My Wife and Kids

10 Best Episodes of My Wife and Kids - Season 1

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 own brand of humor.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 06, 2022.

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My Wife and Kids - S1E8

#11 - He Said, She Said (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Jay wants Michael to quit watching TV and spend a little more time with the family - something that apparently only she wants. But Michael insists on watching a basketball game. When Jay talks to him, he doesn't pay any attention, and later tries to find out what she told him. Then he tells her something, but Jay's too busy talking to one of her girlfriends on the phone, so she doesn't listen either. When the evening comes and they are ready to go out for dinner, Jay apologizes for not paying any attention and they decide to leave the kids alone. But will they pay any attention to their parents?

The episode was rated 7.75 from 120 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E11

#10 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Michael's accountant dies suddenly, making Mike take a whole new perspective about his life. He buys a wig (or a hair piece as he like 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. Jay tells the kids it's just a phase, but even her is going crazy with Michael. He only goes back to his old being after he cries the death of his friend and realize there's a lot more about life than he thought.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 111 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E1

#9 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) quests for a traditional family.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 225 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E5

#8 - Making the Grade (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Jr. gets an F in Algebra and forges it into an A. Claire finds out about it and soon starts to blackmail Jr. so she won't tell their parents. But Michael and Janet are smarter than that and decide to teach Jr. a lesson by ""toying"" with him. After numerous attempts, Janet decides to take her own actions on Claire, while Michael still tries to make Jr.'s guilt speak out. That only happens when Michael has Jr.'s teacher over.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 136 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E7

#7 - Snapping and Sniffing (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Jr. is having problems at school with a bully, so Michael and Janet invite his parents over to discover some of the kid's weak points. Jr. teases the kid back and Claire punches him in the nose. Now Jr. is feeling humiliated, and George's father drops by to have a talk, where he and Michael argue and threat each other. Meanwhile, Michael tells Janet she is not around enough, and she starts to realize that when she misses Kady's first tooth and her new ""smell the cushions"" thing.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 127 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E2

#6 - The Truth Hurts (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Michael suspects the family is less than truthful about certain matters.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 186 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E4

#5 - Of Breasts and Basketball (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Michael (Damon Wayans) doesn't take it well when he loses at basketball; Claire (Jazz Raycole) buys a padded bra

The episode was rated 7.88 from 146 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E9

#4 - Breaking Up and Breaking It (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Claire develops her first real crush on a boy, and Michael does everything to break them up. But instead of threatening the guy like he would usually do, Michael become friends with him, to the point where the boy wants to spend more time with Michael then with Claire. After Claire dumps him, Jay makes Michael dump him too, which is a little hard because he is listens to Michael. Jr., on the other hand, has been busier playing with himself. Ever since those hormones kicked in, Jr. spends most of the day in the bathroom, until he ""breaks"" his toy and has to take some time out.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 124 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E3

#3 - Grassy Knoll (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Janet is trying to get rid of some old clothes, so after Michael opposes to that she and him make a deal that everything that is not worn by the end of the week has to go. All week long they dress out-of-style clothes (Michael Jackson, Flashdance, Madonna, etc). Meanwhile, Junior is trying to learn how to play the guitar and his friend convinces him to smoke pot. When Michael and Janet realize, they decide to play with their minds and Jr. promises never to do it again. And Kady gets angry at Claire for avoiding her.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 177 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E10

#2 - A Little Romance (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Michael's brother Ken comes to visit and brings his newest girlfriend. While Jr. is mainly interested in seeing parts of her body, Michael envies his brother because his own sex life became a little boring - Jay keeps asking for more spontaneity and Michael doesn't know what to do. His brother tells him to innovate and Michael ends up catching a cold when he dances naked in the backyard for Jay. Meanwhile, Claire is worried about winning a dancing contest. She's not satisfied with Jr. being the only one with trophies to show around, and despite her father's dissatisfaction with her dance moves, she manages to get a second place - which is not exactly what she hoped for.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 119 votes.

My Wife and Kids - S1E6

#1 - Working It (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Michael hires an attractive girl to tutor Junior in math.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 130 votes.

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