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Season 1 – Supernanny US

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Jo Frost, an experienced nanny from the U.K., comes to the U.S. to help families whose lives need a bit of order. After observing and spending time with each family, she works with children on improving their behavior and with parents on ways to handle their kids more effectively.

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Nancy Johnson Boston Globe 12/30/2019
Frost's funky glasses and amusing glances at the camera are sure to go over well. Pointing her finger as she declares, with an accent, ''Your behavior is very naughty!" has a sort of Mary Poppins appeal. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 12/18/2019
The ABC series is more cheerful and clearer about processes and solutions. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 12/18/2019
"Supernanny" hides behind the legitimacy of learning parenting skills to justify voyeurism, in the same way "The Apprentice" teaches business strategy. Go to Full Review Pam Gelman Common Sense Media 12/18/2019
3/5
Modern-day Poppins is more for parents than kids. Go to Full Review Leigh H. Edwards PopMatters 12/18/2019
The show shines when it uses its premise to get at deeper social themes. Gender role expectations serve as a hot button. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Supernanny US — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Jo Frost

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Nick Powell

Executive Producer

Craig Armstrong

Executive Producer

Mark Rowland

Executive Producer

Chloe Solomon

Director

Casey Brumels

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 17, 2005 Jeans Family Jo Frost, a British nanny with more than 15 years experience, works with David and Barbara Jeans of Denver, whose three daughters are ruling their household. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 24, 2005 Bullard Family Jo Frost helps an exhausted Colorado couple deal with their two unruly children, who talk back to their parents and delay bedtime for hours. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 31, 2005 Orm Family The nanny works with a family whose three sons talk back, beat up on each other and sneak out to wander the neighborhood unsupervised. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 7, 2005 Wischmeyer Family A work-at-home mother and a father who works long hours as a civil engineer get help controlling their two daughters, whose defiant behavior is affecting everyone, including their 9-year-old brother. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2005 Weston Family Fred and Andrea Weston seek Jo Frost's help in ending the reign of terror of their 4-year-old son, Andrew, whose bullying, back-talk and rambunctiousness have driven his parents to their limits. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2005 Bailey Family Bill and Stacie Bailey seek help from Jo Frost in teaching their 2-year-old son to stop throwing tantrums and their 6-year-old daughter to sleep in her own bed. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 7, 2005 Gorbea Family Robert and Evelina Gorbea get the supernanny's help with their 2-year-old son, whose tantrums and need for constant attention have taken over the household. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 21, 2005 Ririe Family The nanny works with a couple who have very different ideas on parenting their four children, ages 1-9. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 4, 2005 Collins Family (UK Family) Jo Frost returns to England to help Jason and Karen Collins with their four unruly children, ages 4 to 10, where she encounters resistance from the children and tears from the parents. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 18, 2005 Burnett Family The Burnetts, overwhelmed with five young children, are shown how to reduce chaos and add structure to their unbalanced routines. Details Episode 11 Aired May 2, 2005 Christiansen Family The Christiansens get advice on communicating their expectations to their two unruly boys without shouting and on the importance of presenting a united front when disciplining. Details

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Supernanny US — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Chloe Solomon, Casey Brumels
Executive Producer
Nick Powell, Craig Armstrong, Mark Rowland
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Special Interest, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 17, 2005