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The Best Episodes of My Wife and Kids Season 4

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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 4 Episode 1 - From Dummy to Daddy
    6.9/10(159 votes)

    #1 - From Dummy to Daddy

    S4:E1

    After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with him and help him realize he can't support a family living in their garage and having no job, so Michael offers him a job at his firm. Due to Michael's teasing with the boy, he gets late for his first day and Michael fires him after his second tardiness. But seeing that his son needs all the help he can get, Michael gives him another chance. Meanwhile, Tony feels guilty about having spicy thoughts about Claire and Franklyn is still out for Junior's spot on the Kyle family.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Don Reo

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  2. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 2 - The Sweet Hairafter
    7.1/10(173 votes)

    #2 - The Sweet Hairafter

    S4:E2

    Michael meets his friend Jimmy at the golf club and is impressed with how much hair he's grown with the help of some ""miracle"" pills called ""Come Hair Now"". As he starts to take them in overdose, weird stripes of hair rise from his chronically bald head. He's jealous of his hair and won't let anyone touch it. He also starts to get paranoiac that Jay is trying to kill him after they make a life insurance, but turns out it was just one of the side effects of the pill. Meanwhile, Kady becomes very jealous of Claire when she volunteers to be on the big sister program.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 3 - Jr. Executive
    7.1/10(144 votes)

    #3 - Jr. Executive

    S4:E3

    Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs around Kyle Trucking. Jr., however, decides to use the fact that he's the boss' son to his advantage and convinces other employees to do his work for him. Meanwhile, Claire arranges a secret date with a guy she met on the Internet in a Shakespeare chat room.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 4 - Jay Goes to School
    6.7/10(147 votes)

    #4 - Jay Goes to School

    S4:E4

    Jay decides to go to college and get her psychology degree, which Michael fully reprehends her for. He doesn't want her to put the household in second because it would jeopardize the entire family and eventually could ruin their marriage. After going to a real psychologist, Michael and Jay come to terms and she agrees to scale back her classes as he decides to let her pursue her dream. Meanwhile, Junior's friends turn his old crib into some sort of vehicle.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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  5. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 5 - Meet the Parents
    7.3/10(164 votes)

    #5 - Meet the Parents

    S4:E5

    Vanessa's parents come over the Kyles house to discuss the future baby's situation. Michael is outraged with the demands from the Scotts, but Calvin's size makes Michael think twice before taking any drastic measures. They take the Scotts out for dinner and are left with the bill. Realizing they have a couple of con artists on their hands, Michael and Jay stand up for themselves and set the baby's true needs – which don't include a new house for the Scotts as Calvin wanted.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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  6. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 6 - He's Having a Baby
    7.0/10(143 votes)

    #6 - He's Having a Baby

    S4:E6

    Worried about Junior's fathering skills, Michael decides to enroll him in a parenting course. Junior is reluctant to attend, so Michael gives him a water balloon that Junior should keep for a week as if it was the baby. If it breaks, he'll have to attend the course. Michael doesn't let Junior have it easy, and Junior insists that more than wanting to teach him how to be a good parent, Michael doesn't have any trust in him.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 7 - The Funeral
    6.5/10(153 votes)

    #7 - The Funeral

    S4:E7

    The Kyles are willing to support Michael's inconsolable employee, Larry, who can't get over losing his 103-year-old grandmother. But Larry goes overboard when, at the funeral, he asks little Kady to kiss his ""Grammy"" goodbye and for Jay to sing his beloved grandmother's favorite R&B song.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 8 - Ultrasound
    7.0/10(146 votes)

    #8 - Ultrasound

    S4:E8

    When Jay works hard to get in shape and run a marathon, Michael thinks that, since he's a man, he too can run the marathon - without any real training. Meanwhile, bible-quoting Tony asks the gorgeous Claire to dress ""ugly"" so he won't feel so turned on.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 9 - Marathon
    7.3/10(149 votes)

    #9 - Marathon

    S4:E9

    The Kyles and Vanessa's parents escort her to her first ultrasound. When asked if they wanted to know the baby's sex, Michael is the only one who stands out with a positive answer. Obsessed with knowing whether he's having a grandson or a granddaughter, he tries by all means to have the doctor tell him. He finally assumes it's a boy, and tells Jay and eventually the rest of the family. But in the end the situation reverses as they all confirm with the doctor the real sex of the future Kyle and leave Michael out in the rain. Meanwhile, Franklyn freaks out with the idea of losing Kady to ""Smilin' Willie"" and tries to learn how to be a dance master.

    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  10. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 10 - While Out
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    #10 - While Out

    S4:E10

    Much to Claire's delight, Michael and Jay forget to recite their house rules — ""No friends, no fires, no freedom, no fun"" — before going out for the night. As a result, Claire decides to throw a party so she can get in with the so-called right crowd. Things get raucous when someone spikes the punch and a drunken Tony fulfills a fantasy and streaks down the street naked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 11 - Michael's Band
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    #11 - Michael's Band

    S4:E11

    When Michael's old friend and former bandmate, Johnny ""Saxophone"" Watson, comes to town for a gig, it turns out Johnny's piano player can't make it. Michael eagerly accepts an invitation to take the man's place, but refuses to admit that his musical skills have gotten rusty. Meanwhile, love is blind when it comes to Franklin realizing that his little sister, Aretha, is a much better singer than the tone-deaf Kady.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 12 - The Lady is Not a Tramp
    6.7/10(138 votes)

    #12 - The Lady is Not a Tramp

    S4:E12

    Michael's imagination takes off when he finds a package of condoms in daughter Claire's backpack — the same day her boyfriend, Tony, is returning from a month in the desert. Annoyed that her father is jumping to conclusions, Claire decides to give him a taste of his own unique brand of discipline. Meanwhile Jr. accidentally gives Kady his pet dog's medicine — and Kady pretends to turn into a dog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 13 - Of Mice and Man
    7.0/10(144 votes)

    #13 - Of Mice and Man

    S4:E13

    When Jay finds mouse droppings, she demands that Michael hire an exterminator to get rid of them, but, as usual, Michael is determined to handle it himself. Meanwhile, Claire is also freaked out by a rodent when she accidentally runs over a squirrel while driving home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 14 - Moving on Out
    7.1/10(145 votes)

    #14 - Moving on Out

    S4:E14

    Tired of living in the garage, Jr. looks for an apartment and enlists his buddy, John, to be a co-signer… except that John has to dress up and pose as Jr.'s grandmother for the realtor. When Jr. and Vanessa's families come to visit the couple's new apartment, Jay is shocked to find that her new grandchild might be living in a run-down building with yellow police tape around the entrance.

    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  15. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 15 - Candy Wars
    7.0/10(143 votes)

    #15 - Candy Wars

    S4:E15

    When Kady wants to spend some quality time with her father, she enlists Michael's help in the school candy drive. But when the father of last year's winner claims he can prevail once again, a competitive Michael loses sight of helping Kady and commits to selling an exorbitant number of chocolate bars.

    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  16. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 16 - Jr. Sells His Car
    7.0/10(136 votes)

    #16 - Jr. Sells His Car

    S4:E16

    Jr. restores his prized 1964 Impala, but then he and Vanessa surprise everyone when they decide to sell it in order to have money for their new baby. Meanwhile, Franklin seeks advice from Michael on how to act more like a normal kid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Don Reo

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  17. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 17 - The Anniversary Present
    6.9/10(138 votes)

    #17 - The Anniversary Present

    S4:E17

    Michael and Jay try to hide their disappointment when they don't receive the wedding anniversary gifts each are expecting from each other. Meanwhile, with Franklin's help, novice cook Claire hopes to prepare a gourmet dinner for her parents' anniversary present.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 18 - Illegal Smile
    6.8/10(150 votes)

    #18 - Illegal Smile

    S4:E18

    The day after an anti-wrinkle injection goes awry for Michael and he ends up with an unnatural expression, he has to fight a traffic ticket in court. The judge is angered by his frozen grin and sentences him to a night in jail, where Michael's cell mate, Big Guy, thinks Michael is coming on to him since he keeps smiling at him.

    Director:Kim Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 19 - Outbreak Monkey
    7.0/10(147 votes)

    #19 - Outbreak Monkey

    S4:E19

    When an ecstatic Michael scores a ticket to see basketball star LeBron James play at Madison Square Garden, his excitement quickly turns to paranoia when, just days before the game, everyone in the Kyle household – except Michael – comes down with the flu. To ensure that he won't miss the game, he goes to absurd extremes to keep from getting sick, including spraying disinfectant on his family and using a ten-foot grabber to hand Jay her orange juice.

    Director:George O. Gore II
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 20 - Empty Nest (1)
    6.2/10(146 votes)

    #20 - Empty Nest (1)

    S4:E20

    During a rare occasion when Michael and Jay have the house to themselves, they find themselves reminiscing about the fun times they've had with their kids and various friends. Some of these memorable moments include Jay's obsession with her weight and Michael's visit to a proctologist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 21 - Empty Nest (2)
    6.3/10(141 votes)

    #21 - Empty Nest (2)

    S4:E21

    During a rare occasion when Michael and Jay have the house to themselves, they find themselves reminiscing about the fun times they've had with their kids and various friends. Some of these memorable moments include Jay's obsession with her weight and Michael's visit to a proctologist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 22 - Calvin Comes to Stay
    7.1/10(154 votes)

    #22 - Calvin Comes to Stay

    S4:E22

    Calvin, Vanessa's gregarious father, has an argument with his wife, Jasmine, gets kicked out of the house and moves in with the Kyles, against their wishes. When he starts eating everything in sight and keeps everyone awake with his loud snoring, a frustrated Michael comes up with a clever plan to get Calvin back home.

    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 23 - Calvin Goes to Work
    7.0/10(149 votes)

    #23 - Calvin Goes to Work

    S4:E23

    When the overwhelmingly strong and gregarious Calvin, Vanessa's dad, begs Michael to give him a job at Kyle Trucking, Michael does so reluctantly and his worst fears are realized. Calvin's way of dealing with customers and merchandise leaves a little to be desired, and now Michael must find a way to get rid of the man without getting himself hurt in the process. Meanwhile, Claire gets Franklin to help her with her science paper.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 24 - Romantic Night
    6.8/10(144 votes)

    #24 - Romantic Night

    S4:E24

    Wanting to spend quiet time together, Michael plans a romantic evening with Jay at an exclusive hotel. Then, when Jr. mistakenly cancels the reservation, Michael tries to create a romantic night at home. But things take a disastrous turn when Michael hurts his head trying to shut off the water valve, Jay handcuffs them to each other – but can't find the key – and a burnt roast almost causes the house to burn down.

    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  25. My Wife and Kids Season 4 Episode 25 - The Director
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    #25 - The Director

    S4:E25

    In his excitement to tape a basketball game, Michael accidentally records over a home video of Kady's first steps, which happens to be one of Jay's most cherished family moments. When Jay decides to have a family home movie night, Michael must act quickly and enlists Franklin's help to reenact that moment of Kyle family history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"From Dummy to Daddy" is the best rated episode of "My Wife and Kids" season 4. It scored 6.9/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Don Reo, it aired on 9/24/2003. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Sweet Hairafter".