My Wife and Kids
Seen it?2001 | 5 seasons | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Young Sheldon or Family Ties, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
11 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 220K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
- Season 12001 · 11 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22001 · 29 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32002 · 27 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42003 · 30 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52004 · 26 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Damon Wayans, Don Reo
- Damon WayansMichael Kyle
- Tisha CampbellJanet Kyle
- George O. Gore IIMichael Kyle Jr.
- Jennifer FreemanClaire Kyle
- Parker McKenna PoseyKady Kyle
- Noah Gray-CabeyFranklin Mumford
- Brooklyn SudanoVanessa Scott
- Andrew McFarlaneTony Jeffers