Poppa's House
Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” (Damon Wayans) 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 (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
- Metascore62
- 2024-2025
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” (Damon Wayans) 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 (Damon Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Oct 21, 2024 21 mins
Poppa gets surprised at work when corporate brings in brainy psychologist Dr. Ivy Reid to add a female perspective to his radio show; Junior gets fired by Nina's dad when he misses a big sales pitch to apply for a directing job.
Episode 2
Sleepover
Mon, Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Ivy Reed examines a couple's relationship during a family dinner. Nina and Ivy bond over drinks, planning for the future while Junior stays at his dad's house.
Episode 3
Podcast
Mon, Nov 4, 2024
Junior and Nina collaborate to document Poppa's legendary career, but their film project veers off course when the radio station employs AI-generated promos featuring Poppa's and Ivy's voices.
Episode 4
School Days
Mon, Nov 11, 2024
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.
Episode 5
Disciplinairian
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Trey starts misbehaving, which leads to Junior and Poppa disagreeing on parenting styles. Nina takes over Maya's dance recital.
Episode 6
Family Photo
Mon, Dec 2, 2024
Poppa wants to take a new family photo to put on his wall, but this time, without his ex-wife.
Episode 7
Brokeback
Mon, Dec 9, 2024
Poppa gets injured but refuses to see a doctor for his pain. Junior believes he has lost his wedding ring, again.
Episode 8
Wig
Mon, Dec 16, 2024
Poppa makes some changes to his appearance after learning one of his close friends has passed. Ivy and Nina try to coax Junior to bring out his grief too.
Episode 9
Puppy
Mon, Jan 27, 2025
Junior gets upset at his father for lying about a dog allergy when he was young; Nina and Junior attempt to clear their heads by taking a vow of celibacy.
Episode 10
Elevator Friend
Mon, Feb 3, 2025
After ending up with an extra basketball ticket and no one to invite, Poppa decides to reconnect with an old acquaintance from the radio station; one of Juniors's old friends comes by for a visit.
Episode 11
Dirty Laundry
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
Junior and Poppa's relationship hits a rough patch when Junior agrees to film a commercial for Nina's father.
Episode 12
Slumber Party
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
When Poppa dodges an invitation to a family slumber party, Junior attempts to change his mind.
Episode 13
Graduation
Mon, Mar 3, 2025
Poppa and Ivy unexpectedly encounter Ivy's ex-husband, David, at a graduation celebration. Junior and Nina throw a party hoping to impress their kids' rich classmate.
Episode 14
Melvin
Mon, Mar 24, 2025 21 mins
Poppa's brother Melvin visits the family and presents a business opportunity to them.
Episode 15
Say Wha?!
Mon, Mar 31, 2025 21 mins
Junior finds an item at a flea market which Poppa knows is worth much, much more than he paid for it.
Episode 16
Game of Phones
Mon, Apr 14, 2025
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.
Episode 17
Babygirl
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
When Junior's sister, Natalie, visits he insists that she make up with their father.
Episode 18
Magic Shine Again
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 21 mins
Poppa prepares to reveal a big secret to Ivy; Nina takes over Junior's short film project.
