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Family takes on a different meaning in this transformative and inspirational new drama when Scott Perry, a loving father of five, has his entire life\u2019s plan thrown into upheaval by an unexpected health scare. He calls on a few of his most trusted friends to step in as back-up dads to help guide and support his growing family \u2013 just in case he ever can\u2019t be there to do it himself. There\u2019s Anthony, Scott\u2019s oldest and most loyal friend; Larry, his tough-love AA sponsee; and Oliver, his dedicated doctor and wife\u2019s dearest friend. Together, they discover that there\u2019s more to being a father than anyone could do alone \u2013 and more to being a family than they ever thought possible. The cast includes Sarah Wayne Callies, Clive Standen, Tom Everett Scott, J. August Richards, Blue Chapman, Emjay Anthony, Michele Weaver, Thalia Tran, Steven Silver and Michael O\u2019Neill. The show is inspired by best-selling author Bruce Feiler\u2019s book \u201cCouncil of Dads.\u201d Tony Phelan & Joan Rater (\u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d) will write and executive produce along with David Gould and Jason Wilborn. Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman (CSI franchise) and KristieAnne Reed (\u201cLucifer,\u201d \u201cCSI: Cyber\u201d) will executive produce. \u201cCouncil of Dads\u201d is produced by Universal Television in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Midwest Livestock Productions. Please visit the official show site at: www.nbc.com/council-of-dads Facebook: /NBCCouncilofDads Twitter: @CouncilofDads Instagram: @NBCCouncilofDads Hashtag: #CouncilofDads