Seasons & episodes
S2 · E14Get Out 2002-01-23 · 23 min
Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
S2 · E15Road Trip 2002-01-30 · 23 min
The family goes on an unpleasant road trip to Paul Revere's house, to find it closed.
S2 · E16Table for Too Many (1) 2002-02-06 · 23 min
Michael, who dislikes going out to dinner because it's always an overpriced ordeal, allows Janet to convince him to take the family to a Japanese restaurant.
S2 · E17Table for Too Many (2) 2002-02-06 · 23 min
The family goes out to eat at a Japanese restaurant. Once there, the Kyles must share a table with an incredibly annoying family, the Tylers. Michael feels like he's being ripped off at every turn; things get out of control between the two families and even the restaurant employees. The two families have been enemies ever since.
S2 · E18Double Date 2002-02-13 · 23 min
Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on condition that it is a double date with Janet and himself.
S2 · E19Failure to Communicate 2002-02-22 · 23 min
A huge argument arises when Michael's mother and father, who have not spoken to each other in years, visit the Kyle household. Note: This episode was originally intended to air in season one, but for unknown reasons, ABC pulled back to season 2 Episode 19. Which is why Jazz Raycole portrays Claire, making this episode her very final appearance in the series.
S2 · E20Papa Said Knock You Out 2002-02-27 · 23 min
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 on a lucky shot.
S2 · E21Return of the Wall 2002-03-04 · 23 min
Competitive Janet and easygoing Michael use contrasting methods to coach Kady's soccer team. Michael takes over the coaching of Jay's girls soccer team only to find his opponents are Jay's new team.
S2 · E22Working Relationship 2002-03-20 · 23 min
Jay badgers Michael into giving her a job, where she soon begins to get ideas above her station. Michael discovers that Janet's personality is not a good fit for his office, and Kady reenacts a memorable scene from `E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.
S2 · E23Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius 2002-03-27 · 23 min
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius. Junior thinks he got a 1600/1600 on his SAT's but gets it confused with a girl named Michelle Kyle. Junior got a 200/1600, even though you get 300 for spelling your name right.
S2 · E24Back Story 2002-04-03 · 23 min
When the kids tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to have hurt his back in a game of Twister so they will have to cater to his every whim.
S2 · E25Make Over 2002-05-01 · 23 min
Jay gets a makeover after being compared to an old flame from high school. Meanwhile, Junior gets himself locked in a girl's locker after a misfortunate attempt to steal her bra.
S2 · E26The Bowling Show 2002-05-08 · 23 min
The Kyles face the Tylers in a game of bowling during Star Trek night. The Tyler's daughter tries to charm Junior into throwing the ball and not caring; Junior develops a crush on her.
S2 · E27Jr. Gets His License 2002-05-15 · 23 min
Michael is stopped by a cop while giving Junior a driving lesson and it seems that Michael's license has expired. So father and son must both take driving tests. Junior gets his license and buys an old clunker instead of what Michael chooses for him.
S2 · E28Anniversary (1) 2002-05-22 · 23 min
Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's friend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert Jay was really looking forward to see), but unfortunately she has to turn it down because it's on the same night as their anniversary.
S2 · E29Anniversary (2) 2002-05-22 · 23 min
The anniversary day finally comes and Michael goes out to play golf, leaving Jay devastated at home. Later, she goes out for drinks with her girlfriend Wanda, who insists Jay should confront Michael. Michael pulls off a lavish ceremony for the renewal of their vows. Guest stars Brian McKnight.
S3 · E1The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1) 2002-09-25 · 23 min
The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers in order to save money. Plus, Michael chastises Janet for packing too many clothes.
S3 · E2The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2) 2002-09-25 · 23 min
Finally in Hawaii, Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty, after all it's not often he gets a date. Jr. has a memorable night on the beach with Leilani, a native girl. Michael and Janet are pursued by two attractive strangers; Claire goes on a shopping spree.
S3 · E3The Kyles Go to Hawaii (3) 2002-10-02 · 23 min
A mad scramble ensues when Michael finds out that the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought, but matters are complicated when a love-smitten Jr. insists on staying with his new love, Leilani. Meanwhile Kady refuses to leave without her beloved doll, Little Pippy, and Claire has to go to extremes to keep her parents from finding out about her exorbitant hotel charges.
S3 · E4Samba Story 2002-10-09 · 23 min
Michael and Janet try to spice up their date nights by taking samba lessons, but their instructors arouse jealousy.
S3 · E5Diary of a Mad Teen 2002-10-16 · 23 min
While making Claire's bed, Jay finds her diary hidden under the mattress. She can't resist the temptation of reading it and learns that her daughter is thinking about becoming sexually active. Michael is scheduled for an appointment with the eye doctor even though he insists there's nothing wrong with his sight; he asks Junior to drive and Michael reprimands him for his poor driving skills.
S3 · E6Claire's New Boyfriend 2002-10-23 · 23 min
Claire drops Tony for zip-code boy 1040-EZ, because her father displayed a liking for Tony.Jr. draws his mother's portrait.
S3 · E7Crouching Mother, Hidden Father 2002-10-30 · 23 min
Jay volunteered to be the director for Kady's kindergarten class play, but due to illness she is forced to step away from the production, leaving Michael to fill the void; he allows the kids to do whatever they want.
S3 · E8The Fighting Kyles 2002-11-06 · 23 min
Sick and tired of listening to their kids fights, Michael and Janet act like they are fighting themselves so Jr. and Claire can see how annoying it is and quit it.