My Wife and Kids Episode Guide

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Episode Guide

My Wife and Kids: Season 5 (2004 - 2005)

My Wife and Kids: Season 4 (2003 - 2004)

My Wife and Kids: Season 3 (2002 - 2003)

  • Season 3 Episode 27: Graduation - Part Two

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Michael is disheartened when he does not win the Small Businessman of the Year award.

  • Season 3 Episode 15: Blackout

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

My Wife and Kids: Season 2 (2001 - 2002)

  • Season 2 Episode 29: Anniversary : Part Two

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    The children tease Michael about his age, so he pretends he has injured his back to gain sympathy, and to shame them into being nice to him

  • Season 2 Episode 23: Junior Kyle, Boy Genius

    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

    Michael receives advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona, while Claire tries to convince Kady that ET is not as scary as she thinks

  • Season 2 Episode 21: Return of the Wall

    Kady's soccer team complains 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

    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

    Michael's estranged parents drop in for a visit, making him fear their constant bickering will set a bad example to the children - 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

    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

    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

    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

    The family goes 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

    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

    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

    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

    Michael accidentally kills Kady's beloved pet hamster, but does not 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

    Jay and Michael enjoy a passionate moment in Junior's room - unaware their every move is being broadcast over the internet via his new 24-hour webcam. American sitcom, starring Damon Wayans

  • Season 2 Episode 9: Jay Gets Fired

    Jay is sacked from her job and initially finds it hard to stay at home all day - until she begins to rediscover the rewards of being a full-time mum. Comedy, starring Tisha Campbell-Martin

  • Season 2 Episode 8: Let Them Eat Pie

    Claire sneakily eats a snack intended for Michael but refuses to own up - so he devises a special punishment to force a confession from the culprit. Unfortunately, it backfires badly and undermines his authority in the household

  • Season 2 Episode 7: Michael's Garden

    Michael reluctantly agrees to have a prostate examination and learns he'll have to undergo further tests. Claire tries to trick Jay into doing her homework, and Kady sends the police on a wild goose chase

  • Season 2 Episode 6: He Heard, She Heard

    Claire is invited to an unsupervised party at Erica's house, but Michael refuses to let her go - much to the dismay of Janet, who thinks he should be more trusting. Damon Wayans stars

  • Season 2 Episode 5: Through Thick and Thin

    Janet returns home, but appears to have piled on the pounds in her absence - much to the dismay of Michael, who is not renowned for his tact and does not know how to tell her she is looking decidedly overweight. Damon Wayans stars

  • Season 2 Episode 4: Perfect Dad

    With Jay still away caring for her mother, the children feel Michael is being too strict and call a family meeting, where they set about describing their ideal father - with surprising results. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans

  • Season 2 Episode 3: No Rules

    Michael decides to let the kids have a rule-free life, but only on one condition - that they do everything for themselves

  • Season 2 Episode 2: Mom's Away - Part Two

    Part two of two. Michael discovers Charmaine is pregnant and thinking of running away from home, so tells her about his experience of being a teenage parent. Meanwhile, Junior catches one of his new friends making advances towards Claire

  • Season 2 Episode 1: Mom's Away - Part One

    Part one of two. Jay goes to help her injured mother recuperate, leaving Michael in charge of the house and kids - who miss their mother and waste no opportunity to behave badly. Damon Wayans stars

My Wife and Kids: Season 1 (2001)

  • Season 1 Episode 11: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

    The death of an acquaintance prompts Michael to start acting out of character, buying a wig and demonstrating his love for the rest of the family in a variety of weird ways. He even shells out for a motorcycle in a misguided effort to live life to its fullest : forcing Janet to allay the kids' fears by assuring them it's just a phase he's going through

  • Season 1 Episode 10: A Little Romance

    Michael fears his relationship with Janet has lost its spark when his brother arrives with a beautiful new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Claire attempts to win a dance contest - but her routine does little to impress her father

  • Season 1 Episode 9: Breaking Up and Breaking It

    Michael and Jay grow concerned about the amount of time Junior is spending in the bathroom and Claire brings home her first boyfriend - only for her father to monopolise him. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin

  • Season 1 Episode 8: He Said, She Said

    Janet urges Michael to stop watching so much TV and spend a little more time with the family, but he is glued to a basketball game and does not pay any attention. Later the roles are reversed, making them realise they have a communication problem

  • Season 1 Episode 7: Snapping and Sniffing

    Junior's family rally round to help him deal with a school bully, but only succeed in making matters worse. Meanwhile, baby Kady develops a strange new habit

  • Season 1 Episode 6: Working It

    Michael hopes to teach Junior the finer points of algebra, so he calls on the services of Danielle - an attractive private tutor. Meanwhile, tension rises between Claire and her mother. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans

  • Season 1 Episode 5: Making the Grade

    Claire is delighted to learn Junior altered an algebra report to make Janet and Michael think he achieved an A instead of an F, and immediately sets out to blackmail him. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans

  • Season 1 Episode 4: Of Breasts and Basketball

    Claire tries to attract boys at school by going shopping for a padded bra, while Michael punishes Junior for subjecting him to a humiliating defeat at basketball. Damon Wayans stars

  • Season 1 Episode 3: The Grassy Knoll

    Kady is disappointed that her big sister Claire doesn't want to spend more time with her, while Michael and Janet are taken aback to learn Junior has been smoking marijuana. Comedy, starring Damon Wayans

  • Season 1 Episode 2: The Truth Hurts

    Janet and Michael fear Junior may have secretly had a tattoo done, but he indignantly denies it - until an unlikely mishap with the family stereo forces him to tell the truth. Damon Wayans stars

  • Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot

    Pilot episode of the American family sitcom about a father whose wife gets an offer to return to work - leaving him to look after his three children. Michael and Janet consider counselling when they can't agree on how much time they should each be spending at home