Daddio

For the film, see Daddio (film).

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.

Daddio
Daddio main cast
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Matt Berry Ric Swartzwelder
Starring	Michael Chiklis Anita Barone Amy Wilson Kevin Crowley Suzy Nakamura Steve Ryan Cristina Kernan Martin Spanjers Mitch Holleman
Composer	Mark Heyes
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	18 (9 unaired)
Production
Executive producers	Matt Berry Ric Swartzwelder
Producer	Franco Bario
Cinematography	Donald A. Morgan
Editor	Skip Collector
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	22–24 minutes
Production companies	Big Fan Productions Touchstone Television
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	March 23 (2000-03-23) – October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)

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

Main

• Michael Chiklis as Chris Woods
• Anita Barone as Linda Woods, Chris's wife
• Amy Wilson as Barb Krolak, Linda's best friend
• Kevin Crowley as Rod Krolak, Barb's husband and Chris's best friend
• Suzy Nakamura as Holly Martin, Linda's other friend
• Steve Ryan as Bobick, Chris's neighbor
• Cristina Kernan as Shannon Woods, Chris & Linda's first daughter
• Martin Spanjers as Max Woods, Chris & Linda's first son
• Mitch Holleman as Jake Woods, Chris & Linda's second son

Recurring

• Christian Boewe as Montgomery Krolak, Barb & Rod's son

Guest role

• Hilary Duff as Molly Kidman (Pilot only)

Episodes

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	5		March 23, 2000 (2000-03-23)	April 20, 2000 (2000-04-20)
2	13		October 2, 2000 (2000-10-02)	October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)

Season 1 (2000)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Viewers (millions)
1	1	"Grapefruits of Wrath"	Unknown	Unknown	March 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.
2	2	"The Premium Also Rises"	Unknown	Unknown	March 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".
3	3	"Crackers and Punishment"	Unknown	Unknown	April 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.
4	4	"Fence and Sensibility"	Unknown	Unknown	April 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.
5	5	"Lord of the Ants"	Unknown	Unknown	April 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	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Viewers (millions)
6	1	"The Last Temptation of Chris"	Joe Regalbuto	Matt Berry & Ric Swartzlander	October 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.
7	2	"Pride and Pregnancy"	James Widdoes	Tom J. Astle	October 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.
8	3	"For Whom the School Bell Tolls"	Gil Junger	Patti Carr & Lara Runnels	October 16, 2000 (2000-10-16)	7.36[10]
Max has second thoughts about starting middle school; Shannon has fashion concerns; Jake worries about kindergarten.
9	4	"Remains of the Day Off"	Mark Cendrowski	Reid Harrison	October 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.
10	5	"Rod's Head Revisited"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
11	6	"Gone with the 'Ween"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
12	7	"A Tale of Two Daddies"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
13	8	"Of Mice and Math"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
14	9	"A Confederacy of Daddies"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
15	10	"The Big Sleepover"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
16	11	"A Christmas Quarrel"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
17	12	"To Kill a Rocking Band"	N/A	N/A	Unaired	N/A
18	13	"Tender Is the Night Out"	N/A	N/A	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