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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...

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  1. Background image for Empty Nest (1)
    6.2/10(137 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Empty Nest (2)
    6.2/10(132 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Funeral
    6.4/10(144 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Return of the Wall
    6.5/10(176 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(158 votes)

    #5 - 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'.

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    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Thru Thick and Thin
    6.6/10(221 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Lady is Not a Tramp
    6.6/10(130 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Failure to Communicate
    6.7/10(171 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Writer:Don Reo
  10. Background image for Jay Goes to School
    6.7/10(140 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Kim Wayans
  11. Background image for Michael's Band
    6.7/10(134 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Illegal Smile
    6.7/10(142 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Kim Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Hand Model
    6.7/10(138 votes)

    #12 - Hand Model

    S4:E27

    In a twist of fate, Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modeling audition. As he flaunts his newfound fame, he is careful to protect the family's new financial asset – his hands. Meanwhile Franklin feels threatened by Kady's friendship with Rachel, so, on Jr.'s advice, he takes matters into his own hands.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  14. Background image for From Dummy to Daddy
    6.8/10(152 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Writer:Don Reo
  15. Background image for Romantic Night
    6.8/10(136 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  16. Background image for The Baby (1)
    6.8/10(133 votes)

    #15 - The Baby (1)

    S4:E29

    Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home with the help of Summer Breeze, a midwife whose natural childbirth methods include the whole family's participation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for He Said, She Said
    6.9/10(191 votes)

    #16 - He Said, She Said

    S1:E8

    When Jay asks Michael to spend less time watching TV and more time with the family, they both learn that their biggest problem is communication.

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    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
    6.9/10(193 votes)

    #17 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

    S1:E11

    Michael's accountant dies suddenly, making him take a whole new perspective about his life. He buys a wig (or a hairpiece as he likes to call it) and starts to demonstrate his love for his family in a weird way. He even buys a motorcycle and an RV, in a misguided effort to live life to its fullest.

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    6.9/10(186 votes)

    #18 - Road Trip

    S2:E15

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

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    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Back Story
    6.9/10(164 votes)

    #19 - Back Story

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kim Wayans
  21. Background image for Make Over
    6.9/10(166 votes)

    #20 - Make Over

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  22. Background image for He's Having a Baby
    6.9/10(136 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Ultrasound
    6.9/10(139 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Candy Wars
    6.9/10(135 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Dean Lorey
    Writer:Dean Lorey
  25. Background image for The Anniversary Present
    6.9/10(130 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Damon Wayans
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Pilot
    7.0/10(310 votes)

    #25 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Michael and Jay are a loving and married couple who have three children: Junior, who wants to go to a concert to see MC Murder Death; Claire, who wants some privacy in her life; and little Kady, the cutest child in the house.

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    Writer:Don Reo

Worst Episodes Summary

"Empty Nest (1)" is the worst rated episode of "My Wife and Kids". It scored 6.2/10 based on 137 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/4/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Empty Nest (2)".