Dads (1986 TV series)

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Dads
Created byLindsay Harrison
Developed by Jeff Harris
Starring Barry Bostwick
Carl Weintraub
Skye Bassett
Eddie Castrodad
Jason Nylor
Composer Alf Clausen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJeff Harris
Mark Waxman
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesFour for a Quarter Productions
Summa Enterprises Group
Victoria Productions
Columbia Pictures Television
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseDecember 5, 1986 (1986-12-05) 
February 6, 1987 (1987-02-06)

Dads is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from December 5, 1986, until February 6, 1987.

Contents

Premise

Two single widowed fathers live together in a house in Philadelphia. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"The Doing of The Dishes and The Cleaning of The Room" Zane Buzby Jeff HarrisDecember 5, 1986 (1986-12-05)
Rick wants Kelly to do the dishes and clean her room.
2"On Changing The Status Quo"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanDecember 12, 1986 (1986-12-12)
Rick is going on his first date since his debut.
3"The Thing on Allan's Nose"Zane BuzbyUnknownDecember 26, 1986 (1986-12-26)
Allan has a blemish on his nose on the day of his prom.
4"Why Algebra?"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanJanuary 2, 1987 (1987-01-02)
Kelly has to write an essay about algebra.
5"The Shadow of Pompasso"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanJanuary 9, 1987 (1987-01-09)
Kenny is being bullied at school.
6"Especially Thy Father"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanJanuary 16, 1987 (1987-01-16)
The dads struggle when they have to rearrange the furniture.
7"Of Mice and Dirty Jokes"Zane BuzbyStory by: Jeff Harris
Teleplay by: Jeff Harris & Mark Waxman
January 23, 1987 (1987-01-23)
Ricky and Louie argue over profanity. Allen uses 30 mice for a science experiment.
8"The Rivals"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanJanuary 30, 1987 (1987-01-30)
When Kelly asks Louie for some advice, Rick gets jealous.
9"Waiting"Zane BuzbyMark WaxmanFebruary 6, 1987 (1987-02-06)
The gang prepares for dinner at a very nice restaurant.

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References

  1. TV Guide. "Dads Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-10-29.