TV series

Raising Dad

Name: Raising Dad
Released: 2001
Cast: Bob Saget, Brie Larson, Kat Dennings, Jerry Adler, Meagan Good

2001–2002· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 7.5Ended

On The WB — From Albion Productions · Paramount Television

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Synopsis

A sitcom about a widowed father struggling to separate his professional and personal lives and keeping his sanity while raising two daughters.

Themes

family single father high school teacher sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upOct 5, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Matt Stewart teaches English at the same high school his elder daughter, Sarah, attends. In the opener, he just doesn't seem to grasp the concept that Sarah does not want her life to be a part of his classroom banter---and the conflict is taking a toll on their relationship. Meanwhile, younger daughter Emily has some issues of her own when she pretends to be sick at school so she can get out early. Grandfather Sam takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of the girl's unusual behavior.
Guest stars: Benji Aflalo (George), Ruben Dario (Student #1), Kimberly Huie (Hannah), Robert Hutchinson (Jason)
E2 Sex EdOct 12, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Matt subs in Sarah's Sex Ed. class and gets a surprise when he reaches into a box filled with anonymously written questions. Meanwhile, Sam forgets where he parked his car at the mall.
Guest stars: Paget Brewster (Gracie), Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan)
E3 Baby, You Can't Drive My CarOct 19, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah gets her driver's permit and is determined to get her license, but driving lessons with her father aren't going so well. Matt's overprotective attitude eventually steers Sarah to find a different driving instructor behind his back.
Guest stars: Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Kathryn Joosten (Mrs. Paultis)
E4 For Mature Audiences OnlyOct 26, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah and Olivia want to sneak into an R-rated film, but Matt insists that they take Emily along with them since the writers' group is coming over. But Emily has her own idea of which movie she wants to see and talks her way into the theater.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Brian Berke (Mitchell), Kevin Crowley (Ron), Gretchen German (Cheryl), Kendall Schmidt (Noah), Fred Stoller (Noah)
E5 Fight for Your Right to PartyNov 2, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah gets invited by a popular senior to one of the hottest parties of the year, but Matt forbids her to go. Meanwhile, Emily is trying everything in her power to start a kids' version of the book of world records.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Kevin Christy (Steve), Ty Hodges (Jesse), Michael Malota (Dave Marks)
E6 We'll Always Have ScrabbleNov 9, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Matt gets upset when Sarah blows off family game night, so he buys tickets to a Limp Bizkit concert in order to spend more time with her.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Fred Stoller (Bert Kidening, D.D.S.)
E7 The Drama ClubNov 16, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah is in a predicament as the director of the school play when she casts two people for the same part. Matt deals with not knowing how to fire the housekeeper.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Mary-Pat Green (Mrs. Doherty), Erik von Detten (Brad Singer)
E8 The New RoomDec 7, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah wants her own room after she finds out that Emily and her friend Henry broke into Sarah's diary. With her privacy at stake, Sarah is determined to convince her father that a new room would curb the sisters' fighting.
Guest stars: Jeremy Sumpter (Henry), Ben Indra (Josh), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers)
E9 Teacher EvaluationsDec 14, 2001 · 30 min
Synopsis
Teacher evaluation day is here and the staff makes a contest of their reviews. Matt figures he's a shoo-in to win (again), but he just taught his class about irony and the students decide to put the lesson to use by playing a trick on the English teacher.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Tembi Locke (Vice Principal Liz Taylor), Ron Lynch (Mr. Lynch)
E10 Matt&Sarah@Gossip.comJan 11, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah takes an interest in a new student with a criminal past. Matt reveals the info in order to protect her, but she inadvertently lets it slip and gossip spreads. Emily and Sam lose Matt's prized possession.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Tembi Locke (Vice Principal Liz Taylor), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby)
E11 First DateJan 18, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Emily is distraught when Matt goes on a date (his first since Abby's death) with a published author and college professor. Sam buys mass quantities at the warehouse store.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Ron Lynch (Mr. Lynch), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby), Lisa LoCicero (Nina Shaw)
E12 Sam's Enchanted EveningJan 25, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
After Sam spends a night out, he and Matt argue and Sam moves out. Sarah wants a later curfew and Emily wants a bra, neither of which will Matt allow.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers)
E13 Mentor MattFeb 1, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
A former student pays a return visit, having written a best-selling novel that bears a striking resemblance to one of Matt's short stories.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Rich Cronin (Dash Robinson), Kurk Kasparian (High school student), Courtney Peldon (Alison)
E14 The Math ProblemFeb 15, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah and Olivia fight over a guy. Meanwhile, Sarah is tutored in math by Travers' nephew, blindly unaware of his crush on her.
Guest stars: Francesca Fauci (Student), Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Samm Levine (Adam Travers)
E15 Attending a Family DysfunctionFeb 22, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah surprises Sam on his birthday by reuniting him with his daughter Debbie. But old differences don't die easily.
Guest stars: Deana Carter (Debbie Stewart), Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby)
E16 Miss CommunicationMar 22, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
When Sarah decides to get a job, she is coerced by Matt into working in the school attendance office--and then promptly gets fired. Sam gets a PDA.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Tembi Locke (Vice Principal Liz Taylor), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby)
E17 A Kiss is Still a KissApr 5, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Matt agrees to accompany his boss (and old family friend) Liz to a wedding, but the date takes an unexpected turn. Sarah books her friends' band at the Juice Bar/Bookstore where she now works.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Tembi Locke (Vice Principal Liz Taylor), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby)
E18 Home PlatesApr 12, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
The death of Sam's old friend and former Red Sox teammate inspires Sam and Matt's journey to the roof of Fenway Park. Sarah hosts a dinner party but is upset when Jared brings a date.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby), Courtney Peldon (Alison), Vic Polizos (Guard), Jennifer Tisdale (Erin)
E19 The House of StewartApr 19, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah notices signals that Jared may want to be more than just friends. Meanwhile, the Stewart household is plagued by a neighborhood dog.
Guest stars: Brandy Norwood (Mystery Caller), Ben Indra (Josh), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby), Ron Dean (Mr. Zafrani), Jessica Grossman (Janine)
E20 BullyApr 26, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Sarah is in a bind when a girl in her math class wants to cheat off her test. The teen says no, but her refusal could lead to a fight. Meanwhile, Emily and her friend Marvin learn a few card tricks.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Tembi Locke (Vice Principal Liz Taylor), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby), Willa Ford (Edie), Shayne Benton (Meter Man)
E21 Daughter Nose BestMay 3, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
Matt refuses to even consider allowing Sarah to get a nose job, so she schedules the surgery behind his back.
Guest stars: Ian Buchanan (Dr. Fields), Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Courtney Peldon (Alison), Jeremy Sklar (School Photographer)
E22 Losing ItMay 10, 2002 · 30 min
Synopsis
In the first-season finale, Sarah contemplates taking her relationship with Jared to a new level after he tells her he is spending the summer with his dad in sunny California. Back at the Stewart house, Matt decides to go on a weekend getaway with Nina.
Guest stars: Ben Indra (Josh), Beau Wirick (Evan), Camille Guaty (Olivia), Andy Kindler (Mr. Travers), Riley Smith (Jared Ashby), Lisa LoCicero (Nina)