TV series
Council of Dads
2020, English, on NBC. Created by Tony Phelan & Joan Rater.
You don't have to be family to be family.
When Scott Perry, a loving father of five, has his entire life’s plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare, he calls on a few of his most trusted friends to step in as backup dads to help guide and support his growing family.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2020
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Council of Dads isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Fight or Flight
Aired 2 July 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tony PhelanCreator
- Joan RaterCreator
- Sarah Wayne CalliesRobin Perry · 10 ep
- J. August RichardsDr. Oliver Post · 10 ep
- Clive StandenAnthony Lavelle · 10 ep
- Michele WeaverLuly Perry · 10 ep
- Blue ChapmanJJ Perry · 10 ep
- Thalia TranCharlotte Perry · 10 ep
- Maddie NicholsFreya · 2 ep
- Sarah BorneClerk · 1 ep
- Bethany Anne LindCamilla · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 March 2020
- Last aired
- 2 July 2020
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What Council of Dads is based on
Council of Dads is based on The Council of Dads (2010) by Bruce Feiler.
2010
The Council of Dads
By Bruce Feiler
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Council of Dads: quick answers
Is Council of Dads worth watching?
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How many seasons of Council of Dads are there?
Council of Dads has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is Council of Dads finished?
Yes. Council of Dads was cancelled in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Council of Dads on?
Council of Dads isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Council of Dads parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Council of Dads is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Council of Dads?
If you liked Council of Dads, try The Newsreader, Tip Toe, Tyler Perry's Ruthless.
Who created Council of Dads?
Council of Dads was created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater and stars Sarah Wayne Callies, J. August Richards, Clive Standen.
What is Council of Dads based on?
Council of Dads is based on The Council of Dads (2010) by Bruce Feiler.