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Season 1

8 episodes · 2018

Nine dads around America with different family structures, backgrounds and jobs navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.

  1. 1Episode 1

    27 Aug 2018 · 41 min

    Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work.

  2. 2Episode 2

    03 Sep 2018 · 40 min

    Eddie and Jessika go on the road with the family. Patrick worries about his daughter's upcoming driving test. Evan reflects on being a gay parent.

  3. 3Episode 3

    10 Sep 2018 · 40 min

    Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby.

  4. 4Episode 4

    17 Sep 2018 · 39 min

    Evan talks to Gabriel about having gay parents. Stay-at-home dad Steve deals with enduring effects of trauma. Terry looks back on saving his daughter.

  5. 5Episode 5

    24 Sep 2018 · 39 min

    Terry supports Elizabeth’s photography hobby. Single dad Kristian juggles parenthood, work and dating. Steve and his family start a healthy lifestyle.

  6. 6Episode 6

    01 Oct 2018 · 40 min

    Barry describes life with an autistic teen. Kristian discusses empathy with Olivia and goes on a date. Dad of three Leo anticipates grandparenthood.

  7. 7Episode 7

    08 Oct 2018 · 41 min

    Eddie’s family waits to welcome him home after a long tour. Barry and Lulu discuss acting and overcoming shyness. Leo celebrates Kylo's arrival.

  8. 8Episode 8

    15 Oct 2018 · 41 min

    Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.