Baby Daddy (2012–2017) User Reviews

Anticipating the Rest of the Season

[champjohnson29 · 7/10 · 23 June 2012]

In a world that is being overrun by reality TV, I really enjoyed this show. I saw a couple of billboards about it but didn't make it a point to watch but I just watched it On Demand about fifteen minutes ago and found it very entertaining. While it wasn't hysterically funny it had parts that I giggled and I'm certain that as the season progresses, the jokes will get funnier. I grew up when TGIF was popular. Shows like "Family Matters", "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch", "Step By Step", "Full House", and others shows came on. It was a great family time for my parents and my brother and I'm certain this is a great show for family.

I read a review saying that this show wasn't "realistic" but when it comes to sitcoms like this they're not supposed to be 100% realistic, they're supposed to entertain. The point is to take be inspired by realistic events and exaggerate them for TV's sake. I, personally, am happy that shows like are returning to TV. We need these family sitcoms to invade our TV screens once again so that we can have evenings, like in the past, to watch back to back shows that have values, yet make us laugh.

I say, save the "realistic" film and TV for those the drastically deep people trying to win Oscars. This is a great family show, with good actors who have great chemistry on screen. They were some elements that were introduced in the pilot that have me intrigued for more to come. Watch this show. You'll enjoy it!

First episode review

[j_sou91 · 8/10 · 23 June 2012]

I thought the first episode was very funny. I laughed the entire episode. The comedy reminds me of shows like Reba, 8 simple rules, some of ABC's TGIF shows, that 70s show and many more. I think all those shows are super funny and really good. This show isn't as good as the ones I just listed but that doesn't mean its not good. My nephew will be born soon so to me this is a fun show about people trying to take care of a baby and they don't know what to do. I can relate since I don't know much about taking care of a baby. I will enjoy this show while waiting for my nephew to be born and while helping take care of him after he is. I think you should watch an episode or 2 and see if you like it.

Comfort food

[velvikis · 7/10 · 10 July 2020]

I'm just gonna go right out and say it. This show is not groundbreaking, it is not innovative, it is not spectacular. This is a typical sitcom formula, so if you're looking for something thought-provoking look elsewhere. That being said, I really enjoy this show for what it is. I find myself laughing out loud over the cheesiest jokes and one liners that I'd easily dismiss in any other sitcom. It just somehow works in its own way. Every character is unique to the other, and while the acting isn't oscar worthy, it's enough to keep you invested. If you're looking for something to watch on a Sunday in your PJ's or just something to put on to kill some time with a few laughs, look no further. This is the epitome of comfort tv.

Great funny TV Series for the whole family!

[mili_3dtracking · 10/10 · 13 April 2017]

I just love that show. Its fun, light and actors are amazing! Can not wait to see the new episodes. I've watched all the seasons over and over again and never get bored! Go on, guys! This show deserves 10 stars. I usually watch it anytime I'm at my home or just before bed, it's helping me to relax and it makes my day better with a dose of happiness and laugh.

Funny but little disappointed

[IndraDwi · 7/10 · 27 April 2017]

First, when I see the premise it says that the series about three men raise a baby together so the focus is how to raise a baby without any knowledge at all but it turns out that the series is not something that I expect.

First, i was thinking that this series will be get canceled soon because it's hard bring a story about raising a baby. and after 5 episodes I realize they change the story, instead of giving the story about raising a baby they gave the story about 3 men living in the same loft that always gets interrupted with the Ben's mom aka grandma baby and the wheeler's childhood friend Riley that make love triangle in this series.

Even this series just mainstream as all of the sitcoms over 2000's, baby daddy still worth to watch. they have the great casts that more becoming better in every episode, the have good punchlines in some episode is unexpectedly funny.

Even the story is not raising baby anymore but I still have the feeling about how good the family grows to make each other better in every decision even you like it or not

Love it!!!!

[randa05 · 10/10 · 10 August 2012]

I love this show! It's one of my new favorites. It's a good family type sitcom, I watch it with my little brother all the time. These people saying it's not as funny as New Girl and Raising Hope, etc. Well this is Abc Family. Emphasis on the family! I mean I love New Girl, but that it is a show with a lot more expletives, a lot more of comedy having to do with sex. I think it's nice to see a show without all of that. You don't have to curse and talk about sex to be funny. And I love the cast!! They are all great. And of course Danny, so darn cute! He is my favorite =)

This show is great!! All of y'all that don't like it don't have a good sense of humor =P

Started well but now relies on one sitcom cliché

[xhidden99 · 6/10 · 9 December 2014]

This started well. The acting and timing was good. The writing was OK. The plot points were good. But now about halfway into the first season and it's fallen into a single sitcom cliché. The 'OMG' I'm in a pickle because of a white lie/miscommunication and/or wild assumption someone else made that I was unable to correct because of all the madcap shennanigans that resulted because I'm a coward and immature blah blah blah blah. Which is really pathetic and irritating. But it's got its moments. I don't see it going on much longer though. The story cant move forward because the characters are all emotionally retarded and it can't stay the same because that would be cripplingly dull. Let's see and hope for the best.

New favorite!

[rafenskalalumba-13101 · 9/10 · 6 July 2016]

I never write review for TV shows but this one deserves it!

The characters, the story, the acting. Basically everything in this show makes me forget all the things and just laugh my heart out!

So far this is the only show that makes me wanna go home and watch it.

Each character has their own uniqueness in bringing the show alive and it's not boring at all! each episode has its own stuff to laugh at! The only thing that makes me regret is I didn't find it earlier, but fortunately I binge watching and now I'm in the latest episode of the latest season (S05E15)... I feel empty because of have to wait for 1 week for another episode! It's so hilarious and awesome that I re- watch from the season 1 (don't judge)!

I hope the writers and Free form keep the show on! I'm not ready for it to end!

If you need a good laugh this is WHAT YOU NEED :)

Breezy show

[megsie1979 · 6/10 · 16 July 2018]

I secretly liked this show. It's an easy show to watch and kind of cute.

Funny funny show

[guykedem-1 · 6 December 2018]

Heard it's csncelked so had to give my rating as a farewell gift to the show..... First of all it's funny. Starts pretty good but gets much much stronger in season 3. Second the cast is amazing. All five are great. Great timing, great performances. They seem totally exaggerated but in a believable way. Who doesn't know a Bonny? A Ben? A Riley? Who doesn't want to be friends with a tucker? Or marry a Danny... haha! All in all a great surprise I was expecting it to be kinda meh but it was a whaaaa?!!

Horrible in Every Way

[anatanagara · 1/10 · 8 March 2018]

Writing, acting, production, direction... Is there any way this show ISN'T a steaming pile of horse dookie?

The plots are derivative. The dialog is stiff and delivered with consistent wooden-ness. There's canned laughter for jokes that are never, ever funny. The characters are all annoying cretins. The titular baby is an occasional plot device.

Show with an interesting role reversal premise

[Mike-DD · 8/10 · 20 March 2014]

Usually, the women are the ones who get stuck with raising the kids when there's an unexpected pregnancy. In this case, it's a little like Three Men and a Baby made into a TV series, except the three men in this case are much younger.

As a series, I liked how the characters are allowed to develop, as much as can be developed for a sitcom. There are the usual young male antics - trying to impress dates, shameless flirting, hooking up left and right, etc. But there are also the parts where young daddy Ben fights for his daughter, makes sacrifices for her, pines after Chelsea, parts which make him more than a two-dimensional token dad.

The other characters also make it interesting: lovable best friend room- mate Tucker, simple-minded hockey player brother Danny, loud-mouthed mother Bonnie, and sweet intelligent Riley, the object of many men's affection.

The acting is good for a show that does not depend usually heavily on physical comedy. Most of the time, each episode's main plot is interesting enough on its own.

I hope this show continues its good run till Three Men and a Baby becomes Three Men and a Lady on TV.

SurprIsingly cute show

[Chxface · 7/10 · 28 November 2016]

I don't have regular TV (cut the cord 2 years ago) and I was searching for a TV show to binge. This has 5 seasons on Netflix so it can't be horrible. Even mediocre shows might have a 2 year life span.

It's your cookie cutter 20-something year olds growing into official adulthood. The cast is really good and they all have genuine chemistry. With one exception.

The mom is the TV-stereotype divorced woman who has no boundaries or friends of her own. And she's slutty and brags about it to her her kids (so gross).

The thing is, she is ALWAYS screaming. To the point that it's a huge turn off. If she took it down just a few octaves, this would get great marks from me.

I'm not sure why a lot of comedians think screaming makes this funnier. Because it doesn't.

Other than the mom, two thumbs up.

Really disappointing

[damascusannie · 1/10 · 28 June 2012]

So sorry ABC Family, this one is a BIG fail for me. It's a poorly executed mash-up of "Raising Hope" (baby daddy finds himself raising daughter) or "New Girl" (three guys and a girl are all best friends) without the quirky charm of either. The writing is juvenile and the jokes are stale. How often do we need to see an incompetent father wearing a gas mask while changing a diaper? Michael Keaton pretty much milked all the humor out of that little scenario in "Mr. Mom" in1983. And didn't Crystal Bernard in "Wings" and Courtney Cox in "Friends" pretty much cover the whole "fat girl loses weight and is hot now" theme? Personally, I'm soooo tired of this laziness in the industry.

I feel for the cast members because I think that they individually had their moments, but there's only so much you can do with a badly recycled story line and a worse script.

Original comedy? Not so much. Better luck next time, ABC.

Worth Watching

[arunmehtaseven · 8/10 · 27 October 2019]

One of those underrated comedy shows which are definitely worth to watch. Great humour great comedy.

sweet

[jmgmasse · 11 May 2013]

When I saw this show advertised on TV I immediately set a series record, knowing that it would be worth watching. When my 6-year-old Sat down and put the pilot on we watched it together. She loved it and so did I because It was so full of heart! You have Ben and his best friend/roommate, Tucker. Then, there is Ben's big bother Danny and their childhood neighbour Riley. She used to have the unfortunate nickname "fat-pants" but has since lost all the weight and is now in law school. Also, she is quietly in love with Ben, and Danny calls her out on It. But, the sad thing is Danny secretly has a thing for her so that poses a future problem. When Ben's ex leaves their 3 month old baby girl, Emma, on his doorstep with a folder that says she is giving the baby up for adoption and needs him to sign off, he has to make a difficult hard life decision. Will he or won't he keep the baby? Um, of course he will keep the baby! This show Is sweet and I can't wait to see what happens.

Great writing

[anthonygrugnale · 7/10 · 29 April 2020]

The writing? Good. The supporting cast? Goood. The main actor? They went wrong, the actor who plays Ben is way over the top and just bad at acting

Similar to Two Guys and a Girl but then throw in a baby.

[Shopaholic35 · 10/10 · 28 June 2014]

This show is really quite funny. Very similar to Two Guys and a Girl but then throw in a baby. Baby Daddy has filled a void in the comedy genre that has been missing since shows like Friends and Will & Grace ended. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying this show is in the same league but I love that it meets the same criteria. Young singles living in New York who go about their day-to- day lives. Its comical, slightly stupid but totally realistic...well sort of : )

Love the cast too. They're very endearing and charismatic. You can't help but want to like them. Very impressed with their comedic timing as well. I hope they do continue to develop their story lines but I hope they don't lose the charm of the show by making it too heavy.

better than the rating

[angelorwez · 7/10 · 18 May 2022]

It started off shaky....but it blossoms beautifully...

by the third season...it's top top comedy...it's genuinely funny...you can't stop watching...

when they do extra...it's like a whisper in your ear...we know what we're doing....just keep watching...

it's very good...don't believe the rating.

Humorous & Cute

[r-adam-clinard · 8/10 · 20 July 2014]

A light hearted comedy that takes on parenthood from a young father's perspective.

It's obvious this is just a television show version of parenthood, but it tackles many emotions that a new parent would/could possibly go through.

Considering that it is on ABC Family, it's packed with plenty of cheesy comedy for an easy laugh and an easy watch but it also tackles some deeper topics like child abandonment, forcing a kid to grow up, and more. It's definitely a show I look forward to watching each week.

Starring the handsome and cute 20 something "daddy" Jean-Luc Bilodeau is adorable in the role and honestly, who wouldn't want him to be the "baby daddy?!"

Repetitive but I like the characters

[sallymichellenelson · 7/10 · 6 September 2021]

I fell in love with these quirky characters in season one. It all got a bit repetitive after that as the whole show is held together by most of the characters desperate to get laid as much and as often as possible. Which of course contains the same stale old jokes. There really wasn't enough other stuff going on in the show to make it seem less desperate. Or creepy/cringe (this is probably a 2021 thing).

If you can watch it without that being forefront its funny silly nonsense that should provide an escape from the real world for a while.

Uses baby as pitch for bad sitcom

[spikemaze · 4/10 · 25 September 2016]

Someone wanted to make this sitcom, but needed a pitch and made it about a single dad. The fact that this guy has a baby is rarely a part of the plot and they mostly work around it rather than including the baby thing.

Honestly one thing is making a bad sitcom, but making it on false pretenses is stupid.

Ben and Riley are shallow portrayed by poor actors while the other characters are alright and actually the ones who interact most with the baby.

I guess someone really likes this show, but I can't understand why.

Love this show!!!

[tlzklop · 10/10 · 24 March 2018]

I wish they hadn't cancelled this show!!! I love this show

Decent enough

[SanteeFats · 7/10 · 27 June 2013]

I watched this show from the first episode. The series started a touch slow for the first episode but picked up from there. The whole plot line of the show is a take off on the movie Three Men and a Baby. There is the tom boyish girl friend who likes the two brothers, maybe a little too much? The mother is played by Melissa Peterman. She basically is playing a spin off of her character from Reba, except she is also a female horn dog. "Smart Guy" Taj Mowery plays a friend who is also a roommate. He now plays s cute, short Lothario, well at least he thinks he is one. The big brother is a pro hockey player and he runs around with a towel on a lot.

cute story, horrible acting

[J0Adam · 5/10 · 21 November 2019]

The story is not bad ngl but tbh the actors are horrible , and the characters are way too silly/stupid ,for example Ben Wheeler tooo much impressions too much acting , the mom always screaming , who thought that was a good idea.