The Willis Clan
Raising 12 children is a daunting task for any parent, but raising them to become accomplished dancers and musicians is nothing short of amazing. For Toby and Brenda Willis, every day is full of challenges as they juggle their children's music performances, dance competitions, wrestling tournaments, home schooling, and chores. On their remote farm in the hills of Tennessee, this super-sized family pulls off more in one day than most families can in a week.
- 2011-2013
- 1 season
- Great American Country
- Reality
Raising 12 children is a daunting task for any parent, but raising them to become accomplished dancers and musicians is nothing short of amazing. For Toby and Brenda Willis, every day is full of challenges as they juggle their children's music performances, dance competitions, wrestling tournaments, home schooling, and chores. On their remote farm in the hills of Tennessee, this super-sized family pulls off more in one day than most families can in a week.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2011 - 2013
Episode 0
Pilot
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
On a remote farm in the hills of Tennessee, Toby and Brenda Willis are raising their supersized family to have supersized talent. In between home schooling, hunting, horses and sports, their 12 children somehow manage to write and record songs, choreograph dance routines, make their own costumes and perform to crowds across the country. The Willis children have won regional and national dance titles and placed in world competitions for both music and dance. Their extraordinary talents aren't limited to the stage...the boys have also won state titles in all forms of wrestling. Obviously, this is a family who works hard to achieve their goals...and then supersede them. In this pilot episode of "The Willis Clan", four of the children (Jen, Jeremiah, Jasmine & Jackson) are preparing for a major dance competition in Tampa, FL that is only days away. Problem is...the older ones (Jen & Jair) aren't ready. Their parents, Toby and Brenda, devise a plan that requires the kids to write and record a brand new song ...and that means their long rehearsed dance routine has to change as well! Stress sets in, but life still goes on in the Willis home as a young man interested in dating Jessica (the oldest child) stops by. Michael, the young suitor, is suddenly faced with the challenge of wrestling her dad, Toby...a requirement of anyone interested in dating his daughters. Meanwhile, the younger ones (Jas and Jackson) prepare for their DANCE routine in Tampa. The Willis Clan is about to face their toughest challenge yet. Question is, can they conquer a feat some would deem impossible? One might say...where there's a Willis there's a way, but this may be the time that proves otherwise.
Episode 1
The Willis Way
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
During this chaotic episode of the Willis Clan, the Willis Band prepares for a big gig they have in Nashville. On the day of the gig, everything goes wrong. Jennifer's retainer breaks, the car gets a flat tire and they are running extremely late. However, the family pulls through and puts on a good performance for their audience and the big A&R record label guys that came to watch them.
Episode 2
May the Force Be with You
Thu, Jul 4, 2013
Jedi and Jackson try to earn a spot in the state finals for wrestling.
Episode 3
The Three R's Are Just the Start
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
Music executives arrive to hear the family perform live in their home.
Episode 4
Roots
Thu, Jul 18, 2013
The family trains for the World Irish Dancing Championship in Boston.
Episode 5
Survival of the Fittest
Thu, Jul 25, 2013
Toby and Brenda host a Sunday barbecue with neighbors and fellow musicians as part of their quest to form a like-minded community. Later, the family complete a demo record for a music producer in Nashville.
Episode 6
Go Big or Go Home
Thu, Aug 1, 2013
A university tour exposes the older Willis children to the differences between undergraduate life vs. home schooling. Meanwhile, the family produce their own high-budget Hollywood-style music video to present to Nashville music executives.