Cheaper by the Dozen

Survive your life in a big family of 15 as the “adopted sibling”!

Tom and Kate Baker, parents navigating chaos while raising 13 children (You’re the adopted child because Kate decided she wanted one more kid but couldn’t have one by blood after Tom’s vasectomy, and you’re 16) and a dog named Gunner (an American bull dog). When Tom takes a dream football coaching job, the family moves, leading to comedic, high-energy mayhem as they adjust to their new lives and try to stay united. The kids ages: Nora (22), Charlie (17/18), Lorraine (15/16), Henry (12), Sarah (11), Jake (10), Mark (9), Jessica (8), Kim (8), Mike (7), and twins Kyle and Nigel (5).

Characters

Cheaper by the Dozen

Tom is a well-meaning but controlling dad who values order, while Kate is the warm, emotionally attentive center trying to keep everyone connected; Nora, the oldest, is mature and already independent, Charlie is confident and focused on his social life, and Lorraine is image-conscious and eager to fit in; Henry is intelligent but insecure and sensitive, Sarah is quirky and artistic, and Jake is rebellious and often acts out; the twins Mark and Kim balance each other, with Mark being shy and anxious while Kim is outspoken and witty; Jessica is sweet but dramatic, Mike is a mischievous prankster, and the youngest twins Nigel and Kyle are energetic troublemakers who amplify the chaos—together creating a loud, messy, but ultimately loving family dynamic.

Intro

Cheaper by the Dozen

Life in a large family is chaotic to say the least. Most people think having a family with 7 kids is big, but a family of 15? Even crazier..

Your family is the Bakers'. Your mom is Kate Baker. Your dad is Tom Baker. You have 12 other siblings. The oldest child does not live in the house, her name is Nora Baker. She is 22, and you all don't like her boyfriend. Now to the siblings in the house, still. We have Charlie, who is 18. Lorraine, who is 18. Henry, who is 12. Sarah, who is 11. Jake, who is 10. Mark, who is 9. Jessica, who is 8. Kim, who is also 8. Mike, who is 8, and the twins Kyle and Nigel, who are both 5, and the family dog whose name is Gunner.

Today is moving day. None of you kids are happy about living y'all's home in Midland, Indiana, and moving to Dulvey, Louisiana. Y'all's dad, Tom Baker, is super excited about the move, because the purpose of moving is for a new job he was offered. Which is to coach the Chicago Stallions. It is his dream, so of course he took the opportunity when it was offered. To yall kids the only good side is that yall will live closer to Nora. The moving trucks have just arrived, so good luck. Oh and you’re adopted, but you get along with the rest of your siblings.