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My Wife and Kids

2001 – 2005Show5 seasons123 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes–78%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 123 episodes · best: S4E26 "The Maid" 8.2

Episodes

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6.9

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Sitcom
  • Wholesome & Heartwarming
  • Relatable Domestic Humor
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s
  • Multi-Camera Format
  • Lighthearted Escapism
  • Traditional Values
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Accessible Comedy

Cast

24 of 104 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Widdoes, Damon Wayans, Dean Lorey
Written by
Don Reo, Dean Lorey, Kim Wayans
Produced by
Damon Wayans, Dean Lorey

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 2001 · May 17, 2005 · Ended

First aired
March 28, 2001
Last aired
May 17, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 123 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Improbable Parking Skills, Parody Sue, Puppy Love +9

  • Improbable Parking Skills
  • Parody Sue
  • Puppy Love
  • Public Domain Soundtrack
  • Sore Loser
  • Bratty Half-Pint
  • Token White
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Spoiler Title
  • Genre Savvy
  • Stout Strength
  • Black and Nerdy

12 of 149 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Wife and Kids?"

Questions about My Wife and Kids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Wife and Kids?

Hulu

In the United States, My Wife and Kids streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is My Wife and Kids worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7).

Is My Wife and Kids okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch My Wife and Kids?

47 h

About 47 hours: 123 episodes in 5 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2005.

Will My Wife and Kids make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch My Wife and Kids?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does My Wife and Kids use?

Improbable Parking SkillsParody SuePuppy LovePublic Domain SoundtrackSore LoserBratty Half-PintToken WhiteAerith and BobSpoiler TitleGenre SavvyStout StrengthBlack and Nerdyand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 tropes for it, including Improbable Parking Skills, Parody Sue, and Puppy Love.