The essential episodes of Poppa's House
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Poppa's House — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Poppa gets surprised at work when corporate brings in brainy psychologist Dr. Ivy Reid to add a female perspective to his radio show. Also, Junior gets fired by Nina's dad.
- 02
When Dr Ivy Reed joins family for dinner, she begins judging relationships for potential catastrophes. Jr spends the night at his dad's house while the girls devise a plan over a bottle of wine.
- 03
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.
- 04
Junior and Nina turn to their parents for help paying tuition when their son gets accepted into a prestigious private school. While Poppa believes the kids will be just fine at public school, Catherine and JJ try to convince him otherwise.
- 05
When Junior and Nina's son begins acting out, Poppa doles out parenting advice. Also, Poppa suspects Dr. Ivy Reed may be flirting with him.
- 06
Poppa wants a new family photo that doesn't include his ex-wife, but Junior and Nina don't want to leave Catherine out.
- 07
Poppa’s severe back pain keeps him from seeing a doctor, until Ivy offers to stay the night to care for him. Meanwhile, Nina makes Junior think he lost his wedding ring.
- 08
Poppa makes some changes to his appearance after receiving bad news.
- 09
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.
- 10
When Poppa has an extra baseball ticket and no friend to invite, he decides to reconnect with Jarnold, an old acquaintance from the radio station. Meanwhile, Junior’s old friend Preston comes to visit.
- 11
When Poppa dodges an invitation to a family slumber party, Junior attempts to change his mind by making him jealous of everyone attending.
- 12
Poppa and Ivy unexpectedly encounter Ivy's ex-husband, David, at a graduation celebration. Meanwhile, Junior and Nina are determined to host the best party to impress their son's friends.
- 13
Junior's fundraising effort for his film takes a dramatic turn when he discovers Poppa's flea market purchase is worth a fortune.
- 14
In order to show how disconnected everyone in the family has become, Poppa confiscates all cell phones and starts a fun game of truth or dare.
- 15
Poppa prepares to reveal a big secret to Ivy. Meanwhile, Nina takes over Junior's short film project.
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