Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad - Season 1

First aired: 8/27/2018 8 episodes

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

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 8/27/2018

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

2. Episode 2

Aired: 9/3/2018

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. Episode 3

Aired: 9/10/2018

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

4. Episode 4

Aired: 9/17/2018

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. Episode 5

Aired: 9/24/2018

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

6. Episode 6

Aired: 10/1/2018

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

7. Episode 7

Aired: 10/8/2018

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. Episode 8

Aired: 10/15/2018

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