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 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.
  • 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.
  • Prince Charming & The Disco Queen
    E4
    Prince Charming & The Disco QueenAn overwhelmed 11-year-old boy swaps lives with his strict mother.
  • 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 studious 15-year-old asks Joey for help with his spa-going, stay-at-home mom. He says she doesn't get that housework on top of homework is giving him too heavy a load.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 CotillionWith Joey's help, a 10-year-old boy switches places with his mom for the day, hoping she will finally understand how busy he is.
  • The Pop Star Princess & Super Salesmom
    E21
    The Pop Star Princess & Super SalesmomA 14-year-old singer and her stressed mom switch lives for a day. While daughter wrangles a business meeting, mom hits all the wrong notes in singing class.
  • 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.

 

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