The BEST episodes of Daddy Issues season 1

Every episode of Daddy Issues season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Daddy Issues season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 8/26/2025Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Continuing

7.48

31 votes

#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.

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7.35

34 votes

#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.

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7.21

29 votes

#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!

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7.08

25 votes

#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.

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6.91

46 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Catherine Morshead

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6.90

39 votes

#6 - 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

Directors: Damon Beesley

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