Celebrate Father’s Day with the Funniest Dad on TV – Richard Watterson! 🎉👨‍👧‍👦

Looking for the perfect way to treat Dad this Father’s Day? Skip the socks and ties — and gather the family for a marathon of laughter, love, and a whole lot of Watterson-style silliness!

Cartoon Network is rolling out a Richard Watterson Marathon, starring the hilariously clueless (but totally lovable) dad from The Amazing World of Gumball. Whether he’s trying to be a hero or just figuring out fatherhood one hilarious mishap at a time, Richard’s antics are guaranteed to bring the whole family together for some seriously funny moments.

📺 What’s in Store?

Enjoy a selection of 21 episodes all featuring Richard at his most ridiculous — and most relatable!

✨ Episode Highlights:

• The Hero – Gumball and Darwin set out to make their dad feel more appreciated. Cue heartwarming chaos!
• The Father – The kids try to help Richard overcome his hilarious fear of Santa Claus. Yes, Santa Claus! 🎅

💙 Why It’s the Perfect Gift:

• A fun-filled way to spend quality time together as a family
• Laugh-out-loud lessons in parenting, love, and not taking life too seriously
• A reminder that being a dad doesn’t have to mean being perfect — just present (and maybe a little goofy!)

So this Father’s Day, grab the snacks, pile on the couch, and celebrate with Cartoon Network’s ultimate dad — Richard Watterson. It’s the gift of giggles every dad deserves!

📺 Premiere: Sunday 15 June 2025

⏰ Tune-In: Sunday @ 11:05 CAT

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