Park Ji-young
Director
The Return of Superman (2013)
Season 2020
An up-close look at celebrity dads who have to take care of their kids for the next 48 hours without any help. Will it be a dad-tastrophe, or can they finish their wives' to-do lists while having fun with their kids?
Released Nov. 3, 2013
Episode 90 min
10+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.family, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.compassionate, tmdb.gentle
Watch Providers: Kocowa, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Koen Media Corporation, Urban Works Media
Network: KBS2
Country: South Korea
Languages:
Korean
S8E1 - Even in the New Year, We're Pretty, Cute and Lovely
It's already another year, and Ra-im is walking and talking now. Joo-ho shows the kids around his alma mater. The Hammingtons move over to the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. The Do siblings get a tour of their dad's workplace.
Jan. 5, 2020, midnight
S8E2 - For All Supermen in the World
It's the KBS end of the year awards, and the kids get together to claim their wins and meet famous aunts and uncles. Plus, Will and Ben meet Pengsoo. Guest star(s): Pengsoo, Jang Dong-yoon, Jung Il-woo
Jan. 12, 2020, midnight
S8E3 - Love Is Beautiful, Childrearing Is Wonderful
Jam Jam feels bittersweet during her first day of daycare. The Park siblings wake up in Seoul then attend their dad's soccer game. Will and Ben's snow day with Pengsoo resumes. Yeon-woo runs his first errand on his own without the help of the cameramen uncles.
Jan. 19, 2020, midnight
S8E4 - Together on Lunar New Year
Jam Jam goes to a ski resort. The Park family reminisce about their time on the show as they plan for a hiatus. The Do family overcomes everything that goes wrong as they attend a wedding. Will and Ben attend a friends birthday party.
Jan. 26, 2020, midnight
S8E5 - Our Love Lasts Forever
Ra-won runs her own salon. Yeon-woo lends a voice to his dad. We meet a new superman who has a musically talented son with a large vocabulary.
Feb. 2, 2020, midnight
S8E6 - Playing with Daddy
Jam Jam's curiosity peaks while her dad revives his generation as the family takes a trip to Singapore. Will and Ben go to the dentist. Yeon-woo has a date at a sauna.
Feb. 9, 2020, midnight
S8E7 - A Great Day for A Random Getaway
Jam Jam's Singapore tour continues. Music lover Ha-oh shops for a new instrument. Will and Ben play dress up to visit a friend and her strange and unfunny superman dad. The Do family take a meaningful trip to Busan.
Feb. 16, 2020, midnight
S8E8 - The Challenge Has Already Begun
The Kang duo face a crisis while cooking, and Ha-oh visits a clinic. We meet a new son whose mom is eager to get a day off. Bentley has a sad parting with his pacifier, but Will helps him through it. The Do family's trip in Busan resumes.
Feb. 23, 2020, midnight
S8E9 - Hurray for the Fathers in Korea
Jam Jam goes for a thrilling ride on her last day in Singapore. Kyung-min shows his daughters why he was an idol with his friend. Will and Ben make a gift for their grandmother, and Sam teaches them a lesson. The Do kids watch their mom at work. Guest star(s): Kim Won-jun and Ye-eun
March 1, 2020, midnight
S8E10 - I'll Go to You When the Weather Is Fine
We get a peek into a new superman's bilingual house as Jam Jam visits them. Gary puts genius Ha-oh to the test. William wishes for spring, so Sam makes his wish come true. Yeon-woo learns the concept of working hard for money, and he doesn't disappoint. Guest star(s): Kim In-seok [ko], Angela Park [ko], Tae-yang and Tae-san
March 8, 2020, midnight
S8E11 - Victory to Superman
A new soccer playing superman takes in the 48 hour challenge. Ha-oh overcomes his fears and they visit a gym. Will and Ben test their dad's patience. The Do family plan a surprise birthday party.
March 15, 2020, midnight
S8E12 - Our Childrearing League
Jam Jam helps out with laundry. Things become difficult in many ways in the Li household. Will and Ben, joined by a couple of friends, get manner lessons from the scary teacher. Tensions rise as Yeon-woo gets competitive again his guest.
March 22, 2020, midnight
S8E13 - Meeting You Has Made My Life Fuller
Kyung-min brings the Ra-Ra sisters to where he practices for the musical he stars in. Kyung-wan learns english by having a foreigner over. Ha-oh proves his intelligence once again. The Do family host a singing competition and the stakes are high. Will and Ben hang out with a cool older brother and guest on another show. [60]
March 29, 2020, midnight
S8E14 - Childrearing Playbook
A new superman celebrates his expecting wife. Ha-oh gets a haircut and learns to read. Williams new doll seems to have a life of its own. Yeon-woo gets a big surprise from his idol.
April 5, 2020, midnight
S8E15 - It's Spring by Chance
Ha-oh and Jam Jam have a push and pull type play date. Ben struggles with being a younger brother, and Will visits his girlfriend's house. Since the Do siblings can't go to a kids cafe, the kids cafe goes to them.
April 12, 2020, midnight
S8E16 - My Universe Was Filled with You
Se-mi's family faces a rollercoaster of emotions and the delivery of her new baby becomes complicated. Ha-oh's new favorite singer visits him. Will and Ben go to work at a farm. Kyung-wan gets a special staycation for his birthday.
April 19, 2020, midnight
S8E17 - Superman Class
Ha-young has a hidden talent, and a salon opens up at home to prep for a guest. Jam Jam's dad has to come with different ways to combat her rebelling age. There's a potato surplus in the Hammington house.
April 26, 2020, midnight
S8E18 - So You Can Fly Free
The family from Jam Jam's new favorite show comes to life and visits her house to play. Kyung-wan plays the role of both mom and dad in a weird way, and sweet Yeon-woo surprises his dad and grandparents. Ha-oh starts the day earlier than the crew. Plus, he becomes cautious of the pandemic as he goes out. Will finds superpowers in his underwear, and Ben becomes independent.
May 3, 2020, midnight
S8E19 - You are My Love
Jam Jam hosts a concert and gets a lesson in discipline. Yeon-woo learns the concept of time and being on time. Ha-oh spends his day with another one of his favorite singers. Sam gives the kids a magic button to teach them a lesson.
May 10, 2020, midnight
S8E20 - Today is Another Fun Day
Ha-oh and Jam Jam face crisis after crisis while they have another eventful play date. Ha-young's favorite doll comes to life in the most frightening way. Will has a fight with Sam and runs away from home. Ben serves as a mediator while Will hangs out with a funny aunt.
May 17, 2020, midnight
S8E21 - My Love, My Family
Newborn Yi-eum finally gets to go home, and the whole family dotes on her. Ha-oh visits his dad's workplace and truly learns about Gary the rapper. The Hammingtons visit Dorata World, and William experiences what it's like to have an older brother.
May 24, 2020, midnight
S8E22 - We are Ordered to Be Happy
Jam Jam has a fun guest ove who's got many different things prepared. The scary teacher visits the Do house to teach them about manners. Plus, Ha-young learns to talk. Ha-oh learns about the concept of money and get over another fear. The Hammingtons go on a trip to Australia.
May 31, 2020, midnight
S8E23 - You, My Beautiful Love
Ha-oh and Jam Jam go on a trip together to the countryside. Will and Ben can't seem to beat the heat, but Sam finds a creative way to accept it. The Do family make their own coin karaoke at home and predict their future 10 years from now.
June 7, 2020, midnight
S8E24 - You're Bright Like Sunlight
Ha-oh helps to celebrate Jam Jam's birthday as they continue their camping trip. Yeon-woo becomes the newest fashion designer. Ben is madly in love with his tricycle, and Will is learning to ditch the training wheels.
June 14, 2020, midnight
S8E25 - Splendid Childrearing Wraps Around My Body
Jam Jam gets cheeky on their rooftop camping trip. Ha-young visits a kids cafe for the first time, and a close friend joins them. Plus the Do family picks strawberries. The highly anticipated cognitive test for genius Ha-oh takes place. Will and Ben go through a rough work out with some strong uncles.
June 21, 2020, midnight
S8E26 - School on Wheels
Ha-oh learns to make pizza before visit Jam Jam's house where a rooftop kid's cafe is prepared. The Hammingtons cater to an injured Ben. The Do family go on a caravan camping trip.
June 28, 2020, midnight
S8E27 - Today Shines Again Because I Have You
The Do family visit a mudflat on their camping trip. Will and Ben are having a chocolate crisis at home, so they visit a car wash to keep occupied. A superman is back on the show with a new addition to the family.
July 5, 2020, midnight
S8E28 - The Master of Childcare
Ha-oh is now a skilled tinkerer. Ben learns to not play with the toilet, and they visit their friend. The Do family run a charity drive through sale. Another superman joins with his cute but mischievous young boys.
July 12, 2020, midnight
S8E29 - Follow Your Heart
Ha-oh celebrates his 1,000th day. Ben helps plan Will's perfect birthday present. Auditions for the Trot Boys start with some hot talent. The Do family's drive through market reaches a halt, but Superwoman Yoon-jung comes to save the day.
July 19, 2020, midnight
S8E30 - Everybody, Cha, Cha, Cha!
The Trot Boys recruitment is in full swing, and rehearsals go well, but baby sitting doesn't. Will and Ben help celebrate their dad's birthday. The Do family go on a camping trip, and Ha-young goes kayaking for the first time.
July 26, 2020, midnight
S8E31 - Everyone Was a Kid Once
It's Ha-oh's first day of kindergarten, and it's a struggle for the father and son duo. The Do family continues their camping trip with a hike in the mountains. Will and Ben work hard to promote their dad.
Aug. 2, 2020, midnight
S8E32 - Our Song is Not Over Yet
Jam Jam, or grown up Hee-yul rather, says goodbye with a surprise celebration. The Kang-duo take a trip to a treehouse in the forest. Ben wants to start wearing underwear and ditch the diapers, and it clearly is a hectic day. The Do family go on another camping trip, this time, with the busy mom.
Aug. 9, 2020, midnight
S8E33 - I'll Be Loyal to You
The Hammingtons become the newest honorary ambassadors for the Korean Coast Guard, and take a tour of the boat. Plus Will and Ben undergo drill training. Hyun-bin takes a tour around his neighborhood, and Ha-jun's idol big brother comes to visit.
Aug. 16, 2020, midnight
S8E34 - You Can't Be Happier Than This
The Kang duo continue their trip in the treehouse. A new set of twins make an appearance on the show, and their older sister is put to more work than their dad. Will and Ben get a dream come true with a pool house. The Do school on wheels resume with many hardships.
Aug. 23, 2020, midnight
S8E35 - Kids Are the Index of the Fathers
The double sets of twins start day 2, and the reliable big sister once again saves the day. Ha-oh meets his trot auntie and some older boys to play with. The Do family visit a traditional village house. William makes his acting debut.
Aug. 30, 2020, midnight
S8E36 - To My Small and Precious Child
Yeon-woo proves to be a smart and reliable older brother, and Ha-young is old enough to play with the boys. The Ra-Ra sisters join the do family on their trip. Ha-jun realizes the sacrifices he has to make for his younger sister, and his cousin pays a visit. Sam implements a sticker system to encourage the boys to help out around the house.
Sept. 6, 2020, midnight
S8E37 - The Study of Memories
The Do siblings challenge an obstacle course and visit some animals. Ha-oh walks down his dad's memory lane. The Lee double twins move to a new place, and the babies reach some big milestones. The Hammingtons take a train to go on a camping trip in Iksan.
Sept. 13, 2020, midnight
S8E38 - Upbringing a Child Is an Uphill Road
Deep in the mountains, the Do trio make woodblock print shirts. Plus, they visit the East Sea with an upgraded camper van. Ha-oh organizes his baby clothes to pass them down to younger friends, and Ha-oh gets a new play date friend. Will and Ben explore the village in Iksan and deliver cake to the villagers.
Sept. 20, 2020, midnight
S8E39 - Today is Yours as Well
Ha-oh wishes for golden eggs. Will and Ben meet some real life dinosaurs. The twins take time for tactile play, and dad bathes them for the first time. Next stop on the Do family school of wheels is: science.
Sept. 27, 2020, midnight
S8E40 - You Are Like an Assorted Gift Box to Me
It’s the holidays, so the Park Ha family try to gather virtually, plus Ha-yeon learns to walk. Will and Ben get cooking lessons from a famous chef. Yung-jung visits the Do school on wheels for the holiday. Park Joo-ho teases his family’s return.
Oct. 4, 2020, midnight
S8E41 - My Dear Love, You Stay by My Side
Ha-oh outsmarts his dad for chocolate, and Gary gets invested in some gambling. The Trot Queen visits the Park Ha siblings. Sam shows Ben what it’s like to look after Ben. Plus, they visit their cousin. The Do’s have a family field day, and Yeon-woo proves again that he’s the best older brother.
Oct. 11, 2020, midnight
S8E42 - The Parents Need to Grow Up for the Kids to Grow Up
The Kang family move into a new house, and Jo Eun is Ha-oh’s first visitor in the event filled home. Will and Ben play indoor hockey, and a couple of friends pay a visit.
Oct. 18, 2020, midnight
S8E43 - Love Returns
At the double twins house, Chun-soo’s friends come over to marvel at the big sister. Will and Ben dress up for Halloween and have a scavenger hunt. The Do family go back in time and visit a temple. Park Joo-ho keeps his promise and returns on the show, plus we finally meet the youngest, Jin-woo.
Oct. 25, 2020, midnight
S8E44 - It Bloomed Perfectly After Meeting You
Gary plans a prank filled day for Ha-oh’s birthday. Will plays an ice hockey match, and Ben learns the game. Jin-woo has caring older siblings and a father who can’t cook. The Do family continue their temple stay, and the boys help Ha-young with her tummy issues.
Nov. 1, 2020, midnight
S8E45 - Children's Imagination Becomes Real
To celebrate the show’s 7th anniversary, the kids all get together in their own little village since the pandemic has made it difficult to get together. Some of the show’s alumni pay a special visit. Meanwhile, Joo-ho finally makes a meal his kids like.
Nov. 8, 2020, midnight
S8E46 - The Apple of My Eye
The double twins house is full of milestones as Tae-kang takes some big steps. Ben from 20 years in the future visits the duo. The Park-Ha siblings hand out rice cakes to famous singers since the youngest turns 1.
Nov. 15, 2020, midnight
S8E47 - Our Happy Moments Together
Ha-oh learns the concept of time and gets his watch repaired. Will sells his toys to get a gift for Ben, and Ben’s birthday wish to fly comes true. The Do family have a fancy picnic at the park. The Park siblings make a video call to their idol uncle, and they make handmade noodles.
Nov. 22, 2020, midnight
S8E48 - You're Like Jelly, You're So Lovely
Ha-oh builds his own chair and learns a valuable lesson. The Hammingtons plan an event for their wedding anniversary. This time, it’s Yeon-woo’s turn to teach the Do School of Wheels. The Park siblings have their favorite uncle visit, and they all transform into ladybugs.
Nov. 29, 2020, midnight
S8E49 - Let's Connect Our Yesterday with Today
The double twins family visit a familiar grandpa, and big sis Joo-eun checks in on her growth. Will and Ben harvest crops at a farm. Ha-young transforms into Snow White for her 2nd birthday and gets a special present from her mom. Kwang-hee continues the event filled play day at the Park house.
Dec. 6, 2020, midnight
S8E50 - Build a Nest in My Arms
The Park Ha siblings make cookies and visit a trot icon. Will and Ben help a passionate icon uncle slow down and do things haphazardly. Ha-oh learns an important but frightening lesson about stranger danger. The Do family go hiking, and the kids cater to their dad.
Dec. 13, 2020, midnight
S8E51 - Dance with Santa
Santa pays a visit to Ha-oh’s house, and so does the coffee princess. Together, that make Ha-oh’s Christmas special. Will and Ben protect the house from intruders. A scary trainer visits the Do family to help them reach their goals last minute, and they have an award ceremony.
Dec. 20, 2020, midnight
S8E52 - Being with You Brings Me Happiness
Gary prepares a special even for Ha-oh’s last day on the show. Will and Ben learn about money and economics. The Do family continue on their trip and visit a traditional village. The Park family play in the pool, and Na-eun prepares a special eveny
Dec. 27, 2020, midnight
Network: KBS2
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 4140 min.
Released: Nov. 3, 2013
Last Air Date: Nov. 26, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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