Michael tries to get his parents to begin speaking to each other again.

Failure to Communicate

Comedy

My Wife and Kids

He wants a traditional family, but he’s got pure chaos - and comedy!

Michael Kyle heads up his family - or does he?! The hit comedy comes to ITVX. What he longs for is a traditional family set up, what he gets is… total chaos!

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Mike worries when Jay wants to enter the workforce.

Pilot

Mike worries when Janet wants to put her college degree to good use and enter the workforce.

The issue of lying comes up when Michael suspects the family is keeping things from him.

The Truth Hurts

Claire buys a padded bra to impress boys.

Of Breasts and Basketball

Michael has difficulty coping when Michael Jr. beats him at basketball; Claire buys a padded bra to impress boys.

Michael and Janet discover Michael Jr. has been smoking pot.

Grassy Knoll

Michael and Janet play mind games on Michael Jr. after they discover he has been smoking marijuana.

Junior's scheme backfires after he forges an A in math.

Making the Grade

Michael Jr.'s scheme backfires when his parents treat him like a prodigy for a forged A in math.

Michael hires an attractive tutor in the hope of invoking Michael Jr.'s passion for math.

Working It

Michael and Janet are both guilty of not listening.

He Said, She Said

Michael and Janet get a lesson in listening when they try to remember what they asked each other to do.

Michael advises Michael Jr. to fight his school bully with words instead of fists.

Snapping and Sniffing

Claire is upset when Michael continues to pal around with her ex.

Breaking Up and Breaking It

Michael’s frustrated with his sex life when his brother visits.

A Little Romance

Just when Michael is feeling frustrated about his love life, his brother visits with his sexy new girlfriend.

Michael takes living life to its fullest a little too far.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Michael takes living life to its fullest a little too far after his accountant unexpectedly dies.

Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves.

Mom's Away (Part 1)

Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves to tend to her sick mother, and must contend with multiple problems.

Family issues are keeping Michael occupied.

Mom's Away (Part 2)

The household becomes unbearable when Michael decides to let the kids do as they please.

No Rules

The kids confront Michael with a description of the ideal dad.

Perfect Dad

Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.

When Janet returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain.

Thru Thick and Thin

Michael teaches Claire a lesson after she sneaks out.

He Heard, She Heard

Claire, forbidden from going to a party, convinces her parents to let her sleep over at a friend’s house. But she really plans to sneak out to the real party. Michael and Janet then plot to catch Claire in the act of lying.

Janet convinces Michael to have a procedure during a physical examination.

Michael's Garden

Jr. dares Claire to eat Michael's slice of lemon meringue pie.

Let Them Eat Pie

Janet has formed a support group called "the chubby buddies" to maintain her determination to lose weight. Michael doesn't make the task of dieting easy on her when he brings in a slice of lemon meringue pie from their favorite bakery.

After a bad business decision costs Jay her job, she becomes a homemaker.

Jay Gets Fired

Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the web.

The Whole World is Watching

Though Michael is upset that Janet bought Jr. expensive computer equipment without consulting him, they eventually make up, but their romantic overtures are seen on the Internet when they are inadvertently recorded on Jr.'s new 24-hour web cam.

Michael accidentally kills the school hamster.

Letting Go

Kady treats the school hamster that Michael accidentally killed as though it is still alive; Michael catches Claire in a lie.

Michael’s thrilled when the kids start their own businesses.

Learning to Earn It

Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.

Michael's belief that he's entitled to alone time is validated.

Quality Time

Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone, much to Janet's dismay.

Michael must get the clan dressed and to a wedding in 15 min.

Get Out

Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.

A family trip to Paul Revere's house tests everyone's nerves.

Road Trip

Janet convinces Mike to go to a Japanese restaurant.

Table for Too Many (Part 1)

Michael is disillusioned about eating out after Janet convinces him to go to a Japanese restaurant.

Michael loses his cool when he and the family head to a Japanese restaurant for dinner.

Table for Too Many (Part 2)

Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony.

Double Date

When Claire asks permission to go on her first date with Tony, Michael agrees, but on one condition - that the couple go on a double date with him and Janet.

Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.

Papa Said Knock You Out

Michael works out to maintain his youthfulness through boxing; when Jr. overhears a suggestive conversation between Claire and her boyfriend, he asks his father to teach him how to box, so he can protect his sister's honor.

Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.

Return of the Wall

Janet's competitive spirit comes on so strong while coaching Kady's soccer team that the more easygoing Michael has to take over. But, while his teaching methods delight the five-year-olds, they do little to improve their game.

Michael seeks advice on how to handle Janet's office persona.

Working Relationship

Michael seeks advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona; the family re-enacts scenes from the movie 'E.T.'.

Janet and Michael are astounded when Jr. shines in an IQ test.

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

Janet and Michael are astounded when their often-dimwitted son shines in an IQ test, ranking him as a genius.

Michael pretends to injure his back playing Twister.

Back Story

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.

Junior tries to steal a bra from the girls' locker room.

Make Over

An encounter with Michael's stunning ex-girlfriend prompts Janet to get a makeover; on a dare, Junior tries to steal a bra from the girls' locker room.

Michael bowls against his arch-enemy Stu Tyler.

The Bowling Show

Michael bowls against his arch-enemy Stu Tyler; trekkies at the bowling alley believe Claire is a Romulan queen.

Jr. doesn’t buy the practical car Michael recommends.

Jr. Gets His License

After getting his driver's license, Jr. buys a clunker instead of the practical car Michael picked out for him.

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on their anniversary.

Anniversary (Part 1)

Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on their anniversary, but he arranges to have Brian McKnight sing for them at a surprise ceremony to renew their vows.

Anniversary (Part 2)

The Kyles travel to Hawaii for a vacation.

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (Part 1)

The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers in order to save money.

Finally in Hawaii, Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner.

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (Part 2)

Finally in Hawaii, Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty.

The Kyles try to reach the airport before their flight leaves.

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (Part 3)

The Kyles' pleasant Hawaiian vacation risks ending in calamity if Michael can't get his family to the airport on time.

At their dance class, Michael and Janet both get jealous.

Samba Story

The "green-eyed monster" of jealousy appears when Janet and Michael's samba dance instructors seem to take more than a passing interest in their students.

Janet’s taken aback after reading Claire’s diary.

Diary of a Mad Teen

When Janet looks in Claire's diary, she discovers that her teenage daughter is thinking about having sex with her boyfriend; Jr.'s irresponsible behavior with his dad's car leads Michael to reprimand him in ways Jr. is not accustomed to.

Claire rebels by taking up with a new boyfriend who Michael dislikes.

Claire's New Boyfriend

Kady's kindergarten teacher questions Janet's over-zealous and competitive nature.

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

When an overzealous Michael and Janet volunteer to put on Kady's school play, Janet's well-meaning but aggressive way of directing the kids concerns kindergarten teacher Miss Johnson, causing Janet to question the teacher's own sense of competition.

Michael and Jay devise a plan to stop their kids from arguing all of the time.

The Fighting Kyles

Michaels sister comes to visit, and everyone but Jay is thrilled to see her.

Sister Story

Jr's Dating Dilemma

Michael's advice to Jr. on how to communicate with women backfires when Jr. invites two girls to the same school dance.

Michael becomes the subject of Janet’s nude painting.

Jay the Artist

When Michael arouses Jay's artistic passion, she makes him the subject of her nude painting.

Michael sees his boyhood friend in a wheelchair.

Chair Man of the Board

Michael's reaction to seeing his boyhood friend, Tommy, in a wheelchair gets more complicated when Tommy insists on playing a spirited game of basketball.

A money-making scheme jeopardizes Claire’s new job.

Open Your Heart

Janet's insistence that she and Michael attend a relationship seminar does more harm than good; a money-making scheme involving Jr. and his buddies jeopardizes Claire's new job.

Michael's Tribe

When Michael decides to be the Indian Chief for Kady's friends for their Indian Princess sleepover, he ends up planning a trap to keep Claire from breaking curfew to go to a rave with Tony.

Michael's efforts to be alone backfire when there's a blackout.

Blackout

Michael goes out of his way to get the family out of the house so he can have some solitude. But just when he thinks he has the house to himself, an unexpected blackout occurs, accidentally bringing the Kyles closer together as a family.

Michaels reaction to not winning an award has his family concerned.

Man of the Year

When Michael doesn't win the Small Businessman of the Year award, he gets so down in the dumps that his concerned family must figure out a way to make him feel loved and appreciated.

Jr. is caught in a compromising position with his girlfriend.

Jr's Risky Business (Part 1)

Michael and Jay return from a night out to find out to find Jr. in a compromising with his girlfriend.

Jr's Risky Business (Part 2)

Janet and Michael are faced with their most important parenting issue after finding Jr. in a compromising position with his girlfriend. A furious Michael considers his options, including throwing Jr. out of the house.

Jury Duty

Michael and Janet end up serving together on the same jury, but Michael, a big fan of "The Godfather" movies, suspects a man he meets is part of the Mafia and wants Michael to find the defendant innocent - or else.

Michael, the judge, will decide if Jr. or Claire will get the $500 they found in a wallet.

Here Come Da Judge

Claire takes Michael’s car without permission.

Claire's Permit

With just her driver's permit, Claire takes Michael's car for a spin without his permission.

Janet wants to know why Michael has a picture of his ex.

Sharon's Picture

Janet wants to know why Michael has kept a picture of his ex-girlfriend; Franklin thinks his little sister, Aretha, is a terrible sister.

Janet distracts Michael when he’s playing golf.

Tee for Too Many

Jay gets Michael to let her watch him play golf, but her distracting spectator ways cramp his style.

Michael and Jay are shocked when Claire and Tony announce that they are ready to have sex.

The Big Bang Theory

When teenagers Claire and Tony announce that the time has come for them to consummate their relationship, Michael and Janet are taken aback and go to extremes to convince them otherwise; Kady catches Jr. playing with her dolls.

Michael and Janet try to recapture their youth.

Not So Hostile Takeover

Michael tries to recapture younger times by transforming Jr.s car, and Janet lives out a missed part of her life by going into Claire's room.

Graduation (Part 1)

It's high-school graduation day for Jr., who, much to Michael and Janet's concern, wants to jump-start the rest of his life by being with Vanessa.

Graduation (Part 2)

Michael and Jay try to turn Jr. into a responsible dad-to-be.

From Dummy to Daddy

Michael and Jay are reeling from the fact that Jr. is going to be a father. Michael gives Jr. a job at the family business so he can support his new family, and he’s hard on Jr. to remind him of his new responsibilities.

Michael takes too many hair-growth pills.

The Sweet Hairafter

Michael sees his once-bald friend, Jimmy, with a full head of hair, prompting him to start taking the same hair-growth pills as his buddy, but he increases the dosage, resulting in unusual side effects.

Jr. takes his status too far by getting others to do his work.

Jr. Executive

Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business, starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. menial duties. Jr. decides to use the fact that he's the boss's son to convince other employees to do his work for him.

Jay returns to college against Michael's wishes.

Jay Goes to School

Jay decides to go to college to study psychology and drives everyone in the house crazy with her new-found knowledge; Jr.'s well-meaning buddies, John and Mike, decide to transform his old baby crib into a hip, new machine.

Michael and Jay are introduced to Vanessa's parents.

Meet the Parents

Grandparents-to-be Michael and Jay must figure out a way to stand up to Vanessa's gregarious parents, who are trying to bully them into buying things that will benefit them, not the baby.

Michael and Jay have him care for a balloon-baby.

He's Having a Baby

Despite their best efforts, Michael and Jay are still concerned that Jr. has no idea of what being a father entails. So they give him a water balloon that he must treat as a real baby.

Michael's employee needs the Kyles’ support.

The Funeral

The Kyles 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.

My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids

Series 1

1. Pilot

1. Pilot

2. The Truth Hurts

2. The Truth Hurts

3. Of Breasts and Basketball

3. Of Breasts and Basketball

4. Grassy Knoll

4. Grassy Knoll

5. Making the Grade

5. Making the Grade

6. Working It

6. Working It

7. He Said, She Said

7. He Said, She Said

8. Snapping and Sniffing

8. Snapping and Sniffing

9. Breaking Up and Breaking It

9. Breaking Up and Breaking It

10. A Little Romance

10. A Little Romance

11. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

11. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

12. Failure to Communicate

12. Failure to Communicate