My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids - ABC

ABC

Series

2001

TVPG

Sitcom

A businessman quests for the perfect “traditional” family in suburban Connecticut while his wife searches for her own path in life.

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2000–2024 Series 5 Seasons133 Episodes

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Saturday, October 18

The Return of Bobby Shaw

Season 5 • Episode 9

Jr. enrolls in the Rapacademy and signs a shady contract.

Saturday, October 18

The Wedding

Season 5 • Episode 10

Jr. and Vanessa's families argue over the details of their wedding.

Saturday, October 18

Careful What You Wish For

Season 5 • Episode 11

Jay is envious of the attention she sees newlywed Vanessa getting from Jr.

Saturday, October 18

They Call Me El Foosay

Season 5 • Episode 12

Jr. becomes obnoxious about winning after Vanessa buys him a foosball game.

Saturday, October 18

Study Buddy

Season 5 • Episode 13

Michael feels neglected when Jay spends a lot of time studying.

Saturday, October 18

Sweetheart's Day

Season 5 • Episode 14

Jay insists that Michael buy her a gift for Sweetheart's Day.

Saturday, October 18

Silence Is Golden

Season 5 • Episode 15

Michael attends Jay's meditation weekend, where he has trouble following the rule of silence.

Saturday, October 18

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 16

Michael hopes for some time alone but his golf buddy intrudes.

Saturday, October 18

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 17

Michael and Jay find themselves stranded on an island as the tide rises.

Saturday, October 18

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

When Michael decides that hiring contractors would be too expensive, he tries to remodel the garage.

Saturday, October 18

Michael Joins a Gym

Season 5 • Episode 19

When Michael finds he cannot fit into an old pair of jeans, he decides to get back in shape.

Saturday, October 18

Celibacy

Season 5 • Episode 20

Jay suggests six months of abstinence will improve her and Michael's love life.

Monday, October 20

Table for Too Many

Season 2 • Episode 17

Dinner at a Japanese restaurant gets worse when the Kyles are seated with the annoying Tyler family.

Monday, October 20

Double Date

Season 2 • Episode 18

Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on a condition.

Monday, October 20

Failure to Communicate

Season 2 • Episode 19

Michael's parents come to visit him, but he is worried about the way they treat each other.

Monday, October 20

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.

Monday, October 20

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.

Tuesday, October 21

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

Michael gets advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona.

Tuesday, October 21

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

Junior's genius-level score on an IQ test surprises Janet and Michael.

Tuesday, October 21

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

Michael pretends to have a back injury in order to milk sympathy from his family.

Tuesday, October 21

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

Janet gets a makeover after running into Michael's ex-girlfriend.

Tuesday, October 21

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Tuesday, October 21

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

Junior buys a clunker for his first car, against Michael's advice.

Tuesday, October 21

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Wednesday, October 22

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

Michael gets advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona.

Wednesday, October 22

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

Junior's genius-level score on an IQ test surprises Janet and Michael.

Thursday, October 23

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

A disappointed Janet finds out that Michael plans to play golf on their wedding anniversary.

Thursday, October 23

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 1

In order to save money, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers.

Thursday, October 23

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

In Hawaii, two attractive strangers (Nicole Sherzinger, Tyson C. Beckford) pursue Michael and Janet.

Thursday, October 23

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

The family's flight home leaves much earlier than Michael thought.

Thursday, October 23

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

Janet and Michael's dance instructors take unusual interest in their students.

Thursday, October 23

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

When Michael decides that hiring contractors would be too expensive, he tries to remodel the garage.

Thursday, October 23

Michael Joins a Gym

Season 5 • Episode 19

When Michael finds he cannot fit into an old pair of jeans, he decides to get back in shape.

Thursday, October 23

Celibacy

Season 5 • Episode 20

Jay suggests six months of abstinence will improve her and Michael's love life.

Thursday, October 23

Jr.'s Cartoon

Season 5 • Episode 21

Jr.'s cartoon catches the attention of ABC executives.

Friday, October 24

Diary of a Mad Teen

Season 3 • Episode 5

Janet discovers in Claire's diary that her daughter is thinking about becoming sexually active.

Friday, October 24

Claire's New Boyfriend

Season 3 • Episode 6

Rebellious Claire rejects the boy her father likes and takes up with one he views with disfavor.

Friday, October 24

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

Season 3 • Episode 7

Kady's kindergarten teacher (Serena Williams) disapproves of Janet's directing style.

Friday, October 24

Fighting Kyles

Season 3 • Episode 8

Michael and Jay simulate their children's annoying behavior in a ploy to get them to stop fighting.

Friday, October 24

Sister Story

Season 3 • Episode 9

Michael's sister (Vivica A. Fox) visits and sparks a rivalry with Jay.

Friday, October 24

Jr.'s Dating Dilemma

Season 3 • Episode 10

After Michael's advice on how to communicate with women, Junior invites two girls to the same dance.

Friday, October 24

Jay the Artist

Season 3 • Episode 11

Michael poses nude for one of Jay's paintings.

Saturday, October 25

Open Your Heart

Season 3 • Episode 13

Jay insists that Michael attend a couples seminar; Jr. and his friends try to make some money.

Saturday, October 25

Michael's Tribe

Season 3 • Episode 14

While supervising Kady's sleepover, Michael tries to keep Claire from sneaking out to a rave.

Saturday, October 25

Blackout

Season 3 • Episode 15

Michael finally gets the house to himself when a blackout occurs.

Saturday, October 25

Man of the Year

Season 3 • Episode 16

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

Saturday, October 25

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 17

Michael and Jay return home to find Jr. and his girlfriend fooling around in their bed.

Saturday, October 25

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 18

After finding Jr. in a compromising position, Jay and Michael confront a serious parenting issue.

Saturday, October 25

Jury Duty

Season 3 • Episode 19

Michael and Jay end up serving on the same jury together; Michael suspects jury tampering.

Saturday, October 25

Here Come Da Judge

Season 3 • Episode 20

Jr. battles Claire over ownership of a discovered wallet containing $500.

Saturday, October 25

Claire's Permit

Season 3 • Episode 21

Michael's fears come true when he tries to teach Claire how to drive.

Saturday, October 25

The Truth Hurts

Season 1 • Episode 2

Michael suspects the family is less than truthful about certain matters.

Saturday, October 25

Grassy Knoll

Season 1 • Episode 3

Michael and Jay play mind games with Junior after they learn he has been smoking marijuana.

Saturday, October 25

Of Breasts and Basketball

Season 1 • Episode 4

Michael doesn't take it well when he loses at basketball; Claire buys a padded bra.

Saturday, October 25

Making the Grade

Season 1 • Episode 5

Junior forges an A grade on his report card, but his parents are aware of his scheme.

Saturday, October 25

Working It

Season 1 • Episode 6

Michael hires an attractive tutor in hopes of invoking Junior's passion for math.

Sunday, October 26

Sharon's Picture

Season 3 • Episode 22

Jay wonders why Michael saved a picture of a hot ex-girlfriend.

Sunday, October 26

Tee for Too Many

Season 3 • Episode 23

Jay decides to watch Michael play golf in order to spend more quality time with him.

Sunday, October 26

The Big Bang Theory

Season 3 • Episode 24

Claire and Tony announce they are going to consummate their relationship.

Sunday, October 26

Not So Hostile Takeover

Season 3 • Episode 25

Michael and Jay volunteer to be chaperons at Claire's prom.

Monday, October 27

Chair Man of the Board

Season 3 • Episode 12

Michael is surprised when his childhood friend (Mos Def) visits him in a wheelchair.

Monday, October 27

Open Your Heart

Season 3 • Episode 13

Jay insists that Michael attend a couples seminar; Jr. and his friends try to make some money.

Monday, October 27

Michael's Tribe

Season 3 • Episode 14

While supervising Kady's sleepover, Michael tries to keep Claire from sneaking out to a rave.

Monday, October 27

Blackout

Season 3 • Episode 15

Michael finally gets the house to himself when a blackout occurs.

Monday, October 27

Man of the Year

Season 3 • Episode 16

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

Monday, October 27

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 17

Michael and Jay return home to find Jr. and his girlfriend fooling around in their bed.

Monday, October 27

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 18

After finding Jr. in a compromising position, Jay and Michael confront a serious parenting issue.

Monday, October 27

Jury Duty

Season 3 • Episode 19

Michael and Jay end up serving on the same jury together; Michael suspects jury tampering.

Tuesday, October 28

Here Come Da Judge

Season 3 • Episode 20

Jr. battles Claire over ownership of a discovered wallet containing $500.

Tuesday, October 28

Claire's Permit

Season 3 • Episode 21

Michael's fears come true when he tries to teach Claire how to drive.

Tuesday, October 28

Sharon's Picture

Season 3 • Episode 22

Jay wonders why Michael saved a picture of a hot ex-girlfriend.

Tuesday, October 28

Tee for Too Many

Season 3 • Episode 23

Jay decides to watch Michael play golf in order to spend more quality time with him.

Tuesday, October 28

The Big Bang Theory

Season 3 • Episode 24

Claire and Tony announce they are going to consummate their relationship.

Wednesday, October 29

Not So Hostile Takeover

Season 3 • Episode 25

Michael and Jay volunteer to be chaperons at Claire's prom.

Wednesday, October 29

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 26

Michael and Jay worry about Jr.'s future following his high-school graduation.

Wednesday, October 29

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 27

Michael and Jay worry about Jr.'s future following his high school graduation.

Wednesday, October 29

From Dummy to Daddy

Season 4 • Episode 1

Michael and Jay have to transform their son into a responsible adult.

Wednesday, October 29

The Sweet Hairafter

Season 4 • Episode 2

Michael takes too many hair-growth pills and suffers unusual side effects.

Wednesday, October 29

Jr. Executive

Season 4 • Episode 3

As the boss's son, Jr. convinces other employees at Kyle Trucking to do his work for him.

Thursday, October 30

Jay Goes to School

Season 4 • Episode 4

Jay drives everyone crazy with the knowledge she gains from attending college.

Thursday, October 30

Meet the Parents

Season 4 • Episode 5

Vanessa's parents try to bully Michael and Jay into buying unnecessary items.

Thursday, October 30

He's Having a Baby

Season 4 • Episode 6

Junior learns about fatherhood by taking care of a water balloon.

Thursday, October 30

The Funeral

Season 4 • Episode 7

Michael's grief-stricken employee asks Kady to kiss his dead grandmother goodbye at the funeral.

Thursday, October 30

Ultrasound

Season 4 • Episode 8

Vanessa and Jr. prepare for their first ultrasound; Franklin is worried that Kady will dump him.

Thursday, October 30

Marathon

Season 4 • Episode 9

Unlike Jay, Michael does not see the need to train for the New York City Marathon.

Thursday, October 30

Michael's Sandwich

Season 5 • Episode 22

Suspicious security guards search Michael's sandwich when he gets to the airport late.

Thursday, October 30

Graduation Day

Season 5 • Episode 23

Michael tries to make Jay's college graduation a memorable occasion.

Thursday, October 30

Michael Sells the Business

Season 5 • Episode 24

Michael and Jay get a lucrative offer from a large company for Kyle Trucking.

Thursday, October 30

R.V. Dreams

Season 5 • Episode 25

Michael persuades his reluctant family to take a road trip to the Grand Canyon.

Friday, October 31

While Out

Season 4 • Episode 10

Claire throws a party in her parents' absence; Tony streaks through the neighborhood.

Friday, October 31

Michael's Band

Season 4 • Episode 11

Michael's former bandmate comes to town for a gig.

Friday, October 31

The Lady Is Not a Tramp

Season 4 • Episode 12

Michael finds a package of condoms in his daughter's backpack.

Friday, October 31

Of Mice and Man

Season 4 • Episode 13

When Jay finds mouse droppings, she demands that Michael hire an exterminator.

Friday, October 31

Moving on Out

Season 4 • Episode 14

The condition of Jr.'s place shocks Jay, who cannot believe her grandchild might live there.

Friday, October 31

Candy Wars

Season 4 • Episode 15

Michael races to sell the most chocolate bars during Kady's candy drive.

Friday, October 31

Jr. Sells His Car

Season 4 • Episode 16

Jr. and Vanessa shock everyone by selling the Impala after they finish restoring it.

Saturday, November 1

Learning to Earn It

Season 2 • Episode 12

When the children start their own businesses to increase their cash flow, Junior chooses to gamble.

Saturday, November 1

Quality Time

Season 2 • Episode 13

Michael frustrates Janet with his desire to spend time alone.

Saturday, November 1

Get Out

Season 2 • Episode 14

Michael tries to get his family ready for a wedding in 15 minutes.

Saturday, November 1

Road Trip

Season 2 • Episode 15

A family trip to Paul Revere's house tests everyone's nerves.

Saturday, November 1

Table for Too Many

Season 2 • Episode 16

A trip to a Japanese restaurant leaves Michael even more disillusioned about eating out.

Saturday, November 1

Table for Too Many

Season 2 • Episode 17

Dinner at a Japanese restaurant gets worse when the Kyles are seated with the annoying Tyler family.

Saturday, November 1

Double Date

Season 2 • Episode 18

Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on a condition.

Saturday, November 1

Failure to Communicate

Season 2 • Episode 19

Michael's parents come to visit him, but he is worried about the way they treat each other.

Saturday, November 1

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.

Saturday, November 1

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.

Saturday, November 1

Thru Thick and Thin

Season 2 • Episode 5

When Janet returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain.

Saturday, November 1

He Heard, She Heard

Season 2 • Episode 6

Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house.

Saturday, November 1

Michael's Garden

Season 2 • Episode 7

Janet convinces Michael to have a procedure during a physical examination.

Saturday, November 1

Let Them Eat Pie

Season 2 • Episode 8

Junior dares Claire to eat Michael's piece of lemon-meringue pie.

Sunday, November 2

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

Michael gets advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona.

Sunday, November 2

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

Junior's genius-level score on an IQ test surprises Janet and Michael.

Sunday, November 2

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

Michael pretends to have a back injury in order to milk sympathy from his family.

Sunday, November 2

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

Janet gets a makeover after running into Michael's ex-girlfriend.

Sunday, November 2

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Sunday, November 2

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

Junior buys a clunker for his first car, against Michael's advice.

Sunday, November 2

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Sunday, November 2

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

A disappointed Janet finds out that Michael plans to play golf on their wedding anniversary.

Sunday, November 2

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 1

In order to save money, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers.

Sunday, November 2

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

In Hawaii, two attractive strangers (Nicole Sherzinger, Tyson C. Beckford) pursue Michael and Janet.

Sunday, November 2

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

The family's flight home leaves much earlier than Michael thought.

Sunday, November 2

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

Janet and Michael's dance instructors take unusual interest in their students.

Monday, November 3

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 21

Michael and Jay reminisce about the fun times they have had with their children and friends.

Monday, November 3

Calvin Comes to Stay

Season 4 • Episode 22

Vanessa's father is kicked out and comes to stay with the Kyles.

Monday, November 3

Calvin Goes to Work

Season 4 • Episode 23

Calvin's work ethic makes Michael look for a way to fire him.

Monday, November 3

Romantic Night

Season 4 • Episode 24

Junior fouls up Michael's plan for a romantic evening with Jay.

Monday, November 3

The Director

Season 4 • Episode 25

Michael records over a video of Kady's first steps.

Monday, November 3

The Maid

Season 4 • Episode 26

While Jay is away, Michael hires a maid who caters to the family's every wish.

Monday, November 3

Hand Model

Season 4 • Episode 27

Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modeling audition.

Tuesday, November 4

What Do You Know?

Season 4 • Episode 28

The couples learn that may not know as much about their significant others as they thought.

Tuesday, November 4

The Baby

Season 4 • Episode 29

Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home, with the assistance of a midwife.

Tuesday, November 4

The Baby

Season 4 • Episode 30

Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home, with the assistance of a midwife.

Tuesday, November 4

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

Michael must be inventive in order to play with Michael Jordan at fantasy basketball camp.

Tuesday, November 4

Childcare Class

Season 5 • Episode 3

Vanessa and Jr. refuse to let Michael baby-sit his grandchild after he fails a child-care course.

Tuesday, November 4

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

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