My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids - ABC

ABC

Series

2001

TVPG

Family

Sitcom

Comedy

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, January 22

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, January 22

Get Out

Season 2 • Episode 14

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

Thursday, January 22

Road Trip

Season 2 • Episode 15

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

Thursday, January 22

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 24

Meet the Parents

Season 4 • Episode 5

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

Saturday, January 24

He's Having a Baby

Season 4 • Episode 6

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

Saturday, January 24

The Funeral

Season 4 • Episode 7

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

Saturday, January 24

Ultrasound

Season 4 • Episode 8

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

Saturday, January 24

Marathon

Season 4 • Episode 9

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

Saturday, January 24

While Out

Season 4 • Episode 10

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

Saturday, January 24

Michael's Band

Season 4 • Episode 11

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

Saturday, January 24

The Lady Is Not a Tramp

Season 4 • Episode 12

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

Saturday, January 24

Of Mice and Man

Season 4 • Episode 13

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

Saturday, January 24

Moving on Out

Season 4 • Episode 14

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

Saturday, January 24

Candy Wars

Season 4 • Episode 15

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

Sunday, January 25

Jr. Sells His Car

Season 4 • Episode 16

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

Sunday, January 25

The Anniversary Present

Season 4 • Episode 17

Michael and Jay try to hide their disappointment with their anniversary gifts.

Sunday, January 25

Illegal Smile

Season 4 • Episode 18

Michael's frozen smile lands him in hot water with a judge.

Sunday, January 25

Outbreak Monkey

Season 4 • Episode 19

Flu germs jeopardize Michael's chance to see LeBron James play basketball at Madison Square Garden.

Sunday, January 25

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 20

Michael and Jay look back on the fun times they have had.

Sunday, January 25

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 21

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

Sunday, January 25

Calvin Comes to Stay

Season 4 • Episode 22

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

Sunday, January 25

Calvin Goes to Work

Season 4 • Episode 23

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

Sunday, January 25

Romantic Night

Season 4 • Episode 24

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

Thursday, January 29

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.

Thursday, January 29

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

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

Thursday, January 29

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

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

Thursday, January 29

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, January 31

The Director

Season 4 • Episode 25

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

Saturday, January 31

The Maid

Season 4 • Episode 26

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

Saturday, January 31

Hand Model

Season 4 • Episode 27

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

Saturday, January 31

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, January 31

Papa Said Knock You Out

Season 2 • Episode 20

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

Saturday, January 31

Return of the Wall

Season 2 • Episode 21

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

Saturday, January 31

Working Relationship

Season 2 • Episode 22

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

Saturday, January 31

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, January 31

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

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

Sunday, February 1

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.

Sunday, February 1

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.

Sunday, February 1

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 1

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

Sunday, February 1

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

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

Sunday, February 1

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, February 1

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

Sunday, February 1

The Fellowship of the Baby

Season 5 • Episode 5

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

Saturday, February 7

Pilot

Season 1 • Episode 1

Mike worries when Jay wants to put her college degree to good use and enter the workforce.

Saturday, February 7

The Truth Hurts

Season 1 • Episode 2

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

Saturday, February 7

Grassy Knoll

Season 1 • Episode 3

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

Saturday, February 7

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, February 7

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, February 7

Working It

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Saturday, February 7

Snapping and Sniffing

Season 1 • Episode 7

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

Saturday, February 7

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.

Saturday, February 7

Breaking Up and Breaking It

Season 1 • Episode 9

Michael continues to befriend Claire's first beau, even though they have broken up.

Saturday, February 7

A Little Romance

Season 1 • Episode 10

Michael's brother (Keenen Ivory Wayans) visits with a new girlfriend.

Saturday, February 7

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Season 1 • Episode 11

The death of his accountant prompts Michael to live to the fullest.

Saturday, February 7

Mom's Away

Season 2 • Episode 1

Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves to tend to her sick mother.

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