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.

Wednesday, July 9

The Remodel

Season 5 • Episode 18

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

Wednesday, July 9

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.

Wednesday, July 9

Celibacy

Season 5 • Episode 20

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

Wednesday, July 9

Jr.'s Cartoon

Season 5 • Episode 21

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

Thursday, July 10

Graduation Day

Season 5 • Episode 23

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

Thursday, July 10

Michael Sells the Business

Season 5 • Episode 24

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

Thursday, July 10

R.V. Dreams

Season 5 • Episode 25

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

Thursday, July 10

The Big Bang Theory

Season 3 • Episode 24

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

Thursday, July 10

Not So Hostile Takeover

Season 3 • Episode 25

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

Thursday, July 10

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 26

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

Thursday, July 10

Graduation

Season 3 • Episode 27

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

Friday, July 11

The V Story

Season 5 • Episode 26

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

Friday, July 11

Pilot

Season 1 • Episode 1

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

Friday, July 11

The Truth Hurts

Season 1 • Episode 2

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

Friday, July 11

Grassy Knoll

Season 1 • Episode 3

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

Saturday, July 12

Illegal Smile

Season 4 • Episode 18

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

Saturday, July 12

Outbreak Monkey

Season 4 • Episode 19

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

Saturday, July 12

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 20

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

Saturday, July 12

Empty Nest

Season 4 • Episode 21

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

Monday, July 14

Of Breasts and Basketball

Season 1 • Episode 4

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

Monday, July 14

Making the Grade

Season 1 • Episode 5

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

Monday, July 14

Working It

Season 1 • Episode 6

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

Monday, July 14

Snapping and Sniffing

Season 1 • Episode 7

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

Tuesday, July 15

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, July 15

Breaking Up and Breaking It

Season 1 • Episode 9

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

Tuesday, July 15

A Little Romance

Season 1 • Episode 10

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

Tuesday, July 15

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Season 1 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, July 16

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, July 16

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, July 16

Perfect Dad

Season 2 • Episode 4

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

Thursday, July 17

Michael's Garden

Season 2 • Episode 7

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

Thursday, July 17

Let Them Eat Pie

Season 2 • Episode 8

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

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

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.

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 make-over after running into Michael's gorgeous and successful 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 Anniversary

Season 2 • Episode 29

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

Friday, July 25

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.

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.

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