Daddio

For the film, see Daddio (film).
Daddio
Daddio Main Cast
GenreSitcom
Created by
  • Matt Berry
  • Ric Swartzwelder
Starring
ComposerMark Heyes
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18 (9 unaired)
Production
Executive producers
  • Matt Berry
  • Ric Swartzwelder
ProducerFranco Bario
CinematographyDonald A. Morgan
EditorSkip Collector
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMarch 23 (2000-03-23) –
October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)

Daddio is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from March 23 to October 23, 2000. Created by Matt Berry and Ric Swartzwelder, the series starred Michael Chiklis and Anita Barone.

Synopsis

Michael Chiklis stars as Chris Woods, a former restaurant supply salesman who decides to become a stay-at-home dad to his and his wife Linda's (Barone) four children Shannon (Cristina Kernan), Max (Martin Spanjers), Jake (Mitch Holleman), and Emily to accommodate his wife's demanding career as a lawyer. Chris loves his new role, but is annoyed by Linda's well-meaning friends Holly (Suzy Nakamura) and Barb (Amy Wilson) who constantly interfere with Chris' parenting. Chris is also forced to defend his new role to his best friend Rob (Kevin Crowley), and his new neighbor Bobick (Steve Ryan), a former Marine.

The show's first season consisted of five episodes, but was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes.[1] However, only four were aired before NBC canceled the show in October 2000 due to low ratings.[2]

Cast

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
15March 23, 2000 (2000-03-23)April 20, 2000 (2000-04-20)
213October 2, 2000 (2000-10-02)October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)

Season 1 (2000)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
11"Grapefruits of Wrath"UnknownUnknownMarch 23, 2000 (2000-03-23)19.71[3]
The pilot episode finds Chris Woods learning the ropes as a stay-at-home dad, taking care of his four children and dealing with a problematic new neighbor.
22"The Premium Also Rises"UnknownUnknownMarch 30, 2000 (2000-03-30)15.17[4]
Chris's self-esteem is lowered after an insurance salesman terms him a "non-income producing spouse".
33"Crackers and Punishment"UnknownUnknownApril 6, 2000 (2000-04-06)14.97[5]
Chris gets himself kicked out of the mommies' group, while Max accepts a high-paying part-time job.
44"Fence and Sensibility"UnknownUnknownApril 13, 2000 (2000-04-13)15.76[6]
While Chris tries to call a truce with Bobick, the two older children are asked to choose the family vacation spot for the year.
55"Lord of the Ants"UnknownUnknownApril 20, 2000 (2000-04-20)11.65[7]
Chris decides to teach Jake at home, but receives a challenge from Barb, who has long taught her son at home.

Season 2 (2000)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)
61"The Last Temptation of Chris"Joe RegalbutoMatt Berry & Ric SwartzlanderOctober 2, 2000 (2000-10-02)7.78[8]
Chris's former boss offers him a new job and Max tries to choose an elective for school.
72"Pride and Pregnancy"James WiddoesTom J. AstleOctober 9, 2000 (2000-10-09)6.95[9]
While Chris hopes that Holly chooses him rather than Barb to be her baby coach, Max runs for school-council president.
83"For Whom the School Bell Tolls"Gil JungerPatti Carr & Lara RunnelsOctober 16, 2000 (2000-10-16)7.36[10]
Max has second thoughts about starting middle school; Shannon has fashion concerns; Jake worries about kindergarten.
94"Remains of the Day Off"Mark CendrowskiReid HarrisonOctober 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)5.03[11]
While Chris goes golfing with Rod and Bobick, Linda decides to take the kids for a day at the beach, but their plans don't quite work out.
105"Rod's Head Revisited"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
116"Gone with the 'Ween"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
127"A Tale of Two Daddies"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
138"Of Mice and Math"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
149"A Confederacy of Daddies"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
1510"The Big Sleepover"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
1611"A Christmas Quarrel"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
1712"To Kill a Rocking Band"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A
1813"Tender is the Night Out"TBDTBDUnaired (Unaired)N/A

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Refs
2000 BMI Film & TV Awards BMI TV Music Award Mark Heyes Won
Teen Choice Awards TV – Choice Breakout Show Daddio Nominated
2001 Art Directors Guild Television – Episode of a Multi-Camera Series Jay Pelissier (production designer)
(for episode "Fense and Sensibility") 		Nominated
Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Young Actor Age Ten or Under Mitch Holleman Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor Martin Spanjers Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actress Cristina Kernan Won

References

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  2. ^ Wayne, Friedman (November 2000). "Thursday night puts NBC at No. 1 with adults 18-49; ABC and CBS have higher overall household ratings as sweeps loom". Advertising Age. Retrieved 2009-04-15. [dead link‍]
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  5. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 3–9)". The Los Angeles Times. April 12, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  6. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 10–16)". The Los Angeles Times. April 19, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  7. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 17–23)". The Los Angeles Times. April 26, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  8. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 2–8)". The Los Angeles Times. October 11, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  9. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 9–15)". The Los Angeles Times. October 18, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  10. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 16–22)". The Los Angeles Times. October 25, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  11. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 23–29)". The Los Angeles Times. November 1, 2000. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon