Raising Dad 2001
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 5, 2001
- Last Aired
- May 10, 2002
- Format
- 1 season · 22 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~11 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Jonathan Katz
- Network
- The WB
What is Raising Dad?
Raising Dad is a television sitcom that centers on the life of a widowed father. The narrative follows his ongoing efforts to manage the complexities of his professional life while simultaneously navigating his personal responsibilities.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 2001
- Last aired
- May 10, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 8 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 22 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- The WB
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Raising Dad is a television sitcom that centers on the life of a widowed father. The narrative follows his ongoing efforts to manage the complexities of his professional life while simultaneously navigating his personal responsibilities. A central theme of the series involves his struggle to maintain his sanity while raising his two daughters. The show focuses on the challenges inherent in balancing these different facets of his daily existence. By depicting the interactions between the father and his children, the program explores the domestic difficulties he faces as a single parent. The series highlights the tension between his career obligations and the demands of his home life, illustrating the frequent obstacles he encounters in his attempt to keep his household running smoothly. Through these experiences, the show portrays the father as he attempts to reconcile his public duties with the private requirements of his family. The premise relies on the comedic and emotional conflicts that arise as he strives to provide for his daughters while managing his own professional career.
Should you watch it?
“A widowed dad juggles work, life, and two daughters in a chaotic sitcom.”
- Humorous take on single parenting
- Features Bob Saget's comedic performance
- Created by veteran sitcom writer Jonathan Katz
- Only one season, so story arcs are brief
Watch it if you enjoy light family comedies about parenting challenges.
The show is a family-friendly sitcom with mild humor suitable for most audiences.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Raising Dad — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Raising Dad worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Oct 5, 2001
- E2 Sex Ed Core Oct 12, 2001
- E3 Baby, You Can't Drive My Car Core Oct 19, 2001
- E4 For Mature Audiences Only Core Oct 26, 2001
- E5 Fight for Your Right to Party Core Nov 2, 2001
- E6 We'll Always Have Scrabble Core Nov 9, 2001
- E7 The Drama Club Core Nov 16, 2001
- E8 The New Room Core Dec 7, 2001
- E9 Teacher Evaluations Core Dec 14, 2001
- E10 Matt&[email protected] Mytharc Jan 11, 2002
- E11 First Date Core Jan 18, 2002
- E12 Sam's Enchanted Evening Core Jan 25, 2002
- E13 Mentor Matt Core Feb 1, 2002
- E14 The Math Problem Core Feb 15, 2002
- E15 Attending a Family Dysfunction Core Feb 22, 2002
- E16 Miss Communication Core Mar 22, 2002
- E17 A Kiss is Still a Kiss Core Apr 5, 2002
- E18 Home Plates Core Apr 12, 2002
- E19 The House of Stewart Core Apr 19, 2002
- E20 Bully Core Apr 26, 2002
- E21 Daughter Nose Best Mytharc May 3, 2002
- E22 Losing It Mytharc May 10, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Raising Dad?
It follows a widowed father trying to separate his professional and personal lives while raising two daughters.
When did Raising Dad originally air?
It aired on The WB from October 5, 2001, to May 10, 2002.
Who created Raising Dad?
The series was created by Jonathan Katz.
Who starred in Raising Dad?
Bob Saget starred in the series, with Kat Denn… also listed among the cast.
How many seasons does Raising Dad have?
Raising Dad ran for a single season.
■ Ended / Final Season Complete Renewal tracker
Explore Raising Dad
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows Take the quiz More from The WB
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Raising Dad.