My Two Dads 1987
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 20, 1987
- Last Aired
- April 30, 1990
- Format
- 3 seasons · 60 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~30 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Michael Jacobs, Danielle Alexandra
- Network
- NBC
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
What is My Two Dads?
The television series My Two Dads revolves around the lives of two men and a young girl. Joey and Michael, who have a past connection, find themselves in a unique situation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1987
- Last aired
- Apr 30, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 52 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 60 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
Where to watch in United States
With ads
The Roku Channel
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The television series My Two Dads revolves around the lives of two men and a young girl. Joey and Michael, who have a past connection, find themselves in a unique situation. Upon the death of a woman they both knew, they are awarded joint custody of her daughter, Nicole. The men decide to move in together to raise Nicole, creating a non-traditional family unit. This arrangement is made under the supervision of a family court judge. As they navigate their new living situation, the two men and Nicole must adjust to their changed circumstances. The series explores their experiences as they work together to raise Nicole, bringing their different perspectives and approaches to parenting. The show's premise is centered around the unconventional family dynamic and the challenges that come with it.
Should you watch it?
“Two former rivals become co‑parents, sharing custody of a teenage daughter.”
- Humorous take on unconventional family dynamics
- Shows the dads learning to raise a child together
- Sitcom style may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted sitcoms about blended families.
The show is a light family comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 20, 1987
- E2 Soho's by You Core Sep 27, 1987
- E3 Crime and Punishment Core Oct 4, 1987
- E4 Nicole's First Date Core Oct 18, 1987
- E5 Friends and Lovers Core Oct 25, 1987
- E6 Whose Night is it, Anyway? Core Nov 1, 1987
- E7 Once a Son . . . Core Nov 8, 1987
- E8 Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll Core Nov 15, 1987
- E9 The Artful Dodger Core Nov 29, 1987
- E10 Quality Time Core Dec 6, 1987
- E11 'Tis the Season Core Dec 20, 1987
- E12 The Only Child Core Jan 3, 1988
- E13 Joey's Mother-in-Law Core Jan 10, 1988
- E14 Nicole in Charge Core Jan 17, 1988
- E15 The Wedge Core Feb 7, 1988
- E16 Advice and Consent Core Feb 14, 1988
- E17 She'll Get Over It Core Feb 21, 1988
- E18 Michael's Sister Comes Over and Visits Core Feb 28, 1988
- E19 Nicole's Big Adventure Core Mar 19, 1988
- E20 My Fair Joey Core Mar 28, 1988
- E21 The Family in Question Mytharc May 9, 1988
- E22 Friends of the Family Mytharc Aug 14, 1988
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Blast from the Past Mytharc Jan 11, 1989
- E2 Who's on First? Core Jan 18, 1989
- E3 Macho, Stupid Guy Time Core Feb 1, 1989
- E4 The Man in the Pink Slip Core Feb 8, 1989
- E5 Fallen Idol Core Feb 15, 1989
- E6 Story with a Twist Core Feb 22, 1989
- E7 Playing with Fire Core Mar 1, 1989
- E8 Dirty Dating Core Mar 8, 1989
- E9 The God of Love Core Mar 15, 1989
- E10 In Her Dreams Core Mar 22, 1989
- E11 Together We Stand Core Mar 29, 1989
- E12 The Courtship of Nicole's Fathers Core Apr 5, 1989
- E13 Crushed Core Apr 12, 1989
- E14 Basket Case Core Apr 19, 1989
- E15 You Love Me, Right? Mytharc May 7, 1989
- E16 Getting Smart Mytharc Jul 29, 1989
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 That's No Lady, That's My Mother Mytharc Sep 24, 1989
- E2 Say Goodnight, Gracie Core Oct 1, 1989
- E3 Love and Learn Core Oct 15, 1989
- E4 You Can Count on Me Core Oct 22, 1989
- E5 Joey Gets Pinned Core Oct 29, 1989
- E6 Story in Development Core Nov 1, 1989
- E7 Duel Core Nov 5, 1989
- E8 Dad Patrol Core Nov 8, 1989
- E9 Pop, the Question Core Nov 15, 1989
- E10 Thanks for the Memories Core Nov 22, 1989
- E11 Class Core Nov 29, 1989
- E12 I'm Dreaming of a Holiday Episode Core Dec 20, 1989
- E13 Power Struggle Core Jan 10, 1990
- E14 Bye Bye Baby Core Jan 21, 1990
- E15 Environ-mental Case Core Mar 5, 1990
- E16 Party, Sweet 16--See Appendix Core Mar 12, 1990
- E17 It's My Art, and I'll Die If I Want To Core Mar 19, 1990
- E18 To Thine Own Elf Be True Core Mar 26, 1990
- E19 You Only Surprise the Ones You Love Core Apr 2, 1990
- E20 Kind of a Drag Core Apr 16, 1990
- E21 When You Wish ... Mytharc Apr 23, 1990
- E22 See You in September? Mytharc Apr 30, 1990
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of My Two Dads?
The series follows Joey and Michael, former rivals for the same woman, who gain joint custody of her daughter after her death and live together as co‑parents.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Joey, Michael, and their daughter Nicole, with a family court judge overseeing their arrangement.
How do the two men become co‑parents?
Following the woman's death, a family court judge awards them joint custody of her daughter.
What genre does the series belong to?
My Two Dads is an American sitcom comedy.
When did the series originally air?
The show premiered in 1987.
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