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that aired on

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from March 23 to October 23, 2000. Created by Matt Berry and Ric Swartzwelder, the series starred Michael Chiklis and

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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 (

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) 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. However, only four were aired before NBC canceled the show in October 2000 due to low ratings.

Cast

Main

* Michael Chiklis as Chris Woods *

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 *

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

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as Molly Kidman (Pilot only)

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2000)

Season 2 (2000)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{epguides, Daddio 2000 American television series debuts 2000 American television series endings 2000s American multi-camera sitcoms American English-language television shows Television series by ABC Studios NBC sitcoms