Ep 6. He's Having a Baby

In season 4 episode 6 of My Wife and Kids titled "He's Having a Baby," Jay's friend, Sharon, comes to visit the Kyles. Sharon is pregnant and single, causing her to feel a bit lonely and isolated. She confides in Jay about feeling like she has nobody to lean on during her pregnancy. Jay and Michael offer to help and decide to throw Sharon a baby shower.

Meanwhile, Michael is excited for the arrival of the new baby and becomes very involved in the shower planning process. He begins to feel like he's missing out on some of the pregnancy experiences, such as feeling the baby kick and attending doctor's appointments. Michael convinces Jay to let him attend Sharon's ultrasound appointment with her. During the appointment, Michael accidentally discovers the gender of the baby and experiences the excitement of knowing before Sharon does. Michael struggles with whether or not he should tell Sharon the gender of her baby.

As the shower approaches, Jay and Michael realize that they may have gone a bit overboard with the planning and decorations. Sharon becomes overwhelmed by the extravagant baby shower, feeling like it's not what she had wanted or envisioned for herself. Sharon confronts Jay and Michael about their actions, making them realize that they were more focused on impressing each other than making Sharon feel comfortable and supported during her pregnancy.

Throughout the episode, Jay and Michael learn about the importance of listening to their friend's needs and wants, and putting them above their own desires. Sharon ultimately forgives Jay and Michael, and they are able to come together to celebrate the impending arrival of her new baby.

"He's Having a Baby" is a heartwarming episode that explores the relationships between friends and the struggles of pregnancy, while also highlighting the importance of kindness and empathy towards others. Fans of the series will enjoy the comedic situations that arise throughout the episode, while also appreciating the meaningful message behind it all.