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The Best Episodes of My Wife and Kids

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...

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  1. Background image for Man of the Year
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Man of the Year

    S3:E16

    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 the organization's board tells him: ""If my vote were the only one that counted, you'd be a shoo-in""). Meanwhile, Claire helps herself to items from Jay's makeup bag once too often.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Graduation (2)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Graduation (2)

    S3:E27

    Junior finally graduates, and his parents give him a trip to Japan as a gift – and as a way to separate Junior and Vanessa, who are planning on moving in together and getting married as soon as they start college. Both Kady and Clare admit their sadness on Junior leaving, and Michael and Jay feel proud of having raised a semi-successful child. They go out to relive some of their memories and when they come back late at night they find Junior and Vanessa sitting in the kitchen. He's decided not to go to Japan anymore. Vanessa is pregnant.

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    Writer:Don Reo
  3. Background image for Jay the Artist
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Jay the Artist

    S3:E11

    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 Michael based on Michelangelo's David, which makes Michael feel a little bit "diminished". Michael renews acquaintances with his old buddy Steve, while the kids are encouraged to develop their artistic abilities aswell. Claire designs clothes, Kady plays the piano and Junior writes some bizarre poetry

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  4. Background image for Graduation (1)
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Graduation (1)

    S3:E26

    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 to help him make a good interview, but his anxiety and lack of good sense makes him look like a complete moron. He even tries to bride the interviewer, when he's finally asked to leave Jr. alone. The kid does reasonably good. A few days later a letter arrives at the Kyles, saying that Jr. got accepted but has to take summer school classes. Meanwhile, Clare wears a blond wig to call her parents attention, thinking she has been forgotten now that Jr. is on the spot. And Franklin applies to the soon available son spot on the Kyle family.

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    Writer:Don Reo
  5. Background image for Sweetheart's Day
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Sweetheart's Day

    S5:E14

    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 Jay's gift on her attitude towards him at a particular moment. He shares his plan with Jr., Tony and Franklin, hoping that they will follow the lead, but the only lead is straight to trouble.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Silence is Golden
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Silence is Golden

    S5:E15

    Michael reluctantly accompanies Jay on a meditation weekend, where he has trouble following the rule of silence.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Graduation Day

    S5:E23

    Jay is ready to graduate from college, but a series of events ruin her appearance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)

    S3:E1

    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 flight to Hawaii with several layovers in order to save money. Plus, Michael chastises Janet for packing too many clothes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  10. Background image for The Maid
    8.1/10(196 votes)

    #9 - The Maid

    S4:E26

    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 want to a sweet perfection, including homemade ice cream, an immaculately clean house and handmade outfits for Claire. When Jay comes home, she appreciates Mrs. Hopkins' attention to every detail, but begins to feel that perhaps she has taken over just a bit too much.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Diary of a Mad Teen
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Diary of a Mad Teen

    S3:E5

    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 is thinking about becoming sexually active. Michael is scheduled for an appointment with the eye doctor even though he insists there's nothing wrong with his sight; he asks Junior to drive and Michael reprimands him for his poor driving skills.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Chair Man of the Board
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Chair Man of the Board

    S3:E12

    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 turns into awkwardness when Tommy shows in on a wheelchair and Michael doesn't know how to act with the situation. Tommy decides to take advantage of that until they have a talk in which Tommy asks Michael to treat him like he used to, because despite the wheelchair he's the same guy that used to race Michael for anything. Meanwhile, Claire is caught shoplifting and gets grounded for it. When she confronts Kady about who put the nail polishers on her purse she feels so guilty she confesses to their parents that Claire didn't do it. The punishment? She will no longer be treated like a baby.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Open Your Heart
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Open Your Heart

    S3:E13

    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"", but Michael warns her not to try fixing something that isn't broken. At the seminar, they are teased against each other and stop talking to one another. It takes Kady suffering an accident at school for them to realize how important communication between them really is. Meanwhile, Michael wants his children to learn the value of money and tells Jr. to start his own business selling monkeyfish like he. Jr., instead of the monkeyfish, decides to get 100% refunds on the clothes Claire buys with a 40% discount at the store she's working. When Jr. gets caught, Claire gets fired and Michael punishes him by making he wear the clothes he wanted refund.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Kim Wayans
  14. Background image for Jr's Risky Business (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Jr's Risky Business (1)

    S3:E17

    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 in common,"" he tells Jr. But there's something about her that rubs Jay the wrong way. Elsewhere in the courtship department, Kady's similarly smart and personable gentleman caller is a budding piano prodigy named Franklin. As for Claire, all she's courting is a severe case of nerves: the PSATs are coming up and her face has broken out in hives.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Poker Face
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Poker Face

    S5:E6

    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 to their all-male poker game. Michael decides, in turn, to crash Jay's all-female book club, where they're discussing the latest book by Angeline Boudreaux.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Proposal

    S5:E7

    Jr. is finally ready to propose to Vanessa, but every time he tries to do so, something interrupts him, including Michael and Jay -- who are preparing to compete against each other in a karaoke competition.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Michael Joins a Gym
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Michael Joins a Gym

    S5:E19

    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 Daryl (Terry Crews), who doesn't look any older than when Michael last saw him. He enlists Darryl's help to get him back into shape and, in the process, becomes obsessed with looking fit and buff. Meanwhile, Franklin fails his first test and fears that Kady will no longer accept him.

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  18. Background image for Table for Too Many (2)
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    #17 - Table for Too Many (2)

    S2:E17

    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. Michael feels like he's being ripped off at every turn; things get out of control between the two families and even the restaurant employees. The two families have been enemies ever since.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)

    S3:E2

    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 have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty, after all it's not often he gets a date. Jr. has a memorable night on the beach with Leilani, a native girl. Michael and Janet are pursued by two attractive strangers; Claire goes on a shopping spree.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  20. Background image for Crouching Mother, Hidden Father
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

    S3:E7

    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 Michael to fill the void; he allows the kids to do whatever they want.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Jr's Dating Dilemma

    S3:E10

    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 Jackson.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Tee for Too Many
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Tee for Too Many

    S3:E23

    Jay decides to spend more quality time with Michael - by watching him play golf. Meanwhile, Jr., who only wants to go to college because Vanessa's going, asks Franklin for help with the application essay.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Fantasy Camp (1)
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Fantasy Camp (1)

    S5:E1

    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 his excitement – but for different reasons – and finds some reason as to why they should tag along. Once there, Michael learns that there's been a mix-up with the game schedule, so he resorts to some inventive ploys of his own to ensure he gets to play his idol.

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    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Don Reo
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Fantasy Camp (2)

    S5:E2

    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 his excitement – but for different reasons – and finds some reason as to why they should tag along. Once there, Michael learns that there's been a mix-up with the game schedule, so he resorts to some inventive ploys of his own to ensure he gets to play his idol.

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    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Don Reo
  25. Background image for The Wedding
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Wedding

    S5:E10

    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 and Jay offer to help plan it, but instead of something simple and sweet, they plan an elaborate and expensive ceremony that includes dolphins, a castle and 751 guests. Frustrated, Vanessa tells Jr. he needs to regain control of things, forcing him to decide whether he should stand up to Michael.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Study Buddy
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Study Buddy

    S5:E13

    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 her to fail. To make it up to her, he tries to bribe her professor to let her re-take the test. Meanwhile, when Kady thinks Franklin prefers her smart friend over her, she tries to act more ""brainy.""

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kim Wayans

Best Episodes Summary

"Man of the Year" is the best rated episode of "My Wife and Kids". It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/29/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Graduation (2)".