Series synopsis
Poppa's House is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on October 21, 2024. It ended on April 28, 2025. It was created by Damon Wayans, Kevin Hench. It stars Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson.
Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced Poppa has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
Premise
Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced Poppa has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Damon Wayans as Damon 'Poppa' Fulton
- Damon Wayans Jr. as Damon 'Junior' Fulton Jr.
- Essence Atkins as Dr. Ivy Reed
- Tetona Jackson as Nina Fulton
Guest cast
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Catherine Fulton
- Geoffrey Owens as JJ
- Bryan Safi as Allen
- Rebecca Mader as Headmistress Susan Pierce
- Marlon Wayans as Melvin
- Tommy Davidson as Jarnold
- Coby Bell as David
- Charo as Charo
- Lamorne Morris as Todd
- Howard Alonzo as Caller #1 (voice)
- Jordan Black as Caller #2 (voice)
- Michael Wayans as Caller #1 (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | October 21, 2024 | April 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Poppa gets surprised at work when corporate brings in brainy psychologist Dr. Ivy Reid to add a female perspective to his radio show. Also, Junior gets fired by Nina's dad. |
October 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
Sleepover When Dr Ivy Reed joins family for dinner, she begins judging relationships for potential catastrophes. Jr spends the night at his dad's house while the girls devise a plan over a bottle of wine. |
October 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Podcast Junior enlists Nina's help to film a documentary of Poppa's iconic career, but the direction of the film takes a detour when the radio station begins using AI promos with Poppa's and Ivy's voices. |
November 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2024 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |