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

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, July 17

From Dummy to Daddy

Season 4 • Episode 1

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

Thursday, July 17

The Sweet Hairafter

Season 4 • Episode 2

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

Thursday, July 17

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, July 17

Jay Goes to School

Season 4 • Episode 4

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

Friday, July 18

The Whole World Is Watching

Season 2 • Episode 10

Janet buys Junior expensive computer equipment without first consulting Michael.

Friday, July 18

Letting Go

Season 2 • Episode 11

Michael accidentally kills Kady's hamster but does not tell her.

Friday, July 18

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, July 19

Calvin Comes to Stay

Season 4 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, July 19

Calvin Goes to Work

Season 4 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, July 19

Romantic Night

Season 4 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, July 19

The Director

Season 4 • Episode 25

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

Monday, July 21

Quality Time

Season 2 • Episode 13

Michael frustrates Janet with his desire to spend time alone.

Monday, July 21

Get Out

Season 2 • Episode 14

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

Monday, July 21

Road Trip

Season 2 • Episode 15

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

Monday, July 21

Table for Too Many

Season 2 • Episode 16

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

Tuesday, July 22

Double Date

Season 2 • Episode 18

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

Tuesday, July 22

Failure to Communicate

Season 2 • Episode 19

Michael tries to get his parents to begin speaking to each other again.

Tuesday, July 22

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

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

Wednesday, July 23

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

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

Wednesday, July 23

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

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

Wednesday, July 23

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

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

Wednesday, July 23

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

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

Thursday, July 24

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

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

Thursday, July 24

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Thursday, July 24

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

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

Thursday, July 24

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Thursday, July 24

Meet the Parents

Season 4 • Episode 5

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

Thursday, July 24

He's Having a Baby

Season 4 • Episode 6

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

Thursday, July 24

The Funeral

Season 4 • Episode 7

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

Thursday, July 24

Marathon

Season 4 • Episode 9

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

Friday, July 25

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

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

Friday, July 25

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

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

Saturday, July 26

The Maid

Season 4 • Episode 26

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

Saturday, July 26

Hand Model

Season 4 • Episode 27

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

Saturday, July 26

What Do You Know?

Season 4 • Episode 28

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

Saturday, July 26

Childcare Class

Season 5 • Episode 3

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

Monday, July 28

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

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

Monday, July 28

Diary of a Mad Teen

Season 3 • Episode 5

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

Monday, July 28

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.

Tuesday, July 29

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

Season 3 • Episode 7

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

Tuesday, July 29

Fighting Kyles

Season 3 • Episode 8

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

Tuesday, July 29

Sister Story

Season 3 • Episode 9

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

Tuesday, July 29

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.

Wednesday, July 30

Jay the Artist

Season 3 • Episode 11

Michael poses nude for one of Jay's paintings.

Wednesday, July 30

Chair Man of the Board

Season 3 • Episode 12

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

Wednesday, July 30

Open Your Heart

Season 3 • Episode 13

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

Wednesday, July 30

Michael's Tribe

Season 3 • Episode 14

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

Thursday, July 31

Blackout

Season 3 • Episode 15

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

Thursday, July 31

Man of the Year

Season 3 • Episode 16

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

Thursday, July 31

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 17

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

Thursday, July 31

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 18

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

Thursday, July 31

Ultrasound

Season 4 • Episode 8

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

Thursday, July 31

While Out

Season 4 • Episode 10

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

Thursday, July 31

Michael's Band

Season 4 • Episode 11

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

Thursday, July 31

The Lady Is Not a Tramp

Season 4 • Episode 12

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

Friday, August 1

Jury Duty

Season 3 • Episode 19

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

Friday, August 1

Here Come Da Judge

Season 3 • Episode 20

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

Friday, August 1

Claire's Permit

Season 3 • Episode 21

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

Friday, August 1

Sharon's Picture

Season 3 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, August 2

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.

Saturday, August 2

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.

Saturday, August 2

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 1

Michael learns he will be going to Michael Jordan's fantasy basketball camp in Las Vegas.

Saturday, August 2

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

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

Saturday, August 2

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

Saturday, August 2

The Fellowship of the Baby

Season 5 • Episode 5

Michael tells Jr. that "Jr., Jr." is a magic baby.

Saturday, August 2

Poker Face

Season 5 • Episode 6

Michael tells Jr. to spend some time away from Vanessa and the baby, but his advice backfires.

Saturday, August 2

The Proposal

Season 5 • Episode 7

Countless interruptions keep Jr. from finally proposing to Vanessa.

Saturday, August 2

Restaurant Wars

Season 5 • Episode 8

The owners of the Chinese restaurant across the street try to put Jay out of business.

Saturday, August 2

The Return of Bobby Shaw

Season 5 • Episode 9

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

Saturday, August 2

The Wedding

Season 5 • Episode 10

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

Saturday, August 2

Careful What You Wish For

Season 5 • Episode 11

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

Monday, August 4

Tee for Too Many

Season 3 • Episode 23

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

Monday, August 4

The Big Bang Theory

Season 3 • Episode 24

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

Monday, August 4

Not So Hostile Takeover

Season 3 • Episode 25

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

Monday, August 4

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 26

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

Monday, August 4

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 27

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

Monday, August 4

From Dummy to Daddy

Season 4 • Episode 1

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

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