My Wife and Kids 2001
“He thinks he's the head of the family. Humor him.”
What is My Wife and Kids?
My Wife and Kids is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network. The series premiered on March 28, 2001, and concluded on May 17, 2005, spanning a total of 123 half-hour episodes over five seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 123
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 28, 2001
- Last aired
- May 17, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
My Wife and Kids is an American television sitcom that aired on the ABC network. The series premiered on March 28, 2001, and concluded on May 17, 2005, spanning a total of 123 half-hour episodes over five seasons. The program was produced by Touchstone Television in association with Wayans Bros. Entertainment and Impact Zone. The show was created by Damon Wayans, who also stars in the production. The narrative centers on Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who manages his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. Throughout the series, he instructs his three children on various life lessons while utilizing his own brand of humor to navigate family dynamics. The production involved a wide range of cast and crew members, including various actors, actresses, directors, and writers. The series is documented as having run from 2000 to 2005, with its primary broadcast history occurring on ABC during that period.
Should you watch it?
“A modern patriarch uses humor to teach life lessons to his three children.”
- Warm family dynamics with comedic parenting
- Relatable life lessons delivered with humor
- Strong central family unit
- May not appeal to viewers seeking complex drama
- Humor style might not suit all tastes
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedies with positive parenting themes.
Suitable for general audiences with family-friendly humor and wholesome themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Mar 28, 2001
- E2 The Truth Hurts Mar 28, 2001
- E3 Grassy Knoll Apr 4, 2001
- E4 Of Breasts and Basketball Apr 4, 2001
- E5 Making the Grade Apr 11, 2001
- E6 Working It Apr 11, 2001
- E7 Snapping and Sniffing Apr 18, 2001
- E8 He Said, She Said Apr 18, 2001
- E9 Breaking Up and Breaking It Apr 25, 2001
- E10 A Little Romance May 2, 2001
- E11 Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow May 9, 2001
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 Mom's Away (1) Sep 26, 2001
- E2 Mom's Away (2) Sep 26, 2001
- E3 No Rules Oct 3, 2001
- E4 Perfect Dad Oct 10, 2001
- E5 Thru Thick and Thin Oct 17, 2001
- E6 Michael's Garden Oct 24, 2001
- E7 He Heard, She Heard Oct 31, 2001
- E8 Let Them Eat Pie Nov 7, 2001
- E9 Jay Gets Fired Nov 14, 2001
- E10 The Whole World is Watching Nov 21, 2001
- E11 Letting Go Nov 28, 2001
- E12 Learning to Earn It Dec 12, 2001
- E13 Quality Time Jan 16, 2002
- E14 Get Out Jan 23, 2002
- E15 Road Trip Jan 30, 2002
- E16 Table for Too Many (1) Feb 6, 2002
- E17 Table for Too Many (2) Feb 6, 2002
- E18 Double Date Feb 13, 2002
- E19 Failure to Communicate Feb 22, 2002
- E20 Papa Said Knock You Out Feb 27, 2002
- E21 Return of the Wall Mar 4, 2002
- E22 Working Relationship Mar 20, 2002
- E23 Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius Mar 27, 2002
- E24 Back Story Apr 3, 2002
- E25 Make Over May 1, 2002
- E26 The Bowling Show May 8, 2002
- E27 Jr. Gets His License May 15, 2002
- E28 Anniversary (1) May 22, 2002
- E29 Anniversary (2) May 22, 2002
Season 3 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1) Sep 25, 2002
- E2 The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2) Sep 25, 2002
- E3 The Kyles Go to Hawaii (3) Oct 2, 2002
- E4 Samba Story Oct 9, 2002
- E5 Diary of a Mad Teen Oct 16, 2002
- E6 Claire's New Boyfriend Oct 23, 2002
- E7 Crouching Mother, Hidden Father Oct 30, 2002
- E8 The Fighting Kyles Nov 6, 2002
- E9 Sister Story Nov 13, 2002
- E10 Jr's Dating Dilemma Nov 20, 2002
- E11 Jay the Artist Nov 27, 2002
- E12 Chair Man of the Board Dec 4, 2002
- E13 Open Your Heart Dec 11, 2002
- E14 Michael's Tribe Dec 18, 2002
- E15 Blackout Jan 22, 2003
- E16 Man of the Year Jan 29, 2003
- E17 Jr's Risky Business (1) Feb 5, 2003
- E18 Jr's Risky Business (2) Feb 12, 2003
- E19 Jury Duty Feb 26, 2003
- E20 Here Come Da Judge Mar 5, 2003
- E21 Claire's Permit Mar 26, 2003
- E22 Sharon's Picture Apr 9, 2003
- E23 Tee for Too Many Apr 30, 2003
- E24 The Big Bang Theory May 7, 2003
- E25 Not So Hostile Takeover May 14, 2003
- E26 Graduation (1) May 21, 2003
- E27 Graduation (2) May 21, 2003
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 From Dummy to Daddy Sep 24, 2003
- E2 The Sweet Hairafter Oct 1, 2003
- E3 Jr. Executive Oct 8, 2003
- E4 Jay Goes to School Oct 15, 2003
- E5 Meet the Parents Oct 22, 2003
- E6 He's Having a Baby Oct 29, 2003
- E7 The Funeral Nov 5, 2003
- E8 Ultrasound Nov 12, 2003
- E9 Marathon Nov 19, 2003
- E10 While Out Nov 26, 2003
- E11 Michael's Band Nov 26, 2003
- E12 The Lady is Not a Tramp Dec 10, 2003
- E13 Of Mice and Man Dec 17, 2003
- E14 Moving on Out Dec 24, 2003
- E15 Candy Wars Dec 31, 2003
- E16 Jr. Sells His Car Jan 7, 2004
- E17 The Anniversary Present Jan 14, 2004
- E18 Illegal Smile Jan 21, 2004
- E19 Outbreak Monkey Jan 28, 2004
- E20 Empty Nest (1) Feb 4, 2004
- E21 Empty Nest (2) Feb 11, 2004
- E22 Calvin Comes to Stay Feb 18, 2004
- E23 Calvin Goes to Work Feb 25, 2004
- E24 Romantic Night Mar 3, 2004
- E25 The Director Mar 10, 2004
- E26 The Maid May 5, 2004
- E27 Hand Model May 12, 2004
- E28 What Do You Know? May 19, 2004
- E29 The Baby (1) May 26, 2004
- E30 The Baby (2) May 26, 2004
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Fantasy Camp (1) Sep 21, 2004
- E2 Fantasy Camp (2) Sep 28, 2004
- E3 Childcare Class Oct 5, 2004
- E4 Class Reunion Oct 12, 2004
- E5 The Fellowship of the Baby Oct 19, 2004
- E6 Poker Face Nov 9, 2004
- E7 The Proposal Nov 16, 2004
- E8 Restaurant Wars Nov 23, 2004
- E9 The Return of Bobby Shaw Nov 30, 2004
- E10 The Wedding Jan 11, 2005
- E11 Careful What You Wish For Jan 18, 2005
- E12 They Call Me El Foosay Jan 25, 2005
- E13 Study Buddy Feb 1, 2005
- E14 Sweetheart's Day Feb 8, 2005
- E15 Silence is Golden Feb 15, 2005
- E16 The Bahamas (1) Feb 22, 2005
- E17 The Bahamas (2) Mar 1, 2005
- E18 The Remodel Mar 8, 2005
- E19 Michael Joins a Gym Mar 15, 2005
- E20 Celibacy Mar 29, 2005
- E21 Jr.'s Cartoon Apr 12, 2005
- E22 Michael's Sandwich Apr 26, 2005
- E23 Graduation Day May 3, 2005
- E24 Michael Sells the Business May 10, 2005
- E25 R.V. Dreams May 17, 2005
- E26 The "V" Story May 17, 2005
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for children?
Yes, the show features family-friendly humor and positive life lessons.
What is the main character's role in the family?
Michael Kyle is the father figure who uses humor to guide his children.
Does the show focus on serious issues?
The show primarily uses comedy to address everyday family situations and life lessons.
How many children are in the main family?
The main character has three children that he teaches life lessons to.
What makes the parenting style unique?
The father uses his own brand of humor to deliver life lessons to his children.