One of the most belovedsitcomsof the 2000s is due to leave its streaming home on Netflix. The 2000s produced a wealth of brilliant American sitcoms, includingCurb Your Enthusiasm,Scrubs, andIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It is one of the most underrated decades for modern sitcoms, with many revered shows debuting in that time.
Many sitcoms from the 2000s continue to influence and inspirethe modern sitcoms that have come since, and some are still going strong today. And now, one of the decade’s most popular sitcoms,My Wife and Kids, co-created by and starring Damon Wayans, is ending its streaming journey.
Per confirmation from the streamer,My Wife and Kidsis scheduled to leave Netflix on June 06, 2025, after a spell on the platform. Netflix often updates and revolves its slate of available releases, and those seeking to catchMy Wife and Kidswill now need to find other ways to watch the show.
What This Means For The Future Of My Wife And Kids
Thecast ofMy Wife and Kidswas led by Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin, as Michael and Janet Kyle, heads of a wealthy Black family in Stamford, Connecticut. The show was a huge hit on ABC for its entire five-season run, and isone of the defining Black sitcoms of the modern TV era.
Damon Wayans is a member of the Wayans family that includes Marlon Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
With a wealth of streaming services available these days, there is no reason why the show won’t be available on another streaming platform again soon. And while aMy Wife and Kidsseason 6revival feels unlikely, the show could enjoy network reruns, as well as finding a new streaming home in the future.
Our Take On My Wife and Kids' Streaming Journey
As one of thedefining sitcoms of the 2000s,My Wife and Kidsremains a popular and impressive sitcom, and one that performed well on Netflix during its run. In fact,the show found a new lease of life in the Netflix Top 10during its time on the platform, and this success may well have helped attract new fans to the show.
Now thatMy Wife and Kidshas left Netflix, the future of thesitcomis unclear, and it might be a while before it is available to stream again. However, the iconic show has certainly made waves during its time on streaming, and it has cemented its legacy as one of the greatest American sitcoms of all time.
