My Wife and Kids_
"He thinks he's the head of the family. Humor him."
Michael Kyle is a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his three children some of life's lessons, he does so with his own brand of humor.
Created By
Damon Wayans, Don Reo
Network
ABC
Episodes
123
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
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Overview
My Wife and Kids has 5 seasons with 123 episodes spanning 2001-2005.
Damon Wayans →
Rating
My Wife and Kids holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 512 votes.
Year context
My Wife and Kids first aired 25 years ago in 2001.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (5 seasons, 123 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
Michael and Jay are a loving and married couple who have three children: Junior, who wants to go to a concert to see MC Murder…
02
The Truth Hurts
Michael suspects the family is less than truthful about certain matters. Junior gets some tattoos; Michael annoys Kady.
03
Grassy Knoll
Jay is trying to get rid of some old clothes, so after Michael opposes to that she and him make a deal that everything that…
04
Of Breasts and Basketball
Michael doesn't take it well when he loses to his teenage son at basketball. Meanwhile, Claire thinks the best way to attract boys is to…
05
Making the Grade
Junior fakes an A in algebra while his family, not fooled by the charade, fakes a celebration. Meanwhile, Claire blackmails Junior because she had caught…
06
Working It
Michael hires an attractive girl to tutor Junior in math and later regrets his actions. Also, Jay doesn't like the direction her relationship is going…
07
Snapping and Sniffing
Jr. is having problems at school with a bully, so Michael and Jay invite his parents over to discover some of the kid's weak points.…
08
He Said, She Said
When Jay asks Michael to spend less time watching TV and more time with the family, they both learn that their biggest problem is communication.
09
Breaking Up and Breaking It
Michael tries to get Claire away from her new boyfriend by befriending him, but things get touchy when she dumps him. Jr. overdoes it in…
10
A Little Romance
Michael's promiscuous brother Ken (Keenen Ivory Wayans) comes to visit with his attractive new girlfriend, Tiara, who contrasts with the way Michael has just realized…
11
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Michael's accountant dies suddenly, making him take a whole new perspective about his life. He buys a wig (or a hairpiece as he likes to…
SEASON 2
01
Mom's Away (1)
Michael contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad six-year-old and Jr's basketball troubles.
02
Mom's Away (2)
Jay visits her mom while Michael starts telling Kady the "story" of her birth. Meanwhile Claire's friend Charmaine is pregnant.
03
No Rules
Michael decides to let the kids live a rule-free life, but on the condition that they do everything for themselves; including cooking and paying for…
04
Perfect Dad
Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.
05
Thru Thick and Thin
When Jay returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain. The episode builds to a dream sequence, in which Janet has a nightmare and…
06
Michael's Garden
Michael has problems in the bathroom and needs to have a colonoscopy; he has a dream that his doctor is singer Lou Rawls. Lou Rawls…
07
He Heard, She Heard
Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.
08
Let Them Eat Pie
Claire, playing a dare game with Jr. and Kady, eats Michael's piece of pie. Michael's punishment: Let them eat pie (and only pie). Meanwhile, Michael…
09
Jay Gets Fired
Jay's in for a surprise when she takes Claire and Kady to her office on Take Your Daughters to Work Day: She gets fired. After…
10
The Whole World is Watching
Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment that includes a 24-hour web cam.
11
Letting Go
Kady has acquired a hamster and Claire has a crush on a boy named Tony. Both developments pose parental challenges for Michael and Jay. The…
12
Learning to Earn It
Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.
13
Quality Time
Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to her dismay.
14
Get Out
Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
15
Road Trip
The family goes on an unpleasant road trip to Paul Revere's house, to find it closed.
16
Table for Too Many (1)
Michael, who dislikes going out to dinner because it's always an overpriced ordeal, allows Janet to convince him to take the family to a Japanese…
17
Table for Too Many (2)
The family goes out to eat at a Japanese restaurant. Once there, the Kyles must share a table with an incredibly annoying family, the Tylers.…
18
Double Date
Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on condition that it is a double date with Janet and…
19
Failure to Communicate
A huge argument arises when Michael's mother and father, who have not spoken to each other in years, visit the Kyle household. Note: This episode…
20
Papa Said Knock You Out
Junior asks his dad to teach him how to box so he can protect his sister's honor; Junior knocks out his dad in boxing on…
21
Return of the Wall
Competitive Janet and easygoing Michael use contrasting methods to coach Kady's soccer team. Michael takes over the coaching of Jay's girls soccer team only to…
22
Working Relationship
Jay badgers Michael into giving her a job, where she soon begins to get ideas above her station. Michael discovers that Janet's personality is not…
23
Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius. Junior thinks he got a…
24
Back Story
When the kids tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to have hurt his back in a game of Twister so they will have to…
25
Make Over
Jay gets a makeover after being compared to an old flame from high school. Meanwhile, Junior gets himself locked in a girl's locker after a…
26
The Bowling Show
The Kyles face the Tylers in a game of bowling during Star Trek night. The Tyler's daughter tries to charm Junior into throwing the ball…
27
Jr. Gets His License
Michael is stopped by a cop while giving Junior a driving lesson and it seems that Michael's license has expired. So father and son must…
28
Anniversary (1)
Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's friend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert Jay was really looking forward to see), but…
29
Anniversary (2)
The anniversary day finally comes and Michael goes out to play golf, leaving Jay devastated at home. Later, she goes out for drinks with her…
SEASON 3
01
The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)
The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael books a 43-hour…
02
The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)
Finally in Hawaii, Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll…
03
The Kyles Go to Hawaii (3)
A mad scramble ensues when Michael finds out that the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought, but matters are complicated…
04
Samba Story
Michael and Janet try to spice up their date nights by taking samba lessons, but their instructors arouse jealousy.
05
Diary of a Mad Teen
While making Claire's bed, Jay finds her diary hidden under the mattress. She can't resist the temptation of reading it and learns that her daughter…
06
Claire's New Boyfriend
Claire drops Tony for zip-code boy 1040-EZ, because her father displayed a liking for Tony.Jr. draws his mother's portrait.
07
Crouching Mother, Hidden Father
Jay volunteered to be the director for Kady's kindergarten class play, but due to illness she is forced to step away from the production, leaving…
08
The Fighting Kyles
Sick and tired of listening to their kids fights, Michael and Janet act like they are fighting themselves so Jr. and Claire can see how…
09
Sister Story
Michael's sister Kelly is coming over for the weekend, which freaks Jay out because every time Kelly comes over she overstays her welcome and always…
10
Jr's Dating Dilemma
Michael's advice about women backfires when Jr. ends up with two dates to a dance. Plus, Jay dreams Michael is having an affair with Janet…
11
Jay the Artist
Feeling that she has no space and time of her own due to home duties, Jay decides to paint. The result is a portrait of…
12
Chair Man of the Board
Michael's old friend Tommy is coming over and Michael is very excited because he and Tommy used to compete for everything. But his excitement soon…
13
Open Your Heart
Jay decides to attend a ""Open Your Heart"" seminar for struggling couples, even though she and Michael are happier than ever. Her excuse is ""prevention"",…
14
Michael's Tribe
Michael (aka: Chief Bald Eagle) is recruited to camp out with Kady and her friends and teach them Native American lore. Meanwhile, Clare and ""the…
15
Blackout
Michael wants some time alone in the house and makes a deal with Jay for her and the kids to get out of the house.…
16
Man of the Year
Jay nominates Michael for the ""Small Businessman of the Year"" award and he assumes he's going to win it (especially after a golfing buddy on…
17
Jr's Risky Business (1)
As a very impressed Michael sees it, his son's girlfriend, Vanessa is an absolute prize: ""She's beautiful, smart, personable and polite... you guys have nothing…
18
Jr's Risky Business (2)
After walking in on Jr. and his girlfriend having sex on his bed, Michael decides that he and Junior can no longer live under the…
19
Jury Duty
Michael and Jay are asked to serve jury duty together. Michael's elected foreman and wants to move on the trial quickly so he can get…
20
Here Come Da Judge
When Jr and Claire find a lost wallet containing $500, it's time for a session of ""family court"" to decide who gets the money. Meanwhile,…
21
Claire's Permit
Claire has taken her driving permit, but Michael won't lend her the car because he doesn't think she can drive very well. Nevertheless, Claire steals…
22
Sharon's Picture
Jay gets mad at Michael after finding a photo of an attractive former girlfriend among his things. Franklin has trouble admitting that his little sister…
23
Tee for Too Many
Jay decides to spend more quality time with Michael - by watching him play golf. Meanwhile, Jr., who only wants to go to college because…
24
The Big Bang Theory
Michael and Jay panic when Claire reveals that she and Tony have decided to have sex. Her parents try by all means to change their…
25
Not So Hostile Takeover
Claire comes home with the exciting news that she was invited to senior prom. Jay is excited about it and volunteers to chaperone at the…
26
Graduation (1)
Jr.'s graduation is coming up, and he breaks the news to his family that he wants to go to college. At first shocked, Michael decides…
27
Graduation (2)
Junior finally graduates, and his parents give him a trip to Japan as a gift – and as a way to separate Junior and Vanessa,…
SEASON 4
01
From Dummy to Daddy
After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with…
02
The Sweet Hairafter
Michael meets his friend Jimmy at the golf club and is impressed with how much hair he's grown with the help of some ""miracle"" pills…
03
Jr. Executive
Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs around Kyle Trucking. Jr.,…
04
Jay Goes to School
Jay decides to go to college and get her psychology degree, which Michael fully reprehends her for. He doesn't want her to put the household…
05
Meet the Parents
Vanessa's parents come over the Kyles house to discuss the future baby's situation. Michael is outraged with the demands from the Scotts, but Calvin's size…
06
He's Having a Baby
Worried about Junior's fathering skills, Michael decides to enroll him in a parenting course. Junior is reluctant to attend, so Michael gives him a water…
07
The Funeral
The Kyles are willing to support Michael's inconsolable employee, Larry, who can't get over losing his 103-year-old grandmother. But Larry goes overboard when, at the…
08
Ultrasound
When Jay works hard to get in shape and run a marathon, Michael thinks that, since he's a man, he too can run the marathon…
09
Marathon
The Kyles and Vanessa's parents escort her to her first ultrasound. When asked if they wanted to know the baby's sex, Michael is the only…
10
While Out
Much to Claire's delight, Michael and Jay forget to recite their house rules — ""No friends, no fires, no freedom, no fun"" — before going…
11
Michael's Band
When Michael's old friend and former bandmate, Johnny ""Saxophone"" Watson, comes to town for a gig, it turns out Johnny's piano player can't make it.…
12
The Lady is Not a Tramp
Michael's imagination takes off when he finds a package of condoms in daughter Claire's backpack — the same day her boyfriend, Tony, is returning from…
13
Of Mice and Man
When Jay finds mouse droppings, she demands that Michael hire an exterminator to get rid of them, but, as usual, Michael is determined to handle…
14
Moving on Out
Tired of living in the garage, Jr. looks for an apartment and enlists his buddy, John, to be a co-signer… except that John has to…
15
Candy Wars
When Kady wants to spend some quality time with her father, she enlists Michael's help in the school candy drive. But when the father of…
16
Jr. Sells His Car
Jr. restores his prized 1964 Impala, but then he and Vanessa surprise everyone when they decide to sell it in order to have money for…
17
The Anniversary Present
Michael and Jay try to hide their disappointment when they don't receive the wedding anniversary gifts each are expecting from each other. Meanwhile, with Franklin's…
18
Illegal Smile
The day after an anti-wrinkle injection goes awry for Michael and he ends up with an unnatural expression, he has to fight a traffic ticket…
19
Outbreak Monkey
When an ecstatic Michael scores a ticket to see basketball star LeBron James play at Madison Square Garden, his excitement quickly turns to paranoia when,…
20
Empty Nest (1)
During a rare occasion when Michael and Jay have the house to themselves, they find themselves reminiscing about the fun times they've had with their…
21
Empty Nest (2)
During a rare occasion when Michael and Jay have the house to themselves, they find themselves reminiscing about the fun times they've had with their…
22
Calvin Comes to Stay
Calvin, Vanessa's gregarious father, has an argument with his wife, Jasmine, gets kicked out of the house and moves in with the Kyles, against their…
23
Calvin Goes to Work
When the overwhelmingly strong and gregarious Calvin, Vanessa's dad, begs Michael to give him a job at Kyle Trucking, Michael does so reluctantly and his…
24
Romantic Night
Wanting to spend quiet time together, Michael plans a romantic evening with Jay at an exclusive hotel. Then, when Jr. mistakenly cancels the reservation, Michael…
25
The Director
In his excitement to tape a basketball game, Michael accidentally records over a home video of Kady's first steps, which happens to be one of…
26
The Maid
While Jay is away at a seminar, Michael hires a maid, Mrs. Hopkins, to look after the family. Mrs. Hopkins fulfills their every need and…
27
Hand Model
In a twist of fate, Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modeling audition. As he flaunts his newfound fame, he is careful…
28
What Do You Know?
The family plays a game which shows them exactly how much they know about each other.
29
The Baby (1)
Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home with the help of Summer Breeze, a midwife whose natural childbirth methods…
30
The Baby (2)
Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home with the help of Summer Breeze, a midwife whose natural childbirth methods…
SEASON 5
01
Fantasy Camp (1)
Michael can't focus on much else after learning that he'll be going to sports legend Michael Jordan's fantasy basketball camp in Las Vegas. Everyone shares…
02
Fantasy Camp (2)
Michael can't focus on much else after learning that he'll be going to sports legend Michael Jordan's fantasy basketball camp in Las Vegas. Everyone shares…
03
Childcare Class
Michael fails a child-care course for grandparents, so Vanessa and Jr. refuse to let him baby-sit his grandchild.
04
Class Reunion
Michael is reluctant to attend his high-school reunion until a former rival challenges him to a dance-off.
05
The Fellowship of the Baby
When an overwhelmed Jr. thinks he is not smart enough to take care of his own son, Michael tells Jr. that ""Jr., Jr."" is a…
06
Poker Face
Michael advises Jr. that it's ok to spend some time away from Vanessa and the baby, but his advice misfires when Jr. invites Jay along…
07
The Proposal
Jr. is finally ready to propose to Vanessa, but every time he tries to do so, something interrupts him, including Michael and Jay -- who…
08
Restaurant Wars
At first, Michael is skeptical that Jay can be successful at opening her own soul food restaurant. But his competitive and supportive sides emerge when…
09
The Return of Bobby Shaw
Micheal's enemy, Bobby Shaw tricks Jr. into signing a contract making Jr. his slave. When Micheal tries to get him out of the contract,they end…
10
The Wedding
Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to get married in two weeks, Vanessa having told Jr. that she wants a small, simple wedding. Michael…
11
Careful What You Wish For
When Jay wishes that Michael would give her the kind of romantic attention that she sees newlywed Vanessa getting from Jr., Michael decides to kill…
12
They Call Me El Foosay
When Vanessa innocently buys Jr. a foosball game, Jr. discovers his competitive nature and becomes obnoxious when he wins. When Michael challenges Jr. and wins,…
13
Study Buddy
Michael feels neglected because Jay is spending all of her time studying for her psychology final. He decides to tutor her, but his efforts cause…
14
Sweetheart's Day
When Jay insists that Michael buy her a present for ""Sweetheart's Day,"" a reluctant Michael comes up with a scheme to base the price of…
15
Silence is Golden
Michael reluctantly accompanies Jay on a meditation weekend, where he has trouble following the rule of silence.
16
The Bahamas (1)
When the Kyles arrive at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas for their family vacation, Michael announces that all he wants to do…
17
The Bahamas (2)
While at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas for a family vacation, lovebirds Michael and Jay find themselves stranded on the isolated Magic…
18
The Remodel
Realizing that the garage is no longer a suitable living situation for Jr., Vanessa and the baby, Jay insists that Michael have it remodeled. When…
19
Michael Joins a Gym
The same day Michael realizes he can't fit into his favorite pair of vintage jeans, he runs into an old high school friend, the muscular…
20
Celibacy
When Jay tells Michael that their love life will be even better if they are celibate for six months, Michael is willing to abide by…
21
Jr.'s Cartoon
When Jr. wins a national competition for his cartoon entitled ""My Wife and Kid"" -- based on himself, Vanessa, the baby and the rest of…
22
Michael's Sandwich
Michael tries to leave for a golfing trip with a friend, but the family keeps distracting him.
23
Graduation Day
Jay is ready to graduate from college, but a series of events ruin her appearance.
24
Michael Sells the Business
Michael sells his trucking business to spend more time with Jay and Junior Junior.
25
R.V. Dreams
Michael buys an R.V. and the family heads to the Grand Canyon for a vacation.
26
The "V" Story
Jay asks Michael to get a vasectomy, but he says no. Eventually he tells Jay that he will go through with it, but then backs…
SERIES INFO
5
Seasons
123
Episodes
23 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Damon Wayans
Creator
Don Reo
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is My Wife and Kids about?
Michael Kyle is a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his three children some of life's lessons, he does so with his own brand of humor.
Where can I watch My Wife and Kids?
My Wife and Kids is available on Disney+, Paramount+, ITVX, Prime Video, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does My Wife and Kids have?
My Wife and Kids has 5 seasons with 123 episodes total.
Who created My Wife and Kids?
My Wife and Kids was created by Damon Wayans and Don Reo.
Who stars in My Wife and Kids?
The cast of My Wife and Kids includes Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George O. Gore II, Jennifer Freeman, Parker McKenna Posey.
What is the rating of My Wife and Kids?
My Wife and Kids has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 512 votes on TMDB.
Is My Wife and Kids still running?
My Wife and Kids has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Family
Drama
