# My Wife and Kids

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 black family in Stamford, Connecticut.

## Premise

The show, set in Stamford, Connecticut, follows an upper middle class 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 day-trader 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

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released |
| 1 | 11 | 11 | March 28, 2001 (2001-3-28) | May 9, 2001 (2001-5-9) |
| 2 | 29 | 29 | September 26, 2001 (2001-9-26) | May 22, 2002 (2002-5-22) |
| 3 | 27 | 27 | September 25, 2002 (2002-9-25) | May 21, 2003 (2003-5-21) |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | September 24, 2003 (2003-9-24) | May 26, 2004 (2004-5-26) |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | September 21, 2004 (2004-9-21) | May 17, 2005 (2005-5-17) |

## 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 "Junior" Kyle Jr. | 2001–2005 | 122 |
| Jazz Raycole | Claire Kyle | 2001; last appeared in 2002 | 12 |
| Jennifer Nicole Freeman | Claire Kyle | 2001–2005 | 109 |
| Parker McKenna Posey | Kady Kyle | 2001–2005 | 121 |
| Meagan Good | Vanessa Scott-Kyle | 2003 | 5 |
| Brooklyn Sudano | Vanessa Scott-Kyle | 2003–2005 | 28 |
| Noah Gray-Cabey | Franklin Aloysius Mumford III | 2002–2005 | 58 |
| Andrew McFarlane | Roger | 2001 | 1 |
| Andrew McFarlane | 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 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.
| 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 | #23 | 8.0 |
| 2 | 2001–2002 | #41 | 11.0 |
| 3 | 2002–2003 | #22 | 11.3 |
| 4 | 2003–2004 | #59 | 10.0 |
| 5 | 2004–2005 | #79 | 7.2 |

### Accolades

| Association | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
| ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | 2003 | Top TV Series | Derryck Big Tank Thorton | Won |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | Guy Distad Peter Filsinger George Gore II Eric Laneuville Dean Lorey Ron Moseley James Valleley Craig Wayans Damien Wayans Kim Wayans | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Rodney Barnes Aeysha Carr Kevin Knotts Dean Lorey Shane Miller Kerry Parker Valencia Parker Don Reo Kevin Rooney James Vallely Craig Wayans Damien Wayans Damon Wayans, Jr. Elvira Wayans Kim Wayans | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Won |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Won |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | George Gore II | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin Mattie Carruthers Guy Distad Peter Filsinger Randy Fletcher Vito Giambalvo George Gore II Dean Lorey Ron Moseley Craig Wayans Damien Wayans Kim Wayans James D. Wilcox | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | Rodney Barnes Aeysha Carr Lisa D. Hall Kevin Knotts Dean Lorey Don Reo Kevin Rooney Kerry Parker Valencia Parker Craig Wayans Damien Wayans Elvira Wayans Kim Wayans Ron Zimmerman | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominated |
| Environmental Media Awards | 2004 | Primetime Television for episode ("He's Having a Baby") | Damon Wayans (directed by) Aeysha Carr (written by) | Won |
| Family Television Award | 2002 | Comedy | My Wife and Kids | Won |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2002 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2002 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2002 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2003 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2003 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2003 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Won |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2004 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2004 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2004 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2004 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | George Gore II | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2005 | Outstanding Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2005 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2005 | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Tisha Campbell-Martin | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2006 | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Mattie Caruthers | Nominated |
| Image Awards (NAACP) | 2006 | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | James D. Wilcox | Nominated |
| Logie Awards | 2004 | Most Popular Overseas Comedy | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| People's Choice Awards | 2002 | Favorite New Television Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids | Won |
| People's Choice Awards | 2002 | Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series | Damon Wayans | Won |
| Prism Awards | 2002 | TV Comedy Series Episode for episode ("Grassy Knolls") | Ted Wass (directed by) Adam Hamburger (written by) | Won |
| Satellite Awards | 2003 | Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | 2005 | Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Damon Wayans | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2001 | Choice TV Series: Comedy | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2004 | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | Jennifer Freeman | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2002 | Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Parker McKenna Posey | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2003 | Best Family Television Series (Comedy or Drama) | My Wife and Kids | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2003 | Best Performance in a Television Comedy or Drama Series — Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Jessica Sara | Won |
| Young Artist Awards | 2003 | Best Performance in a Television Comedy or Drama Series — Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or Under | Liliana Mumy | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2003 | Best Performance in a Television Comedy Series — Guest Starring Young Actress | Marina Malota Darling | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2003 | Best Ensemble in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) | Parker McKenna Posey Jennifer Freeman George Gore II | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2004 | Best Performance in a Television Series Comedy or Drama Series — Guest Starring Young Actress Age Ten or Younger | Noah Gray-Cabey | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2005 | Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Noah Gray-Cabey | Nominated |
| Young Artist Awards | 2006 | Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Noah Gray-Cabey | Won |
| Young Artist Awards | 2006 | Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) — Young Actress Age Ten or Younger | Jazz Raycole | Nominated |