[s2e29] The Anniversary: Part 2 Apr 2026

discovers Michael's plan to bust Claire and put her picture on his infamous "Wall of Shame," leading her to help her sister outsmart him. Themes and Style

is the 29th and final episode of the second season of the American sitcom My Wife and Kids . Originally aired on May 22, 2002 , it concludes a two-part story arc centered on the wedding anniversary of Michael (Damon Wayans) and Jay (Tisha Campbell-Martin). Plot Summary [S2E29] The Anniversary: Part 2

overhears Claire making plans to sneak out to a party when she is supposed to be at a friend's house. discovers Michael's plan to bust Claire and put

Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Jennifer Nicole Freeman, George O. Gore II, and Parker McKenna Posey. Plot Summary overhears Claire making plans to sneak

Directed by , the episode is noted for balancing its early-2000s wit with a sincere look at the "anniversary milestone" and the psychological complexities of long-term marriage. It reinforces the show's central theme: finding "heaven within each other's flaws" and the importance of a family bond that can laugh at ruined plans. Production Details Series: My Wife and Kids Season/Episode: Season 2, Episode 29 (Season Finale) Original Air Date: May 22, 2002

In the aftermath of the previous episode, Jay remains devastated because she believes Michael has prioritized a game of golf over their anniversary. However, the tension is largely a result of Michael’s typical brand of parenting and husband-tier "mind games," as he often uses misdirection to set up more elaborate surprises.