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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 contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad six-year-old and Jr's basketball troubles.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Don ReoGuest stars Raven-Symoné, Michael Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr.
Episode 2
Jay visits her mom while Michael starts telling Kady the "story" of her birth. Meanwhile Claire's friend Charmaine is pregnant.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Don ReoGuest stars James Widdoes, Raven-Symoné, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Wayans, Phil Reeves, Gary Coleman, Damon Wayans Jr., Andray Johnson
Episode 3
Michael decides to let the kids live a rule-free life, but on the condition that they do everything for themselves; including cooking and paying for their own phone calls.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Dean Lorey
Episode 4
Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Don ReoGuest stars Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Coleman, Phil Reeves, Jeremy Sylvers
Episode 5
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.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Anthony Anderson
Episode 6
Michael has problems in the bathroom and needs to have a colonoscopy; he has a dream that his doctor is singer Lou Rawls. Lou Rawls guest stars in an episode that takes a lighthearted but informative look at a serious problem: colon cancer. It's especially acute among African-Americans over 40 - and guess who's 40?
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars RuDee Sade, Cara Mia Wayans
Episode 7
Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.
Guest stars Amy Hill, Lou Rawls, Phil Reeves, Buddy Johnson
Episode 8
Claire, playing a dare game with Jr. and Kady, eats Michael's piece of pie. Michael's punishment: Let them eat pie (and only pie). Meanwhile, Michael offers to be the dieting Jay's "chubby buddy": He'll eat the same lo-cal food she does. Of course, he doesn't tell her that he plans to cheat.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Marilyn Martinez, Amy Hill, Beth Payne
Episode 9
Jay's in for a surprise when she takes Claire and Kady to her office on Take Your Daughters to Work Day: She gets fired. After a bad business decision costs Jay her job and her self-esteem, she becomes a homemaker.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Lee Arenberg, Jim Vallely, Maggie Rowe
Episode 10
Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment that includes a 24-hour web cam.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Don ReoGuest stars Anthony Anderson, Philip Bolden, Cara Mia Wayans
Episode 11
Kady has acquired a hamster and Claire has a crush on a boy named Tony. Both developments pose parental challenges for Michael and Jay. The hamster dies. And Michael wishes Claire's new beau would follow suit.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars James Widdoes
Episode 12
Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Damon Wayans Jr., RuDee Sade, Melissa Miller
Episode 13
Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to her dismay.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Jason Stuart, Kristen Wilson, Kevin Knotts
Episode 14
Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Dean LoreyGuest stars Thea Vidale
Episode 15
The family goes on an unpleasant road trip to Paul Revere's house, to find it closed.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars Bill Macy, Patty Ross
Episode 16
Michael, who dislikes going out to dinner because it's always an overpriced ordeal, allows Janet to convince him to take the family to a Japanese restaurant.
Guest stars Aiko Tanaka, Rolando Molina, Larry Miller, Kelly Coffield Park, Lauren Tom, Marina Malota, Andy Morrow, Max Alexander
Episode 17
The family goes out to eat at a Japanese restaurant. Once there, the Kyles must share a table with an incredibly annoying family, the Tylers. Michael feels like he's being ripped off at every turn; things get out of control between the two families and even the restaurant employees. The two families have been enemies ever since.
Guest stars Gabriel Iglesias, Lee Weaver, Rolando Molina, Larry Miller, Kelly Coffield Park, Lauren Tom, Marina Malota, Andy Morrow
Episode 18
Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on condition that it is a double date with Janet and himself.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Don Reo
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Written by Don ReoGuest stars Denise Nicholas, Charles Robinson
Episode 20
Junior asks his dad to teach him how to box so he can protect his sister's honor; Junior knocks out his dad in boxing on a lucky shot.
Directed by Wil ShrinerGuest stars Michael Wayans, Philip Bolden, Damon Wayans Jr.
Episode 21
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.
Guest stars Jessica Sara
Episode 22
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'.
Directed by James WiddoesGuest stars DeRay Davis
Episode 23
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius. Junior thinks he got a 1600/1600 on his SAT's but gets it confused with a girl named Michelle Kyle. Junior got a 200/1600, even though you get 300 for spelling your name right.
Directed by James Widdoes
Episode 24
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.
Written by Kim WayansGuest stars Jason Stuart, Phil Reeves
Episode 25
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.
Written by Dean LoreyGuest stars Jason Stuart, Michael Wayans, Jessica Sara, Kym Whitley, Damon Wayans Jr., Nicole Prescott, Jennia Fredrique, Frances Bay
Episode 26
The Kyles face the Tylers in a game of bowling during Star Trek night. The Tyler's daughter tries to charm Junior into throwing the ball and not caring; Junior develops a crush on her.
Directed by Sheldon EppsGuest stars Jerry Trainor, Andre Rosey Brown, Larry Miller
Episode 27
Michael is stopped by a cop while giving Junior a driving lesson and it seems that Michael's license has expired. So father and son must both take driving tests. Junior gets his license and buys an old clunker instead of what Michael chooses for him.
Directed by James Widdoes
Episode 28
Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's friend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert Jay was really looking forward to see), but unfortunately she has to turn it down because it's on the same night as their anniversary.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Kim WayansGuest stars Bill Cobbs, Kym Whitley
Episode 29
The anniversary day finally comes and Michael goes out to play golf, leaving Jay devastated at home. Later, she goes out for drinks with her girlfriend Wanda, who insists Jay should confront Michael. Michael pulls off a lavish ceremony for the renewal of their vows. Guest stars Brian McKnight.
Directed by Will MackenzieWritten by Kim WayansGuest stars Bill Cobbs, Brian McKnight, Kym Whitley, Jim Titus
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
