The BEST episodes of My Two Dads

Every episode of My Two Dads ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of My Two Dads!

Lifelong friends Joey Harris and Michael Taylor are both appointed legal guardians to Nicole Bradford, the daughter of a woman they once dated at the same time, who died shortly after giving birth without ascertaining the identity of the father.

Last Updated: 11/2/2026Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Crime and Punishment
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#1 - Crime and Punishment

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/1987

Nicole goes to the movies with a friend---and ends up in New Jersey.

Soho's by You
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#2 - Soho's by You

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/1987

Michael insists the family move to his uptown apartment, which has no playmates for Nicole and no life as Joey knows it.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
The Only Child
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#3 - The Only Child

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/1988

Nicole's longing for a brother turns into a longing for equal time after the dads fulfill her request.

Directors: Zane Buxby
Quality Time
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#4 - Quality Time

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/1987

Michael is racked with guilt when business continually forces him to break dates with Nicole.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
The Artful Dodger
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#5 - The Artful Dodger

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/1987

Joey's protest over Nicole's failing art grade turns into a date with the teacher, which doesn't earn Joey high marks.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll
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#6 - Sex, Judge, and Rock & Roll

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/1987

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue
Once a Son . . .
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#7 - Once a Son . . .

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/1987

Joey agrees to join his father's plumbing business if he fails to make a sale at his one-man art show.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
Whose Night is it, Anyway?
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#8 - Whose Night is it, Anyway?

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/1987

The two dads have dates on the same night, so they decide to let Nicole and her friends baby-sit themselves.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
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Nicole's First Date
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#9 - Nicole's First Date

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/1987

Joey's lecture before Nicole's first date fails to cover what to do when the suitor fails to show up.

Directors: Peter Baldwin
'Tis the Season
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#10 - 'Tis the Season

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/1987

Joey and Michael anticipate their first Christmas with Nicole, but she's ignoring the holidays, her first without her mother.

Directors: Zane Buzby
Pop, the Question
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#11 - Pop, the Question

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/1989

Michael and Joey's parenting styles continue to clash so they decide submit to a DNA test. They agree that whoever is not the biological father will step aside. While waiting for the results they learn something more important.

Basket Case
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#12 - Basket Case

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/19/1989

When Nicole fails to make the basketball team, Joey confronts her coach who turns out to be a very competitive woman both on and off the court.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
Dad Patrol
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#13 - Dad Patrol

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/1989

After being burgalarized Joey and Michael create their own watch program so Nicole will safe. But it's Michael who's feeling apprehensive and leads to being trapped on the roof.

Duel
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#14 - Duel

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/1989

It's the homecoming dance at Nicole's school. And the teacher in charge goes to see Joey and Michael to see if they have any suggestions. They're both taken with her and they come up with a girls asking out the boys. And Nicole finds herself in a delicate position cause this where she decides if she wants to be with Cory or Zach. And when she makes her choice, someone else asks him out.

Story in Development
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#15 - Story in Development

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/1989

Nicole becomes depressed as she wants to wishes to an adult. Her dads try to cheer her up and make her see the advantages of being a teenager.

Joey Gets Pinned
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#16 - Joey Gets Pinned

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/1989

Joey holds a bachelor party for a friend at his place. He ends up meeting a lady friend; a wrestler, and then ends up... marrying her? How will he get out of this one? You have to see it to believe it.

You Can Count on Me
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#17 - You Can Count on Me

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/1989

Shelby is dating a guy whom Nicole says is a creep. But Shelby ignores her. So to prove it to her, Nicole goes on a double date with them and the guy's friend. And sure enough his true self comes out but Shelby finds it hard to accept.

Directors: Mark Brull
Love and Learn
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#18 - Love and Learn

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/1989

Nicole is dating a slightly older guy. When the guys hear about this, they forbid her to see him. She sneaks out to see him. They follow her and discover her getting her heart broken.

Say Goodnight, Gracie
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#19 - Say Goodnight, Gracie

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1989

Joey decides to be considerate and watch his girlfriends baby Gracie. It decides to be more then the two men can handle, as the baby ends up staying all night; distrupting Michael's work, and waking up dear Judge Wilbur in the process.

That's No Lady, That's My Mother
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#20 - That's No Lady, That's My Mother

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1989

Michael is out dating again; but this time, he finds himself dating Nicole's boyfriend's mother! Hilarity at it's best!

Getting Smart
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#21 - Getting Smart

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/29/1989

Nicole decides to drop out of an advanced English class - with best friend Shelby's encouragement, after overhearing Michael and Joey disdainfully discussing their "smart" boss, Karen.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Gina Wendkos
You Love Me, Right?
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#22 - You Love Me, Right?

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/7/1989

Michael's uncle shows up and he's not exactly pleased to see him. It seems he has a habit of making promises that he doesn't keep. And he's making some to Nicole.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
See You in September?
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#23 - See You in September?

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/1990

In the series grand finale, Joey's girlfriend Sarah wants to get married.. with another guy. Joey stops the wedding and gets back together with Sarah, and is faced with a tough choice. Move to San Francisco, or stay with Nicole in New York.

Directors: Jeff Melman
Thanks for the Memories
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#24 - Thanks for the Memories

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/1989

Joey and Michael are trapped in an elevator leading them to recall interesting moments of the last several years. Nicole, Margaret, and Shelby have trouble holding off eating dinner until the guys are freed.

Class
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#25 - Class

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/29/1989

Joey learns about an opening for an art teacher but he lacks the college degree required. He returns to school but discovers his instructor is Mr. Kelcher who he clashed with in the past.