TV series
He thinks he's the head of the family. Humor him.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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 own brand of humor.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Damon Wayans, Don ReoWritten by Don ReoGuest stars Wendell Pierce, Marlene Forte
Episode 2
Michael suspects the family is less than truthful about certain matters. Junior gets some tattoos; Michael annoys Kady.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Rhyon Nicole Brown
Episode 3
Jay 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. Meanwhile, Junior is trying to learn how to play the guitar and his friend convinces him to smoke pot. Kady gets angry at Claire for avoiding her.
Directed by Ted WassGuest stars Robert Ri'chard
Episode 4
Michael doesn't take it well when he loses to his teenage son at basketball. Meanwhile, Claire thinks the best way to attract boys is to have bigger breasts, so she buys a padded bra, much to the dislike of Jay who punishes her for doing so.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Robert Ri'chard, Cara Mia Wayans, RuDee Sade, Saachiko
Episode 5
Junior fakes an A in algebra while his family, not fooled by the charade, fakes a celebration. Meanwhile, Claire blackmails Junior because she had caught him red-handed forging his report card.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Alexander Folk
Episode 6
Michael hires an attractive girl to tutor Junior in math and later regrets his actions. Also, Jay doesn't like the direction her relationship is going with Claire, who is turning into a typical teenager.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Joshua KristGuest stars Dawn Stern
Episode 7
Jr. is having problems at school with a bully, so Michael and Jay 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 making Jr. feel humiliated. Meanwhile, Michael tells Jay 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.
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Stephen Lee, Preston Wamsley, Jacqueline Schultz
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Episode 9
Michael tries to get Claire away from her new boyfriend by befriending him, but things get touchy when she dumps him. Jr. overdoes it in the bathroom.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Phil Reeves, Andrew McFarlane
Episode 10
Michael's promiscuous brother Ken (Keenen Ivory Wayans) comes to visit with his attractive new girlfriend, Tiara, who contrasts with the way Michael has just realized Jay appears.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Written by Don ReoGuest stars Keenen Ivory Wayans, Daphnée Duplaix Samuel, Marlene Forte
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Don ReoGuest stars Doug Banks
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Damon WayansMichael Kyle
Tisha CampbellJanet Kyle
George O. Gore IIMichael Kyle Jr.
Jennifer FreemanClaire Kyle
Parker McKenna PoseyKady Kyle
Brooklyn SudanoVanessa Scott
Jazz RaycoleClaire Kyle
Sofía VergaraSelma
ABCUnited States
