Episode Guide

The Baby (1) -- June 30, 2008
Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to have the baby at home with the help of Summer Breeze, a midwife whose natural childbirth methods include the whole family's participation.

What Do You Know? -- June 23, 2008
The family plays a game which shows them exactly how much they know about each other. And surprisingly its not much.

Hand Model -- June 16, 2008
In a twist of fate, Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modelling audition. As he flaunts his newfound fame, he is careful to protect the family's new financial asset – his hands. Meanwhile Franklin feels threatened by Kady's friendship with Rachel.

The Maid -- June 9, 2008
While Jay is away at a seminar, Michael hires a maid, Mrs. Hopkins, to look after the family. Mrs. Hopkins fulfills their every need to a sweet perfection, including homemade ice cream, an immaculately clean house and handmade outfits for Claire. When Jay returns, she appreciates Mrs. Hopkins, but begins to feel that she has taken over just a bit too much.

The Director -- June 2, 2008
In his excitement to tape a basketball game, Michael accidentally records over a home video of Kady's first steps, which happens to be one of Jay's most cherished family moments. When Jay decides to have a family home movie night, Michael must act quickly and enlists Franklin's help to reenact that moment of Kyle family history.

Romantic Night -- May 26, 2008
Wanting to spend quiet time together, Michael plans a romantic evening with Jay at an exclusive hotel. Then, when Jr. mistakenly cancels the reservation, Michael tries to create a romantic night at home.

But things take a disastrous turn when Michael hurts his head trying to shut off the water valve, Jay handcuffs them to each other – but can't find the key – and a burnt roast almost causes the house to burn down.

Calvin Goes To Work -- May 19, 2008
When Vanessa's dad begs Michael to give him a job at Kyle Trucking, Michael does so reluctantly and his worst fears are realized. Now Michael must find a way to get rid of him without getting himself hurt in the process. Meanwhile, Claire gets Franklin to help with her science paper.

Calvin Comes To Stay -- May 12, 2008
After having an argument with his wife, Vanessa's gregarious father, Calvin, gets kicked out of the house and moves in with the Kyles. When he starts eating everything in sight and keeps everyone awake with his loud snoring, a frustrated Michael comes up with a clever plan to get Calvin back home.

Empty Nest (2) -- May 5, 2008
Michael and Jay reminisces about some of the memorable moments including Jay's obsession with her weight and Michael's visit to a proctologist.

Empty Nest (1) -- April 28, 2008
In a rare occasion when Michael and Janet have the house to themselves, they find themselves reminiscing about the fun times they've had with their kids and friends.

Outbreak Monkey -- April 21, 2008
Michael's once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a basketball star LeBron James hits a glitch when members of the household come down with
the flu.

Illegal Smile -- April 14, 2008
Michael's frozen smile - the result of an anti-wrinkle injection gone bad - angers a judge and Michael ends up in jail, where his cell mate, Big Guy, thinks Michael is coming on to him since he keeps smiling at him.

The Anniversary Present -- April 7, 2008
Michael and Jay try to hide their disappointment when they don't receive the wedding anniversary gifts they were expecting from each other. Meanwhile, with Franklin's help, novice cook Claire hopes to prepare a gourmet dinner for her parents' anniversary present.

Jr. Sells His Car -- March 31, 2008
After painstakingly restoring his prized car, Jr. surprises everyone when he decides to sell it in order to have money for their new baby. Meanwhile, Franklin seeks advice from Michael on how to act more like a normal kid.

Candy Wars -- March 24, 2008
Kady 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.

Moving On Out -- March 17, 2008
After deciding that he can't take living in the garage anymore, Junior looks for an apartment. When Jr. and Vanessa's families come to visit the couple's new apartment, Jay is shocked to find that her new grandchild might be living in a run-down building.

Of Mice And Man -- March 10, 2008
Jay insists that they get an exterminator to handle a mouse problem in the house, but Michael is determined to handle it himself.

The Lady Is Not A Tramp -- March 3, 2008
Michael's imagination takes off when he finds a packet of condoms in daughter Claire's backpack. Meanwhile Jr. accidentally gives Kady his pet dog's medicine — and Kady pretends to turn into a dog.

Michael's Band -- February 25, 2008
Michael eagerly accepts an invitation to play in his friend's band, but won't come clean about his now-rusty skills, and tone-deaf Kady refuses to admit Franklin's little sister is the better singer.

While Out -- February 18, 2008
While Michael and Jay are out, Claire throws a party that gets out of hand, especially when Tony goes wild and streaks through the neighborhood.

Ultrasound -- February 4, 2088
When the Kyle's and Vanessa's parents accompany her to her first ultrasound, Michael becomes eager to find out the sex of the baby although the others want it to be a surprise.

Marathon -- January 21, 2008
When Jay works hard to get in shape and run a marathon, Michael thinks that, since he's a man, he can run the marathon without any real training. Meanwhile, bible-quoting Tony asks the gorgeous Claire to dress "ugly" so he won't feel so turned on.

The Funeral -- January 7, 2008
The Kyles are willing to support Michael's inconsolable employee, Larry, who can't get over losing his 103-year-old grandmother. But Larry goes overboard when, at the funeral, he asks little Kady to kiss his "Grammy" goodbye and Jay to sing his beloved grandmother's favorite song.

He's Having A Baby -- December 31, 2007
Worried about Junior's fathering skills, Michael decides to enroll him in a parenting course. Junior is reluctant to attend, so Michael gives him a water balloon that Junior should keep for a week as if it was the baby. If it breaks, he'll have to attend the course.

Meet the Parents -- December 17, 2007
Grandparents-to-be Michael and Jay are introduced to Vanessa's parents and discover these in-laws expect a lot from Kyle. Michael is outraged with the demands from the Scotts, but Calvin's size makes Michael think twice before taking any drastic measures.

Jay Goes To School -- December 10, 2007
Seeking fulfillment, Jay returns to college over despite objections. After going to a real psychologist, Michael and Jay come to terms and she agrees to scale back her classes as he decides to let her pursue her dream. Meanwhile, Junior's friends turn his old crib into some sort of vehicle.

Jr. Executive -- December 3, 2007
Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs. Jr. however, decides to use the fact that he's the boss' son to his advantage and convinces other employees to do his work for him. Meanwhile, Claire arranges a secret date with a guy she met on the Internet in a Shakespeare chat room.

The Sweet Hairafter -- November 26, 2007
Michael meets his friend Jimmy at the golf club and is impressed with how much hair he's grown with the help of some "miracle" pills called "Come Hair Now". As he starts to take them in overdose, weird strips of hair rise from his chronically bald head. Meanwhile, Kady becomes very jealous of Claire when she volunteers to be on the big sister program.

From Dummy to Daddy -- November 12, 2007
After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with him and help him realize he can't support a family living in their garage and having no job, so Michael offers him a job at his firm.

Meanwhile, Tony feels guilty about having spicy thoughts about Claire and Franklyn is still out for Junior's spot on the Kyle family.

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