Synopsis: Popular film and television star Damon Wayans is back for a fourth season in the family-oriented comedy, "My Wife and Kids." In addition to being a top-rated show, "My Wife and Kids" has been nominated for several NAACP Image Awards, and received the 2002 People's Choice Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series. The show was also recognized for an episode ("Grassy Knoll") that dealt with drug and substance abuse issues, garnering a 2002 Prism Award. Damon returns as Michael Kyle, 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 wisdom, discipline and humor.

Now that Jr. and his girlfriend, Vanessa, have announced the impending birth of their baby, Michael's parenting techniques are put to the test as he attempts to bring his son into adulthood. Not only do Michael and his loving wife, Jay, have to struggle with turning this immature boy into a man, they also have to struggle with becoming grandparents at an absurdly early age.

Meanwhile, oldest daughter Claire's relationship with Tony, the odd and oddly endearing bible thumper, is a continuing thorn in Michael's side as he tries to determine if Tony really is a moral do-gooder or a scheming wolf in sheep's clothing.

Little Kady continues her friendship with the young piano virtuoso, Franklin, which serves to further complicate Michael's life. When the boy senses an opening in the family with Jr.'s impending graduation into adulthood, he tries to weasel his way into becoming the "good new son." Michael can only hope his parental advice, mixed with witty humor, will steer his children to act responsibly. Through it all, Jr., Claire and Kady know they can turn to their father when they need his guidance. Sometimes it seems as though, even without their asking, Dad knows ahead of time what they might need, and he's only too happy to provide direction -- often to their chagrin. (courtesy ABC, 2003)

The Cast:
Damon Wayans stars as Michael Kyle
Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle
George O. Gore II as Jr.
Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle
Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle
Noah Gray-Cabey as Franklin
Andrew McFarlane as Tony
Brooklyn Sudano as Vanessa

Production Credits:
Damon Wayans and Don Reo are co-creators and executive producers of My Wife and Kids. David Himelfarb and Dean Lorey are executive producers and Eric Gold is a co-executive producer of the half-hour comedy series.

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide, 2000/2001

Season Two Episode Guide, 2001/2002

Season Three Episode Guide, 2002/2003

Season Four Episode Guide, 2003/2004

4- Michael's Band--01/14/2004
When Michael's old friend and former bandmate, Johnny "Saxophone" Watson (Clarence Clemons), comes to town for a gig, it turns out Johnny's piano player can't make it. Michael eagerly accepts an invitation to take the man's place, but refuses to admit that his musical skills have gotten rusty. Meanwhile, love is blind when it comes to Franklin realizing that his little sister, Aretha (Jamiah Simone Nash), is a much better singer than the tone-deaf Kady.
Written by: Damien Dante Wayans
Directed by: Guy Distad
Guest stars: Clarence Clemons as Johnny, Jamiah Simone Nash as Aretha, Bella Hicks as Julie, Jasmine Villegas as Rachel and Meritza Rivera as waitress.

4- Candy Wars--01/21/2004
When Kady wants to spend some quality time with her father, she enlists Michael's help in the school candy drive. But when the father of last year's winner claims he can prevail once again, a competitive Michael loses sight of helping Kady and commits to selling an exorbitant number of chocolate bars.
Written by: Dean Lorey & Jim Vallely
Directed by: Dean Lorey
Guest stars: Rasta as Calvin, Sean Whalen as Larry, Johnny Pruitt as Johnny, Rick Overton as Rick, Frank Payne as Monte, Becky Thure as Mrs. Fields, Aspen Snow as little girl and Joe Plewa as father.

4- Illegal Smile--02/11/2004
The day after an anti-wrinkle injection goes awry for Michael and he ends up with an unnatural expression, he has to fight a traffic ticket in court. The judge is angered by his frozen grin and sentences him to a night in jail, where Michael's cell mate, Big Guy (Lou Ferrigno), thinks Michael is coming on to him since he keeps smiling at him.
Written by: Kevin Rooney
Directed by: Kim Wayans
Guest stars: Lou Ferrigno as Big Guy, Kevin Knotts as officer, Joey Vassallo as Dr. Tortoni, Susan Pertz as judge, Free Brooks as Bailiff, Rosi Reed asn Annie, Lalita Lauren as Susan.