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.

Monday, September 1

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 26

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

Monday, September 1

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 27

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

Monday, September 1

From Dummy to Daddy

Season 4 • Episode 1

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

Monday, September 1

The Sweet Hairafter

Season 4 • Episode 2

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

Monday, September 1

Jr. Executive

Season 4 • Episode 3

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

Monday, September 1

Jay Goes to School

Season 4 • Episode 4

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

Tuesday, September 2

Meet the Parents

Season 4 • Episode 5

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

Tuesday, September 2

He's Having a Baby

Season 4 • Episode 6

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

Tuesday, September 2

The Funeral

Season 4 • Episode 7

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

Tuesday, September 2

Ultrasound

Season 4 • Episode 8

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

Tuesday, September 2

Marathon

Season 4 • Episode 9

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

Wednesday, September 3

Outbreak Monkey

Season 4 • Episode 19

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

Wednesday, September 3

While Out

Season 4 • Episode 10

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

Wednesday, September 3

Michael's Band

Season 4 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, September 3

The Lady Is Not a Tramp

Season 4 • Episode 12

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

Thursday, September 4

Of Mice and Man

Season 4 • Episode 13

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

Thursday, September 4

Moving on Out

Season 4 • Episode 14

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

Thursday, September 4

Candy Wars

Season 4 • Episode 15

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

Thursday, September 4

Jr. Sells His Car

Season 4 • Episode 16

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

Thursday, September 4

The Anniversary Present

Season 4 • Episode 17

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

Thursday, September 4

Illegal Smile

Season 4 • Episode 18

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

Thursday, September 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.

Thursday, September 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.

Thursday, September 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.

Friday, September 5

Outbreak Monkey

Season 4 • Episode 19

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

Friday, September 5

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 20

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

Friday, September 5

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 21

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

Friday, September 5

Calvin Comes to Stay

Season 4 • Episode 22

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

Friday, September 5

Calvin Goes to Work

Season 4 • Episode 23

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

Friday, September 5

Romantic Night

Season 4 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, September 6

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Season 2 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, September 6

Back Story

Season 2 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, September 6

Make Over

Season 2 • Episode 25

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

Saturday, September 6

The Bowling Show

Season 2 • Episode 26

Michael bowls against his archenemy.

Saturday, September 6

Jr. Gets His License

Season 2 • Episode 27

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

Saturday, September 6

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 28

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on his anniversary.

Saturday, September 6

The Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

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

Saturday, September 6

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.

Saturday, September 6

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 2

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

Saturday, September 6

The Kyles Go to Hawaii

Season 3 • Episode 3

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

Saturday, September 6

Samba Story

Season 3 • Episode 4

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

Saturday, September 6

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, September 8

The Director

Season 4 • Episode 25

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

Monday, September 8

The Maid

Season 4 • Episode 26

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

Monday, September 8

Hand Model

Season 4 • Episode 27

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

Monday, September 8

What Do You Know?

Season 4 • Episode 28

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

Monday, September 8

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.

Monday, September 8

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, September 9

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 1

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

Tuesday, September 9

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

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

Tuesday, September 9

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, September 9

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

Tuesday, September 9

The Fellowship of the Baby

Season 5 • Episode 5

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

Wednesday, September 10

Poker Face

Season 5 • Episode 6

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

Wednesday, September 10

The Proposal

Season 5 • Episode 7

Countless interruptions keep Jr. from finally proposing to Vanessa.

Wednesday, September 10

Restaurant Wars

Season 5 • Episode 8

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

Wednesday, September 10

The Return of Bobby Shaw

Season 5 • Episode 9

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

Wednesday, September 10

The Wedding

Season 5 • Episode 10

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

Wednesday, September 10

Careful What You Wish For

Season 5 • Episode 11

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

Thursday, September 11

They Call Me El Foosay

Season 5 • Episode 12

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

Thursday, September 11

Study Buddy

Season 5 • Episode 13

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

Thursday, September 11

Sweetheart's Day

Season 5 • Episode 14

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

Thursday, September 11

Silence Is Golden

Season 5 • Episode 15

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

Thursday, September 11

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 16

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

Thursday, September 11

Bahamas

Season 5 • Episode 17

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

Thursday, September 11

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 1

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

Thursday, September 11

Fantasy Camp

Season 5 • Episode 2

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

Thursday, September 11

Class Reunion

Season 5 • Episode 4

Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion.

Friday, September 12

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

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

Friday, September 12

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.

Friday, September 12

Celibacy

Season 5 • Episode 20

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

Friday, September 12

Jr.'s Cartoon

Season 5 • Episode 21

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

Friday, September 12

Michael's Sandwich

Season 5 • Episode 22

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

Friday, September 12

Graduation Day

Season 5 • Episode 23

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

Saturday, September 13

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.

Saturday, September 13

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

Season 3 • Episode 7

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

Saturday, September 13

Fighting Kyles

Season 3 • Episode 8

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

Saturday, September 13

Sister Story

Season 3 • Episode 9

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

Saturday, September 13

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.

Saturday, September 13

Jay the Artist

Season 3 • Episode 11

Michael poses nude for one of Jay's paintings.

Saturday, September 13

Chair Man of the Board

Season 3 • Episode 12

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

Saturday, September 13

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, September 13

Michael's Tribe

Season 3 • Episode 14

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

Saturday, September 13

Blackout

Season 3 • Episode 15

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

Saturday, September 13

Man of the Year

Season 3 • Episode 16

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

Saturday, September 13

Jury Duty

Season 3 • Episode 19

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

Monday, September 15

Michael Sells the Business

Season 5 • Episode 24

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

Monday, September 15

R.V. Dreams

Season 5 • Episode 25

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

Monday, September 15

The V Story

Season 5 • Episode 26

Because the kids are almost grown up, Jay insists that reluctant Michael get a vasectomy.

Monday, September 15

Pilot

Season 1 • Episode 1

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

Monday, September 15

The Truth Hurts

Season 1 • Episode 2

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

Monday, September 15

Grassy Knoll

Season 1 • Episode 3

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

Tuesday, September 16

Of Breasts and Basketball

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Tuesday, September 16

Making the Grade

Season 1 • Episode 5

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

Tuesday, September 16

Working It

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Tuesday, September 16

Snapping and Sniffing

Season 1 • Episode 7

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

Tuesday, September 16

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.

Tuesday, September 16

Breaking Up and Breaking It

Season 1 • Episode 9

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

Wednesday, September 17

A Little Romance

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Wednesday, September 17

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Season 1 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, September 17

Mom's Away

Season 2 • Episode 1

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

Wednesday, September 17

Mom's Away

Season 2 • Episode 2

Michael contends with a positive pregnancy test, a sad 6-year-old and Jr.'s basketball troubles.

Wednesday, September 17

No Rules

Season 2 • Episode 3

The household becomes unbearable when Michael decides to let the kids do as they please.

Wednesday, September 17

Perfect Dad

Season 2 • Episode 4

The children confront Michael with a description of the ideal father.

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