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My Wife and Kids S2E19 — Failure to Communicate
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My Wife and Kids•Season 2•Episode 19

Failure to Communicate

6.7/10 · 182 votesFeb 22, 200223 min

Ranked #27 of 29 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

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 was originally intended to air in season one, but for unknown reasons, ABC pulled back to season 2 Episode 19. Which

Directed byLeonard R. Garner, Jr.
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

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Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

Director

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Episode Summary

"Failure to Communicate" is episode 19 of My Wife and Kids season 2. It scored 6.7/10 from 182 votes, ranking #27 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr. and written by Don Reo, it aired on February 22, 2002.

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