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Small Screen Single Dads

Small Screen Single Dads
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Father Know’s Best

Jason Smith stands out on BET’s reality show “Harlem Heights” as the lone Harlem native and parent. Seeing him interact with his daughter brings us joy and reminds us of other on-screen dads we’ve enjoyed seeing over the years.

Read our interview with Jason from “Harlem Heights” on life as a single dad

Small Screen Single Dads
02
Daddy’s Little Girl

Jason is raising his daughter Natai, 8, solo. The precocious little lady steals every scene she’s in.

“I have had her since she was about 2½, and we never looked back,” he shares.

Read our interview with Jason from “Harlem Heights” on life as a single dad

Small Screen Single Dads
03
Heart to Heart

Jason has a chat with daughter Natai. The two talk about everything from homework to President Barack Obama.

“She’s got an old soul,” he says.

Read our interview with Jason from “Harlem Heights” on life as a single dad

Small Screen Single Dads
04
In the Clinch

CJ Payne (Allen Payne) makes many sacrifices as the primary parent for his two children on Tyler Perry’s hit television comedy “House of Payne.”

Read our interview with Jason from “Harlem Heights” on life as a single dad

Small Screen Single Dads
05
Family Affair

CJ and his kids deal with life’s challenges after they move in with CJ’s uncle and aunt after their house burns down on “House of Payne.”

Small Screen Single Dads
06
Bundle of Joy

On “Kevin Hill,” the title character, played by Taye Diggs, unexpectedly becomes a single dad when his cousin passes away and leaves Hill with custody of his 10-month-old baby.

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07
And Baby Makes Two

Kevin juggles life as a lawyer and playboy before little Sarah comes along and changes things.

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08
Me and You

Breanna Barnes, played by Kyla Pratt, and dad Flex Washington, played by Flex Alexander, highlight the experiences between a dad and daughter on the hit show “One on One.” The teen decides to stay with her dad when mom moves out of the country.

Small Screen Single Dads
09
Let’s Get Personal

Flex’s easygoing manner made Breanna comfortable to discuss tough topics with her dad, everything from bras to boyfriends.

Small Screen Single Dads
10
Harvey in the House

On “Me and the Boys,” Steve Harvey played Steve Tower, a widowed father of three sons.

Small Screen Single Dads
11
Doctor Dad

On “ER” Eriq La Salle played Dr. Peter Benton, a sexy doctor and concerned parent for his son.

Read our interview with Jason from “Harlem Heights” on life as a single dad

Small Screen Single Dads
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