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Kevin Can Wait

Kevin Can Wait

20165.72 Seasons48 EpisodesCanceledTV-14

Overview

A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.

Created by Pete Correale
Written by Pete Correale
NetworksCBS

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Top Cast

Kevin James

Kevin James

Kevin Gable

Taylor Spreitler

Taylor Spreitler

Kendra Gable

Leah Remini

Leah Remini

Vanessa Cellucci

Ryan Cartwright

Ryan Cartwright

Chale

Gary Valentine

Gary Valentine

Kyle

Leonard Earl Howze

Leonard Earl Howze

Goody

Mary-Charles Jones

Mary-Charles Jones

Sara Gable

James DiGiacomo

James DiGiacomo

Jack Gable

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Themes & Keywords

ex-copfamilysitcom

About Kevin Can Wait

Kevin Can Wait is a comedy series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of ex-cop, family, sitcom. Created by Pete Correale, it stars Kevin James, Taylor Spreitler, Leah Remini. A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.

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