Episode 1
The Blankie
22m7.0 / 10
Jim guilts the older kids into doing household chores after Jonathan's special blanket goes missing.
Episode credits
Directed by Larry Joe Campbell
TV series
According to Jim
2001TV-PG8 seasons6.5 / 10
Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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Synopsis
Jim is the typical all-American guy — a macho "everyman" — with a soft spot for his beautiful wife and children. Jim's boyish bravado and humorous antics keep a certain level of turmoil in their home, but there's never a doubt that this "opposites attract" couple are in their marriage for keeps!
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Episode 2
The New Best Friend
22m
When Dana, Cheryl's sister and best friend, moves away, Jim realizes he must find Cheryl a new friend as soon as possible.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve ZuckermanGuest stars Mo Collins
Episode 3
Jami McFame
23m
Jim and his band win a chance to play for a child pop sensation Jami McFame, but when the star gives them an attitude, Jim decides to set her straight.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Jamison Belushi, Andrea Bendewald, Tony Braunagel
Episode 4
Andy's Proposal
22m
Jim urges Andy to propose to Emily or risk losing her, but when he sees Emily dining with another man, he doubts the wisdom of his advice.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Mo Collins
Episode 5
Two For The Money
23m7.0 / 10
When Cheryl learns of Jim's plan to use their twins in a movie starring Steve Guttenberg to get some money for Christmas gifts, she refuses to let him do it, but Andy and Jim decide to go through with the plan anyway, only to have it backfire when the producers cut the kids hair to make them look alike.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Steve Guttenberg
Episode 6
Cabin Boys
23m
Jim looks forward to a "guys only" weekend with Andy, but when Andy ends up dumped by Emily over a text message and when the guys stumble upon Emily's depressed ex husband, Jim decides to do his best to cheer up the guys and save what's left of their weekend.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
Episode 7
The Ego Boost
23m7.0 / 10
Jim is convinced that an old flame wants to get back with him until he realizes that she wants to hook up with Andy, leaving Jim with a bruised ego.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Constance Marie, Jennifer Candy
Episode 8
The Yoga Bear
22m6.0 / 10
Jim becomes intrigued by Cheryl's raving about a yoga teacher so he decides to try out the class, only to end up impressed by the teacher. Both Jim and Cheryl end up taking separate private classes to relax from their busy family life.
Episode credits
Directed by Penny MarshallWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Patrick Fabian
Episode 9
Kyle's Crush
22m8.0 / 10
Jim prepares Kyle for his first "date" with Ruby's slightly older piano teacher, Mandy, whom Andy has fallen for and is secretly dating behind Kyle's back.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Jackie Debatin
Episode 10
The Meaningful Gift
22m7.0 / 10
Andy, desperate to impress Mandy with the perfect birthday gift, turns to Jim for advice. Jim counsels against givivng fancy jewelry, urging Andy instead to give a sentimental gift to win her over. But Andy's recollection of what has meaning to Mandy is way off base, and instead of being pleased with the gift, she thinks he's cheating on her.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Jackie Debatin
Episode 11
The Daddy Way
23m7.0 / 10
Cheryl and her friends, eager to get an afternoon away from the kids, arrange a "Daddy and Me" group for Jim and other dads with young kids at their home. Jim makes the best of a potentially boring situation by turning babysitting into a sporting event--staging baby races where the dads bet on their kids and drink beer.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve ZuckermanWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Robert Belushi, Rachel Sondag, Harry Hannigan, Madison Dirks
Episode 12
Physical Therapy
22m7.0 / 10
Andy ends up injured after playing snow football with Jim, so Jim helps Andy make it seem like he had a freak accident because Andy was previously warned by his girlfriend not to play the game.
Episode credits
Directed by Penny MarshallWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Garry Marshall, Jackie Debatin, Roland Kickinger
Episode 13
The Cooler One
23m7.0 / 10
Jim attempts to look cool in the eyes of Ruby and her friends, until he realizes that he may be undermining Cheryl's authority due to his behavior.
Episode credits
Directed by Larry Joe CampbellWritten by Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
Episode 14
Happy Jim
22m7.0 / 10
Jim's bad back has him on prescription pain pills which has him in an altered state and opens up an opportunity for the family to share information which usually would upset him.
Episode credits
Written by Jonathan Stark, Tracy NewmanGuest stars Joe Liss, Wendy Benson-Landes
Episode 15
King of the Nerds
22m7.0 / 10
Jim uses his passion for sports to connect with son Kyle. But sports-challenged Kyle identifies more with fellow sci-fi nerd Andy, forcing a reluctant Jim to dress up as a Cyclops at a sci-fi convention in order to win his son back.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by John SchwabGuest stars William Perry
Episode 16
I Hate the High Road
22m6.0 / 10
Cheryl forces Jim to donate time to charity. His reluctance turns to elation when he's rewarded with a thousand-dollar check for his efforts. Cheryl insists he return the check, but Jim is itching to buy himself somthing frivolous with the money. And to really test Cheryl's integrity, he spends the money on a pricey designer handbag for her.
Episode credits
Guest stars Patricia Belcher
Episode 17
Diamonds Are a Ghoul's Best Friend
23m6.0 / 10
It's Cheryl's birthday and Jim decides to buy her a diamond necklace. But in an attempt to save money, he buys the necklace from Andy's unreliable source and soon learns that it was taken off of a dead woman whose ghost now begins to haunt him.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jackie Debatin
Episode 18
Heaven Opposed to Hell
23m6.0 / 10finale
When Jim chokes on a shrimp puff, he dies and arrives at Heaven's gate. With Jim on trial to prove his selfless acts on earth, best friend Andy is summoned to heaven to defend him. As Jim attempts to prove his good works to God, his sister-in-law, Dana, represents the Devil, arguing that Jim's selfishness should mean a certain trip to hell.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Lee Majors, Jackie Debatin, Dan Aykroyd, Mitch Rouse, Erik Estrada, Bruce Jarchow
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about According to Jim
Cast
Jim BelushiJim
Courtney Thorne-SmithCheryl
Kimberly Williams-PaisleyDana
Larry Joe CampbellAndy
Taylor AtelianRuby
Billi BrunoGracie
Conner RayburnKyleConnor SullivanKyle
Credits
- Created by
- Jonathan Stark, Tracy Newman
- Written by
- Jonathan Stark, Bob Nickman, Tracy Newman, Mitch Hunter, Tracy Gamble, Todd J. Greenwald, John Schwab, Mark Driscoll, Eddie Gorodetsky
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 182
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Newman-Stark Productions
- Suzanne Bukinik Entertainment
- Brad Grey TelevisionUnited States
Touchstone TelevisionUnited States
ABC StudiosUnited States
Themes
familyfamily relationshipsmisunderstandingneighbor neighbor relationshipparentingsitcom
