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Joey and Michael, who fought over the same woman 13 years ago now have, upon her death, been awarded joint custody of her daughter - who might be either of theirs. So how do the men settle their problems? With a paternity test? No way. Instead, they all move in together to raise Nicole as a two-dad nuclear family. Under the watchful eye of the family court judge, dads and daughter adjust to their new situation.
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My Two Dads premiered September 20, 1987. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Joey and Michael, who fought over the same woman 13 years ago now have, upon her death, been awarded joint custody of her daughter - who might be either of theirs. So how do the men settle their problems? With a paternity test? No way. Instead, they all move in together to raise Nicole as a two-dad nuclear family. Under the watchful eye of the family court judge, dads and daughter adjust to their new situation.
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Episode 1
In the pilot, two buddies who were once in love with the same woman reunite at the reading of the woman's will, where they learn that one of them -- but not which one -- fathered her 12-year-old daughter and that both are to share custody of the girl.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Max Perlich
Episode 2
Michael insists the family move to his uptown apartment, which has no playmates for Nicole and no life as Joey knows it.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Linda Carlson, Tony Steedman
Episode 3
Nicole goes to the movies with a friend---and ends up in New Jersey.
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Episode 4
Joey's lecture before Nicole's first date fails to cover what to do when the suitor fails to show up.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Giovanni Ribisi
Episode 5
Nicole fixes Michael up with a neighbor, which amuses him then confuses him as their pairing becomes more and more ""comfortable.""
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Amanda Wyss
Episode 6
The two dads have dates on the same night, so they decide to let Nicole and her friends baby-sit themselves.
Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Kellie Martin, Alitzah
Episode 7
Joey agrees to join his father's plumbing business if he fails to make a sale at his one-man art show.
Directed by Peter Baldwin
Episode 8
After Joey strikes out with a woman, Michael is a hit, but the victory is short-lived when the woman turns out to be Judge Wilbur's niece -- who's engaged.
Guest stars Giovanni Ribisi, Wendy Schaal
Episode 9
Joey's protest over Nicole's failing art grade turns into a date with the teacher, which doesn't earn Joey high marks.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Wendy Foxworth
Episode 10
Michael is racked with guilt when business continually forces him to break dates with Nicole.
Where to watch My Two DadsEpisode 11
Joey and Michael anticipate their first Christmas with Nicole, but she's ignoring the holidays, her first without her mother.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Lindsay Price
Episode 12
Nicole's longing for a brother turns into a longing for equal time after the dads fulfill her request.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Alitzah
Episode 13
Joey feels picked on and Nicole feels deprived of her time with Cory when Michael's mother comes to visit.
Guest stars Giovanni Ribisi, André Gower, Alitzah
Episode 14
Nicole wants the loft's racquetball championship called off after Michael's training regimen sends him to the hospital.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Giovanni Ribisi
Episode 15
Joey's rock-star friend thinks Joey is spending too much time under the influence---of Michael.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Kellie Martin, Alitzah
Episode 16
Cory receives advice on kissing from Nicole's dads and his older brother.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Giovanni Ribisi
Episode 17
Michael pulls some strings to cheer up Nicole after her first modeling audition is unsuccessful.
Guest stars Dick Butkus, Giovanni Ribisi
Episode 18
When Michael's estranged sister visits, Michael learns that Joey influenced her decision to leave her medical career.
Guest stars Dick Butkus
Episode 19
A group of friends helps the dads survive Nicole's week away at camp.
Guest stars Ritch Brinkley
Episode 20
Joey enlists Michael to coach him on the finer points of etiquette when he meets a debutante dream girl.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanGuest stars Dick Butkus
Episode 21
When a newspaper reporter writes an article criticizing Judge Wilbur, most specially, her decision to put Nicole with Joey and Michael, a television reporter decides to do feature on them by interviewing everyone involve and record Nicole with her two fathers and see who is right.
Guest stars Giovanni Ribisi, Dick Butkus, Alitzah
Episode 22
Corey tries to set his mom up with Klawicki.
Directed by Matthew DiamondGuest stars Dick Butkus, Michael DeLuise, Giovanni Ribisi
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Staci KeananNicole Bradford
Greg EviganJoey Harris
Florence StanleyJudge Margaret Wilbur
Giovanni RibisiCory Kupkus
Amy HathawayShelby Haskell
Chad AllenZach Nichols
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