Parents Just Don't Understand

Season 1

Parent's Just Don't Understand is a new light-hearted and fun-loving unscripted series hosted by Joey Fatone that gives parents and kids a chance to walk a day in each other's shoes and experience firsthand the demands that each struggles to balance.

Where to Watch Parents Just Don't Understand • Season 1

22 Episodes

The Touchdown Maker & Cupcake Baker
E1
The Touchdown Maker & Cupcake BakerJoey swaps the lives of a 13-year-old and his under appreciated mom of 5. While son tackles taking care of five kids and a demanding job at the railroad, mom must power through chores and football practice
The Tiger Mom & Busy Bee Daughter
E2
The Tiger Mom & Busy Bee DaughterAn overscheduled 12-year-old and her demanding mom switch roles for a day. Will singing lessons, dance class, tennis, and tutoring convince this self-proclaimed Tiger Mom that her daughter needs time to just be a kid?
Macho Man and The MMA Kid
E3
Macho Man and The MMA KidA busy 13-year-old seeks help from Joey because his macho step-dad overloads him with athletics. Will a day spent taking his lumps on the football field and in the MMA ring convince this father to let his son relax his rigorous schedule?
Prince Charming & The Disco Queen
E4
Prince Charming & The Disco QueenAn overwhelmed 11-year-old boy swaps lives with his strict mother. As he faces a day of dentistry and knitting, she must deal with basketball, track and field and her son's rules. When mom gets a taste of her son's life, will she loosen her iron grip?
The Stay at Home Queen & Tumbling Teen
E5
The Stay at Home Queen & Tumbling TeenA stay-at-home mom of four swaps roles with her know-it-all 15-year-old daughter.
The Artsy Lad & Techie Dad
E6
The Artsy Lad & Techie DadWhen an 11-year-old and his single-dad test drive each other's lives for a day, it becomes a battle of wills. As son takes on dad's cranky computer customers, dad attempts son's rigorous athletic roster.
The Derby Doll & Princess Mom
E7
The Derby Doll & Princess MomA 15-year-old roller derby devotee switches roles with her princess-loving mom, and both explore worlds they don't understand.
The Laid-Back Mum & Competitve Son
E8
The Laid-Back Mum & Competitve SonA 15-year-old roller derby devotee switches roles with her princess-loving mom, and both explore worlds they don't understand. While daughter endures all that is sparkly and pink, will mom crumble in a land of roller derby and drum solos?
The Busy Pre-Teen and Dad the Working Machine
E9
The Busy Pre-Teen and Dad the Working MachineA business owner and father of four swaps lives with his precocious 10-year-old daughter to show her how tough his life is. While daughter takes on the role of boss, dad must face school, looming and hip hop dance class. Will dad regret contacting Joey?
The Multi-Tasker & Jazzy Dancer
E10
The Multi-Tasker & Jazzy DancerWhen a 16-year-old dancer and her hectic mom switch lives for the day, daughter faces a day of demanding artists while mom must overcome school and dance classes.
The Hockey Player & Slogan Slayer
E11
The Hockey Player & Slogan SlayerA 15-year-old hockey player needs Joey's help to convince his marketing guru dad for more time to enjoy being a teen. Will driver's ed, chores around the neighborhood, and time on the ice show dad that his teen's schedule is not a blast?
The Dancing Teen and Selfie Queen
E12
The Dancing Teen and Selfie QueenA 13-year-old ballerina and her feisty single-mom exchange lives for the day. While daughter makes sales calls at doctors' offices, her mom trades in a business suit for a tutu.
The Real Estate King & Book Smart Teen
E13
The Real Estate King & Book Smart TeenWhen a 15-year-old girl needs a break from her over-scheduled academic life, she switches lives with her kung fu obsessed dad. While she attempts to make multiple house sales, dad faces down Mandarin, piano and kung fu. Who will be victorious in the end?
The Duchess of Drama & Graduate Mama
E14
The Duchess of Drama & Graduate MamaIn a twist, a stressed out mom asks Joey for help with her artistic teen.
The T-Shirt Printer & Aquatic Sprinter
E15
The T-Shirt Printer & Aquatic SprinterWhen an overextended 13-year-old boy swaps lives with his dad, it's sink or swim time. As dad endures class trips, swim practice and volunteer work, son struggles to run the family business.
The Soccer Daughter & Coaching Father
E16
The Soccer Daughter & Coaching FatherAn overwhelmed 13-year-old girl asks Joey for help because her soccer coach dad puts way too much pressure on her.
The Karate Master & Doting Tasker
E17
The Karate Master & Doting TaskerJoey swaps the lives of a busy 10-year-old boy and his overbearing mom. As he shops for shoes and real estate, she must grapple with guitar lessons, karate class, and Hebrew school.
The Junior Jockey & Jingle Writer
E18
The Junior Jockey & Jingle WriterWhen an 11-year-old equestrian swaps lives with her mom, a marketing guru at a popular radio station, the daughter must face the pressure of an advertising deadline while mom braves the horse sta…
The Dramatic Teen & Workout Queen
E19
The Dramatic Teen & Workout QueenWhen a busy mother of three boys reaches out to Joey for help with her son, the switch is on!
Mother Manners & The Prince of Cotillion
E20
Mother Manners & The Prince of CotillionJoey swaps the lives of a 10-year-old boy and his stay-at-home mom. As he struggles through prom dress shopping, parent board meetings, and cooking for a family of six, mom must conquer science class, soccer, musical theatre and a massive chore list.
The Pop Star Princess & Super Salesmom
E21
The Pop Star Princess & Super SalesmomWhen an 11-year-old equestrian swaps lives with her mom, a marketing guru at a popular radio station, the daughter must face the pressure of an advertising deadline while mom braves the horse stables. Will their experience bring them closer together?
The Soccer Blocker & Taskmaster Mother
E22
The Soccer Blocker & Taskmaster MotherJoey swaps the lives of a 10-year-old boy and his stay-at-home mom.