Synopsis: The show features Wayans as legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” who has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son, a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband. (Courtesy CBS, 2024)
The Cast:
Damon Wayans as Poppa
Damon Wayans Jr. as Damon
Essence Atkins as Ivy
Tetona Jackson as Nina
Production Credits:
Produced by CBS Studios
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (CBS)
1-01 Episode One--10/21/2024
Poppa gets surprised at work when corporate brings in brainy psychologist Dr. Ivy Reed to add a female perspective to his radio show. Also, Junior gets fired by Nina’s dad when he misses a big sales pitch to apply for a directing job.
Written by: Kevin Hench & Damon Wayans
Directed by: Andy Ackerman
1-02 Sleepover--10/28/2024
When Dr. Ivy Reed joins Poppa’s family for dinner, she begins scrutinizing Nina and Junior’s relationship for potential catastrophe. Junior spends the night at his dad’s house while Nina and Ivy devise a plan over a bottle of wine.
Written by: Dean Lorey & Damon Wayans
Directed by: Kelly Park
1-03 Podcast--11/04/2024
Junior enlists Nina's help to film a documentary of Poppa's iconic career, but the direction of the film takes a detour when the radio station begins using AI promos with Poppa's and Ivy's voices.
Written by: Kim Wayans & Kevon Knotts
Directed by: Robert Townsend
1-04 School Days--11/11/2024
Junior and Nina turn to their parents for help paying tuition when their son gets accepted into a prestigious private school.
Written by: Leslie Schapira
Directed by: Kim Wayans
1-05 Disciplinarian--11/25/2024
Poppa offers parenting advice when Junior and Nina's son acts out; Poppa suspects Dr. Ivy Reed may be flirting with him.
Written by: Erica Montolfo-Bura
Directed by: Phill Lewis
1-06 Family Photo--12/02/2024
Poppa wants a new family photo that doesn't include his ex-wife, but Junior and Nina don't want to leave Catherine out.
Written by: Chris Romano
Directed by: Kelly Park
1-07 Brokeback--12/09/2024
Poppa's severe back pain keeps him from seeing a doctor, until Ivy offers to stay the night to care for him; Nina makes Junior think he lost his wedding ring.
Written by: Michael Wayans
Directed by: Kim Wayans
1-08 Wig--12/16/2024
Poppa makes some drastic changes to his appearance after receiving bad news.
Written by: Shawn Wayans & Phil Beaumann
Directed by: Robert Townsend
1-09 Puppy--01/27/2025
Junior accuses Poppa of lying about his dog allergy during his childhood. Meanwhile, Nina and Junior take a vow of celibacy to explore a deeper connection.
Written by: Chris Lorey
Directed by: Phil Lewis
1-10 Elevator Friend--02/03/2025
When Poppa has an extra baseball ticket and no friend to invite, he decides to reconnect with Jarnold, an old buddy from the radio station. Meanwhile, Junior's old friend, Preston, comes to visit.
Written by: Damon Wayans Jr. & Michael Wayans
Directed by: Kelly Park
1-11 Dirty Laundry--02/10/2025
