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

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

    #2 - 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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  3. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 14 - Sweetheart's Day
    6.4/10(138 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 21 - Jr.'s Cartoon
    6.4/10(139 votes)

    #4 - Jr.'s Cartoon

    S5:E21

    When Jr. wins a national competition for his cartoon entitled ""My Wife and Kid"" -- based on himself, Vanessa, the baby and the rest of the Kyle family -- it catches the attention of ABC. Michael becomes Jr.'s agent, but the meeting with the television executives goes badly, crushing Jr.'s dream opportunity, so now Michael has to find a way to rectify the situation. Meanwhile, Claire threatens to break up with Tony unless he can bring some ""umph"" into their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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

    #5 - 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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  6. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 3 - Childcare Class
    6.5/10(148 votes)

    #6 - Childcare Class

    S5:E3

    Michael fails a child-care course for grandparents, so Vanessa and Jr. refuse to let him baby-sit his grandchild.

    Director:Kim Wayans
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 21 - Return of the Wall
    6.6/10(181 votes)

    #7 - Return of the Wall

    S2:E21

    Competitive Janet and easygoing Michael use contrasting methods to coach Kady's soccer team. Michael takes over the coaching of Jay's girls soccer team only to find his opponents are Jay's new team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 22 - Working Relationship
    6.6/10(163 votes)

    #8 - Working Relationship

    S2:E22

    Jay badgers Michael into giving her a job, where she soon begins to get ideas above her station. Michael discovers that Janet's personality is not a good fit for his office, and Kady reenacts a memorable scene from `E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 11 - Careful What You Wish For
    6.6/10(143 votes)

    #9 - Careful What You Wish For

    S5:E11

    When Jay wishes that Michael would give her the kind of romantic attention that she sees newlywed Vanessa getting from Jr., Michael decides to kill Jay with kindness so he can get back to watching TV and ignoring her. Meanwhile, Franklin tells Kady that he thinks he's too short and goes to great lengths to appear otherwise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 13 - Study Buddy
    6.6/10(136 votes)

    #10 - 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.""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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  11. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 22 - Michael's Sandwich
    6.6/10(135 votes)

    #11 - Michael's Sandwich

    S5:E22

    Michael tries to leave for a golfing trip with a friend, but the family keeps distracting him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  12. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 24 - Michael Sells the Business
    6.6/10(142 votes)

    #12 - Michael Sells the Business

    S5:E24

    Michael sells his trucking business to spend more time with Jay and Junior Junior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 5 - Thru Thick and Thin
    6.7/10(226 votes)

    #13 - Thru Thick and Thin

    S2:E5

    When Jay returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain. The episode builds to a dream sequence, in which Janet has a nightmare and the entire family is morbidly obese after Michael decides to grow big with her.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. My Wife and Kids Season 2 Episode 19 - Failure to Communicate
    6.7/10(175 votes)

    #14 - Failure to Communicate

    S2:E19

    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 is why Jazz Raycole portrays Claire, making this episode her very final appearance in the series.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Don Reo

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  15. My Wife and Kids Season 3 Episode 24 - The Big Bang Theory
    6.7/10(155 votes)

    #15 - The Big Bang Theory

    S3:E24

    Michael and Jay panic when Claire reveals that she and Tony have decided to have sex. Her parents try by all means to change their minds and stop them, unsuccessfully. When the day and time comes, their find out Claire has sneaked out of the house and panic. Claire and Tony show up a few minutes later, and just when Michael is ready to kill him, Tony reveals that they didn't do anything. Just when they were about to do it, he opened the drawer on the hotel room's nightstand and found a bible, which he took as a sign from God. But he doesn't have to know that every hotel has a bible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #17 - 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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  18. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 9 - The Return of Bobby Shaw
    6.7/10(162 votes)

    #18 - The Return of Bobby Shaw

    S5:E9

    Micheal's enemy, Bobby Shaw tricks Jr. into signing a contract making Jr. his slave. When Micheal tries to get him out of the contract,they end up in a dance off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 10 - The Wedding
    6.7/10(145 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 15 - Silence is Golden
    6.7/10(135 votes)

    #20 - Silence is Golden

    S5:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 18 - The Remodel
    6.7/10(135 votes)

    #21 - The Remodel

    S5:E18

    Realizing that the garage is no longer a suitable living situation for Jr., Vanessa and the baby, Jay insists that Michael have it remodeled. When the contractor bids are too expensive for his taste, Michael decides to take on the job himself, with Jr.'s help. But when they get in over their heads, Franklin -- who happens to be a certified contractor - has to come to their rescue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. My Wife and Kids Season 5 Episode 20 - Celibacy
    6.7/10(145 votes)

    #22 - Celibacy

    S5:E20

    When Jay tells Michael that their love life will be even better if they are celibate for six months, Michael is willing to abide by her wishes, although reluctantly. Meanwhile, Franklin and Kady plant some seeds in the ground to symbolize their growing love for each other, but the seeds grow into an ingredient for a love potion that Jay uses to spice up her romantic dinner for Michael.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. My Wife and Kids Season 3 Episode 22 - Sharon's Picture
    6.8/10(169 votes)

    #23 - Sharon's Picture

    S3:E22

    Jay gets mad at Michael after finding a photo of an attractive former girlfriend among his things. Franklin has trouble admitting that his little sister Aretha is an outstanding singer.

    Director:Roger E. Mosley
    Writer:Kim Wayans

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Empty Nest (1)" is the worst rated episode of "My Wife and Kids". It scored 6.2/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/4/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Empty Nest (2)".