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My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids

He thinks he's the head of the family. Humor him.

20017.45 Seasons123 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Michael Kyle

Tisha Campbell

Tisha Campbell

Janet Kyle

George O. Gore II

George O. Gore II

Michael Kyle Jr.

Jennifer Freeman

Jennifer Freeman

Claire Kyle

Parker McKenna Posey

Parker McKenna Posey

Kady Kyle

Noah Gray-Cabey

Noah Gray-Cabey

Franklin Mumford

Brooklyn Sudano

Brooklyn Sudano

Vanessa Scott

Andrew McFarlane

Andrew McFarlane

Tony Jeffers

Themes & Keywords

connecticutfamily relationshipsfamilysitcomlife lessonsinspirationalamusedenthusiasticfamiliar

About My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids is a comedy, family, drama series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of connecticut, family relationships, family, sitcom, life lessons, inspirational. it stars Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George O. Gore II. 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.

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