Episode 1
A Hole in One
22m8.0 / 10
Cheryl wants Jim to give up his vices so he can get her pregnant.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles T. KanganisGuest stars Tony Braunagel, John Ducey
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 Effort
23m7.0 / 10
Cheryl surprises Jim with a romantic evening, but it cuts into his planned TV boxing match.
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Directed by Charles T. KanganisGuest stars Nicole Nieth
Episode 3
The Grill
23m8.0 / 10
Jim offers to give Andy an old barbecue grill, then decides Andy should pay for it.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Charlie Hartsock
Episode 4
The Garage Door
23m7.5 / 10
Cheryl and Dana are forced to smash their way out of a locked garage, because they ignored Jim's lesson on how to open the door from the inside.
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Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Guest stars Ingrid Sanai Buron
Episode 5
Dress to Kill Me
23m8.5 / 10
Kyle wants to be Cinderella for Halloween. Jim is against it because he thinks he's growing up to be a sissy. Jim buys Kyle a manly costume (a dinosaur) but Kyle changes back into the dress. Jim, Andy, and Kyle all sit on the couch, Jim and Kyle persistent. Jim goes in the kitchen, sees an older Kyle who convinces Jim to let Kyle go as Cinderella. In the end, they all go as ladies and they trick-or-treat.
Episode credits
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Kinga Philipps, Robert Belushi, Richard Willgrubs, Kurt Doss, Benjamin Bryan
Episode 6
Father-Daughter Dance
22m8.0 / 10
Ruby hurts Jim's feelings when she invites Andy to a father-daughter dance instead of him.
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Directed by Charles T. KanganisWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Kyle Chavarria
Episode 7
Plot Twist
23m7.0 / 10
Cheryl's mother, Maggie, wants Jim, Cheryl and the family to rest someday in a family plot she reserved years ago, but Jim insists on his own family plot--then secretly reserves a a plot for himself next to a star football player.
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Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Kathleen Noone, Andrew Hawtrey
Episode 8
The Hunters
23m7.0 / 10
To prove his worth as a man, Jim -- along with Andy -- hunt a turkey for Thanksgiving, but on the hunt Jim is pursued -- and shot -- by a legendary 40- lb. psychotic bird christened "Angry Pete." Thanksgiving-themed episode.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Mitch HunterGuest stars Dave Coulier, Jack Donner, Michael Rothhaar
Episode 9
Poking the Bear
23m7.5 / 10
Cheryl's gynecologist (played by Mitch Rouse) forbids her from having sex with Jim until the time is right to get pregnant, and Jim eats crow in order to win a huge account from a blowhard potential client (Tom Arnold).
Episode credits
Directed by Charles T. KanganisGuest stars Tom Arnold, Mitch Rouse, Stacy Stas Hurst, Christina Cindrich
Episode 10
Stalking Santa
23m8.0 / 10
Jim tangles with a department store Santa after the two are involved in a parking lot fender bender. Unfortunately, Jim's kids witness the skirmish and are fearful Santa won't leave them any gifts for Christmas.
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Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzieGuest stars Bruce Jarchow, Tim Kazurinsky
Episode 11
Sympathy from the Devlins
23m7.3 / 10
Jim befriends his obnoxious neighbors when he believes they bring good luck when he's watching the Chicago Bulls.
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Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Cynthia Stevenson, Tim Bagley, Sean Hogan
Episode 12
Nanny-Cam
22m7.5 / 10
Jim buys a nanny-cam to spy on the sitter he didn't want Cheryl to hire but learns something about Cheryl instead, prompting her to buy a camera of her own.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Barbara Dodd
Episode 13
The Jealous Husband
23m4.8 / 10
To make Cheryl feel desirable, Jim fakes a jealous rage in a restaurant and tries to teach Dana's date to do the same, but the lesson backfires when Dana fears her new beau is paranoid and possessive.
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Guest stars Mitch Rouse, Chad Brokaw, Christopher Stapleton
Episode 14
A Crying Shame
23m7.0 / 10
Cheryl claims to like men who aren't afraid to cry, but when Jim bursts into tears after a movie, she is surprised to find herself turned off by his sensitivity.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Willie Amakye
Episode 15
Guess Who's Cooking Your Dinner?
23m3.7 / 10
Cheryl cooks dinner for Dana and her boyfriend and lets him believe that Dana actually did the cooking.
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Guest stars Mitch Rouse, Carlos Lacámara
Episode 16
The Wedding Dress
29m8.5 / 10
When Cheryl offers Dana the use of her wedding gown, Jim and Andy try to cover up the fact that the dress was destroyed in a fiery sports celebration years ago.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mitch Rouse
Episode 17
The Mustache
23m8.5 / 10
A hot delivery girl gives Jim some fashion advice, prompting him to grow a mustache, which Cheryl hates. Cheryl retaliates by becoming a brunette - but Jim loves it. After a chance meeting with the girl, Cheryl asks her to give Jim suggestions that will make him look ridiculous.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Jennifer Alden, Ted Michaels
Episode 18
Shall We Dance?
23m7.0 / 10
When Andy decides to learn how to dance for his sister's wedding, he turns to Jim, a closet dancer, for help.
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Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Tony Braunagel
Episode 19
Take My Wife, Please
23m7.0 / 10
In order to avoid going to an opera with Cheryl, Jim asks an elderly widower to be her escort.
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Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Steven Gilborn
Episode 20
Spelling Bee
23m7.0 / 10
Jim's pride in Gracie's new-found spelling-bee aptitude quickly turns to dismay when he has to drive her to tournaments all over the state.
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Directed by Larry Joe Campbell
Episode 21
Kentucky Fried Beltzman
23m7.0 / 10
Jim is shocked to learn that his recently deceased friend will be buried with a rare baseball card he stole from Jim.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiWritten by Bob NickmanGuest stars Tony Braunagel
Episode 22
The Clock
23m7.0 / 10
Jim and Cheryl adjust the clocks to get the kids to bed earlier so they can have more quality time together.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mitch Rouse
Episode 23
The Competition
23m8.5 / 10
Jim, certain he will win the annual hot dog eating contest, is humiliated when instead he loses to a petit woman (Suzy Nakamura), and his problems are further compounded when Andy decides to date the female champion.
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Guest stars Suzy Nakamura, Charlie Hartsock, Matthew Jones
Episode 24
The Bachelorette Party
23m7.5 / 10
When Cheryl's prim and proper bachelorette party disappoints Dana, Jim and Andy treat Dana to a rowdy night she'll never forget - but now will she make it to the wedding?
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Guest stars Jamieson Price, Tina Gasbarra
Episode 25
Geronimo Jim
22m7.0 / 10
Cheryl and Dana think they have cause to worry when Dana's fianc - wants to race fast cars and Jim wants to take up skydiving.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim BelushiGuest stars Mitch Rouse, Robert Belushi
Episode 26
The Scrapbook
23m
Jim actually remembers his and Cheryl's anniversary - but Cheryl didn't! Improvising, she gives him the photo album that covers years worth of memories. They start reminiscing.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles T. KanganisWritten by Mitch HunterGuest stars Kathleen Noone
Episode 27
Wedding Bell Blues
29mfinale
On Dana's wedding day, Jim accidentally knocks the family's favorite reverend unconscious with the car door, so he has to scramble to find a replacement preacher at the last minute, on the Season Finale.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kathleen Noone, Mitch Rouse, Michael C. McCarthy, Rick Hall
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
