TV series · 2010 · CBS
Is $#*! My Dad Says based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. $#*! My Dad Says is based on the book Shit My Dad Says by Justin Halpern (2009).
The TV series premiered in 2010 on CBS.
The book behind $#*! My Dad Says
Shit My Dad Says
by Justin Halpern · first published 2009
Common questions
Is $#*! My Dad Says based on a book?
Yes. $#*! My Dad Says is based on the book Shit My Dad Says by Justin Halpern (2009).
Who wrote the book $#*! My Dad Says is based on?
Shit My Dad Says was written by Justin Halpern and first published in 2009.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Shit My Dad Says before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.