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Poppa's House

Poppa's House

Poppa's House revolves around a 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. 

Genres: Comedy

Premiered: 2024-10-21

Runtime: 30 mins

Status: Ended

Rating: 4.9/10

Network: CBS

Main Cast

Damon WayansDamon Wayans
as Damon "Poppa" Fulton
Essence AtkinsEssence Atkins
as Ivy Reid
Tetona JacksonTetona Jackson
as Nina Fulton
Damon Wayans Jr.Damon Wayans Jr.
as Damon "Junior" Fulton

Episode Guide

Season 1

  • Episode 1: Pilot
    Aired: Oct 21, 2024

    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 when he misses a big sales pitch to apply for a directing job.

  • Episode 2: Sleepover
    Aired: Oct 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.

  • Episode 3: Podcast
    Aired: Nov 4, 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.

  • Episode 4: School Days
    Aired: Nov 11, 2024

    Junior and Nina turn to their parents for help paying tuition when their son gets accepted into a prestigious private school.

  • Episode 5: Disciplinairian
    Aired: Nov 25, 2024

    Poppa offers parenting advice when Junior and Nina's son acts out; Poppa suspects Dr. Ivy Reed may be flirting with him.

  • Episode 6: Family Photo
    Aired: Dec 2, 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.

  • Episode 7: Brokeback
    Aired: Dec 9, 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.

  • Episode 8: Wig
    Aired: Dec 16, 2024

    Poppa makes some drastic changes to his appearance after receiving bad news.

  • Episode 9: Puppy
    Aired: Jan 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.

  • Episode 10: Elevator Friend
    Aired: Feb 3, 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.

  • Episode 11: Dirty Laundry
    Aired: Feb 10, 2025

    Junior and Poppa's relationship hits a rough patch when Junior agrees to film a commercial for JJ's foam roller company, only to be ridiculed by Poppa on his podcast.

  • Episode 12: Slumber Party
    Aired: Feb 24, 2025

    When Poppa dodges an invitation to a family slumber party, Junior attempts to change his mind by making him jealous of everyone attending.

  • Episode 13: Graduation
    Aired: Mar 3, 2025

    Poppa and Ivy unexpectedly encounter Ivy's ex-husband, David, at a graduation celebration, but Poppa finds David's timing suspicion and resolves to uncover his true intentions. Meanwhile, Junior and Nina are determined to host the best party to impress their son's friends.

  • Episode 14: Melvin
    Aired: Mar 24, 2025

    Poppa's smooth-talking brother, Melvin, rolls into town with a shady new get-rich-quick scheme.

  • Episode 15: Say Wha?!
    Aired: Mar 31, 2025

    Junior's fundraising effort for his film takes a dramatic turn when he discovers Poppa's flea market purchase is worth a fortune.

  • Episode 16: Game of Phones
    Aired: 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
    Aired: Apr 21, 2025

    When Junior's sister, Natalie visits and reveals her engagement, he insists that she make up with their father, whom she still blames for their parents' divorce.

  • Episode 18: Magic Shine Again
    Aired: Apr 28, 2025

    Poppa prepares to reveal a big secret to Ivy. Meanwhile, Nina takes over Junior's short film project.