comfort. The Chechens rejoice when a legendary assassin arrives.
Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
episode S1.E4 april 2018Barry finds that escaping Fuches and winning Sally's affections is harder than he thought.
Chapter Five: Do Your Job
episode S1.E5 april 2018Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, but a scene from "Macbeth" triggers a reaction that pushes them farther apart; Moss moves to interrogate members of Gene's acting class after a shooting video surfaces; Barry finds himself in a quandary after teaming up with Taylor, a reckless new acquaintance, in a dangerous mission to wipe out a group of Bolivians.
Chapter Six: Listen with Your Ears, React with Your Face
episode S1.E6 april 2018Barry tries to fly solo at a remote airstrip, but Taylor still wants in; Vacha looks to exact revenge on the man who killed his brother, despite Pazar's hands-off orders; Moss tries to end her association with Gene, but finds herself drawn to his classroom at a critical juncture; Sally lobbies for a major acting challenge.
Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
episode S1.E7 may 2018After a shootout at the airstrip, Barry must make a tough decision to avoid capture. Sally worries her performance in MacBeth will be compromised and ruin her chance at impressing a top talent agent.
Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
episode S1.E8 may 2018In the season finale, Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Elsewhere, Pazar enlists a replacement to take care of Fuches. Detective Moss closes in on an arrest that they hope will crack the Madison homicide case.
The Show Must Go On, Probably?
episode S2.E1 march 2019Barry tries to convince Sally and the rest of the class to go ahead with a performance, despite the absence of teacher Gene; Noho Hank and Cristobal's new partnership faces growing pains; Fuches learns that replacement hit men don't come easy.
The Power of No
episode S2.E2 april 2019Facing pressure from Noho Hank, Barry struggles to pull off an important hit. After asking the class to mine their personal traumas for an original piece, Gene decides to confront his own past.
Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
episode S2.E3 april 2019As part of a class project, Gene tasks Barry with revisiting his past, and Sally reflects on her own history. Barry offers to provide training to NoHo Hank's men. Fuches finds Barry in an unexpected location.
What?!
episode S2.E4 april 2019Barry's patience is put to the test when a figure from Sally's past arrives in LA. Gene gets a pleasant surprise and encourages Barry to believe that change is possible.
ronny/lily
episode S2.E5 april 2019An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.
The Truth Has a Ring to It
episode S2.E6 may 2019Gene helps Barry get into character as he prepares for his big scene with Sally; Sally resolves to embrace her truth; Noho Hank prepares for a big night with his newly trained men; Fuches goes on a mission.
The Audition
episode S2.E7 may 2019Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance; Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer; Noho Hank bares all.
berkman > block
episode S2.E8 may 2019Barry seeks vengeance; Noho Hank faces the looming threat of being sent home; Sally makes a split-second decision on the night of the acting class's big performance; Fuches turns to an unexpected source for help.
forgiving jeff
episode S3.E1 april 2022Barry searches the dark web for jobs; Sally, now the creator and star of her own show, begins to feel the pressures of success; Noho Hank braves his first big test in interrogation; Gene ruminates over Fuches' crushing reveal.
limonada
episode S3.E2 may 2022Barry learns the extent of Gene's storied Hollywood history; Cristobal and Hank face a major setback when Cristobal's father-in-law, Fernando, unexpectedly arrives in Los Angeles looking to take out the Chechens and bring Cristobal home.
ben mendelsohn
episode S3.E3 may 2022As Barry and Gene take on new opportunities, Sally prepares for her first press junket and Katie shares her concerns; with the Bolivians still in heavy pursuit, Hank reaches out to Fuches, while Cristobal pitches a new tactic to Fernando.
all the sauces
episode S3.E4 may 2022Desperate to solve his Bolivian problem, Noho Hank turns to Barry with a plan; Fuches returns to LA with a vengeance; Sally celebrates the premiere of her show; Gene scrambles to skip town, only to be bombarded with reasons to stay.
crazytimesh*tshow
episode S3.E5 may 2022The Bolivian problem resurfaces. Gene reconnects with faces from his past. Sally is disappointed with the future of her show. Barry continues to spiral.
710N
episode S3.E6 may 2022Fuches' schemes finally catch up with him. The Taylor's hunt for Barry, and Barry plans to re-connect with old friends.
candy asses
episode S3.E7 june 2022Albert gets an idea of the complete picture and the torture of Sally's new gig turns up a notch when she discovers Natalie having the time of her life running her show. Barry hallucinates as he survives his poisoning attempt.
starting now
episode S3.E8 june 2022NoHo Hank hatches an escape. Sally lets out more aggression. Barry encounters more traps sprung by Fuches.
yikes
episode S4.E1 april 2023Barry deals with his past in prison while finding Fuches with him. Sally returns home. Gene has a spark of new fame after his help with capturing Barry.
bestest place on the earth
episode S4.E2 april 2023Barry gets an unexpected visitor. Hank and Cristobal attempt to restart their operations. Gene tells his story. Sally deals with the aftermath of having dated Barry.
you're charming
episode S4.E3 april 2023Sally begins teaching her acting class. Gene is unsure of the article. Barry's deal gets underway. Hank's past confronts him.
it takes a psycho
episode S4.E4 april 2023Barry's breakout looms over everyone around him. Sally coaches her new protegé. The Chechens' reappearance threatens Hank and Cristobal's new business venture.
tricky legacies
episode S4.E5 may 2023Roughly ten years after Barry's escape, Barry and Sally struggle with their new identity.
the wizard
episode S4.E6 may 2023Barry heads to LA to track down Cousineau. Fuches gets out of prison. Sally struggles to parent John.
a nice meal
episode S4.E7 may 2023Sally and John Jr. travel to LA. Hank sends men to eliminate Fuches. Gene takes an enticing meeting about the film project.
wow
episode S4.E8 may 2023Barry, having received a call from NoHo Hank, leaves to go save his family from his grasp. Barry then is confronted with a choice as he learns Mr. Cousineau is blamed for the death of Janice.
- Chapter One: Make Your Mark
- Chapter Two: Use It
- Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice
- Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
- Chapter Five: Do Your Job
- Chapter Six: Listen with Your Ears, React with Your Face
- Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
- Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
- The Show Must Go On, Probably?
- The Power of No
- Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
- What?!
- ronny/lily
- The Truth Has a Ring to It
- The Audition
- berkman > block
- forgiving jeff
- limonada
- ben mendelsohn
- all the sauces
- crazytimesh*tshow
- 710N
- candy asses
- starting now
- yikes
- bestest place on the earth
- you're charming
- it takes a psycho
- tricky legacies
- the wizard
- a nice meal
- wow
Best moments10
- As Barry and Gene take on new opportunities, Sally prepares for her first press junket and Katie shares her concerns; with the Bolivians still in heavy pursuit, Hank reaches out to Fuches, while Cristobal pitches a new tactic to Fernando.
- Barry finds that escaping Fuches and winning Sally's affections is harder than he thought.
- Barry learns the extent of Gene's storied Hollywood history; Cristobal and Hank face a major setback when Cristobal's father-in-law, Fernando, unexpectedly arrives in Los Angeles looking to take out the Chechens and bring Cristobal home.
- Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance; Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer; Noho Hank bares all.
- NoHo Hank hatches an escape. Sally lets out more aggression. Barry encounters more traps sprung by Fuches.
- Barry's patience is put to the test when a figure from Sally's past arrives in LA. Gene gets a pleasant surprise and encourages Barry to believe that change is possible.
- Albert gets an idea of the complete picture and the torture of Sally's new gig turns up a notch when she discovers Natalie having the time of her life running her show. Barry hallucinates as he survives his poisoning attempt.
- Barry seeks vengeance; Noho Hank faces the looming threat of being sent home; Sally makes a split-second decision on the night of the acting class's big performance; Fuches turns to an unexpected source for help.
- Sally and John Jr. travel to LA. Hank sends men to eliminate Fuches. Gene takes an enticing meeting about the film project.
- Barry gets an unexpected visitor. Hank and Cristobal attempt to restart their operations. Gene tells his story. Sally deals with the aftermath of having dated Barry.
- ben mendelsohn
- Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
- limonada
- The Audition
- starting now
- What?!
- candy asses
- berkman > block
- a nice meal
- bestest place on the earth