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Discovering Dad

About the show

A middle school science teacher's secret past as a daring archaeologist drags his kids into a treasure hunt full of danger and family secrets.

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Jess and Corey’s dad was not exactly the adventurous type. At least that’s what they thought until his past caught up with him. Turns out, Dan, the anxious and overprotective middle school science teacher used to be a daring archaeologist and adventurer. Now this fractured, but loving family will have to work together to escape the bad guys, find a hidden treasure and overcome a family curse.

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 5–12
Network
GZM Shows
Format
Best in order
Typical length
27 min
Episodes
16
Seasons
2 seasons

Episodes

16 episodes

  1. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 107

    38 min 9 September 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  2. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 106

    48 min 2 September 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  3. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 105

    48 min 26 August 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  4. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 104

    39 min 19 August 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  5. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 103

    51 min 12 August 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  6. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 102

    35 min 5 August 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  7. GZM Rewind: Discovering Dad | 101

    41 min 29 July 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Discovering Dad. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  8. Swift’s Treasure | 8

    22 min 22 July 2024

    In the thrilling season finale, Grey chases Dan, Jess, and Corey into Swift’s fabled treasure room Will they make it out alive and defeat the curse? Or will Grey’s greed prevail?

  9. The Glowing River | 7

    19 min 15 July 2024

    A confrontation with Grey leaves the family trapped But with ingenuity, teamwork, and a lot of bat poo, they may just squeeze through

  10. The Curse | 6

    27 min 8 July 2024

    A walk down memory lane leads to the discovery of the next clue. But when the family faces a formidable “bully,” they unwittingly alert Grey to their location. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com

  11. Chitty Chitty Clunk Clunk | 5

    15 min 1 July 2024

    As Jess, Corey, and Dan evade Grey and his team, the time comes for Dan to finally tell the truth about their family history

  12. The Natural Bridge | 4

    19 min 24 June 2024

    An old friend of Dan’s comes to the rescue As Grey continues the hunt for Swift’s treasure, Corey is caught between a rock and a hard place

  13. Unexpected Stop in an Unexpected Place | 3

    16 min 17 June 2024

    Dan and Jess race to rescue Corey, but their chase hits some bumpy air Corey is forced to assist Grey with his quest for the treasure

  14. The Glass Hut | 2

    16 min 10 June 2024

    Jess reels from the discovery of her Dad’s prior life as an adventurer, while Corey remains oblivious to the fact he’s been kidnapped Grey offers Dan a trade - his son for a journal containing clues to a legendary treasure

  15. Middle School Science Teacher | 1

    21 min 3 June 2024

    Jess and Corey think their Dad, Dan, is just a mild mannered middle school science teacher. But when sinister characters from Dan’s past suddenly emerge to threaten their family, the kids realize there might be more to their Dad than meets the eye… For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com .

  16. Trailer: Discovering Dad

    1 min 3 May 2024

    A cautious single dad, his rebellious teen daughter and nerdy tween son embark on a thrilling journey full of secret lives, hidden treasure, devious villains and a family curse. Starring Broadway and TV stars, Adam Godley, Christopher Sieber, Alexa Nisenson, and Banks Pierce.

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