Episode 1
Aired Sep 26, 2001
Mom's Away
Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves to tend to her sick mother, and must contend with multiple problems.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 26, 2001
Mom's Away
Michael contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad 6-year-old and Jr.'s basketball troubles.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 3, 2001
No Rules
The household becomes unbearable when Michael decides to let the kids do as they please.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 10, 2001
Perfect Dad
Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 17, 2001
Thru Thick and Thin
When Janet returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 24, 2001
He Heard, She Heard
Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.
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Episode 7
Aired Oct 31, 2001
Michael's Garden
Janet convinces Michael to have a procedure during a physical examination.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 7, 2001
Let Them Eat Pie
The kids get more than they bargained for after Jr. dares Claire to eat Michael's slice of lemon meringue pie.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 14, 2001
Jay Gets Fired
After a bad business decision costs Jay her job, she becomes a homemaker.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 21, 2001
The Whole World Is Watching
Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment.
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Episode 11
Aired Nov 28, 2001
Letting Go
Kady treats the school hamster that Michael accidentally killed as though it is still alive; Michael catches Claire in a lie.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 12, 2001
Learning to Earn It
Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 16, 2002
Quality Time
Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to her dismay.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 23, 2002
Get Out
Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 30, 2002
Road Trip
A family trip to Paul Revere's house tests everyone's nerves.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 6, 2002
Table for Too Many
Michael is even more disillusioned about eating out after Janet convinces him to go to a Japanese restaurant.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 6, 2002
Table for Too Many
Dinner at a Japanese restaurant gets worse when the Kyles are seated with the annoying Tyler family.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 13, 2002
Double Date
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.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 22, 2002
Failure to Communicate
Michael tries to get his parents (Denise Nichols, Charlie Robinson) to begin speaking to each other again.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 27, 2002
Papa Said Knock You Out
Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.
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Episode 21
Aired Mar 4, 2002
Return of the Wall
Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 20, 2002
Working Relationship
Michael seeks advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona; the cast re-enacts scenes from the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 27, 2002
Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius.
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Episode 24
Aired Apr 3, 2002
Back Story
After the children tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to injure his back playing Twister so they will have to cater to his every whim.
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Episode 25
Aired May 1, 2002
Make Over
An encounter with Michael's stunning ex-girlfriend prompts Janet to get a makeover; on a dare, Junior tries to steal a bra from the girls' locker room.
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Episode 26
Aired May 8, 2002
The Bowling Show
Michael bowls against his archenemy Stu Tyler (Larry Miller); Trekkies at the bowling alley believe Claire is a Romulan queen.
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Episode 27
Aired May 15, 2002
Jr. Gets His License
After getting his driver's license, Jr. buys a clunker instead of the practical car Michael picked out for him.
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Episode 28
Aired May 22, 2002
The Anniversary
Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on their anniversary, but he arranges to have Brian McKnight sing for them at a surprise ceremony to renew their vows.
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Episode 29
Aired May 22, 2002
The Anniversary
Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on their anniversary, but he arranges to have Brian McKnight sing for them at a surprise ceremony to renew their vows.
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