Season 2
(2001)
Cast
as Michael Kyle
as Janet Kyle
as Michael Kyle Jr.
as Claire Kyle
as Kady Kyle
as Tony Jeffers
Episodes
Mom's Away (1) 7.3
September 26, 2001
Michael contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad six-year-old and Jr's basketball tr…
Mom's Away (2) 7.3
September 26, 2001
Jay visits her mom while Michael starts telling Kady the "story" of her birth. Meanwhile Claire's friend Charmaine is p…
No Rules 7.3
October 3, 2001
Michael decides to let the kids live a rule-free life, but on the condition that they do everything for themselves; inc…
Perfect Dad 7.0
October 10, 2001
Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.
Thru Thick and Thin 6.7
October 17, 2001
When Jay returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain. The episode builds to a dream sequence, in whic…
Michael's Garden 8.5
October 24, 2001
Michael has problems in the bathroom and needs to have a colonoscopy; he has a dream that his doctor is singer Lou Rawl…
He Heard, She Heard 8.5
October 31, 2001
Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.
Let Them Eat Pie 7.7
November 7, 2001
Claire, playing a dare game with Jr. and Kady, eats Michael's piece of pie. Michael's punishment: Let them eat pie (and…
Jay Gets Fired 7.0
November 14, 2001
Jay's in for a surprise when she takes Claire and Kady to her office on Take Your Daughters to Work Day: She gets fired…
The Whole World is Watching 7.0
November 21, 2001
Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment that includes a 2…
Letting Go 6.7
November 28, 2001
Kady has acquired a hamster and Claire has a crush on a boy named Tony. Both developments pose parental challenges for …
Learning to Earn It 7.3
December 12, 2001
Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.
Quality Time 7.0
January 16, 2002
Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to…
Get Out 7.3
January 23, 2002
Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 min…
Road Trip 6.7
January 30, 2002
The family goes on an unpleasant road trip to Paul Revere's house, to find it closed.
Table for Too Many (1) 7.7
February 6, 2002
Michael, who dislikes going out to dinner because it's always an overpriced ordeal, allows Janet to convince him to tak…
Table for Too Many (2) 7.7
February 6, 2002
The family goes out to eat at a Japanese restaurant. Once there, the Kyles must share a table with an incredibly annoy…
Double Date 7.0
February 13, 2002
Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on condition that it is a double date with Janet …
Failure to Communicate 7.0
February 22, 2002
A huge argument arises when Michael's mother and father, who have not spoken to each other in years, visit the Kyle hou…
Papa Said Knock You Out 7.0
February 27, 2002
Junior asks his dad to teach him how to box so he can protect his sister's honor; Junior knocks out his dad in boxing o…
Return of the Wall 7.3
March 4, 2002
Competitive Janet and easygoing Michael use contrasting methods to coach Kady's soccer team. Michael takes over the coa…
Working Relationship 8.0
March 20, 2002
Jay badgers Michael into giving her a job, where she soon begins to get ideas above her station. Michael discovers that…
Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius 7.3
March 27, 2002
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius. Junior t…
Back Story 7.0
April 3, 2002
When the kids tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to have hurt his back in a game of Twister so they will hav…
Make Over 7.3
May 1, 2002
Jay gets a makeover after being compared to an old flame from high school. Meanwhile, Junior gets himself locked in a g…
The Bowling Show 7.3
May 8, 2002
The Kyles face the Tylers in a game of bowling during Star Trek night. The Tyler's daughter tries to charm Junior into …
Jr. Gets His License 7.3
May 15, 2002
Michael is stopped by a cop while giving Junior a driving lesson and it seems that Michael's license has expired. So fa…
Anniversary (1) 7.3
May 22, 2002
Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's friend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert …
Anniversary (2) 7.3
May 22, 2002
The anniversary day finally comes and Michael goes out to play golf, leaving Jay devastated at home. Later, she goes ou…