Baby Daddy 2012
“Time to Dad up.”
What is Baby Daddy?
Baby Daddy is an American sitcom created by Dan Berendsen that aired on ABC Family, later Freeform. The show centers on Ben, a young bachelor living in New York City with his roommate Tucker and brother Danny.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 100
- First aired
- Jun 20, 2012
- Last aired
- May 22, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC Family, Freeform
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Disney Plus
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 100 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
Baby Daddy is an American sitcom created by Dan Berendsen that aired on ABC Family, later Freeform. The show centers on Ben, a young bachelor living in New York City with his roommate Tucker and brother Danny. Their carefree lifestyle changes when Ben's ex-girlfriend leaves a baby girl on their doorstep. After initial uncertainty, Ben chooses to raise the child with the support of his friends, his overprotective mother Bonnie, and his close female friend Riley. The series explores Ben's journey as an unexpected father alongside his roommates and family, navigating the challenges of parenting and young adulthood. It aired from 2012 to 2017 and starred Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Melissa Peterman, and Chelsea Kane. The show portrays comedic and heartfelt moments as the characters adjust to new responsibilities while maintaining their relationships and personal growth.
Should you watch it?
“A bachelor in New York City discovers an unexpected baby on his doorstep and decides to raise her.”
- features an ensemble cast
- explores themes of sudden parenthood
- premise relies on a sudden life change
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms about young adults navigating unexpected parenting responsibilities.
The show presents a lighthearted take on the challenges of raising an infant in a city environment.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Baby Daddy — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Baby Daddy worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jun 20, 2012
- E2 I Told You So Jun 27, 2012
- E3 The Nurse and the Curse Jul 11, 2012
- E4 Guys, Interrupted Jul 18, 2012
- E5 Married to the Job Jul 25, 2012
- E6 Take Her Out of the Ballgame Aug 1, 2012
- E7 May the Best Friend Win Aug 8, 2012
- E8 The Daddy Whisperer Aug 15, 2012
- E9 A Wheeler Family Christmas Outing Aug 22, 2012
- E10 Something Borrowed, Something Ben Aug 29, 2012
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 I'm Not That Guy May 29, 2013
- E2 There's Something Fitchy Going On Jun 5, 2013
- E3 The Wheeler and the Dealer Jun 12, 2013
- E4 New Bonnie vs. Old Ben Jun 12, 2013
- E5 The Slump Jun 19, 2013
- E6 Ben's Big Gay-Care Adventure Jun 26, 2013
- E7 On the Lamb-y Jul 3, 2013
- E8 Never Ben in Love Jul 10, 2013
- E9 All's Flair in Love and War Jul 24, 2013
- E10 Test Anxiety Jul 31, 2013
- E11 Whatever Lola Wants Aug 7, 2013
- E12 The Christening Aug 14, 2013
- E13 All Riled Up Aug 21, 2013
- E14 The Emma Dilemma Aug 28, 2013
- E15 Surprise! Sep 4, 2013
- E16 Emma's First Christmas Dec 11, 2013
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 The Naked Truth Jan 15, 2014
- E2 The Lying Game Jan 22, 2014
- E3 Lights! Camera! No Action! Jan 29, 2014
- E4 Bonnie's Unreal Estate Feb 5, 2014
- E5 Life's a Beach Feb 12, 2014
- E6 Romancing the Phone Feb 26, 2014
- E7 The Bet Mar 5, 2014
- E8 A Knight to Remember Mar 12, 2014
- E9 Go Brit or Go Home Mar 19, 2014
- E10 An Affair Not to Remember Mar 26, 2014
- E11 The Wingmom Apr 2, 2014
- E12 Send in the Clowns Apr 9, 2014
- E13 Play It Again, Bonnie Apr 16, 2014
- E14 Livin' on a Prom Apr 23, 2014
- E15 From Here to Paternity Apr 30, 2014
- E16 Curious Georgie May 7, 2014
- E17 Flirty Dancing May 14, 2014
- E18 Baby Steps May 28, 2014
- E19 Foos It or Lose It Jun 4, 2014
- E20 All Aboard the Love Train Jun 11, 2014
- E21 You Can't Go Home Again Jun 18, 2014
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Strip or Treat Oct 22, 2014
- E2 It's a Wonderful Emma Dec 10, 2014
- E3 She Loves Me, She Loves Me Note Jan 14, 2015
- E4 I See Crazy People Jan 21, 2015
- E5 Mugging for the Camera Jan 28, 2015
- E6 Over My Dead Bonnie Feb 4, 2015
- E7 The Mother of All Dates Feb 11, 2015
- E8 House of Cards Feb 18, 2015
- E9 An Officer and a Gentle Ben Feb 25, 2015
- E10 Happy Birthday Two You Mar 4, 2015
- E11 You Give Real Estate a Bad Name Mar 11, 2015
- E12 A Love/Fate Relationship Mar 18, 2015
- E13 Home is Where the Wheeler Is Jun 3, 2015
- E14 It Takes a Village Idiot Jun 10, 2015
- E15 One Night Stand-Off Jun 17, 2015
- E16 Lowering the Bars Jun 24, 2015
- E17 Wheeler War Jul 1, 2015
- E18 Parental Guidance Suggested Jul 8, 2015
- E19 Ring Around the Party Jul 15, 2015
- E20 Till Dress Do Us Part Jul 22, 2015
- E21 What Happens in Vegas Jul 29, 2015
- E22 It's a Nice Day for a Wheeler Wedding Aug 5, 2015
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Love & Carriage Feb 3, 2016
- E2 Reinventing the Wheeler Feb 10, 2016
- E3 Ben-geance Feb 17, 2016
- E4 The Tuck Stops Here Feb 24, 2016
- E5 The Dating Game Mar 2, 2016
- E6 Never Ben Jealous Mar 9, 2016
- E7 The Return of the Mommy Mar 16, 2016
- E8 Room-Mating Mar 23, 2016
- E9 Stupid Cupid Mar 30, 2016
- E10 Homecoming and Going Apr 6, 2016
- E11 Trial By Liar Jun 1, 2016
- E12 Ben-Semination Jun 8, 2016
- E13 High School Diplomacy Jun 15, 2016
- E14 Not So Great Grandma Jun 22, 2016
- E15 Unholy Matrimony Jun 29, 2016
- E16 Double Date Double Down Jul 6, 2016
- E17 The Love Seat Jul 13, 2016
- E18 She Said, Ben Said Jul 20, 2016
- E19 Condom Conundrum Jul 27, 2016
- E20 My Fair Emma Aug 3, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Baby Daddy?
The series follows a young man who decides to raise a baby left on his doorstep.
Who lives with Ben?
Ben lives with his buddy Tucker and his brother Danny.
Who helps Ben raise the baby?
Ben receives help from his friends, his mother Bonnie, and his close friend Riley.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in New York City.
What kind of show is Baby Daddy?
It is a television series about a young man adjusting to life with a baby.