The Dangerous Book for Boys
The story of a middle-class family coping with the sudden passing of their beloved patriarch Patrick, a whimsical inventor who touched the lives of all who knew him. Devastated, his family finds hope in a guide book he created for his sons.
Cast: Chris Diamantopoulos, Gabriel Bateman, Drew Powell
TV-Y7HDCC
Season 1
6 episodes
1. How To Walk on the MoonAs the McKenna family struggles to express their feelings about the loss of Patrick, Uncle Terry, Patrick's twin brother, reappears in their lives. The boys are given The Dangerous Book for Boys, and Wyatt soon finds himself caught up in vivid fantasies inspired by it, and must navigate both a mission to the moon and his family's emotions.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
2. How to Play PokerAs Beth struggles with the family's rapidly deteriorating financial situation, Tiffany and Uncle Terry try to help out in their own unique ways. Wyatt, meanwhile, travels from the Old West to the Poker World Championship as he learns the importance of when to be honest and when to bluff.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
3. How to be an ExplorerWith both his mom and his teachers concerned about him, Wyatt is sent to a therapist, where he struggles with the idea that he might be crazy. Meanwhile, Beth tries to keep the family's spirits up at all costs, and Liam, to Dash's delight, finds himself under a troublesome hex.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
4. The Trojan WarAs money problems deepen, Beth attempts to earn extra income by working as a rideshare driver. Wyatt, wanting to help out, opens a lemonade stand. When Liam and Dash get involved, it quickly leads to an all-out lemonade war with a competing stand.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
5. How to Talk to GirlsAfter Wyatt flames out trying to talk to his fifth grade crush, he turns to Patrick and The Dangerous Book for help on how to talk to girls. Meanwhile, Dash and Terry attempt to bond over a video game, and Liam finds unexpected help with his shop class project.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
6. How to Build a TreehouseBeth kicks Uncle Terry out of the house after his well-intentioned project yields damage to the McKenna home. With a bedroom damaged and the entire family unraveling around him, Wyatt wonders if he might be better off alone.TV-Y7CC30minMar 29, 2018
The Dangerous Book for Boys
★ 6.0/1020181 season6 episodesCanceled
The story of a middle-class family coping with the sudden passing of their beloved patriarch Patrick, a whimsical inventor who touched the lives of all who knew him. Devastated, his family finds hope in a guide book he created for his sons.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Greg Mottola, Bryan Cranston
- Studio
- Moonshot Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television
Maturity rating
TV-Y7Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
