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My Wife and Kids S2E1 — Mom's Away (1)
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My Wife and Kids•Season 2•Episode 1

Mom's Away (1)

7.3/10 · 230 votesSep 26, 200123 min

Ranked #9 of 29 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byJames Widdoes
Written byDon Reo
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Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Michael Kyle

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Janet Kyle

George O. Gore II

George O. Gore II

Michael Kyle Jr.

Jennifer Freeman

Jennifer Freeman

Claire Kyle

Parker McKenna Posey

Parker McKenna Posey

Kady Kyle

Andrew McFarlane

Andrew McFarlane

Tony Jeffers

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Don Reo

Writer

James Widdoes

James Widdoes

Director

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Episode Summary

"Mom's Away (1)" is episode 1 of My Wife and Kids season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 230 votes, ranking #9 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by James Widdoes and written by Don Reo, it aired on September 26, 2001.

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