Chicken Soup for the Soul's Being Dad — Season 1
Nine dads around America with different family structures, backgrounds and jobs navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
About this season
Nine dads around America with different family structures, backgrounds and jobs navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 August 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. Episode 2
Aired 3 September 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. Episode 3
Aired 10 September 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. Episode 4
Aired 17 September 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. Episode 5
Aired 24 September 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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 October 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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 8 October 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.
8. Episode 8
Aired 15 October 2018 • 41 min
Spike and Kim tackle life with a newborn. Leo deals with some tough conversations. Eddie’s family plans home renovations.