The WORST episodes of Kevin Can Wait

Every episode of Kevin Can Wait ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Kevin Can Wait!

When Kevin retires from the police force, he thinks life will be all about hanging out with his wife and kids and going on the occasional adventure with fellow retirees. But, a different narrative starts to take shape when he discovers his wife has been protecting him from certain family info while he was out keeping the streets safe.

Last Updated: 9/27/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Civil Ceremony
star
6.95
967 votes

#1 - Civil Ceremony

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2017

In the second season opener, Kendra and Chale must get married immediately when the Gables learn that he is about to be deported. As Kevin chases down Father Phillip to officiate the ceremony, Vanessa helps Kendra put together the last-minute affair.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Pilot
star
7.19
2062 votes

#2 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2016

Kevin, a newly retired police officer, faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. In the series opener, Kevin's retirement plans go awry when he learns his wife has shielded him from key family problems while he worked as a cop and that he must now face them head-on.

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The Smoking Bun
star
7.24
447 votes

#3 - The Smoking Bun

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/9/2018

Kevin and Vanessa devise a plan to save Enzo's restaurant after learning the new owner plans to knock it down; the owner makes them a lucrative job offer, which puts the future of the restaurant in peril.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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A Band Done
star
7.36
360 votes

#4 - A Band Done

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/7/2018

In the season finale, after a former band mate talks Kevin into reuniting with their old band, Smokefish, with hopes of making it big, Vanessa realizes a chance encounter with the band in her past changed the course of her life.

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Choke Doubt
star
7.36
1087 votes

#5 - Choke Doubt

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/2017

Kevin brags about saving a man from choking after hearing how much attention his brother Kyle is receiving for saving a cat, Adam Ferrara guest stars as Bill, a man Kevin saves from choking, and "The Insider" correspondent Michael Yo guest stars as Tom, a morning show anchor who interviews Kyle.

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Kevin Goes Nuts
star
7.40
792 votes

#6 - Kevin Goes Nuts

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2017

After Vanessa suggests that Sara has a secret boyfriend, Kevin goes undercover to find out the truth.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Business Unusual
star
7.40
844 votes

#7 - Business Unusual

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2017

Overwhelmed by Kevin's helicopter parenting, Kendra tricks him into taking a job at Vanessa's new private security company.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Grief Thief
star
7.40
702 votes

#8 - Grief Thief

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2017

Vanessa plots her revenge on Kevin after learning he lied his way out of working on a Sunday to attend a football game with Goody. Also, Kyle has a new girlfriend and Chale and Kendra have their first squabble as a married couple.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Phat Monkey
star
7.41
418 votes

#9 - Phat Monkey

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/16/2018

When Monkey Fist lands Alviti’s big account to provide security for his parking garages, Kevin inadvertently derails Rootger’s efforts to study for his security guard test and puts the new job in jeopardy, much to Vanessa’s dismay. Also, Kendra and Chale try to persuade an investor to help finance their brew pub idea.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Kevin and Donna's Book Club
star
7.42
1344 votes

#10 - Kevin and Donna's Book Club

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2016

Kevin tries to spice up his time with his buddies after he sees how much fun Donna and her friends have at their book club meetings.

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Trainer Wreck
star
7.43
513 votes

#11 - Trainer Wreck

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2017

After Vanessa asks Kevin to help her get a date with a handsome personal trainer, Alejandro, she gets frustrated when Kevin starts training with him instead. Also, Chale reluctantly takes advice from Kyle when the health inspector stops by Enzo's.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Sleep Disorder
star
7.44
1669 votes

#12 - Sleep Disorder

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2016

Kevin rearranges the house to his liking after his buddies convince him that Donna makes all their decisions and has organized the house for her own benefit. Meanwhile, Kendra enlists her Uncle Kyle to help toughen up Chale.

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The Power of Positive Drinking
star
7.44
1218 votes

#13 - The Power of Positive Drinking

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2016

When Kevin takes a job as a bartender, he goes too far when he starts dispensing unsolicited advice to his customers,

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Chore Weasel
star
7.45
1519 votes

#14 - Chore Weasel

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2016

Kevin thinks he's got it made when he hires someone, via a new online app, to do household chores for him while he plays football with his buddies and then takes all the credit with Donna.

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The Kevin Crown Affair
star
7.47
585 votes

#15 - The Kevin Crown Affair

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2017

When Kevin and Vanessa try to land a security gig at a toy store, they get sidetracked practicing their new business pitch and wind up locked in the store after hours. Also, Chale is having success working at Enzo's.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Kevin vs. the Dutch Elm
star
7.47
924 votes

#16 - Kevin vs. the Dutch Elm

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/16/2017

As Kevin tries to charm his neighbor into giving him permission to cut down one of her trees, he becomes intimidated by her imposing son and invites them over for a non-existent party.

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Unholy War
star
7.47
1068 votes

#17 - Unholy War

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/13/2017

Kevin competes with his childhood nemesis who is intent on reserving the same church date for his daughter's nuptials that Kendra wants for her wedding to Chale. Both men battle for the priest's approval by becoming more involved in the church.

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Slip 'n' Fall
star
7.49
598 votes

#18 - Slip 'n' Fall

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2017

Kevin and Vanessa concoct a plan when they fear Rootger might sue them after he slips and injures himself at their office. Also, Kendra dispenses legal advice at Enzo's for paying customers.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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The Owl
star
7.50
652 votes

#19 - The Owl

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2017

Kevin and Chale go on a road trip to retrieve a cookie jar that Kevin sold before realizing how much it meant to Kendra; Vanessa and Kendra try to help Kyle with dating.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Kevin's Good Story
star
7.50
1337 votes

#20 - Kevin's Good Story

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2016

Kevin forgets his wedding anniversary and tries to use Goody's heroic cop story to bail himself out.

Directors: Andy Fickman
Writer: Peter Hoare
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Wingmen
star
7.51
464 votes

#21 - Wingmen

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/2018

After Kevin and Vanessa witness Kyle's success using a dating app that requires a close friend to choose one's perfect match, they agree to be each other's wingman and try their hand at matchmaking.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Brew Ha Ha
star
7.52
399 votes

#22 - Brew Ha Ha

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/30/2018

Kevin offers to help Kendra and Chale buy Enzo’s, but they soon realize that the partnership won’t work when Kevin’s idea of a silent partner is not so silent. As the tension among them escalates, Kendra and Chale find peace at Vanessa’s apartment.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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Cooking up a Storm
star
7.52
587 votes

#23 - Cooking up a Storm

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2017

After Kevin insists he can handle cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner for Vanessa and his family, he realizes he's in over his head and secretly askes his flirtatious neighbor for help.

Directors: Andy Fickman
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The Fantastic Pho
star
7.52
1205 votes

#24 - The Fantastic Pho

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2016

Kevin convinces his buddies to invest in his new food truck venture, but when his chef quits, Kevin's worried he bit off more than he can chew.

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Sting of Queens (2)
star
7.53
976 votes

#25 - Sting of Queens (2)

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/8/2017

In the conclusion of the season finale, Kevin is strong-armed by his undercover partner, to extend their investigation by attending a fraudulent dealer's weekend show in Boson. Also, Chale's dream job is not what it seems and Donna mouths-off to her boss.

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