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

Thursday, December 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.

Thursday, December 18

Quality Time

Season 2 • Episode 13

Michael frustrates Janet with his desire to spend time alone.

Thursday, December 18

Get Out

Season 2 • Episode 14

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

Thursday, December 18

Road Trip

Season 2 • Episode 15

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

Friday, December 19

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 16

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

Friday, December 19

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 17

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

Saturday, December 20

Double Date

Season 2 • Episode 18

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

Saturday, December 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.

Saturday, December 20

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

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

Saturday, December 20

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

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

Saturday, December 20

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, December 20

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, December 20

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, December 20

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

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

Saturday, December 20

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Saturday, December 20

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

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

Saturday, December 20

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Saturday, December 20

The Fellowship of the Baby

Season 5 • Episode 5

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

Saturday, December 20

Poker Face

Season 5 • Episode 6

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

Saturday, December 20

The Proposal

Season 5 • Episode 7

Countless interruptions keep Jr. from finally proposing to Vanessa.

Sunday, December 21

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

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

Sunday, December 21

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, December 21

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

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

Sunday, December 21

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

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

Sunday, December 21

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

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

Sunday, December 21

Diary of a Mad Teen

Season 3 • Episode 5

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

Sunday, December 21

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.

Sunday, December 21

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

Season 3 • Episode 7

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

Sunday, December 21

Fighting Kyles

Season 3 • Episode 8

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

Sunday, December 21

Sister Story

Season 3 • Episode 9

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

Sunday, December 21

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.

Monday, December 22

Jay the Artist

Season 3 • Episode 11

Michael poses nude for one of Jay's paintings.

Monday, December 22

Chair Man of the Board

Season 3 • Episode 12

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

Monday, December 22

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, December 22

Michael's Tribe

Season 3 • Episode 14

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

Monday, December 22

Blackout

Season 3 • Episode 15

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

Monday, December 22

Man of the Year

Season 3 • Episode 16

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

Monday, December 22

Jr.'s Risky Business

Season 3 • Episode 17

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

Tuesday, December 23

Celibacy

Season 5 • Episode 20

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

Saturday, December 27

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 21

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

Saturday, December 27

Calvin Comes to Stay

Season 4 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, December 27

Calvin Goes to Work

Season 4 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, December 27

Romantic Night

Season 4 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, December 27

The Director

Season 4 • Episode 25

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

Saturday, December 27

The Maid

Season 4 • Episode 26

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

Saturday, December 27

Hand Model

Season 4 • Episode 27

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

Saturday, December 27

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, December 27

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, December 27

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, December 27

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 1

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

Saturday, December 27

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 17

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

Saturday, December 27

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

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

Saturday, December 27

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.

Sunday, December 28

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

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

Sunday, December 28

Childcare Class

Season 5 • Episode 3

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

Sunday, December 28

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

Sunday, December 28

The Fellowship of the Baby

Season 5 • Episode 5

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

Sunday, December 28

Poker Face

Season 5 • Episode 6

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

Sunday, December 28

The Proposal

Season 5 • Episode 7

Countless interruptions keep Jr. from finally proposing to Vanessa.

Sunday, December 28

Restaurant Wars

Season 5 • Episode 8

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

Sunday, December 28

The Return of Bobby Shaw

Season 5 • Episode 9

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

Sunday, December 28

The Wedding

Season 5 • Episode 10

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

Sunday, December 28

Careful What You Wish For

Season 5 • Episode 11

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

Sunday, December 28

They Call Me El Foosay

Season 5 • Episode 12

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

Monday, December 29

Study Buddy

Season 5 • Episode 13

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

Monday, December 29

Sweetheart's Day

Season 5 • Episode 14

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

Monday, December 29

Silence Is Golden

Season 5 • Episode 15

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

Monday, December 29

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 16

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

Monday, December 29

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 17

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

Monday, December 29

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

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

Monday, December 29

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.

Tuesday, December 30

Michael's Sandwich

Season 5 • Episode 22

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

Wednesday, December 31

Graduation Day

Season 5 • Episode 23

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

Thursday, January 1

Making the Grade

Season 1 • Episode 5

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

Thursday, January 1

Working It

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Thursday, January 1

Snapping and Sniffing

Season 1 • Episode 7

Michael advises Jr. to fight his school bully with words instead of fists.

Thursday, January 1

He Said, She Said

Season 1 • Episode 8

Michael and Jay ask favors of each other, and then both forget what they promised to do.

Friday, January 2

Michael Sells the Business

Season 5 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, January 3

Quality Time

Season 2 • Episode 13

Michael frustrates Janet with his desire to spend time alone.

Saturday, January 3

Get Out

Season 2 • Episode 14

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

Saturday, January 3

Road Trip

Season 2 • Episode 15

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

Saturday, January 3

Table for Too Many

Season 2 • Episode 16

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

Saturday, January 3

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, January 3

Double Date

Season 2 • Episode 18

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

Saturday, January 3

The Truth Hurts

Season 1 • Episode 2

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

Saturday, January 3

Grassy Knoll

Season 1 • Episode 3

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

Saturday, January 3

Of Breasts and Basketball

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Sunday, January 4

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

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

Sunday, January 4

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Sunday, January 4

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

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

Sunday, January 4

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Sunday, January 4

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

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

Sunday, January 4

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, January 4

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

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

Sunday, January 4

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

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

Sunday, January 4

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

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

Sunday, January 4

Diary of a Mad Teen

Season 3 • Episode 5

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

Sunday, January 4

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.

Sunday, January 4

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

Season 3 • Episode 7

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

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