Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad

Season 1

TV-MA

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

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Eddie 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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Evan 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.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5Terry supports Elizabeth’s photography hobby. Single dad Kristian juggles parenthood, work and dating. Steve and his family start a healthy lifestyle.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Barry describes life with an autistic teen. Kristian discusses empathy with Olivia and goes on a date. Dad of three Leo anticipates grandparenthood.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7Eddie’s family waits to welcome him home after a long tour. Barry and Lulu discuss acting and overcoming shyness. Leo celebrates Kylo's arrival.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.