My Wife and Kids
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My Wife and Kids is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from March 28, 2001, to May 17, 2005, with a total of 123 half-hour episodes spanning five seasons. The series, produced by Touchstone Television in association with Wayans Bros. Entertainment and Impact Zone, stars Damon Wayans (also creator alongside veteran television writer/producer Don Reo) as Michael Kyle, the patriarch of a family in Stamford, Connecticut.
Premise
The show, set in Stamford, Connecticut, follows a wealthy African American family, led by patriarch Michael Kyle Sr., who owns and operates his own trucking company. Michael thinks he commands his family, but his wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and broody daughters: self-centered Claire and his favorite youngest Kady, remind him every day that his dream is just a dream.
Episodes
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Cast
Main
| Actor | Character | Duration | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Wayans | Michael Richard Kyle Sr. | 2001–2005 | 123 |
| Tisha Campbell-Martin | Janet Marie "Jay" Kyle | 2001–2005 | 120 |
| George O. Gore II | Michael Richard Kyle Jr. | 2001–2005 | 122 |
| Jazz Raycole | Claire Kyle | 2001; last appeared in 2002 | 12 |
| Jennifer Nicole Freeman | 2001–2005 | 109 | |
| Parker McKenna Posey | Kady Kyle | 2001–2005 | 121 |
| Meagan Good | Vanessa Scott-Kyle | 2003 | 5 |
| Brooklyn Sudano | 2003–2005 | 28 | |
| Noah Gray-Cabey | Franklin Aloysius Mumford III | 2002–2005 | 58 |
| Andrew McFarlane | Roger | 2001 | 1 |
| Tony Jeffers | 2001–2005 | 27 |
Recurring
- Phil Reeves as Dr. William Parks Klieger (seasons 1–2, 4)
- RuDee Sade as Erica Washington (seasons 1–2)
- Cara Mia Wayans as Shante Bre (seasons 1–2)
- Steve Harvey as Steve (guest star; episode “Jay the Artist”)
- Damon Wayans Jr. as John (seasons 3–4)
- Liliana Mumy as Rachel McNamara (seasons 2–4)
- Jessica Sara as Melissa (seasons 2–3)
- DeRay Davis as R.J. (seasons 2–4)
- Brian Holtzman as Brian (seasons 3–4)
- Todd Lynn as Todd (seasons 3–4)
- Ella Joyce as Jasmine Scott (seasons 4-5)
- Lester Speight as Calvin Scott (seasons 4–5)
- Sean Whalen as Larry (season 4)
Home media
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has released the first two seasons of My Wife and Kids on DVD in Region 1.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| DVD name | Ep # | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | February 24, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 29 | May 11, 2010 |
Reception
Season ratings
| Season | TV Season | Ratings Rank | Viewers (in millions) |
| 1 | 2000–2001 | #23Template:Citation needed | 8.0Template:Citation needed |
| 2 | 2001–2002 | #41<ref name="season2">Template:Cite news</ref> | 11.0<ref name="season2"/> |
| 3 | 2002–2003 | #22<ref name="season3">Template:Cite web</ref> | 11.3<ref name="season3"/> |
| 4 | 2003–2004 | #59<ref name="season4">Template:Cite web Retrieved on 2010-01-09.</ref> | 10.0<ref name="season4"/> |
| 5 | 2004–2005 | #79<ref name="season5">Template:Cite news Retrieved on 2010-01-09.</ref> | 7.2<ref name="season5"/> |
Accolades
References
External links
- 2000s American black sitcoms
- 2000s American multi-camera sitcoms
- 2001 American television series debuts
- 2005 American television series endings
- American English-language television shows
- Television shows about teenage pregnancy
- Television series about children
- American television series about families
- Television series about marriage
- Television series by ABC Studios
- Television series created by Don Reo
- Television shows filmed in Los Angeles
- Television shows set in Connecticut
- American Broadcasting Company sitcoms