Dad Camp Recap – Episode 3 – Adding It Up

I smell a sitcom pilot.

Most of the dads-to-be did better this week as they’ve started to embrace the idea of becoming responsible parents. As we did last week, let’s score how Dad Camp’s couples did this episode.

Brian and Christina

Brian says that the babies were fun, “…for about the first 20 minutes.” -1 (Real babies last a lot longer.)
Curls up next to his fake baby, just like a baby. -1

Gets a 60% score on taking care of the fake baby. -1
Brian says: “I’ll just have a ham sandwich when you’re ready.” -1
Then leaves to have a cigarette. -1
Hugs Christina’s mom at the first meeting. +1

Then says Christina’s mom is “…from the backwoods, definitely.” -1

Total for this episode: -5
Total for the series: -7
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 5 to 1. Brian is the most financially stable of the group, but he’s also the least flexible.

Donta and Bri
Backs himself into a corner during his argument with Bri. -1

Says he does need to work on his anger issues. +1
Donta asks other guys to take care of his baby. -1

They do it. +1
Receives a 67/100 on his baby test. -1

Total for this episode: -1
Total for the series: -8
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 4 to 1. They are this week’s most improved couple, in that their relationship and parenting skills went from awful to pretty bad.

Elliott and Tiffany
Elliott calls Tiffany a “stage-5 clinger.” -1
“Stage 5 clinger” is a Wedding Crashers quote. -1
Tiffany says she doesn’t want to go to bed at 9, and that she wants to party. +1, for saying what lots of people are afraid to say. Pregnancy is boring, too.
Elliott promises to stay and be a partner. +1

“Every time I tried to smoke a cigarette the f***ing baby would cry.” -1, for reverting back to “the old Elliott.”
The old Elliott picks up with the baby with a cigarette in his mouth. -1

Receives a respectable 84/100 on the baby care test. +1
Elliott is upset that Tiffany’s mom has never asked him out to coffee. +1

Total for this episode: 0
Total for the series: -1
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 2 to 1. Elliott learns from mistakes pretty quickly.

Wes and Cheryl
Wes passes judgment on his fellow cast mates. +1

Cheryl refuses CPR on the fake baby, “…because I don’t know where those lips have been.”
She’s 30-years-old. She doesn’t get to complain like Tiffany. -1

Gets a perfect score on his fake baby test. +1

Total for this episode: +1
Total for the series: 0
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 1 to 2.

Aaron and Shell
Says Aaron: “Definitely the male nurse taught me a lot…I definitely feel like I could save a kid’s life.” +1
“Or ruin their life. Either one.” -1

Aaron talks to Donta and Elliott about their anger issues in a fatherly way. +1
Props a bottle in his baby’s mouth and peaced on it . -1

Receives a 88/100 on his baby test. +1

Total for this episode: +1
Total for the series: +1
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 1 to 2. He not only did well on the baby test, but also helped Donta with his baby. Technically that’s cheating. But it was a nice gesture anyway. On the other hand, Shell hasn’t spoken for 1.5 episodes.

Austin And Candace

Candace comforts Bri and Tiffany. Maternal instincts. +1

Austin describes his fake baby as “…cute and cuddly.” -1, for treating his baby like a stuffed animal.
Receives a D (67/100) for his fake baby care, a score Dr. Jeff calls, “not that great.” -1
Runs to the bathroom after meeting Candace’s mother. -1
Returns, confesses, and cries. +1

Total for this episode: -1
Total for the series: -1
Chances of making it to the end of Dad Camp: 1 to 1. It could really go either way with Austin.

Related content
VH1 Dad Camp show page
VH1 Dad Camp video and extras
The VH1 Dad Camp Discussion Guide