About this season
Baby Daddy follows Ben, a young man in his early 20s living the life of a bachelor in New York City with his buddy, Tucker, and his brother, Danny. Their lives are turned upside down when they come home one day to find a baby girl left on the doorstep by an ex-girlfriend of Ben's. After much deliberation, Ben decides to raise the baby with the help of his friends and his protective and sometimes over-bearing mother, Bonnie, and his close female friend, Riley.
Episodes (16)
1. I'm Not That Guy
Aired 29 May 2013 • 21 min
Ben begins to develop romantic feelings for Riley, but his reputation for being an irresponsible playboy works against him. Elsewhere, Tucker attempts to date a model and Bonnie uses Emma to get close to an attractive stranger.
2. There's Something Fitchy Going On
Aired 5 June 2013 • 21 min
Ben discovers a shocking secret about Riley's new beau, Fitch, and tries to warn her. Meanwhile, Bonnie accidentally sends a revealing message from Danny to Riley's cell phone. Things heat up between Danny and his new model girlfriend, Milena, and Tucker pounces on an opportunity to shine with his boss, Chase.
3. The Wheeler and the Dealer
Aired 12 June 2013 • 21 min
Ben discovers an endorsement opportunity for Danny with a new brand of Japanese energy drinks. Against Bonnie's advice, Ben convinces Danny to sign the deal, but he must pick up the pieces when things go haywire at Danny's commercial shoot. Meanwhile, Riley takes an interest in volunteering and accepts a job as a candy striper at the hospital.
4. New Bonnie vs. Old Ben
Aired 12 June 2013 • 21 min
Bonnie sets up her new bachelorette pad across the hall, and Ben and Tucker will do whatever it takes to force her out. They throw a huge party that threatens to damage more than Bonnie's new apartment. Meanwhile, Danny seeks Riley's advice on how to break up with Milena. Instead he ends up in a compromising position, which Milena mistakes for a marriage proposal.
5. The Slump
Aired 19 June 2013 • 21 min
Dr. Shaw determines Riley is the cause of Danny's inability to focus on the ice and bans her from Danny's next game. Meanwhile, Riley thinks things are moving too fast with Fitch and starts avoiding him, and gets her hopes up that Danny will make a move. Tucker is up for a promotion at work and his competition turns out to be Ben's latest fling, Jenna.
6. Ben's Big Gay-Care Adventure
Aired 26 June 2013 • 21 min
Ben tries to get Emma into daycare by flirting with the cute assistant manager, Megan. Megan insists there is no space, until she gets the idea that Ben and Tucker are a gay couple. Ben devises an elaborate plan to "break up" with Tucker in order to have a shot at dating Megan. Meanwhile, Riley worries that Dr. Shaw is trying to change Danny when Danny bails on their traditional "Halfaween" costume party.
7. On the Lamb-y
Aired 3 July 2013 • 21 min
Ben, Danny and Tucker band together to rescue Emma's missing stuffed animal. Meanwhile, Riley hosts a book club in an effort to make friends with the cool girls at work. When her mom, Jennifer, and Bonnie get wind of her plans, they invite themselves. Much to Riley's dismay, the ladies' long-standing rivalry erupts during the club meeting.
8. Never Ben in Love
Aired 10 July 2013 • 21 min
Riley plans to break up with Fitch, but then receives the news that Fitch is dead. She meets Fitch's dad, Winston Douglas, who asks her to deliver the eulogy at the funeral and tells Riley that Fitch planned to propose to her. Meanwhile, Ben realizes he might be in love with Megan, but she thinks things are moving way too fast. Tucker embarks on his "Tucket" list of things to do before he dies, and Bonnie schemes to catch the eye of Fitch's wealthy dad.
9. All's Flair in Love and War
Aired 24 July 2013 • 21 min
Danny plays matchmaker for Riley and his new teammate, who secretly likes Bonnie. Elsewhere, Tucker gets back together with an ex-girlfriend who doesn’t get along with Ben, and she winds up making Ben’s work life miserable.
10. Test Anxiety
Aired 31 July 2013 • 21 min
Riley questions her future after taking the bar exam. Meanwhile, Amy takes a pregnancy test, while Danny tries to win over Amy’s father, who clearly dislikes him.
11. Whatever Lola Wants
Aired 7 August 2013 • 21 min
Megan’s dog is stolen while under Ben’s care. Riley tries to get her old job back with Bonnie’s help.
12. The Christening
Aired 14 August 2013 • 21 min
Ben convinces Bonnie and Ray to invite conservative Aunt Betty to Emma's baptism in the hopes she'll write a nice, fat check for Emma. The Wheelers nearly pull off their ruse as a perfectly normal family, until Ray's boyfriend Steve shows up demanding answers. Meanwhile, Ben enlists Riley to choose Emma's godfather, and she can't decide if Danny and Tucker are really up to the task.
13. All Riled Up
Aired 21 August 2013 • 21 min
Ben suspects that Riley finds him attractive, as she asks him to help her find a man to date. Elsewhere, Bonnie and Tucker enter a mascot contest for the New York Rangers, despite Danny’s objections.
14. The Emma Dilemma
Aired 28 August 2013 • 21 min
Ben resorts to devious measures to get Emma into the neighborhood playgroup, and Danny turns to Riley for help with his and Amy's relationship problems.
15. Surprise!
Aired 4 September 2013 • 21 min
Ben learns why Riley doesn’t like celebrating her birthday and it’s all his fault. He knows he needs to make it up to her and plans a perfect birthday surprise, but in typical Wheeler fashion, disaster ensues. Bonnie realizes she may have made a mistake in filing Emma’s parental rights paperwork and Ben doesn’t officially have sole custody. Bonnie enlists Tucker’s help in tracking down Emma’s mother, Angela, to re-sign the papers. Meanwhile, Amy calls Danny on his lingering feelings for Riley.
16. Emma's First Christmas
Aired 11 December 2013 • 21 min
Ben's quest to procure Emma the hottest toy of the Christmas season creates ill will; Tucker and Riley help Bonnie with holiday decorating.