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
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 appearance in 2002 12 Jennifer Nicole Freeman 2001–2005109 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 2–4) Liliana Mumy as Rachel McNamara (seasons 3–4) Jessica Sara as Melissa (seasons 2–5) 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) Katt Williams as Bobby Shaw (season 5)
Home media Lionsgate Home Entertainment has released the first two seasons of My Wife and Kids on DVD in Region 1. The entire series is also available for streaming on Hulu. In May 2026, the entire series was added to the free streaming service Pluto TV.
DVD nameEp #Release date Season 111 February 24, 2009 Season 229 May 11, 2010
Reception
Season ratings Season TV Season Ratings Rank Viewers (in millions) 1 2000–2001 #23 8.0 2 2001–2002 #41 11.0 3 2002–2003 #22 11.3 4 2003–2004 #59 Retrieved on 2010-01-09. 10.0 5 2004–2005 #79 Retrieved on 2010-01-09. 7.2
Accolades AssociationYearCategoryNominee(s)ResultRefASCAP Film and Television Music Awards2003Top TV SeriesDerryck Big Tank ThortonBET Comedy Awards2004Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesGuy DistadPeter FilsingerGeorge Gore IIEric LaneuvilleDean LoreyRon MoseleyJames ValleleyCraig WayansDamien WayansKim WayansOutstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesRodney BarnesAeysha CarrKevin KnottsDean LoreyShane MillerKerry ParkerValencia ParkerDon ReoKevin RooneyJames VallelyCraig WayansDamien WayansDamon Wayans Jr.Elvira WayansKim WayansOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-MartinOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesGeorge Gore II2005Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-MartinMattie CarruthersGuy DistadPeter FilsingerRandy FletcherVito GiambalvoGeorge Gore IIDean LoreyRon MoseleyCraig WayansDamien WayansKim WayansJames D. WilcoxOutstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesRodney BarnesAeysha CarrLisa D. HallKevin KnottsDean LoreyDon ReoKevin RooneyKerry ParkerValencia ParkerCraig WayansDamien WayansElvira WayansKim WayansRon ZimmermanOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-MartinEnvironmental Media Awards2004Primetime Television for episode ("He's Having a Baby")Damon Wayans (directed by)Aeysha Carr (written by)Family Television Award2002ComedyMy Wife and KidsImage Awards (NAACP)2002Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-Martin2003Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-Martin2004Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-MartinOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesGeorge Gore II2005Outstanding Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsOutstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesDamon WayansOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesTisha Campbell-Martin2006Outstanding Directing in a Comedy SeriesMattie CaruthersOutstanding Directing in a Comedy SeriesJames D. WilcoxLogie Awards2004Most Popular Overseas ComedyMy Wife and KidsPeople's Choice Awards2002Favorite New Television Comedy SeriesMy Wife and KidsFavorite Male Performer in a New Television SeriesDamon WayansPrism Awards2002TV Comedy Series Episode for episode ("Grassy Knolls")Ted Wass (directed by)Adam Hamburger (written by)Satellite Awards2003Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or MusicalDamon Wayans2005Damon WayansTeen Choice Awards2001Choice TV Series: ComedyMy Wife and Kids2004Choice TV Actress: ComedyJennifer FreemanYoung Artist Awards2002Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actress Age Ten or UnderParker McKenna Posey2003Best Family Television Series (Comedy or Drama)My Wife and KidsBest Performance in a Television Comedy or Drama Series — Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or UnderJessica SaraLiliana MumyBest Performance in a Television Comedy Series — Guest Starring Young ActressMarina Malota DarlingBest Ensemble in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama)Parker McKenna PoseyJennifer FreemanGeorge Gore II2004Best Performance in a Television Series Comedy or Drama Series — Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or YoungerNoah Gray-Cabey2005Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actor Age Ten or YoungerNoah Gray-Cabey2006Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actor Age Ten or YoungerNoah Gray-CabeyBest Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actress Age Ten or YoungerJazz Raycole
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