---
title: "Raising Dad"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raising-dad-2001"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10528
imdb_id: "tt0285397"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Raising Dad (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raising-dad-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A widowed dad juggles work, life, and two daughters in a chaotic sitcom."

### Why Watch
- Humorous take on single parenting
- Features Bob Saget's comedic performance
- Created by veteran sitcom writer Jonathan Katz

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only one season, so story arcs are brief
- Tone & Suitability: The show is a family-friendly sitcom with mild humor suitable for most audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, family, situational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jonathan Katz
- **Networks / Studios**: The WB

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Kindler** as *Mr. Stuart Travers*
- **Bob Saget** as *Matt Stewart*
- **Brie Larson** as *Emily Stewart*
- **Kat Dennings** as *Sarah Stewart*
- **Jerry Adler** as *Sam Stewart*
- **Meagan Good** as *Katie*
- **Ben Indra** as *Josh*
- **Beau Wirick** as *Evan*
- **Camille Guaty** as *Olivia*
- **Riley Smith** as *Jared Ashby*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Raising Dad?
It follows a widowed father trying to separate his professional and personal lives while raising two daughters.

### Q: When did Raising Dad originally air?
It aired on The WB from October 5, 2001, to May 10, 2002.

### Q: Who created Raising Dad?
The series was created by Jonathan Katz.

### Q: Who starred in Raising Dad?
Bob Saget starred in the series, with Kat Denn… also listed among the cast.

### Q: How many seasons does Raising Dad have?
Raising Dad ran for a single season.

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