The Dostal Family

The Dostal Family is the sixth episode of Season 4 of the American Supernanny show.

Episode summary
Jo visits the Dostal Family in Wesley Chapel, Florida where Bill (44) & Brenda (38) have two children: 5-year-old son Zachary and 3-year-old daughter Erin.

While Erin is the angelic chatterbox, Zach’s behavior is aggressive. He would scratch his mom and terrorize his little sister,

Jo is quick to realize that the reason for Zach acting is because of his parents' issues with each other.

Bill blames Brenda for the way Zachary is acting while Brenda doesn't trust Bill to control his anger and aggression when he deals with the kids. Because of their issues, the communication between them has shut down.

Brenda worries that their marriage could be on the line if they don't get help. Can Jo help the Dostals out and teach them how to control their son's behavior?

Behind the scenes
This episode was filmed in September 2007.

Trivia

 * In 2022, Zach is now 20 and Erin is now 18.
 * Erin is graduating high school this year.

Family members

 * Bill Dostal, 44
 * Brenda Dostal, 38
 * Zachary, 5 (Born May 6, 2002)
 * Erin, 3 (Born July 16, 2004)

Events Post-Episode

 * Zachary was diagnosed with ADHD.
 * Brenda and Bill divorced.
 * Brenda remarried in 2021, her last name is now McNaughton.