Episode 1
The Importance of Being Jim
23m8.5 / 10
Cheryl and Jim clash when he breaks a promise to save a digital photo she values.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Bob Nickman
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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
Cars and Chicks
23m8.5 / 10
Jim claims women aren't capable of getting a good deal on a car, and prophetically, when Cheryl helps Dana buy a new car, it turns out to be a lemon. Dana begs Jim to use his macho influence at the dealership to help her, but instead he allows sexy sales manager Gretchen to talk him into trading the family van in for a sports car — without consulting Cheryl.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Mike Ditka, Cindy Crawford, John Cervenka
Episode 3
The Baby Monitor
23m6.5 / 10
Jim and Cheryl meet the new neighbors and find out that they can hear their conversation through the baby monitor. When the neighbors find out, Jim tries to come up with a story to smooth things over.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Stacey Travis, Pat Finn
Episode 4
The Pizza Boy
23m7.0 / 10
Jim's pizza delivery boy moves in with him and Cheryl after the boy's father kicks him out of the house because of his dream of doing standup comedy.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Eddie GorodetskyGuest stars Reni Santoni, Robert Belushi, Mark Adair-Rios
Episode 5
The Closet
23m7.5 / 10
Jim is upset when Cheryl's stuff takes over the entire house, leaving him with no private place of his own.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Tony Braunagel
Episode 6
Punch & Ruby
21m7.5 / 10
Cheryl is concerned that Jim is being a bad influence on the kids when he takes them to a Bears game and they witness him punching a spectator, but Cheryl's disparaging remarks about her body image put her equally at fault as an example.
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Guest stars Todd Sandler, Berglind Icey
Episode 7
The Bachelor
23m8.5 / 10
When Dana is picked to be a bachelorette on the reality series The Bachelor, Jim gives her a little advice on how not to be herself.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Trista Sutter, Doug Savant
Episode 8
Father Disfigure
23m8.5 / 10
The charismatic new preacher at Cheryl and Jim's church holds a grudge against Jim for a childhood dodge-ball incident.
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Guest stars Chris Elliott, Adam Cagley, Zack Shada
Episode 9
Thanksgiving Confidential
23m7.0 / 10
When Jim and Cheryl are caught fooling around after hours on the set of their kid's Thanksgiving play, Jim tries to find a way to reinstate Cheryl in the good graces with the PTA.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Donald Sage Mackay, Julia Sweeney
Episode 10
The Christmas Party
23m7.5 / 10
Cheryl and the kids are invited to a neighbor's annual Christmas party, but Jim, who is feuding with the neighbor, isn't invited.
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Directed by Brian K. RobertsWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Stephen Root, Robin Krieger, Paul Schackman
Episode 11
The Brother-in-Law
23m6.5 / 10
Country singer Brad Paisley guest stars as Dana's new boyfriend, an amazing musician who can get Jim the gig of his dreams — once Andy is out of the way.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Jonathan StarkGuest stars Brad Paisley, Christopher Moynihan, Tony Braunagel, John Rubano
Episode 12
Moral Dilemma
23m6.0 / 10
Jim treats Cheryl to a romantic weekend with money he knows was mistakenly credited to his card.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieWritten by Mark DriscollGuest stars Mark Capri, Oleg Stefan, Suzanne Kent, Jeff Lewis
Episode 13
You Gotta Love Somebody (1)
23m7.0 / 10
Cheryl and Jim try to play matchmaker to a cop and his female partner, and Jim and Cheryl's memory of how they met doesn't mesh with the recollections Andy and Dana have, on a special one-hour episode.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, Christopher Moynihan, Tony Braunagel, Brad Paisley, John Rubano, Paul Vinson, Jill Matson-Sachoff
Episode 14
You Gotta Love Somebody (2)
23m8.0 / 10
Cheryl and Jim try to play matchmaker to a cop and his female partner , and Jim and Cheryl's memory of how they met doesn't mesh with the recollections Andy and Dana have, on a special one-hour episode.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, Christopher Moynihan, Tony Braunagel, Brad Paisley, John Rubano, Paul Vinson, Jill Matson-Sachoff
Episode 15
The Smell of Success
22m6.5 / 10
Cheryl isn't very supportive of Jim's latest invention, a flatulent doll named "Gassy Gus."
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Directed by Shelley JensenGuest stars Philip Bolden, Andre Ware, Ben Falcone
Episode 16
Slumber Party
23m8.0 / 10
When Cheryl gets sick on the day of Ruby's birthday party, Jim is stuck trying to entertain a house full of little girls.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Kyle Chavarria, Lulu Antariksa, Grace Rowe
Episode 17
The Ring
22m7.0 / 10
When Jim and Cheryl run into his old girlfriend, Jim worries that Cheryl may find out the truth about his past when she invites the woman to dinner.
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Directed by Micheline Lanctôt, Brian K. RobertsGuest stars Crystal Bernard, Rob Adams
Episode 18
Wonder Woman
22m7.0 / 10
When Cheryl is mugged while shopping, Jim goes into protective overdrive.
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Guest stars Jeff Lewis
Episode 19
The Pass
23m8.0 / 10
A childhood buddy of Jim's who "has it all" hires Jim to design his expensive new home. A resentful Jim doesn't want to take the job at first, until he learns the guy wants something that "belongs" to Jim — Cheryl.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Kevin Sorbo
Episode 20
Dana Gets Fired
23m7.5 / 10
Jim stands up to Dana's caustic boss — and gets her fired — and Andy has trouble delegating the arrangements for his birthday party.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Patrick Cassidy
Episode 21
Bo Diddley
23m7.0 / 10
Jim is torn between holding a nervous Cheryl's hand through her two-hour dental surgery or meeting his hero — blues legend Bo Diddley.
Episode credits
Directed by Shelley JensenWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Bo Diddley, Steve Susskind, Robin Krieger
Episode 22
Deal with the Devlins
23m7.0 / 10
Jim and Cheryl are conflicted when their new friends turn out to be obnoxious — but are also able to get free Bears season tickets and discounts on hot tubs.
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Guest stars Cynthia Stevenson, Tim Bagley
Episode 23
The Helmet
22m7.5 / 10
Jim refuses to spend money for a new dryer for Cheryl, but he secretly spends money for pricey sports memorabilia online, which Cheryl discovers when she simultaneously bids against Jim for a Chicago Bears helmet for his birthday.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie
Episode 24
No Harm, No Fowl
21m7.5 / 10
When Gracie adopts an abandoned bird, the household cries fowl about the annoying addition to the family.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Ryan McPartlin, Jack Coleman, Ted Michaels, Angee Hughes
Episode 25
About a Girl
22m7.0 / 10
Dana pretends to be Ruby's mother to gain the interest of a single dad she met in the park.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Matt Roth, Megan Taylor Harvey
Episode 26
Mom's Boyfriend
22m7.5 / 10
When Cheryl's recently widowed mother, Maggie, introduces her fiancÈ to the family, Cheryl and her siblings are wary of their whirlwind romance.
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Guest stars Kathleen Noone, John Getz, Anastasia Sakelaris
Episode 27
Vegas, Baby (1)
22m6.5 / 10
On a family trip to Vegas, Cheryl secretly plans a reunion with Jim and his estranged sister, Roxanne, on the special, one-hour season finale.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Jennifer Coolidge, Wayne Newton
Episode 28
Vegas, Baby (2)
23m6.0 / 10finale
On a family trip to Vegas, Cheryl secretly plans a reunion with Jim and his estranged sister, Roxanne, on the special, one-hour season finale.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Jennifer Coolidge, Wayne Newton
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
