Single Parents

A ragged but affectionate group of parents share the load of raising lively seven-year-olds while trying to keep a life that feels like their own. Will, Angie, Poppy, Miggy and Douglas form an informal support network, swapping carpools, advice and emergency childcare as they deal with school drama, dating setbacks and work pressures. The show centers on the friendships that form when single adults lean on each other for practical help and emotional backup, with humor coming from parenting mishaps and the contrast between adult ambitions and kid-sized chaos. Episodes tend to focus on everyday choices and small crises instead of sweeping melodrama.

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and J. J. Philbin, the sitcom premiered in 2018 on ABC. The series was produced for network television and relies on a tight ensemble cast, mixing established names with younger performers to anchor the family and comedic beats.

The series did not rack up major awards during its run. While some cast members received positive notice from reviewers and fans, the show didn’t secure Emmy wins or high-profile industry trophies.

Single Parents found a modest cultural groove thanks to its cast chemistry and relatable scenarios. Leighton Meester and Brad Garrett brought recognizable faces to the ensemble, which helped the show pop on social media and streaming pickups after initial broadcast. It didn’t become a breakout cultural phenomenon, but episodes and character moments kept a steady audience who appreciated the show’s honest, often funny take on modern family logistics.

Critical response was mixed to favorable, reflected in its average score of about 6.9 out of 10 from viewer votes. Reviewers tended to praise the rapport among the leads and the sitcom’s willingness to let kids be actual characters rather than background props. Recurring themes include cooperation among adults, unfinished personal lives alongside parenting duties, and the messiness of trying to balance responsibility with personal desire, all delivered in a sitcom format that aims for warmth and consistent laughs.