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A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 6 - Beat the Parents
    7.2/10(368 votes)

    S1:E6

    Kevin and Donna are thrilled when their son, Jack, makes friends with a boy from school, Grayden, however, when Donna and Kevin don’t hit it off with Grayden’s arrogant father, Vic, and his pushy wife, Brandi, they set out to sabotage the boys’ new friendship,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Cochran

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  2. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 8 - Who's Better Than Us?
    7.0/10(339 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Kevin's ego is bruised after learning his former partner (Adam Sandrrr) has a young, buff rookie named Nick (Chris Weidman), to ride with, he tries to reconnect by showing him what he's missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Cochran

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  3. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 13 - Ring Worm
    7.0/10(296 votes)

    S1:E13

    After Kevin learns Chale took a job to buy Kendra an engagement ring, he decided to make good on his overdue promise to buy Donna a proper ring but his plan backfires when he tries to surprise her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 16 - The Back Out
    7.0/10(268 votes)

    S1:E16

    Kevin and Donna jeopardize their chance for a kid-free vacation care of their chiropractor, when he catches them 'cheating' on him with his colleague. Also, Kyle is still bitter that Kevin overlooked him to be best man at his wedding to Donna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kevin Can Wait Season 2 Episode 15 - Fight or Flight
    7.0/10(203 votes)

    S2:E15

    Vanessa claims she and Kevin are newlyweds in order to get bumped up to first class on a business trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 2 - Sleep Disorder
    6.9/10(455 votes)

    S1:E2

    Kevin rearranges the house to his liking after his buddies convince him that Donna makes all their decisions and has taken over the house for her own benefit. Also, Kendra enlists her Uncle Kyle to help toughen up Chale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 10 - The Fantastic Pho
    6.9/10(293 votes)

    S1:E10

    Kevin convinces his buddies to invest in his new food truck venture, but when his chef quits, Kevin's worried he bit off more than he can chew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 11 - Kevin's Bringing Supper Back
    6.9/10(301 votes)

    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 14 - Kevin vs. the Dutch Elm
    6.9/10(276 votes)

    S1:E14

    As Kevin tries to charm his neighbor into giving him permission to cut down one of her trees, he becomes intimidated by her imposing son and invites them over for a non-existent party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kevin Can Wait Season 2 Episode 14 - Kevin Can Date
    6.9/10(209 votes)

    S2:E14

    Vanessa encourages Kevin to ask out a client after she shows interest in him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 3 - Chore Weasel
    6.8/10(407 votes)

    S1:E3

    Kevin thinks he’s got it made when he hires Blake via a new online app that supplies people to do household chores while he plays football with his buddies and then takes all the credit with Donna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 5 - Kevin's Good Story
    6.8/10(346 votes)

    S1:E5

    Kevin gets into trouble for using Goody's heroic cop story from a long time ago when he forgets his wedding anniversary.

    Director:Andy Fickman
    Writer:Peter Hoare

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  13. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 7 - Hallow-We-Ain't-Home
    6.8/10(329 votes)

    S1:E7

    On Halloween, Kevin and Donna's neighbors "trick" them in holiday style when they pretend not to be home to avoid giving out candy. Also, Chale has an altercation with a man dressed as a Viking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 9 - The Power of Positive Drinking
    6.8/10(303 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Kevin takes a job as a bartender, he goes too far when he starts dispensing unsolicited advice to his customers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John Cochran

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  15. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 12 - I'll Be Home For Christmas... Maybe
    6.8/10(294 votes)

    S1:E12

    Kevin volunteers to help Mott and his seven kids prepare for the holidays while Mott's wife is away, much to the dismay of Donna who is left high and dry on her own until Kyle swoops in to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Pete Correale

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  16. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 18 - Neighborhood Watch
    6.8/10(272 votes)

    S1:E18

    Kevin concocts an elaborate plan to get out of having to spend time with Donna's cousin Irene and her chatty husband.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 22 - Quiet Diet
    6.8/10(254 votes)

    S1:E22

    When Donna says she'll send Kevin to the Mets Fantasy Camp if he lowers his cholesterol, Chale secretly coaches him through a juice cleanse...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Pete Correale

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  18. Kevin Can Wait Season 2 Episode 18 - The Whole Enchilada
    6.7/10(180 votes)

    S2:E18

    After convincing Kevin to break things off with his neighbor, Wendy, who had reeled him in with her delicious meals, Vanessa feels compelled to cook for him despite being culinarily challenged.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 4 - Kevin and Donna's Book Club
    6.6/10(374 votes)

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 15 - Choke Doubt
    6.6/10(268 votes)

    S1:E15

    Kevin brags about saving a man from choking after hearing how much attention his brother Kyle is receiving for saving a cat, Adam Ferrara guest stars as Bill, a man Kevin saves from choking, and "The Insider" correspondent Michael Yo guest stars as Tom, a morning show anchor who interviews Kyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 21 - Kenny Can Wait
    6.6/10(263 votes)

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Kevin Can Wait Season 2 Episode 13 - Monkey Fist Insecurity
    6.6/10(204 votes)

    S2:E13

    After Kevin and Vanessa nail a pitch for a new job for their security company, Monkey Fist, they run into Frank, the owner of a rival company who is determined to put them out of business by pitting Kevin and Vanessa against each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 17 - Unholy War
    6.5/10(267 votes)

    S1:E17

    Kevin competes with his childhood nemesis who is intent on reserving the same church date for his daughter's nuptials that Kendra wants for her wedding to Chale. Both men battle for the priest's approval by becoming more involved in the church.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 19 - Showroom Showdown
    6.5/10(259 votes)

    S1:E19

    When Kevin and Chale get jobs working in the warehouse at an electronics store to help pay for the wedding, Chale's quick promotion to the sales floor kick-starts Kevin's competitive side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Kevin Can Wait Season 1 Episode 23 - Sting Of Queens: Part One
    6.5/10(278 votes)

    S1:E23

    Once again, pose as husband and wife. Also, Donna is up for a promotion, Kendra gets accepted to law school, and Chale gets a lucrative new job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Beat the Parents" is the best rated episode of "Kevin Can Wait". It scored 7.2/10 based on 368 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by John Cochran, it aired on 10/24/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Who's Better Than Us?".