Series synopsis
Kevin Can Wait is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2016. It ended on May 7, 2018. It was created by Barton Dean. It stars Kevin James, Taylor Spreitler, Erinn Hayes and Leah Remini.
A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.
Premise
A newly retired police officer looks forward to spending more quality time with his wife and three kids only to discover he faces much tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin James as Kevin Gable
- Taylor Spreitler as Kendra Gable
- Erinn Hayes as Donna Gable
- Leah Remini as Vanessa Cellucci
- Ryan Cartwright as Chale
- Gary Valentine as Kyle
- Leonard Earl Howze as Goody
- Mary-Charles Jones as Sara Gable
Supporting cast
- James DiGiacomo as Jack Gable
Guest cast
- Christopher Brian Roach as Mott
- Ali Landry as Lisa
- Noah Syndergaard as Halloween Viking
- Adam Sandler as Jimmy (Kevin's former partner)
- Billy Joel as Billy Joel
- Harry Connick Jr. as Harry Connick Jr.
- Chazz Palminteri as Vincent Cellucci
- Loni Love as Yvette
- Florencia Lozano as Wendy
- Pete Correale as Larry the Funky Dragon
- Colton Osorio as Boy
- Austyn Johnson as Jill
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | September 19, 2016 | May 8, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 25, 2017 | May 7, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Kevin, a newly retired police officer looking forward to spending carefree, quality time with his wife and three kids, only to find he faces tougher challenges at home than he ever did on the streets. |
September 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Sleep Disorder Kevin rearranges the house to his liking after his buddies convince him that Donna makes all their decisions and has taken over the house for her own benefit. Also, Kendra enlists her Uncle Kyle to help toughen up Chale. |
September 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
Chore Weasel Kevin thinks he’s got it made when he hires Blake via a new online app that supplies people to do household chores while he plays football with his buddies and then takes all the credit with Donna. |
October 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Civil Ceremony 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. |
September 25, 2017 |
| 2 |
Business Unusual Overwhelmed by Kevin’s helicopter parenting, Kendra tricks him into taking a job at Vanessa’s new private security company. |
October 2, 2017 |
| 3 |
Kevin Goes Nuts After Vanessa suggests that Sara has a secret boyfriend, Kevin goes undercover to find out the truth. |
October 9, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2018 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |