In this episode, Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) notices that Junior is feeling burnt out and insecure about his intelligence and ability to be a good father to his newborn son, Michael Richard Kyle III ("Junior, Jr.").
Michael convinces Junior that the baby is "magic" and will temporarily increase his intelligence every time he holds him.
Drawing inspiration from high-fantasy epics, Michael casts himself as a Gandalf-like mentor and frames the baby's developmental milestones as a legendary quest. [S5E5] The Fellowship of the Baby
To boost Junior's confidence, Michael employs a "magic baby" trick:
The series is available to stream or purchase on several platforms: My Wife and Kids - Series 5 - Episode 5 - ITVX In this episode, Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) notices
Believing he is a genius while holding the baby, Junior is inspired to retake his SATs. Where to Watch
5. The Fellowship of the Baby - Michael tells Jr. that his son is a "magic baby". Watch My Wife and Kids The Fellowship of the Baby S5 E5 To boost Junior's confidence, Michael employs a "magic
is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the sitcom My Wife and Kids , which first aired in October 2004. Episode Synopsis