MICHAEL'S PLANNED ROMANTIC EVENING WITH JAY TURNS INTO AN EXERCISE IN SURVIVAL, ON ABC'S "MY WIFE AND KIDS"

"Romantic Night" -- 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, on "My Wife and Kids," WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/21/04)

"My Wife and Kids" stars Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle, George O. Gore II as Jr., Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle, Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle, Noah Gray-Cabey as Franklin, Andrew McFarlane as Tony and Brooklyn Sudano as Vanessa.

Guest starring is Joe Plewa as fireman no. 1.

"Romantic Night" was written by Dean Lorey and directed by Dean Lorey.

"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 parental guideline.