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The Best Episodes of Daddy Issues

Every episode of Daddy Issues ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Daddy Issues!

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After discovering she’s pregnant, hedonistic Gemma flatshares with her hapless father. Together, they have to navigate new friendships, new relationships and face up to parenthood.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 6 - For Future Reference, Trousers Stay On
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #1 - For Future Reference, Trousers Stay On

    S2:E6

    Malcolm and Tommy get to know one another, whilst Gemma lands her first job interview.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 6 - Sadie
    7.6/10(85 votes)

    #2 - Sadie

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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  3. Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 5 - I’m Your Man
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #3 - I’m Your Man

    S2:E5

    Malcolm tries to fulfil his dad’s wishes, whilst Gemma discovers his long-held secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 5 - Man Mess
    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #4 - Man Mess

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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  5. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 4 - Garden Sliders
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Garden Sliders

    S1:E4

    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!

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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  6. Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 3 - It’s a Plum
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #6 - It’s a Plum

    S2:E3

    Malcolm’s surprise holiday for Gemma turns to disaster when his dad invites himself along.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 2 - Normal Men
    7.2/10(96 votes)

    #7 - Normal Men

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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  8. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 3 - Sugar Daddies
    7.2/10(93 votes)

    #8 - Sugar Daddies

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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  9. Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 2 - Pine Cones and Litter
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Pine Cones and Litter

    S2:E2

    With Gemma out, Derek tricks babysitting Malcolm into helping him seek revenge on his ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 4 - We Don’t Like Sigmas
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #10 - We Don’t Like Sigmas

    S2:E4

    Gemma and Cherry fall out, whilst Jackie, Malcolm and Derek are off to the Peak District.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Daddy Issues Season 2 Episode 1 - Back for Good
    7.0/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Back for Good

    S2:E1

    New mum Gemma is living with her exasperating mother, Davina, whilst Malcolm is staying at the squalid bedsit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Daddy Issues Season 1 Episode 1 - Happy Tears
    6.9/10(116 votes)

    #12 - Happy Tears

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Damon Beesley
    Writer:Danielle Ward

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Best Episodes Summary

"For Future Reference, Trousers Stay On" is the best rated episode of "Daddy Issues". It scored 7.7/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/18/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sadie".