My Wife and Kids

Season 5 - My Wife and Kids

• Season 5 Episode 25: The 'V' Story (2005) Because the kids are almost grown up, Jay insists that reluctant Michael get a vasectomy.
• Season 5 Episode 24: RV Dreams (2005) Next on: Friday 17th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family The family go on a road trip from Connecticut to the Grand Canyon, but things don't go smoothly
• Season 5 Episode 23: Michael Sells the Business (2005) Next on: Friday 17th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Michael and Jay get a lucrative offer from a large company; Kady and Claire bicker over who gets to spend more time in the bathroom.
• Season 5 Episode 22: Graduation Day (2005) Next on: Thursday 16th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Despite Michael's effort to make Jay's college graduation a memorable occasion, everything that could go wrong does.
• Season 5 Episode 21: Jr.'s Cartoon (2005) Next on: Wednesday 15th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Jnr submits a cartoon in a competition and wins first prize, so Michael takes him to meet ABC executives to try to get his talent noticed
• Season 5 Episode 20: Michael's Sandwich (2005) Next on: Thursday 16th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family The family's antics delay Michael from getting to the airport and, when he arrives, the sandwich he spent all day making is scrutinised suspiciously by security guards
• Season 5 Episode 19: Celibacy (2005) Next on: Wednesday 15th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Michael is reluctant to go along with Jay's plan to improve their love life, since it requires six months of abstinence.
• Season 5 Episode 18: Michael Joins a Gym (2005) Next on: Tuesday 14th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family When Michael finds he cannot fit into an old pair of jeans, he asks an old friend to help him get back in shape.
• Season 5 Episode 17: The Remodel (2005) Next on: Tuesday 14th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Jay worries about the state of the garage, and asks Michael to have it refurbished, but he finds the cost of a contractor too expensive so takes on the job himself
• Season 5 Episode 16: The Bahamas - Part Two (2005) Next on: Monday 13th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Michael and Jay find themselves stranded on an island as the tide rises, and the only person who can help them is Michael's annoying golf buddy (David Alan Grier).
• Season 5 Episode 15: The Bahamas - Part One (2005) Next on: Monday 13th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Michael is hoping for some time for himself when they arrive at the resort, but his golf buddy (David Alan Grier) shows up and insists they spend time together, forcing Michael to go to great lengths to get away.
• Season 5 Episode 14: Silence Is Golden (2005) Next on: Friday 10th October 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Michael reluctantly accompanies Jay on a meditation weekend, where he has trouble following the rule of silence.
• Season 5 Episode 13: Sweetheart's Day (2005) Next on: Friday 10th October 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Jay insists that Michael buy her a gift for Sweetheart's Day, so he decides to base the price of her gift on her attitude towards him.
• Season 5 Episode 12: Study Buddy (2005) Next on: Tomorrow at 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Michael feels neglected when Jay spends a lot of time studying, so he decides to tutor her, with less-than-stellar results.
• Season 5 Episode 11: They Call Me El Foosay (2005) Next on: Tomorrow at 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Jr. becomes obnoxious about winning after Vanessa buys him a foosball game, prompting Michael to try to teach him a lesson about being a good winner.
• Season 5 Episode 10: Careful What You Wish For (2005) Next on: Today at 3:30pm PDT - ABC Family Jay is envious of the attention that she sees newlywed Vanessa getting from Jr., and she wishes that Michael would act the same way toward her.
• Season 5 Episode 9: The Wedding (2004) Next on: Today at 3:00pm PDT - ABC Family Jr. and Vanessa plan their wedding, but they quickly realize that a compromise must be made in order to bring their two families together.
• Season 5 Episode 8: The Return of Bobby Shaw (2004) Next on: Tuesday 14th October 2:00pm PDT - WPIX (CW) Jr. enrolls in the 'Rapacademy' and signs a shady contract with Michael's arch-enemy, Bobby Shaw, that he must get out of.
• Season 5 Episode 7: Restaurant Wars (2004) Next on: Monday 13th October 2:00pm PDT - WPIX (CW) Michael gets involved in Jay's soul-food restaurant when the Hoos, owners of the Chinese restaurant across the street, try to put her out of business.
• Season 5 Episode 6: The Proposal (2004) Next on: Saturday 11th October 9:00am PDT - WPIX (CW) A karaoke competition between Michael and Jay and numerous other interruptions prevent Jr. from finally proposing to Vanessa.
• Season 5 Episode 5: Pokerface (2004) Next on: Friday 10th October 2:00pm PDT - WPIX (CW) Michael tells Jr. to spend some time away from Vanessa and the baby, but his advice backfires when Jr. invites Jay to the all-male poker game.
• Season 5 Episode 4: The Fellowship of the Baby (2004) Next on: Tomorrow at 2:00pm PDT - WPIX (CW) Junior is deceived into thinking his baby brother has magical powers that will increase the knowledge of anyone who holds him
• Season 5 Episode 3: Childcare Class (2004) After Michael fails a child-care course for grandparents, Vanessa and Jr. refuse to let him baby-sit his grandchild.
• Season 5 Episode 2: Resolutions Michael is deemed unfit to babysit after he fails a grandparenting course
• Season 5 Episode 1: Fantasy Camp (2004) Michael can't concentrate on anything else after he learns he is going to Michael Jordan's fantasy basketball camp in Las Vegas; a scheduling mix-up forces Michael to get creative to be able to play with his idol.

Season 4 - My Wife and Kids

• Season 4 Episode 30: The Baby - Part Two (2004) Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home, with the help of Summer Breeze, a midwife whose natural childbirth methods include the whole family's participation.
• Season 4 Episode 29: The Baby - Part One (2004) Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home, with the help of Summer Breeze (Kelly Coffield), a midwife whose natural childbirth methods include the whole family's participation.
• Season 4 Episode 28: What Do You Know? (2004) The family play a game which shows them exactly how much they know about each other. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 27: Hand Model (2004) Michael's hands are chosen to appear in an advertising campaign, while Franklin feels threatened by Kady's growing friendship with Rachel and tries to drive a wedge between them. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 26: The Maid (2004) Michael hires super-efficient maid Mrs Hopkins to look after the family, but when she gradually takes over the entire household, Jay is left feeling surplus to requirements
• Season 4 Episode 25: The Director (2004) Michael's determination to tape an important basketball game prompts him to accidentally record over a home video of baby Kady's first steps - which happens to be one of Jay's most cherished possessions. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 24: Romantic Night (2004) Michael plans a romantic evening with Jay at an exclusive hotel, but Junior mistakenly cancels the reservation, forcing them to stay at home - where a disaster in the kitchen almost causes the house to burn down. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 23: Calvin Goes to Work (2004) Michael reluctantly hires Vanessa's dad, Calvin, but his work ethic leaves Michael searching for a way to fire him; Claire gets Franklin to help her with a science paper.
• Season 4 Episode 22: Calvin Comes to Stay (2004) When Vanessa's father, Calvin, is kicked out by his wife and comes to stay with the Kyles, Michael must devise a plan to make him return home.
• Season 4 Episode 21: Empty Nest - Part Two (2004) Part two of two. Michael and Jay look back and reminisce about the good times they've shared together
• Season 4 Episode 20: Empty Nest - Part One (2004) Michael and Jay have the house to themselves for once, and use the occasion as an excuse to reminisce about the good times they've had with their children and friends. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 4 Episode 19: Outbreak Monkey (2004) Michael takes extreme measures to ensure he doesn't catch the flu from his ailing family - including spraying them with disinfectant and using a 10ft extending grabber to hand Jay her orange juice. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 18: Illegal Smile (2004) Michael has an anti-wrinkle injection, but it has the unfortunate side-effect of leaving his mouth twisted into a permanent smile - which soon gets him into trouble. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 17: The Anniversary Present (2004) Michael and Jay try to hide their disappointment with their anniversary gifts; Claire hopes to prepare a gourmet dinner for her parents.
• Season 4 Episode 16: Junior Sells his Car (2004) Part two of two. Junior finally restores his beloved car, a gas-guzzling 1964 Impala - then surprises everyone by selling it so that he and Vanessa will have more money to lavish on their new baby. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 15: Candy Wars (2004) Michael agrees to help Kady sell chocolate to raise money for her school. However, he takes the challenge too seriously and spoils her fun by clashing with the father of another child
• Season 4 Episode 14: Moving on Out (2004) Junior grows tired of living in the garage and decides to look for a place of his own, helped by John - who is forced to dress up and pose as his grandmother in a desperate bid to fool a pushy estate agent
• Season 4 Episode 13: Of Mice and Man (2003) When Jay finds mouse droppings, she demands that Michael hire an exterminator, but Michael is determined to handle it himself; Claire accidentally runs over a squirrel while driving home.
• Season 4 Episode 12: The Lady Is Not a Tramp (2003) Michael is aghast to find condoms in Claire's rucksack, and immediately jumps to the wrong conclusion. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 4 Episode 11: Michael's Band (2003) Michael agrees to sit in on keyboards with old friend and former bandmate Johnny 'Saxophone' Watson, only to find his musical skills have started to get a little rusty through disuse. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 10: While Out (2003) Claire throws a party while Michael and Jay are out - but someone spikes the punch, prompting a drunken Tony to fulfil a lifelong fantasy and streak down the street. American sitcom starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 9: Ultrasound (2003) Vanessa and Jr. prepare for their first ultrasound and the grandparents-to-be go to extremes to find out the sex of the baby; Franklin is worried that Kady will dump him for Willie K.
• Season 4 Episode 8: Marathon (2003) Jay tries to get in shape for a marathon but Michael thinks he can do it without training. Meanwhile, Tony asks Claire to dress down in an effort to lessen her allure. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 7: The Funeral (2003) The Kyles perform an act of charity by attending the funeral of an old lady they have never met - but unfortunately, Kady is asked to kiss the corpse goodbye and Jay is press-ganged into singing her favourite R'n'B song
• Season 4 Episode 6: He's Having a Baby (2003) Michael decides to test Junior's suitability for imminent fatherhood - by challenging him to look after a water-filled balloon for an entire week without bursting it. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 5: Meet the Parents (2003) Vanessa's parents visit the Kyles to discuss the baby, but Michael is outraged by what he sees as their unreasonable demands and feels compelled to stand up for himself. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 4 Episode 4: Jay Goes to School (2003) Jay decides to do something new in her life by studying psychology at college, but Michael opposes the idea
• Season 4 Episode 3: Junior Executive (2003) Michael tries to teach Junior the ins and outs of the family business, but finds him an unwilling pupil. Meanwhile, Claire arranges a secret date with someone she met over the Internet
• Season 4 Episode 2: The Sweet Hairafter (2003) Michael begins taking pills guaranteed to cure baldness - but unfortunately they cause his hair to grow in unusual striped patterns. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 4 Episode 1: From Dummy to Daddy (2003) Michael is shocked to learn Junior is going to be a father, and reluctantly gives him a job - only to sack him on his first day for turning up late and being generally unsatisfactory

Season 3 - My Wife and Kids

• Season 3 Episode 27: Graduation - Part Two (2003) Part two of two. Junior finally graduates, prompting proud parents Michael and Jay to reward him with an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan - which they also see as a way of ruining his plans to move in with Vanessa
• Season 3 Episode 26: Graduation - Part One (2003) Part one of two. As the day of Junior's graduation approaches, he shocks the family by announcing he wants to go to college. Michael decides to help him make a good impression at the induction - but resorts to offering the interviewer a bribe
• Season 3 Episode 25: Not So Hostile Takeover (2003) American family sitcom about a father who stays at home and looks after the kids while their mother goes out to work. Starring Damon Wayans
• Season 3 Episode 24: The Big Bang Theory (2003) Claire reveals that she and Tony are planning to have sex - much to the dismay of Michael and Jay, who frantically try to change their minds before it's too late
• Season 3 Episode 23: Tee for Too Many (2003) Jay tries to spend more time with Michael by watching him play golf. Meanwhile, Junior asks Franklin for help with a college application - but ends up cheating
• Season 3 Episode 22: Sharon's Picture (2003) Jay is dismayed to discover Michael still carries a photograph of an attractive former girlfriend in his wallet, and demands an explanation. Meanwhile, Franklin finds it hard to admit that Aretha is actually a very talented singer
• Season 3 Episode 21: Claire's Permit (2003) Claire gets her learner driver's licence, but Michael is still reluctant to let her get behind the wheel
• Season 3 Episode 20: Here Comes Da Judge (2003) Junior and Claire find a wallet containing $500, and decide to keep it for themselves - but Michael and Jay disapprove, and insist on setting up a family court to decide what's the fate of the cash. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 3 Episode 19: Jury Duty (2003) Michael is recruited for jury service and elected foreman, but tries to get the trial over quickly so he can rush home to watch a marathon showing of the Godfather films on TV. Unfortunately he ends up having to rent the videos instead - and becomes convinced the Mafia are after him
• Season 3 Episode 18: Junior's Risky Business : Part Two (2003) Part two of two. After catching Junior and his girlfriend getting up to no good, Michael and Jay throw him out of the house, and he ends up living in a tent in the back garden until everything has calmed down
• Season 3 Episode 17: Junior's Risky Business : Part One (2003) Part one of two. Jay and Michael return from a night out to find Junior and his new girlfriend Vanessa in a compromising position. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 3 Episode 16: Man of the Year (2003) Michael is disheartened when he does not win the Small Businessman of the Year award.
• Season 3 Episode 15: Blackout (2003) Michael resorts to bribing his family in an effort to get time alone in the house, giving Claire money to go shopping and watch a video with Kady. However, a power cut soon jeopardises his chance for solitude. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 3 Episode 14: Michael's Tribe (2003) Michael goes camping with Kady and her friends, while Clare and Tony plan to sneak out to a rave. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 3 Episode 13: Open Your Heart (2002) Jay attends a couples therapy seminar, but the group cause more problems than they solve. Michael tries to teach Junior the value of money by encouraging him to start his own business - little suspecting he will turn to fraud. Damon Wayans and George O Gore II star
• Season 3 Episode 12: Chairman of the Board (2002) American family sitcom about a father who stays at home and looks after the kids while their mother goes out to work. Starring Damon Wayans
• Season 3 Episode 11: Jay the Artist (2002) Jay decides to become an artist and paints a portrait of Michael based on Michelangelo's David, making him feel inadequate at being constantly compared with such a paragon of physical perfection. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 3 Episode 10: Junior's Dating Dilemma (2002) Michael gives Junior some advice on chatting up girls when he notices his son appears to be self-conscious around women
• Season 3 Episode 9: Sister Story (2002) Michael's sister stays for the weekend and ruins the Kyles' domestic bliss by constantly criticising Jay, making fun of everything, from her weight and cooking to her talent as a singer
• Season 3 Episode 8: The Fighting Kyles (2002) Next on: Friday 17th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) American family sitcom about a father who stays at home and looks after the kids while their mother goes out to work. Starring Damon Wayans
• Season 3 Episode 7: Crouching Mother Hidden Father (2002) Jay volunteers to direct Kady's kindergarten class play, but has to bow out at the last minute - so Michael takes her place and allows the children free rein to take whatever liberties they like with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
• Season 3 Episode 6: Claire's New Boyfriend (2002) Claire is aghast to learn Michael actually approves of her boyfriend Tony, and dumps him on the spot in favour of a nasty piece of work named Jason, who behaves badly and treats women like dirt
• Season 3 Episode 5: Diary of a Mad Teen (2002) Next on: Saturday 18th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) After being let down by Jnr, Michael suggests that he might consider moving out, while Jay finds Claire's secret diary
• Season 3 Episode 4: Samba Story (2002) Next on: Saturday 11th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Jay convinces Michael to spice up their relationship by attending samba lessons with her
• Season 3 Episode 3: The Kyles Go to Hawaii - Part Three (2002) Next on: Thursday 16th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Part three of three. Michael finds out that the family's flight leaves much earlier than he thought, and Junior insists on staying behind with his new love Leilani
• Season 3 Episode 2: The Kyles Go to Hawaii - Part Two (2002) Next on: Wednesday 15th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Part two of three. Michael and Jay go out for a romantic dinner, but both find it hard to resist temptation from members of the opposite sex. Meanwhile, Junior dates a local girl
• Season 3 Episode 1: The Kyles Go to Hawaii - Part One (2002) Next on: Tuesday 14th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Part one of three. The Kyles set off for a family holiday in Hawaii - but instead of booking one flight straight to the island, Michael arranges stopovers in New York, Chicago, Denver and various other cities around the country, ensuring everyone is exhausted by the time they arrive

Season 2 - My Wife and Kids

• Season 2 Episode 29: Anniversary : Part Two (2002) Next on: Friday 10th October 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Part two of two. The Kyles' wedding anniversary arrives, but Michael upsets Jay by deciding to play golf instead of spending the day with her. However, he seems to have a surprise in store. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 2 Episode 28: Anniversary : Part One (2002) Next on: Tomorrow at 1:00am PDT - KWGN (CW) Part one of two. Janet turns down the chance to go to a concert because it clashes with her 15th wedding anniversary, and makes the kids spy on Michael to ensure he's planning something special
• Season 2 Episode 27: Junior Gets His Licence (2002) Michael takes Junior for a driving lesson, but they are stopped by the police who make a shocking discovery
• Season 2 Episode 26: The Bowling Show (2002) The Kyle and Tyler families compete against each other in a bowling tournament, and Junior develops a crush on his opponents' daughter
• Season 2 Episode 25: Make Over (2002) Michael tries to provide a confidence-booster for Jay, who is feeling inadequate following a meeting with a former cheerleader they knew at school. Meanwhile, Junior gets trapped in the girls' locker room. American comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 2 Episode 24: Back Story (2002) The children tease Michael about his age, so he pretends he's injured his back to gain sympathy, and to shame them into being nice to him
• Season 2 Episode 23: Junior Kyle, Boy Genius (2002) Junior takes an IQ test that leaves his parents convinced he is a genius, although his impressive scores turn out to be a mistake. Kady makes career plans and starts exercising her authority round the house
• Season 2 Episode 22: Working Relationship (2002) Michael receives advice from Jnr on how to handle Janet's office persona, while Claire tries to convince Kady that ET isn't as scary as she thinks
• Season 2 Episode 21: Return of the Wall (2002) Kady's soccer team complain that Janet is pushing them too hard, so Michael steps in and replaces her as coach - but his easy-going approach fails to fill them with the will to win
• Season 2 Episode 20: Papa Said Knock You Out (2002) Michael finds his first grey hair and decides to take up boxing to get into shape. Meanwhile, Claire gets ready for her first date with Tony, but Junior mishears their conversation and jumps to the wrong conclusion. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans, Jennifer Nicole Freeman and Andrew McFarlane
• Season 2 Episode 19: Failure to Communicate (2002) Michael's estranged parents drop in for a visit, making him fear their constant bickering will set a bad example to the kids - but his efforts to keep the peace only make things worse. Meanwhile, Janet frets over Junior's determination to have sex with his new girlfriend
• Season 2 Episode 18: Double Date (2002) Claire wants to go on her first date with Tony, but Michael is reluctant to let her, so decides to spy on them in a bid to unmask the suitor as nothing more than a hormone-driven teenager
• Season 2 Episode 17: Table for Too Many - Part Two (2002) Part two of two. Michael endures a disastrous evening at a Japanese restaurant, but consoles himself with the thought that he'll eventually be able to watch the game he recorded before setting off. Unfortunately, he arrives home to find the butler has taped over it
• Season 2 Episode 16: Table for Too Many - Part One (2002) Part one of two. Michael is dragged away from his beloved TV game show to take the family for a meal at a Japanese restaurant - despite his hatred of eating out
• Season 2 Episode 15: Road Trip (2002) The family go on a road trip hoping to learn more about American history - a journey that is ruined by the police, authentic colonial food and Jay's neurosis about her weight. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 2 Episode 14: Get Out (2002) Michael tries to get his notoriously late family dressed and ready for a wedding, but they all have some sort of problem that delays their preparations. Damon Wayans stars
• Season 2 Episode 13: Quality Time (2002) Michael becomes addicted to a video game, making Jay believe he doesn't love her anymore. The pair agree to see a psychiatrist - who proves to be an equally fanatical player
• Season 2 Episode 12: Learning to Earn It (2001) The kids insist on squandering their pocket money, so Michael makes a misguided attempt to teach them how to manage their finances properly
• Season 2 Episode 11: Letting Go (2001) Michael accidentally kills Kady's beloved pet hamster, but doesn't have the heart to confess - and tries to blackmail Claire into taking the blame. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 2 Episode 10: The Whole World is Watching (2001) Jay and Michael enjoy a passionate moment in Junior's room - unaware their every move is being broadcast over the Internet on his new 24-hour webcam. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans
• Season 2 Episode 9: