Series synopsis
Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2018. It stars R.J. Bain, Eddie Spaghetti, Elvis Daly and Quattro Daly.
Being Dad is an intimate, entertaining and revealing portrait of nine men who are tackling fatherhood, one of the most important roles in the world. Each episode of this new docu-series drops viewers into the lives of three dads who are facing challenges that are simultaneously unique and universal: a single dad re-enters the dating scene; an over-protective dad struggles with his autistic daughter’s growing independence; gay dads deal with the emotional complexities of adoption. While the featu ...
Premise
Being Dad is an intimate, entertaining and revealing portrait of nine men who are tackling fatherhood, one of the most important roles in the world. Each episode of this new docu-series drops viewers into the lives of three dads who are facing challenges that are simultaneously unique and universal: a single dad re-enters the dating scene; an over-protective dad struggles with his autistic daughter’s growing independence; gay dads deal with the emotional complexities of adoption. While the featured fathers are different ages, races, and religions, they are all bound by the singular belief that raising their children is life’s greatest gift.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- R.J. Bain as Narrator (voice)
- Eddie Spaghetti as Self
- Elvis Daly as Self
- Quattro Daly as Self
- Zeke Daly as Self
- Jessika Daly as Self
- Spike Spencer as Self
- Kimberly Spencer as Self
Supporting cast
- Jake Perez as Self
- Kim MacKenzie as Self
- Christopher Von Streicher as Self
- Jade Perez as Self
- Kylo Paderez as Self
- Ishtafah Muhammad as Self
- Lisa Perez as Self
- Marty Chandler as Self
- Anthony Paderez as Self
- Patrick S. Muhammad as Self
- Jace Perez as Self
- Lulu Grey as Self
Guest cast
- Robert Smoot Jr. as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 27, 2018 | October 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work. |
August 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
September 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby. |
September 10, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 27, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 41 minutes |
| Status | continue |