In order to save money, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers; Michael chastises Janet for packing too many clothes.
In Hawaii, Michael and Janet are pursued by two attractive strangers (Nicole Scherzinger, Tyson C. Beckford); Claire goes on a shopping spree.
Michael discovers the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought; Claire tries to hide her costly hotel charges.
Michael and Janet try to spice up their date nights by taking samba lessons, but their instructors arouse jealousy.
Janet learns that Claire is thinking about having sex with her boyfriend; Jr. is an irresponsible driver.
Rebellious Claire rejects the boyfriend her father likes and takes up with one he views with disfavor.
Janet's overzealous direction of the school play is cause for concern for Kady's kindergarten teacher.
Michael and Jay give their bickering kids a taste of their own medicine, making them scared they're on the brink of breaking up.
Michael's sister (Vivica A. Fox) visits and sparks a rivalry with Jay.
Michael's advice about women backfires when Jr. ends up with two dates to a dance; Jay dreams Michael is having an affair with Janet Jackson.
When Michael inspires Jay's artistic side, she makes him pose for a nude painting that makes him the subject of everyone's jokes.
Michael is caught by surprise when his childhood friend, Tommy, shows up for a visit in a wheelchair.
Jay insists that Michael attend a couples' seminar with her; Jr. and his friends try to make some extra money.
Michael volunteers to be chief for Kady's Indian Princess sleepover and tries to keep Claire from sneaking out to a rave with her boyfriend.
Michael finally gets the house to himself when a blackout occurs.
Michael is disheartened when he does not win the Small Businessman of the Year award.
Michael and Jay return home to find Jr. and his girlfriend (Meagan Good) fooling around in their bed.
A furious Michael considers throwing Jr. out of the house after catching him in a compromising position with his girlfriend (Meagan Good).
Michael and Jay end up serving on the same jury together; Michael suspects he has been the victim of jury tampering.
Michael calls a family court session when Jr. battles Claire over ownership of a discovered wallet containing $500.
Michael's fears come true when he tries to teach Claire how to drive.
Jay wonders why Michael saved a picture of an attractive ex-girlfriend; Franklin cannot admit Aretha is as good a singer as he is a pianist.
Jay decides to watch Michael play golf in order to spend more quality time with him; Jr. asks Franklin to help him with his college essay.
Claire and Tony announce the time has come for them to consummate their relationship; Kady catches Jr. playing with her dolls.
Michael and Jay volunteer to be chaperons at Claire's high-school prom; Jr. gets excited about fixing up his first car.
Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves to tend to her sick mother, and must contend with multiple problems.
Michael contends with multiple problems, including a positive pregnancy test, a sad 6-year-old and Jr.'s basketball troubles.
The household becomes unbearable when Michael decides to let the kids do as they please.
Fed up with Michael's parenting style, the children confront their father with a description of the ideal dad.
When Janet returns, Michael remains silent about her obvious weight gain.
Michael looks to teach Claire a lesson after she sneaks out of the house and uses Kady as an accomplice.
Janet convinces Michael to have a procedure during a physical examination.
The kids get more than they bargained for after Jr. dares Claire to eat Michael's slice of lemon meringue pie.
After a bad business decision costs Jay her job, she becomes a homemaker.
Michael and Janet's romantic overtures are seen on the Internet after Jr. gets new computer equipment.
Kady treats the school hamster that Michael accidentally killed as though it is still alive; Michael catches Claire in a lie.
Michael is thrilled when the children start their own businesses after squandering their allowances in one day.
Marriage counselors back Michael's belief that he's entitled to some time alone after spending time with Janet, much to her dismay.
Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
A family trip to Paul Revere's house tests everyone's nerves.
Michael is even more disillusioned about eating out after Janet convinces him to go to a Japanese restaurant.
The war between the Tylers and Kyles continue in the restaurant, with everyone nearly going at it with each other.
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.
Michael's parents come to visit him, but he is worried about the way they treat each other and how it reflects on his own children; after a disastrous attempt to fix things, Michael and Jay decide to let things the way they are.
Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.
Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.
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."
Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius.
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.
An encounter with Michael's ex-girlfriend prompts Janet to get a makeover; on a dare, Junior tries to steal a bra from the girls' locker room.
Michael bowls against his archenemy Stu Tyler (Larry Miller); Trekkies at the bowling alley believe Claire is a Romulan queen.
After getting his driver's license, Jr. buys a clunker instead of the practical car Michael picked out for him.
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.
Mike worries when Jay wants to put her college degree to good use and enter the workforce.
Michael is convinced that junior has gotten a tattoo, but Junior won't admit it; Michael is concerned that none of his children are willing to own up to things they've done.
Michael and Jay play mind games on Junior after they discover he has been smoking marijuana; Kady wants to spend more time with her big sister.
Michael has difficulty coping when Junior beats him at basketball; Claire buys a a padded bra to impress boys.
Junior attempts to fool his parents into believing he got an A for his algebra assignment, but the scheme backfires when Janet and Michael treat him like a prodigy.
Michael hires an attractive tutor in hopes of invoking Junior's passion for math.
Michael advises Jr. to fight his school bully with words instead of fists; Michael feels Jay is neglecting the family.
Michael and Jay get a lesson in listening when they try to remember what they asked each other to do.
Just when Michael is feeling frustrated about his love life, his brother visits with his sexy new girlfriend.
Michael takes living life to its fullest a little too far after his accountant (Doug Banks) unexpectedly dies.