Poppa's House
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Poppa's House Title Card.png
| genre = Sitcom
| creator = Damon Wayans
&
Kevin Hench
| based_on =
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Damon Wayans
- Damon Wayans Jr.
- Essence Atkins
- Tetona Jackson
}}
| music = Damon Wayans
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 17
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Damon Wayans
- Damon Wayans Jr.
- Kevin Hench
- Andy Ackerman
- Dean Lorey
- Michael Petok
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Dave Neglia
- Kameron Tarlow
- Chris Arrington
- Tom Ragazzo
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
- Donald A. Morgan
- John Simmons
}}
| editor = {{Plainlist|
- Pamela Marshall
- Angel Gamboa Bryant
- Michael Karlich
}}
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime =
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Hench in the Trench Productions
- NuSystems Productions, Inc.
- Two Shakes Entertainment
- CBS Studios
- Lorey Stories
}}
| network = CBS
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
| last_aired = present
| related =
}}Poppa's House is an American television sitcom that premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS. The series stars Damon Wayans as Poppa, Damon Wayans Jr. as Damon, Essence Atkins as Ivy, and Tetona Jackson as Nina. The series was created by Damon Wayans and Kevin Hench.
On April 22, 2025, the show was canceled after one season. The series will conclude later in the year.{{Cite web |last=Caruso |first=Nick |date=2025-04-22 |title=Poppa’s House Among 2 Cancellations at CBS |url=https://tvline.com/news/poppas-house-cancelled-no-season-2-cbs-1235417039/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}}
Cast and characters
=Main=
- Damon Wayans Sr. as Poppa, a popular New York City radio DJ. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Poppa" Fulton.
- Damon Wayans Jr. as Junior, who works for his father-in-law but wants to produce documentaries. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Junior" Fulton.
- Essence Atkins as Dr. Ivy Reed,{{Cite press release|url=https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/poppas-house/releases/?view=110416-when-dr-ivy-reed-joins-poppas-family-for-dinner-she-begins-scrutinizing-junior-and-ninas-relationship-on-poppas-house-monday-oct-28|title=When Dr. Ivy Reed Joins Poppa's Family for Dinner, She Begins Scrutinizing Junior and Nina's Relationship, on "Poppa's House", Monday, Oct. 28|website=Paramount Press Express|date=October 10, 2024|access-date=October 23, 2024}} Poppa's new co-host
- Tetona Jackson as Nina, Junior's wife who is an event planner
=Recurring=
- Geoffrey Owens as J.J., Nina's father
- Caleb Johnson as Trey, Junior and Nina's son
- River Blossom as Maya, Junior and Nina's daughter
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Catherine, Poppa's ex-wife and Junior's mother
=Notable guest stars=
- Charo as herself
- Marlon Wayans as Melvin, Poppa's younger brother who is a con artist
- Vivica A. Fox as Judge "Say Wha?", a judge that Junior clashes with
Episodes
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Pilot
|DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
|WrittenBy = Kevin Hench & Damon Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Sleepover
|DirectedBy = Kelly Park
|WrittenBy = Dean Lorey & Damon Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|28}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Podcast
|DirectedBy = Robert Townsend
|WrittenBy = Kim Wayans & Kevin Knotts
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|4}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = School Days
|DirectedBy = Kim Wayans
|WrittenBy = Leslie Schapira
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|11}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Disciplinairian
|DirectedBy = Phill Lewis
|WrittenBy = Erica Montolfo
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|11|25}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Family Photo
|DirectedBy = Kelly Park
|WrittenBy = Romanski
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|12|2}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Brokeback
|DirectedBy = Kim Wayans
|WrittenBy = Michael Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|12|9}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Wig
|DirectedBy = Robert Townsend
|WrittenBy = Phil Beauman & Shawn Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|12|16}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Puppy
|DirectedBy = Phill Lewis
|WrittenBy = Chris Lorey
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|27}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Elevator Friend
|DirectedBy = Kelly Park
|WrittenBy = Michael Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|2|3}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Dirty Laundry
|DirectedBy = Kim Wayans
|WrittenBy = Dean Lorey & Damon Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|2|10}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Slumber Party
|DirectedBy = Phill Lewis
|WrittenBy = Adrian Colón, Jr.
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|2|24}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Graduation
|DirectedBy = Robert Townsend
|WrittenBy = Phil Beauman & Shawn Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|3|3}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = Melvin
|DirectedBy = Kim Wayans
|WrittenBy = Dean Lorey & Damon Wayans
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|3|24}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = Say Wha?!
|DirectedBy = Damien Dante Wayans
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Kim Wayans & Kevin Knotts|s=Kristin Layne Tucker & Jack Sentell|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|3|31}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|Title = Game of Phones
|DirectedBy = Phill Lewis
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Romanski & Leslie Schapira|s=Brittnay Johnston & Jess Lieberman|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|14}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|Title = Babygirl
|DirectedBy = Robert Townsend
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Cara Mia Wayans & Kyla Wayans|s=Amara Wayans & Aniya Wayans|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|21}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 18
|Title = Magic Shine Again
|RTitle = {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20250320cbs22/|title=(#PH115) "Magic Shine Again"|website=The Futon Critic|access-date=March 20, 2025}}
|DirectedBy = Robert Townsend
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|order=t|s=Chris Lorey & Keenen Wayans Jr.|t=Phil Beauman & Shawn Wayans}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|28}}
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Production
=Development=
Poppa's House was announced on October 10, 2022.{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. To Headline Father/Son Comedy In Works At CBS|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/damon-wayans-amp-damon-wayans-jr-father-son-comedy-cbs-1235140142/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=October 10, 2022|access-date=August 19, 2024}} The pilot for Poppa's House was ordered on February 8, 2023. The pilot was written by Damon Wayans & Kevin Hench, and it was directed by Andy Ackerman. Production companies involved with Poppa's House include Amara Films, Hench in the Trench Productions, Two Shakes Entertainment, and CBS Studios.{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Father/Son Comedy Gets Pilot Order At CBS|url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/damon-wayans-damon-wayans-jr-father-son-comedy-pilot-order-cbs-1235254029/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 8, 2023|access-date=August 19, 2024}} Poppa's House was given a series order on May 9, 2023.{{cite web|last=White|first=Peter|title=Matlock, Elsbeth & Wayans' Family Comedy Poppa's House Ordered To Series At CBS|url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/matlock-elsbeth-wayans-comedy-poppas-house-series-order-cbs-1235361320/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 9, 2023|access-date=August 19, 2024}} Poppa's House was moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/new-broadcast-series-move-2024-25-season-strike-metlock-dr-wolf-doc-rescue-hi-surf-poppas-house-st-denis-1235597159/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 8, 2023|access-date=November 9, 2023}} CBS received a full season order of 18 episodes on November 7, 2024.{{Cite web|last=Cordero|first=Rosy|title=Poppa's House & NCIS: Origins Land Full Season Orders At CBS|url=https://deadline.com/2024/11/poppas-house-ncis-origins-full-season-orders-cbs-1236170126/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 7, 2024}}
=Casting=
Upon pilot order announcement, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. were cast to series. When CBS gave a series order, Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson joined the cast in starring roles. On August 9, 2024, Wendy Raquel Robinson was cast in a recurring capacity.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/wendy-raquel-robinson-cast-poppas-house-1236101038/|title=The Game Actor Wendy Raquel Robinson Cast in Recurring Role on Poppa's House (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Selena|last=Kuznikov|date=August 9, 2024|access-date=August 19, 2024}} On December 20, 2023, it was reported that Marlon Wayans and Vivica A. Fox are set to guest star.{{Cite web |url=https://tvline.com/casting-news/poppas-house-vivica-a-fox-cbs-1235390530/|title=Vivica A. Fox's Poppa's House Role Will Have You Asking: 'Say Wha?!' (Exclusive)|first=Gabriela|last=Silva|website=TVLine|date=December 20, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2024}} On February 6, 2025, it was announced that Charo is set to guest star as herself.{{Cite press release|url=https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/poppas-house/releases/?view=110963-junior-attempts-to-make-poppa-jealous-of-everyone-attending-his-family-sleepover-event-on-poppas-house-monday-feb-24|title=Junior Attempts to Make Poppa Jealous of Everyone Attending His Family Sleepover Event, on "Poppa’s House," Monday, Feb. 24|website=Paramount Press Express|date=February 6, 2025|access-date=February 25, 2025}}
=Filming=
Poppa's House is filmed at Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles, California but is set in New York City, New York.{{Cn needed|date=December 2024}}
Broadcast
Poppa's House premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS.{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/cbs-fall-premiere-dates-2024-1236008913/|title=CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Blue Bloods Final Episodes, FBI Trio, Matlock Reboot, Survivor & More|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Erik|last=Pedersen|date=July 13, 2024|access-date=July 13, 2024}} In Canada, the series airs on Global and is available to stream on StackTV.{{Cite web|url=https://assets.corusent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Global-Upfront-2024-New-and-Returning-Series-Release_FINAL.pdf|title=GLOBAL ANNOUNCES 2024/25 BROADCAST SEASON LINEUP OVERFLOWING WITH THE MOSTBUZZ WORTHY ACQUISITIONS AND TV's #1 RETURNING HIT SHOWS - Corus Entertainment}}
Reception
=Critical response=
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 86% approval rating based on 7 critic reviews.{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=poppas_house|title=Poppa's House|type=tv|season=1|access-date=November 25, 2024|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}} Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 62 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.{{Cite Metacritic|id=poppas-house|title=Poppa's House|type=tv|season=1|access-date=October 23, 2024|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}}
=Ratings=
{{Television episode ratings
| refs_col = y
| title1 = Pilot
| date1 = October 21, 2024
| rs1 = 0.4/4
| viewers1 = 4.20
| dvr1 = 0.1
| dvrv1 = 0.86
| total1 = 0.5
| totalv1 = 5.06
| title2 = Sleepover
| date2 = October 28, 2024
| rs2 = 0.4/3
| viewers2 = 3.54
| dvr2 = 0.0
| dvrv2 = 0.68
| total2 = 0.4
| totalv2 = 4.22
| title3 = Podcast
| date3 = November 4, 2024
| rs3 = 0.4/3
| viewers3 = 3.29
| dvr3 = 0.0
| dvrv3 = 0.74
| total3 = 0.4
| totalv3 = 4.03
| title4 = School Day
| date4 = November 11, 2024
| rs4 = 0.3/3
| viewers4 = 3.46
| dvr4 = 0.1
| dvrv4 = 0.64
| total4 = 0.4
| totalv4 = 4.10
| title5 = Disciplinairian
| date5 = November 25, 2024
| rs5 = 0.4/4
| viewers5 = 3.20
| dvr5 = 0.0
| dvrv5 = 0.51
| total5 = 0.4
| totalv5 = 3.71
| title6 = Family Photo
| date6 = December 2, 2024
| rs6 = 0.3/4
| viewers6 = 3.37
| dvr6 = 0.1
| dvrv6 = 0.53
| total6 = 0.4
| totalv6 = 3.90
| title7 = Brokeback
| date7 = December 9, 2024
| rs7 = 0.3/3
| viewers7 = 3.16
| dvr7 = 0.1
| dvrv7 = 0.61
| total7 = 0.4
| totalv7 = 3.77
| title8 = Wig
| date8 = December 16, 2024
| rs8 = 0.3/3
| viewers8 = 3.42
| dvr8 = 0.1
| dvrv8 = 0.55
| total8 = 0.4
| totalv8 = 3.97
| title9 = Puppy
| date9 = January 27, 2025
| rs9 = 0.3/4
| viewers9 = 3.67
| dvr9 = 0.1
| dvrv9 = 0.50
| total9 = 0.4
| totalv9 = 4.18
| title10 = Elevator Friend
| date10 = February 3, 2025
| rs10 = 0.3/5
| viewers10 = 3.38
| dvr10 = 0.1
| dvrv10 = 0.52
| total10 = 0.4
| totalv10 = 3.89
| title11 = Dirty Laundry
| date11 = February 10, 2025
| rs11 = 0.4/5
| viewers11 = 3.58
| dvr11 = 0.0
| dvrv11 = 0.49
| total11 = 0.4
| totalv11 = 4.07
| title12 = Slumber Party
| date12 = February 24, 2025
| rs12 = 0.4/5
| viewers12 = 3.60
| dvr12 = 0.1
| dvrv12 = 0.54
| total12 = 0.4
| totalv12 = 4.14
| title13 = Graduation
| date13 = March 3, 2025
| rs13 = 0.3/4
| viewers13 = 3.32
| dvr13 = 0.1
| dvrv13 = 0.52
| total13 = 0.4
| totalv13 = 3.85
| title14 = Melvin
| date14 = March 24, 2025
| rs14 = 0.3/4
| viewers14 = 3.48
| dvr14 = 0.1
| dvrv14 = 0.59
| total14 = 0.4
| totalv14 = 4.07
| title15 = Say Wha?!
| date15 = March 31, 2025
| rs15 = 0.3/5
| viewers15 = 3.64
| dvr15 =
| dvrv15 =
| total15 =
| totalv15 =
| title16 = Game of Phones
| date16 = April 14, 2025
| rs16 = 0.3/4
| viewers16 = 3.12
| dvr16 =
| dvrv16 =
| total16 =
| totalv16 =
}}
References
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