MICHAEL WANTS TIME ALONE, LEADING A FRUSTRATED JANET TO SEEK MARRIAGE COUNSELING, ON ABC'S "MY WIFE AND KIDS"

"Quality Time" - Janet is annoyed with Michael who feels that, after spending time with her, he's entitled to time alone -- an opinion shared by the marriage counselors they end up seeing, much to Janet's further frustration. Meanwhile, Jr. wonders why Claire suddenly wants to hang out with him and his friends, on "My Wife and Kids," WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/02)

Damon Wayans stars as Michael Kyle, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Janet Kyle, George O. Gore II as Jr. Kyle, Jennifer Nicole Freeman as Claire Kyle and Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle.

Guest starring is Kristen Wilson as Dr. Cooper Madison and Jason Stuart as Dr. Thomas.

"Quality Time" was written by Alyson Fouse and directed by James Widdoes.

"My Wife and Kids" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.