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The Parent Test - Episode Guide

Season 1

Which Way is the Right Way?

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2022

Which Way is the Right Way?

Families take on the "high dive challenge" and the "yes day challenge."

Stranger Danger

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2023

Stranger Danger

Families take on the Fine Dining Challenge and the Home Alone Challenge; parents help their kids adapt to unfamiliar situations; the kids are met with an unexpected visitor.

You Have to Make a Superhuman

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2023

You Have to Make a Superhuman

Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parenting styles take front and center; the parents cope with their own anxiety when they are forced to relinquish control to their kids.

Bubble Wrapped Children

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2023

Bubble Wrapped Children

Strict, high achievement, free range and negotiation parents remain in the hot seat and brave challenges; the families also weigh in on the hot button topic of spanking.

Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2023

Every Parent's Worst Nightmare

Disciplined, traditional, child-led and helicopter parents take the spotlight as their families face the Unexpected Pick-Up and Driving Me Crazy challenges.

The Semi-Finals Begin

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2023

The Semi-Finals Begin

Intensive, new age and natural families face the Kid in a Candy Store and No Escape Room challenges.

Limits & Boundaries

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2023

Limits & Boundaries

Strict, high achievement and free-range families return to the hot seat for a new set of challenges that tests the kids' abilities to function without their parents.

It's All About Respect

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2023

It's All About Respect

Disciplined, traditional and child-led parenting styles take center stage; kids decide how their parents dress for a professional photo shoot; families must face fear and frustration when they are trapped in a seemingly endless maze.

America's Most Effective Parenting Style

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2023

America's Most Effective Parenting Style

The final two challenges of the season tackle some of the biggest obstacles families face; kids are observed while seeing someone else being bullied; one family takes home the title of the "Most Effective Parenting Style."

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