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Council of Dads(TV series)

Council of Dadsis an Americandramatelevision series inspired by the bookThe Council of DadsbyBruce Feiler,developed byJoan RaterandTony Phelan,that premiered onNBCas part of the2019–20 television season,on March 24, 2020.[1][2][3]In June 2020, the series was canceled after one season.[4]

Council of Dads
Genre
Created byJoan Rater&Tony Phelan
Inspired byThe Council of Dads
byBruce Feiler
Starring
Music byFil Eisler
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons1
No.of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Cinematography
  • Jonathan Brown
  • Todd A. Dos Reis
Editors
  • Philip Fowler
  • Nicole Artzer
  • Farrel Jane Levy
  • Jamin Bricker
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMarch 24(2020-03-24)–
July 2, 2020(2020-07-02)

Premise

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Cancer patient Scott Perry worries about his five children growing up without his help and advice. He and his wife Robin recruit three friends to act as a "council of dads" to be father figures to his children.[5]Scott dies and his loved ones form an expanded chosen family.

Cast

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Main

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Special guest stars

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Recurring

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  • Lindsey Blackwell as Tess, Oliver and Peter's daughter
  • Kevin Danielsas Peter Richards, Oliver's husband and Tess' other father
  • Hilarie Burtonas Margot

Episodes

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No.Title [8]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [8]U.S viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"James StrongJoan Rater&Tony PhelanMarch 24, 2020(2020-03-24)3.75[9]
Scott Perry discovers he has terminal cancer and decides to try to secure a future for his children. He asks three of his closest friends to form a "council of dads" that will look after his family and be father figures for his children in the event of his passing. The council of dads consists of Anthony Lavelle, Scott's best friend; Oliver Post, his wife Robin's best friend; and Larry Mills, Scott's AA sponsor.
2"I'm Not Fine"James StrongJoan Rater & Tony PhelanApril 30, 2020(2020-04-30)2.01[10]
3"Who Do You Wanna Be?"Jonathan BrownTia NapolitanoMay 7, 2020(2020-05-07)2.98[11]
4"The Sixth Stage"Christopher MisianoBert V. RoyalMay 14, 2020(2020-05-14)2.78[12]
5"Tradition!"Lily MariyeImogen BinnieMay 28, 2020(2020-05-28)2.74[13]
6"Heart Medicine"Geary McLeodPamela Garcia RooneyJune 4, 2020(2020-06-04)2.78[14]
7"The Best-Laid Plans"Nicole RubioJason WilbornJune 11, 2020(2020-06-11)2.75[15]
8"Dear Dad"Benny BoomDavid GouldJune 18, 2020(2020-06-18)2.73[16]
9"Stormy Weather"Jonathan BrownHeather RobbJune 25, 2020(2020-06-25)2.94[17]
10"Fight or Flight"Tony PhelanJoan Rater & Tony PhelanJuly 2, 2020(2020-07-02)2.75[18]

Production

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Development

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On January 14, 2019, it was announced that NBC had given the production a pilot order under the nameCouncil of Dads.The pilot was written by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan who executive produces alongsideJerry Bruckheimer,Jonathan Littman, KristieAnne Reed and producers are James Oh, Bruce Feiler.[19]Production companies involved with the pilot include Jerry Bruckheimer Television, Midwest Livestock Productions andUniversal Television.[20]On May 7, 2019, it was announced that the production had been given a series order.[5]A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere as amid-season replacementin the spring of 2020.[21]On January 11, 2020, it was announced that the series would premiere on March 10, 2020.[2]On February 26, 2020, the premiere date was moved to March 24, 2020.[3]On June 25, 2020, NBC canceled the series after one season.[4]

Casting

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In February 2019, it was announced thatSarah Wayne CalliesandClive Standenhad been cast in the pilot's lead roles.[22][23]Alongside the pilot's order announcement, in March 2019 it was reported thatMichael O'Neill,Steven Silver,andEmjay Anthonyhad joined the cast.[24]

Filming

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The series was filmed inSavannah, Georgia.[25]

Reception

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Critical response

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OnRotten Tomatoes,the series has an approval rating of 50% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Council of Dads'stalented cast tries its best, but its first season is too superficial to make the emotional moves necessary to really connect. "[26]OnMetacritic,it has a weighted average score of 53 out of 100 based on 5 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[27]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per episode ofCouncil of Dads
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Pilot" March 24, 2020 0.7/2 3.75 0.2 1.16 0.9 4.91[9]
2 "I'm Not Fine" April 30, 2020 0.3/1 2.01 0.2 1.22 0.5 3.23[10]
3 "Who Do You Wanna Be?" May 7, 2020 0.4/1 2.98 0.1 0.72 0.5 3.70[11]
4 "The Sixth Stage" May 14, 2020 0.4/1 2.78 0.2 0.83 0.5 3.59[12]
5 "Tradition!" May 28, 2020 0.4/2 2.74 0.1 0.95 0.6 3.69[13]
6 "Heart Medicine" June 4, 2020 0.4/2 2.78 0.2 0.93 0.5 3.66[14]
7 "The Best-Laid Plans" June 11, 2020 0.3/2 2.75 0.2 0.92 0.4 3.67[15]
8 "Dear Dad" June 18, 2020 0.3/2 2.73 0.2 0.87 0.5 3.60[16]
9 "Stormy Weather" June 25, 2020 0.4/2 2.94 0.1 0.69 0.5 3.63[17]
10 "Fight or Flight" July 2, 2020 0.3/2 2.75 0.1 0.68 0.5 3.42[18]

References

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  2. ^abHaithman, Diane (January 11, 2020)."'Council Of Dads' Team Announces Premiere Date & Addresses 'This Is Us' Comparisons – TCA ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 20,2020.
  3. ^abAndreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (February 26, 2020)."'Council Of Dads' Premiere Pushed Back By Two Weeks On NBC ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 26,2020.
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  5. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2019)."'Council Of Dads' Drama Picked Up To Series By NBC ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 25,2019.
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  9. ^abDouglas Pucci (March 25, 2020)."Tuesday Final Ratings: 'FBI' and 'FBI: Most Wanted' Crossover on CBS Results in Series-High Viewerships for Both Dramas".Programming Insider.Archivedfrom the original on April 23, 2020.
  10. ^abDouglas Pucci (May 1, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Parks & Recreation' Special Posts NBC's Best Adults 18-49 Rating in Time Slot with Sitcom Programming in Three Years".Programming Insider.Archivedfrom the original on June 13, 2020.
  11. ^abDouglas Pucci (May 9, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: ABC and CBS Share Top Prime Time Honors".Programming Insider.Archivedfrom the original on June 13, 2020.
  12. ^abDouglas Pucci (May 15, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'How to Get Away with Murder' on ABC Delivers its Best Figures in More Than One Year with Series Finale".Archivedfrom the original on June 5, 2020.
  13. ^abDouglas Pucci (June 1, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: ABC Tops Prime Time in All Key Figures with All-Game Program Lineup".Archivedfrom the original on June 13, 2020.
  14. ^abDouglas Pucci (June 6, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Season Finale on ABC Tops All Prime Time Telecasts in Viewers and All Key Adult Demos".Archivedfrom the original on June 7, 2020.
  15. ^abDouglas Pucci (June 14, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Don't' Series Premiere on ABC is Top Prime Time Telecast in Adults 18-49 and 25-54".Archivedfrom the original on June 14, 2020.
  16. ^abDouglas Pucci (June 19, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.' on Bravo Rises to Season-High in Total Viewers with Season Finale".Archivedfrom the original on June 21, 2020.
  17. ^abDouglas Pucci (June 28, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Revenge Prank' Series Premiere on MTV with Decent Retention from 'Double Shot at Love' Lead-In".Archivedfrom the original on June 29, 2020.
  18. ^abDouglas Pucci (July 12, 2020)."Thursday Final Ratings: 'Flipping Across America' Debut on HGTV Leads its Hour in Total Viewers Among Original Non-News Cable Telecasts".Archivedfrom the original on July 13, 2020.
  19. ^Andreeva, Nellie (January 15, 2019)."'Council Of Dads' Drama From Joan Rater & Tony Phelan Gets NBC Pilot Order ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 25,2019.
  20. ^Turchiano, Danielle (May 8, 2019)."NBC Orders 'Council of Dads' to Series".Variety.RetrievedSeptember 24,2019.
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  22. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2019)."Sarah Wayne Callies To Star In NBC Pilot 'Council Of Dads'; Michele Weaver & J. August Richards Also Cast".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 25,2019.
  23. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2019)."'Taken's Clive Standen To Co-Star In NBC Drama Pilot 'Council Of Dads'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 25,2019.
  24. ^Petski, Denise (March 7, 2019)."'Council Of Dads': Michael O'Neill, Steven Silver, Emjay Anthony Join NBC Drama Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 25,2019.
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