Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad

Season 1

2018 · 8 episodes · 5h 21m in all

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

Episodes

1. 

   1. Episode 1

   27 Aug 2018 · 41 min

   Touring musician Eddie wants to stay close to his kids. Voiceover artist Spike anticipates his firstborn. Farmer Patrick takes his children to work.

2. 

   2. Episode 2

   3 Sept 2018 · 40 min

   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.

3. 

   3. Episode 3

   10 Sept 2018 · 40 min

   Eddie and the family acclimatize to tour life. Patrick tries to instill confidence in his son. Spike gets physically prepared for his baby.

4. 

   4. Episode 4

   17 Sept 2018 · 39 min

   Evan 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.

5. 

   5. Episode 5

   24 Sept 2018 · 39 min

   Terry supports Elizabeth’s photography hobby. Single dad Kristian juggles parenthood, work and dating. Steve and his family start a healthy lifestyle.

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   6. Episode 6

   1 Oct 2018 · 40 min

   Barry describes life with an autistic teen. Kristian discusses empathy with Olivia and goes on a date. Dad of three Leo anticipates grandparenthood.

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   7. Episode 7

   8 Oct 2018 · 41 min

   Eddie’s family waits to welcome him home after a long tour. Barry and Lulu discuss acting and overcoming shyness. Leo celebrates Kylo's arrival.

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   8. Episode 8

   15 Oct 2018 · 41 min

   Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.