The BEST episodes of Daddy Issues
Every episode of Daddy Issues ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Daddy Issues!
Child on the way – and a man-child at home. Pregnant Gemma and her hapless dad, Malcolm, both have to work out the whole parenting thing.
#1 - Sadie
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2024
Malcolm throws Gemma a baby shower, and Derek surprises Malcolm with a birthday present. Xander discovers Gemma in labour, whilst Malcolm and Derek are locked in an escape room.
#2 - Sugar Daddies
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2024
After receiving dodgy life advice from those around her, Gemma enlists Cherry to help find a potential father for her unborn child. Meanwhile, Malcolm finds love with a woman online.
#3 - Garden Sliders
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2024
Gemma tries birthing classes but resorts to asking her aunt Jess for advice. Malcolm and Gemma get invited to Jess and Tyrone’s hot tub party, but Malcolm is scared of hot tubs!
#4 - Man Mess
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2024
Gemma bumps into an old flame and agrees to a date. Derek hatches a plan for Malcolm to retrieve his belongings from his old family house, so Malcolm invites Gemma’s new man along.
#5 - Pine Cones and Litter
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2025
Malcolm is babysitting Sadie whilst Gemma is out on the town. Derek tricks Malcolm into helping seek revenge on his ex, but panic ensues when Gemma announces she is coming home.
#6 - Back for Good
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2025
New mum Gemma is living with her exasperating mother, Davina, whilst Malcolm is staying at the squalid bedsit. Wanting her out, Gemma and Derek plot to get Malcolm back in the flat.
#7 - Happy Tears
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2024
When Gemma discovers she is pregnant, she only has her hapless father for support. Malcolm, a sweet man in crisis, must learn to rebuild his life and his relationship with Gemma.
#8 - Normal Men
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2024
Gemma tries to reconnect with the girls from school after a chance encounter with Cherry. Malcolm is encouraged to find a normal friend after Derek introduces him to close-up magic
#9 - We Don’t Like Sigmas
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2025
Gemma and Cherry clash over the handsome leader of Sadie’s Rhyme Time class, leaving Gemma to make amends. Meanwhile, Jackie takes Malcolm and Derek to the Peak District.
#10 - I’m Your Man
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/18/2025
Malcolm goes to great lengths to fulfil his dad’s wishes. Meanwhile, Catherine wants Gemma’s help to conceive a baby with Gary. Gemma is shocked when she learns of Malcolm’s secret.
#11 - For Future Reference, Trousers Stay On
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/2025
Whilst preparations are being made for Sadie and Malcolm’s birthday, Malcolm gets to know Tommy. Gemma secures her first job interview, forcing her to make a difficult decision.
#12 - It’s a Plum
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2025
Malcolm takes Gemma and Sadie on a weekend break. When Malcolm’s estranged dad, Jackie, invites himself along, Malcolm calls Derek for support but soon discovers his secret addiction.