Baby Daddy is an American
sitcom created by
Dan Berendsen that premiered on June 20, 2012 on ABC Family (later
Freeform).
[2] The series follows Ben, a man in his twenties, who gets the surprise of his life when a
one-night stand
leaves his baby at his doorstep. Ben decides to raise his little girl
with the help of his brother, Danny, his two close friends, Riley and
Tucker, and his sometimes-overbearing mother, Bonnie. Six seasons were
produced in total, with the 100th, and final episode airing on May 22,
2017.
Plot summary
Ben
Wheeler, a twenty-something-year-old bachelor, is suddenly a father
when his baby daughter Emma is left at his doorstep. With the help of
his overbearing mother Bonnie, his older brother Danny, and his two best
friends Tucker and Riley, Ben works to turn his life around in order to
provide for his daughter.
Characters
Main characters
- Benjamin Bon Jovi "Ben" Wheeler[3] (Jean-Luc Bilodeau):
The lead character of the series. He was living the life of a bachelor
as a bartender in New York City with his buddy Tucker and his older
brother Danny. His life was turned upside down when he opened his
apartment door to find a baby girl left at his door by a one night
stand. The baby turned out to be his daughter Emma. At the beginning of
the series, Ben's job was the same throughout the series, with the
difference in season 4 when he and Danny became owners of the bar. He
and Riley, next-door-neighbor and childhood friend of Ben, dated briefly
twice. The relationship fails because Ben didn't live up to Riley's
expectations. Eventually, it is revealed how strong Danny's feelings are
for Riley. Ben initially denies this until Bonnie intervenes and points
out that "Danny has loved Riley nearly his whole life" and tries to get
the two together. Throughout Season 6, Ben constantly tries to find
Elle, a girl he has fallen for after seeing her three times in the same
day during the season 5 finale. In the series finale, Elle is seen
looking for Ben throughout the series as well.[4]
At the conclusion of the series finale, Elle walks in to deliver
Riley's son and Ben immediately recognizes Elle and they end up going
out.
- Tucker Thurgood Marshall Dobbs[5] (Tahj Mowry): Ben's best friend and roommate. Tucker is friendly towards everybody as long as they don't eat his food.[6]
Tucker has a love-hate and somewhat teasing relationship with Mrs.
Wheeler. Ben encouraged Tucker to drop out of law school to pursue a
career in television. When his father, Marshall Dobbs (Phil Morris),
finds out about this he is at first furious and disowns Tucker. Mr.
Dobbs later approves of Tucker's career in the same episode. Tucker has
multiple relationships throughout the series but ultimately ends up with
Sondra, a talkative fellow tenant whose voice is extremely shrill.
- Daniel Mellencamp "Danny" Wheeler[7] (Derek Theler): Ben's older brother, who is a professional hockey player for the New York Rangers.
His little brother looks up to him, and is sometimes envious of Danny
being better at everything. It is mentioned many times that Danny is
their mother's favorite son, so much so that Mrs. Wheeler sometimes says
she only has one son. In Season 4, Danny purchases Ben's place of
employment, "Bar on B", for Ben. Danny has also been in love with Riley
ever since he was six. Danny and Riley eventually end up together in
seasons 5. In the season 5 finale, it is revealed that Riley is pregnant
after Danny and Riley become very serious. During Season 6, Danny and
Riley get married, and have a son.
- Bonnie N. Walker (née Prapinski; previously Wheeler) (Melissa Peterman):
Ben and Danny's mother. She is a happy, outgoing, loud, and dramatic
person who has a kind heart. Bonnie loves her kids and her granddaughter
more than anything. She loves to drink; her favorite wine is
chardonnay. It is hinted many times throughout the series that Bonnie
might have a drinking problem. Bonnie has an on and off relationship
with Brad Walker since season 3. She later marries Brad in an elevator.
She had originally wanted to be a model but those plans changed after
having Danny. She later became a realtor. Bonnie is in love with Bon
Jovi, so much so that she named her second son "Benjamin Bon Jovi
Wheeler". She describes herself as "a beautiful young woman with goals
and ambitions."
- Riley Perrin (Chelsea Kane):
Ben's close friend and Danny's best friend since they were little.
Although Riley dates Ben on and off during the first few seasons of the
show, she falls for Danny towards the end of Season 4, and subsequently
begin a relationship with him. During the Season 5 season finale, it is
revealed that Riley is pregnant. Danny and Riley get married in Season
6, and she gives birth to their son in the series finale. It has been
said that she was extremely overweight in high school and, in the season
3 episode "Romancing the Phone" she says she lost 90 pounds. When they
were kids, her nickname was "Rigantor" and could beat up the boys,
enjoyed watching professional wrestling with Danny, and played field
hockey as well as street hockey. She is highly intelligent. Despite
having some difficulty with the LSATs, she did well enough to get accepted into law school.[8]
Riley is also extremely competitive. She has liked Ben ever since they
were young, but only Danny initially knew. In the episode "Send in the
Clowns", it is revealed that her aunt was her real mother. In the
episode "House of Cards," she mentions a sister, presumably her cousin
in reality, whom she claims to "hate".
- Emma Wheeler (Ali Louise and Susanne Allan Hartman in season 1; Mila
and Zoey Beske in season 2; Ember and Harper Husak in season 3; Sura
and Kayleigh Harris in seasons 4–6): Ben's daughter, who was left at his
door by a one night stand. Angela, Emma's mother, and Ben went on with
their lives until she realized she was pregnant and gave birth to the
child. Deciding that her acting career was more important raising a
child, she left Emma at Ben's front door and gave him full custody of
Emma.
Recurring characters
- Brad Walker (Peter Porte):
A handsome real estate agent who had an on and off relationship with
Bonnie since season 3. He had a twin brother named Tad. On the season 4
episode "Parental Guidance", Brad proposed to Bonnie, with her saying
yes. Brad and Bonnie officially got married in season 5.
- Dr. Amy Shaw (Lacey Chabert):
A psychologist for the New York Rangers and Danny's girlfriend in
season 2. She cares deeply for Danny but is constantly worried his
feelings for Riley will drive him away. She eventually realizes Danny
still has feelings for Riley and breaks up with him in the episode
"Surprise!". In season 3, Amy shows up and announces that she is engaged
to another man.
- Fitch Douglas (Matt Dallas):
Son of a millionaire and Riley's boyfriend in season 2. Fitch does not
speak to his family for he feels their money corrupts them. He
constantly travels to Africa to help the children and orphanages, having
a long distance relationship with Riley. He is seemingly killed in
Africa but later turns up alive at his memorial and proposes to Riley.
She regretfully declines claiming she is not the one for him. In season
3, he comes back and Riley attempts to make him her rebound to forget
Ben.
- Philip Farlow (Christopher O'Shea): A college professor whom Riley briefly dated in season 3.
- Georgie Farlow (Mallory Jansen): Philip's sister who briefly dated Ben, but later developed feelings for Danny in season 3. She is a fashion photographer for Vogue
magazine. She doesn't like Riley, but begins to accept her for Danny's
sake in the episode "Foos it or Lose It". She breaks up with Danny via voicemail at the beginning of season 4.
- Angela (Mimi Gianopulos):
The mother of Emma and the ex-girlfriend of Ben. When her daughter was 3
months old, she abandoned her on Ben's doorstep. She's an aspiring
actress who had since moved to California. Although she appears in
several episodes, Angela never took the role of Emma's mother as she
would often place her career first.
- Megan (Grace Phipps): A day care worker whom Ben dated in season 2. She broke up with him after he almost lost her dog.
- Ray Wheeler (Greg Grunberg):
Ben and Danny's father. He is divorced from Bonnie and doesn't get
along with her. He makes amends with Bonnie by finally telling his
family that he's in a relationship with a man named Steve (Robert Gant).
- Sondra (Rachna Khatau): A neighbor who's known for her talkativeness and distinctive high-pitched voice.
- Robyn (Christa B. Allen): Riley's co worker and Danny's girlfriend in season 4.
- Zoey (Jonna Walsh): A single mother living in the same building as
Ben, introduced in season 5. She shares the same interests as Ben, but
is reluctant to give in to her romantic feelings because of Ben's
immaturity.
- Sam Saffe (Daniella Monet):
The manager of the Bar on B in season 5. She went to highschool with
Ben, Danny and Riley. Ben had a crush on her in high school but she
never reciprocated his feelings. She and Riley did not like each other,
despite frequent attempts in both ends to become friends. Sam briefly
dates Ben in season 5.
- Elle (Katie Gill): A woman that Ben has met a few brief times and is convinced is his soulmate.
- Carter (Jase Whitaker): Ben's bartender co-worker at the bar Ben eventually ends up owning.
Episodes
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