Dad is a fictional character portrayed by David Roberts in the TV series Please Like Me.
They appear in 27 episodes out of a total of 32 aired and have accumulated 2866 positive votes.
The character of Dad is mainly associated with Josh, Mae and Mum.
Episodes27
Rhubarb and Custard
episode S1.E1 august 2013Josh's world is thrown into chaos after being dumped by his girlfriend, meeting a very good looking man, and having to care for his fragile mother.- 25min
French Toast
episode S1.E2 february 2013Josh's dad, Alan, is so convinced that he's responsible for his ex-wife’s predicament that he insists on dropping his younger girlfriend Mae at the corner store before visiting Josh at the family home, in case he upsets Rose.- 25min
Portuguese Custard Tarts
episode S1.E3 march 2013Josh is off to church after God-fearing Aunty Peg catches him making out, and things are hotting up between best friend Tom and ex-girlfriend Claire.- 25min
All You Can Eat
episode S1.E4 march 2013Josh has decided that Geoffrey is just too intense for him and has broken up with him. Meanwhile, Rose has decided she wants to try online dating. With some tips from Josh, it doesn't take her long to land a date.- 25min
Spanish Eggs
episode S1.E5 march 2013Rose confronts Alan about his younger girlfriend, Mae - which sparks a heated argument. Geoffrey surprises Josh with tickets for the footy. Josh tries to be polite and involved, but it's clear that he is out of his depth.- 25min
Horrible Sandwiches
episode S1.E6 march 2013Josh's 21st birthday is lost among preparations for a funeral.- 25min
Milk
episode S2.E1 august 2014Josh attempts babysitting his new sister and charming his new housemate. As his house fills with semi-clothed twentysomethings and drunk, wary parents, Mum arrives with a sobering surprise.- 25min
Parmigiana
episode S2.E3 august 2014Josh is in a tizz as he prepares for a surprise date with Geoffrey; Arnold checks into mum's hospital; dad and Mae panic over Grace's poo, and Tom finds himself in a bizarre love triangle.- 25min
Gang Keow Wan
episode S2.E4 september 2014Niamh finds out about Jenny, Hannah joins a choir, Mum gets some shattering news, and Josh has a disastrous date, before an accident brings a car trip with Patrick to an unexpected end.- 25min
Sausage Sizzle
episode S2.E5 september 2014A plumbing misadventure leaves Josh short of cash. Claire returns home. Mum and Ginger have a fight and Jenny's school play provides a backdrop for romance and humiliation.- 25min
Lapin a La Cocotte
episode S2.E6 september 2014Patrick stomps on Josh's heart. A funeral leads to a disturbing encounter for Tom and Josh takes the psych patients on a trip to the zoo.- 25min
Truffled Mac and Cheese
episode S2.E8 september 2014Patrick moves out. Tom eats Josh's truffled mac and cheese, so Josh barricades him in his room all day. Arnold reveals something personal to Josh. Dad forces Josh to find a job.- 25min
Skinny Latte
episode S2.E9 october 2014At Josh's first day on the job, tempers rise. Dad tells Josh he wants to propose to Mae. Arnold's psychiatrist insists Josh and Arnold can only go on a 'safe date'. Complications ensue.- 25min
Margherita
episode S2.E10 october 2014Josh and Arnold go clubbing and run into an out-of-it Patrick. Tom orders a prostitute, Arnold has an anxiety attack, and Dad finally proposes to Mae.- 25min
Eggplant
episode S3.E1 october 2015Josh is surprised to find he’s living in a romcom. Despite grand romantic gestures, elaborate dates and barely edible vegetarian meals, he still can’t seem to win Arnold over, even with the help of his friends and family.- 25min
Simple Carbohydrates
episode S3.E2 october 2015Bread causes friction between Josh and Tom. Arnold workshops his plan to come out to his parents. Mae and Dad have their biggest fight yet. Sick of staying at home, Mum and Hannah have a big night out.- 25min
Croquembouche
episode S3.E3 october 2015At Arnold's birthday party, Josh, Tom and Hannah finally meet Arnold's rich and charming parents, but Arnold's coming out announcement doesn't go as planned. Dad tries to deal with Mae's revelation.- 25min
Natural Spring Water
episode S3.E4 november 2015Josh, Tom and Arnold have a night to remember as they experiment with drugs, head to a nightclub, meet the intriguing Ella and end up spending a long and surprising night in hospital.- 25min
Pancakes with Faces
episode S3.E6 november 2015As Tom and Ella make a nervous trip to the dentist, Josh and Claire have to deal with a decision that makes them realise they're growing up fast. Mum plots revenge when she learns Stuart is still seeing his wife.- 25min
Amoxicillin
episode S3.E8 december 2015Josh agrees to visit Ben in hospital before his brain surgery, but keeps it a secret from Arnold. Tom discovers he has chlamydia and goes to ridiculous lengths to try and treat Ella without losing her.- 25min
Champagne
episode S3.E9 december 2015Josh, Tom, Claire, Ella and Arnold find themselves stuck in the cabin of a giant observation wheel with only jealousy, tension, secrets and champagne to keep them company.- 25min
Christmas Trifle
episode S3.E10 december 2015Christmas orphans Tom, Arnold, Ella, Claire and Hannah gather around the table at Josh's for a festive lunch. But warm punch and a vomiting John set the tone for a Christmas they'll never forget.- 25min
Babaganoush
episode S4.E1 november 2016A threesome goes wrong, teddy bears' lives are threatened, a lovers' tiff makes a family barbecue awkward, and a revelation over a chocolate quinoa slice makes Josh realise he's had it up to here with things.- 25min
Beluga Caviar
episode S4.E3 november 2016Josh is single and ready to mingle, but a string of dating disasters has him wondering if it's all worth it. Meanwhile, Hannah has taken up boxing, while Mum seems to have taken up fighting - with anyone about anything.- 25min
Degustation
episode S4.E4 november 2016Josh takes his divorced Mum and Dad to a cutting edge degustation dinner. As they work their way through fifteen delicious and intimidating courses, wine is consumed, emotions run high and secrets are spilled.- 25min
Burrito Bowl
episode S4.E5 december 2016Josh reconnects with his first boyfriend, Geoffrey, who shows Josh some surprising new tricks. As Dad gets excited about a low-carb diet, Ella has a health scare. She encounters an extremely hot doctor making Tom jealous.- 25min
Souvlaki
episode S4.E6 december 2016It's the end of an era as Josh, Tom and Ella move out of their share house and find domestic bliss is hard to come by. Josh confronts Claire and weighs up whether a pasta maker or a therapist will best solve his problems.- 25min
- Rhubarb and Custard
- French Toast
- Portuguese Custard Tarts
- All You Can Eat
- Spanish Eggs
- Horrible Sandwiches
- Milk
- Parmigiana
- Gang Keow Wan
- Sausage Sizzle
- Lapin a La Cocotte
- Truffled Mac and Cheese
- Skinny Latte
- Margherita
- Eggplant
- Simple Carbohydrates
- Croquembouche
- Natural Spring Water
- Pancakes with Faces
- Amoxicillin
- Champagne
- Christmas Trifle
- Babaganoush
- Beluga Caviar
- Degustation
- Burrito Bowl
- Souvlaki
Best moments10
- Bread causes friction between Josh and Tom. Arnold workshops his plan to come out to his parents. Mae and Dad have their biggest fight yet. Sick of staying at home, Mum and Hannah have a big night out.
- 25min
- Josh, Tom and Arnold have a night to remember as they experiment with drugs, head to a nightclub, meet the intriguing Ella and end up spending a long and surprising night in hospital.
- 25min
- Josh takes his divorced Mum and Dad to a cutting edge degustation dinner. As they work their way through fifteen delicious and intimidating courses, wine is consumed, emotions run high and secrets are spilled.
- 25min
- At Arnold's birthday party, Josh, Tom and Hannah finally meet Arnold's rich and charming parents, but Arnold's coming out announcement doesn't go as planned. Dad tries to deal with Mae's revelation.
- 25min
- It's the end of an era as Josh, Tom and Ella move out of their share house and find domestic bliss is hard to come by. Josh confronts Claire and weighs up whether a pasta maker or a therapist will best solve his problems.
- 25min
- Josh agrees to visit Ben in hospital before his brain surgery, but keeps it a secret from Arnold. Tom discovers he has chlamydia and goes to ridiculous lengths to try and treat Ella without losing her.
- 25min
- Josh is surprised to find he’s living in a romcom. Despite grand romantic gestures, elaborate dates and barely edible vegetarian meals, he still can’t seem to win Arnold over, even with the help of his friends and family.
- 25min
- Josh reconnects with his first boyfriend, Geoffrey, who shows Josh some surprising new tricks. As Dad gets excited about a low-carb diet, Ella has a health scare. She encounters an extremely hot doctor making Tom jealous.
- 25min
- Josh is single and ready to mingle, but a string of dating disasters has him wondering if it's all worth it. Meanwhile, Hannah has taken up boxing, while Mum seems to have taken up fighting - with anyone about anything.
- 25min
- A threesome goes wrong, teddy bears' lives are threatened, a lovers' tiff makes a family barbecue awkward, and a revelation over a chocolate quinoa slice makes Josh realise he's had it up to here with things.
- 25min
- Simple Carbohydrates
- Natural Spring Water
- Degustation
- Croquembouche
- Souvlaki
- Amoxicillin
- Eggplant
- Burrito Bowl
- Beluga Caviar
- Babaganoush