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The Best Episodes of My Wife and Kids Season 2

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 17 - Table for Too Many (2)
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 3 - No Rules
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    S2:E3

    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 their own phone calls.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  3. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 16 - Table for Too Many (1)
    7.7/10(211 votes)

    S2:E16

    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 restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 6 - He Heard, She Heard
    7.6/10(190 votes)

    S2:E6

    Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 14 - Get Out
    7.6/10(192 votes)

    S2:E14

    Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  6. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 10 - The Whole World is Watching
    7.4/10(194 votes)

    S2:E10

    Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment that includes a 24-hour web cam.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Don Reo

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  7. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 11 - Letting Go
    7.4/10(183 votes)

    S2:E11

    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 hamster dies. And Michael wishes Claire's new beau would follow suit.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 26 - The Bowling Show
    7.4/10(177 votes)

    S2:E26

    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 and not caring; Junior develops a crush on her.

    Director:Sheldon Epps
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 1 - Mom's Away (1)
    7.3/10(230 votes)

    S2:E1

    Michael contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad six-year-old and Jr's basketball troubles.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Don Reo

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  10. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 8 - Let Them Eat Pie
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    S2:E8

    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 offers to be the dieting Jay's "chubby buddy": He'll eat the same lo-cal food she does. Of course, he doesn't tell her that he plans to cheat.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 18 - Double Date
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    S2:E18

    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 himself.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Don Reo

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  12. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 27 - Jr. Gets His License
    7.3/10(169 votes)

    S2:E27

    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 both take driving tests. Junior gets his license and buys an old clunker instead of what Michael chooses for him.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 29 - Anniversary (2)
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    S2:E29

    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 girlfriend Wanda, who insists Jay should confront Michael. Michael pulls off a lavish ceremony for the renewal of their vows. Guest stars Brian McKnight.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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  14. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 2 - Mom's Away (2)
    7.2/10(205 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jay visits her mom while Michael starts telling Kady the "story" of her birth. Meanwhile Claire's friend Charmaine is pregnant.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Don Reo

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  15. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 4 - Perfect Dad
    7.2/10(194 votes)

    S2:E4

    Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Don Reo

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  16. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 7 - Michael's Garden
    7.2/10(193 votes)

    S2:E7

    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 guest stars in an episode that takes a lighthearted but informative look at a serious problem: colon cancer. It's especially acute among African-Americans over 40 - and guess who's 40?

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 12 - Learning to Earn It
    7.2/10(177 votes)

    S2:E12

    Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 13 - Quality Time
    7.2/10(184 votes)

    S2:E13

    Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to her dismay.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 23 - Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius
    7.2/10(170 votes)

    S2:E23

    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 1600/1600 on his SAT's but gets it confused with a girl named Michelle Kyle. Junior got a 200/1600, even though you get 300 for spelling your name right.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 20 - Papa Said Knock You Out
    7.1/10(182 votes)

    S2:E20

    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 a lucky shot.

    Director:Wil Shriner
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 28 - Anniversary (1)
    7.1/10(168 votes)

    S2:E28

    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 unfortunately she has to turn it down because it's on the same night as their anniversary.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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  22. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 9 - Jay Gets Fired
    7.0/10(180 votes)

    S2:E9

    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 a bad business decision costs Jay her job and her self-esteem, she becomes a homemaker.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 15 - Road Trip
    7.0/10(197 votes)

    S2:E15

    The family goes on an unpleasant road trip to Paul Revere's house, to find it closed.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 25 - Make Over
    7.0/10(176 votes)

    S2:E25

    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 misfortunate attempt to steal her bra.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  25. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 24 - Back Story
    6.9/10(175 votes)

    S2:E24

    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 cater to his every whim.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Table for Too Many (2)" is the best rated episode of "My Wife and Kids" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 225 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "No Rules".